Recently I traveled with Disney again — for This Is Magic and the celebration of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which officially opened June 28, 2024! I even brought along my little sister, Jill Ofodu, who is also a talented video editor.
It was a full circle for me as we celebrated the opening of Tianna’s ride at Walt Disney World, which I helped introduce with the Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks teams just last year. Together, we traveled into the bayou for the direct animal sounds and sights that inspired the ride.
The special four-day This Is Magic celebration with the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products team went exceptionally well! I vlogged my entire experience on this brand trip. My next dream is to partner with Disney not as myself, but in character!
In my vlog, I include detailed action, first-hand footage, behind-the-scenes access, celebrity and creator appearances, and a play-by-play of my very ambitious days in the parks and resorts. Most of my vlogs were shot with the Insta 360 Pro, but now I am obsessed with Osmo Pocket 3D.
As a key part of the brand trip, Disney gifted us with park access and a private photoshoot in multiple locations inside of Walt Disney World. I can’t say enough how grateful I am to experience Pandora this way for the first time.
See more from this photoshoot in Walt Disney World’s Pandora. Dressed by Shop Akira.
Through my partnership with Disney, we shared the magic of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. I also was loaded up with never-before-worn Tiana’s Bayou Adventure loungefly products. It was amazing to be among one of the first people to experience the dedicated ride as well.
During one beautiful evening, I had the time of my life with stars from Disney’s film, The Princess and the Frog — actor and voice legend, Keith David, Broadway actor and the talented voice behind the lovable alligator Louis, Michael-Leon Wooley; actress, singer, and the Mother of Black Hollywood, Jenifer Lewis, and Internationally renowned jazz trumpeter and film composer, Terence Blanchard.
Most of all, I met a true icon in the making, Savannah McConneaughey a.k.a. VanVan, during yet another wonderfully fun and wholesome night of #ThisIsMagic.
I hope I live a long life and keep having this much fun as a big kid. The entire trip was a purposeful and magical adventure.
Vlog Video editing by Trell West
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