Hey, I’m Ryan! I grew up in Southern California, where weekend trips to Disneyland basically counted as a second home. After a lifetime of SoCal sunshine and Matterhorn rides, I packed up and made the move to the Orlando area in 2020 — trading one theme park capital for another.
Theme parks have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From the smell of churros on Main Street to the hiss of fog rolling off a thrill ride queue, this is the stuff that makes me tick. Disneyland will always have my heart as the place that started it all, and Epcot is where I find myself wandering the most these days — equal parts nostalgia, food, and that World Showcase magic that never gets old.
Here at Theme Park Living, I share what it’s really like to live the theme park life — tips, reviews, trip ideas, and the little moments that make these places special. Whether you’re a first-timer planning a big trip or a fellow annual passholder looking for fresh perspective, I hope you’ll stick around and explore with me.