Disney Intelligence for Smarter Vacations
Partner with Guide2WDW
Guide2WDW is one of the longest-running independent Disney media brands in existence, trusted by 275,000+ theme park fans. We help families plan smarter Disney vacations through expert storytelling, crowd analysis, and behind-the-scenes intelligence.
It’s where families go to feel like theme park insiders, and make the purchasing decisions that shape their next vacation.
275K+
Followers Cross-Platform
7M+
Monthly Views
3x
Engagement Rates vs Industry
50%
Newsletter Open Rate
About the Creator
Guide2WDW is created by James Grosch, a content creator and storyteller with a unique background in professional media production. Before building Guide2WDW into a multi-platform brand, James spent a decade as a writer and producer at a creative agency, crafting over 100 broadcast spots for brands including HGTV, Coca-Cola, Mercedes, Peloton, Sherwin Williams, Delta Faucet, CNN, and Disney. He also wrote two animated short films that play as a permanent installation inside the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta.James brings that same level of craft to every piece of Guide2WDW content: scripted, researched, and professionally produced. With a background in theater (USC), improv comedy (UCB), and professional brand storytelling, he understands how to create content that entertains audiences while delivering real value for brand partners.He doesn’t just understand theme parks. He understands brands.
Audience
Guide2WDW’s audience is actively planning Disney vacations, researching 1-6 months before their trips, making decisions about tickets, hotels, dining, and gear. They’re not passive scrollers. They’re families with purchasing intent, looking for trusted recommendations from a source they’ve been following for months or years.
When Guide2WDW recommends something, they act on it.
Content Pillars
Data-Driven Planning Guides: Crowd calendars, best-day analysis, and strategic trip planning content that audiences save, share, and revisit. These are high-intent touchpoints where viewers are actively making purchasing decisions.Imagineering & Effects Breakdowns: Signature deep dives into how Disney’s attractions work: the engineering, the storytelling, the design. These are Guide2WDW’s most viral content, regularly reaching millions of views and attracting new audiences.News & Analysis: Not just what’s happening at Disney: what it means and why it matters. Industry-level commentary that positions Guide2WDW as a thought leader, not just a news aggregator.Reviews & On-Site Features: Honest, detailed coverage of attractions, restaurants, events, and destinations, produced with professional video quality and storytelling craft.
Partnership Opportunities
Sponsored Video Content: Short-form (60-90 second) and long-form (8-20 minute) video integrations across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. Every sponsored video is scripted, researched, and produced to the same standard as organic content, because that’s what performs.
On-Site Destination Features: In-park and on-location reviews, walkthroughs, and experiential content.
Newsletter Sponsorships: Dedicated or integrated placements in The Tip Board, Guide2WDW’s newsletter with 50%+ open rates, reaching subscribers who are actively planning trips.
Ambassador & Recurring Integrations: Long-term brand partnerships with consistent touchpoints across multiple content formats and platforms.
Blog & Website Features: SEO-optimized written content on Guide2WDW.com, a site with 27 years of domain authority.
As Featured On
Media & Press
James has been featured in USA Today, WDW Radio, For Your Amusement Boing Boing, and more. He is available for interviews, panels, and expert commentary on Disney parks, themed entertainment, and the cruise industry.
Guide2WDW has been credentialed media at official events in the themed entertainment industry, such as the Disney Destiny christening and the media preview of Disney Adventure World in Paris.
Brand Experience
Before Guide2WDW, James spent a decade writing and producing branded content at a creative agency, working with over 30 major brands on 100+ pieces of branded content. He’s navigated creative briefs, brand feedback, network approvals, and tight production timelines — and he brings that professional experience to every brand partnership.
HGTV • Coca-Cola • CNN • Disney • CBRE • Mercedes • Peloton • Sherwin Williams • Delta Faucet • Keurig • Hulu
Guide2WDW has partnered with travel agents, travel apps, hotels, and vacation homes. In 2025, Guide2WDW partnered with Walt Disney World for a vacation giveaway.
