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Credit: @eatseemagic Disney Parks bring joy and magic to all Guests, no matter your age or background. But with Disneyland and Disney California Adventure temporarily closed, for the time being, fans are taking to social media to find the magic they’re so used to getting in the theme parks.
Thankfully, creators like Bri at @eatseemagic are using their platforms to spread pixie dust, kindness, and of course magic to all of their followers and fellow Disney fanatics. We had the opportunity to catch up with Bri and learn more about what motivates her to be a positive light in the community, especially during a time of so much uncertainty.
Whether you’re a long time follower of @eatseemagic or you recently found her page or YouTube channel, there’s no denying this woman’s love for Disney. Many of us are trying to find ways to stay positive during this time. And following along with Bri definitely brings a smile to our faces.
In an email to Inside the Magic, Bri shared some of her social media journey and what led her to start Eat See Magic online.
“I was inspired to start EatSeeMagic because I’ve always had a passion for travel & food and felt like I had a unique perspective as a black woman to bring diversity to the theme park vlogging space. Another reason I decided to start vlogging is so that people who do not have access to the parks as frequently as they would like could watch my videos and feel like they are there with me. My intention is to spread joy through my character interactions, my honest food & merchandise reviews, and the little clips of parades/shows in the parks. Just because you can’t get to the Disney parks often doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the magic from home.
My Instagram was started about a month before my first vlog was released. I created the Instagram account to supplement and promote my YouTube channel by posting food pics of what I reviewed in the parks. The first account to ever repost a photo of mine was @blackgirldisney and that’s when I got introduced to another world on Instagram of content creators who look like me and LOVE Disney as much as I do.”
Even during the Disney Park closures amid the pandemic, Bri still used her platform to make magic.
When asked what inspires her to keep creating content even when the theme parks have been closed, Bri replied, “My main inspiration for continuing to create content during the park closures comes from my niece and twin nephews. They’re so young that they don’t really understand what’s going on except that one week they were with their friends and teachers at school and then the next week they had to stay at home for an extended period of time.”
Bri said that she recreated Disney theme park treats and crafts for her niece and nephews in order to help keep them entertained during the pandemic. She turned these activities into vlogs on her YouTube channel and posts on her Instagram.
“I also love interacting with people and I didn’t want that to stop during quarantine so I kept creating content,” Bri said. “The wonderful thing about Disney is that you can absolutely enjoy the magic at home in so many different ways.”
If you’ve been keeping up with Disney creators or you’re an avid follower of Good Morning America, you may recognize Bri from her recent “I Miss Disneyland” freestyle. Bri shared an IGTV video in celebration of Disneyland’s 65th anniversary. Even though the Disneyland Resort theme parks are closed and fans couldn’t celebrate the 65th birthday of the original Disney Park in person, Bri’s video showed that the park is still worth celebrating.
“Now I would be lying if I didn’t mention that the love and support that I received from my “I Miss Disneyland” freestyle is one of the most magical moments I’ve experienced since starting EatSeeMagic,” Bri said. “I’m still so happy about the Good Morning America interview being shared on various social media accounts including Disneyland’s Instagram account – a magical moment for sure!!!”
You can watch Bri’s full interview with Good Morning America below, in which she shares more about the freestyle video:
And the full version of the “I Miss Disneyland” freestyle is here:
In addition to sharing fun videos, vlogs, crafts, and treats on her social media, Bri is also very creative when it comes to DisneyBounding. She often shares DisneyBound outfits that show her own twist on well-known Disney characters.
Take a look at this Te Fiti DisneyBound:
She shared some insight into what inspires each of her character creations: “Whenever I do a bound challenge I always think about how I can make the bound authentic to who I am. Like when I did my Queen Elsa from Inglewood (where I was born) bound or my Genie bound, I thought about how I would like to be styled if I were that character.”
Take a look at Bri’s Elsa look:
Bri also DisneyBounded as Genie:
So, what does Bri hope audiences take away from her page? “Pure joy, happiness, and black girl magic!!” she wrote in an email to Inside the Magic “I try to be authentically myself in everything I do from food reviews, to bounds, to style and I hope it shows. When people watch my vlogs or IGTV, I want them to have fun.”
Bri continued, “Everything I do is meant to bring you along a fun journey with me even when you can’t get to the parks. I also hope that my page inspires others to have fun and create content that makes them and others happy. You don’t need fancy equipment; you just need passion and to start with what you have.”
Closing out her message, Bri shared some advice for anyone who needs it. She said that it’s important to take care of ourselves during this pandemic. You can read her message below:
“I know this is a tough time that we are going through and I want you to take care of yourselves. Mental health is not being discussed during this pandemic and I know a lot of people are finding it difficult to adjust to the new normal. If you’re feeling boxed in and stuck in a routine, find a new hobby or create something. If you are feeling the pressure to always create content, take a well-deserved break and come back strong. Even though you can find a lot of fun content to bring smile to your face, the most important thing to do is to take care of yourself first so that your happiness always comes from within. Love y’all!!”
If you’re missing the Disney Parks right now or you just want to experience some Disney magic online, follow long with Bri on her Instagram page @eatseemagic and YouTube Channel, Eat See Magic.
For even more fun, check out our feature story on the #MagicFoodieTour, which Bri started alongside her friends @bibbidibobbidi_broke and @itsdarlingnikki — read more here!