We had the good fortune of connecting with Centineo Brown and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Centineo, how does your business help the community?
That’s an excellent question. To truly understand why I felt it necessary to create a community for theme park enthusiasts, I have to reflect upon my life’s mission. My ultimate goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals from all backgrounds can express themselves without fear of prejudice or criticism from the outside world. It’s important to me that every member in my community feels accepted and valued for who they are.
It’s very disheartening to think about how many people out there have dreams of pursuing different careers, but often face discouragement from others who tell them it’s not a good idea or that they won’t succeed. It takes a lot of courage to break through these barriers and turn a passion into a fulfilling career. I admire peoples determination and hope that everyone find support and encouragement they need to pursue their goals.
So I believe that by establishing a platform for theme park lovers worldwide, it can create a beacon of hope and positivity within the community, regardless of whether they can physically attend the parks or not. When hope is present, dreams persist and flourish, eventually leading to the power of manifestation and accomplishment. Which is important to have in any community.
It’s amazing how many folks adore theme parks and would love to visit them frequently. Unfortunately, some of them are unable to leave their homes due to certain impairments, while others can’t afford the expenses, let alone take their loved ones along. That’s why I do what I do to bring the joy of theme parks to those who love them but cannot visit them in person. Also ones who love theme parks but want to know more about the parks before they go. My essence of being a creator is built on community. My supporters are the reason I am where I am today.
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
As a travel content creator, my focus is on global theme parks, with Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld being my local attractions. I have always cherished my park visits and now have the special opportunity to share my passion with the world, offering a unique perspective on theme park experiences as a creator. I have always admired other creators, but deep down, I wanted to step into the spotlight and see if I could do it too. When I was young, I used to watch the travel channel and collect travel brochures to show my parents all the destinations I dreamed of visiting when our budget allowed. What struck me the most was the lack of representation – I never saw anyone like me in those materials, nor did I see any diversity.
What distinguishes me from other creators is my vision of building a diverse community within a theme park setting where individuals from all backgrounds can come together as friends. Here, we embrace authenticity and share our mutual love for parks.
I am genuinely excited about the future of my channels and envision being directly approached by parks for media collaborations. I aspire to be among the first creators contacted to cover new park developments. In my career, I have reached significant milestones, such as engaging with a Meta representative regarding my content and receiving recognition from many viewers and creators on a personal level. Achieving these milestones within less than a year since I started creating content last August is truly remarkable.
While enjoying videos from my favorite YouTubers, I had a moment of self-reflection. I asked myself, “Why aren’t you doing this? What’s holding you back from pursuing something you love to watch?” The answer was clear – nothing! The only obstacle was my own negative thoughts. So, I took action, invested in a computer, a filming phone, and a gimbal, and began streaming, recording, and sharing content. The challenging part was figuring out where to start. I aimed to create unique content without replicating what others were already doing. This dilemma sparked my creativity, leading me to establish a Discord channel to connect with fellow Theme Park enthusiasts worldwide and gather ideas for new content.
For me, the only way to overcome doubts about being a content creator or the fear of not knowing where to start was to dive in and begin from scratch – starting wherever felt most natural and authentic. So, I did just that, and now I have over 30K followers across all my social media accounts. The growth achieved by listening to my instincts and being authentically myself has truly motivated me to always march to the beat of my own drums.
The most important lessons I’ve learned along the way are to have faith in yourself and not let fear stand in the way of greatness. This entire journey has been a learning experience for me as I have had a habit of giving up on my dreams. I am determined never to give up on myself again, and I am grateful for taking the leap to pursue my dreams as it has brought me immense joy.
I want everyone to know that I am here for each and every one of you, and that the content I create and the community I nurture are for all of us. My journey as a creator is rooted in family and community. Without the love and support I receive from each one of you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I want to express my deep gratitude to all of you. While I may be one person, it’s the individuals who uplift me daily – from my partner to the dedicated community moderators who keep everything running smoothly, to my supporters who inspire me to chase my dreams. I hold all of you dear and value your presence. You are the heart of my brand, and I am grateful for your companionship on every park adventure. I am eager for the exciting future that awaits us all!
Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my best friend visited Orlando with me for a week-long trip, we would definitely explore the three main parks: Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld. As a big Disney enthusiast and theme park lover, I would have everything planned out, from the schedule to our theme park attire and the resort where we’d stay. Our adventure would kick off with Magic Kingdom, exploring attractions and indulging in Mickey-shaped snacks. For dinner, we’d head to Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs. The highlight days of our trip would be structured like this: Tuesday – Universal and Islands of Adventure, Wednesday – Animal Kingdom, Thursday – Hollywood Studios, Friday – Epcot (of course we are drinking around the world and starting in Mexico), and Saturday – a relaxed day, maybe some day drinking at Disney Springs. I enjoy souvenir shopping, so we’d also take time to browse for things we desire but don’t necessarily need. Are you up for a fun-filled adventure with your best friend at a theme park, enjoying drinks and creating lasting memories? Would you like to join me?
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
When it comes to me and the content I create, I truly have the thank the creators that helped me get where I am. Whether they’ve taken the time to personally help me , or I was just inspired by them and their story of how they became creators. Each of these people played a vital role in me taking an interest in becoming a theme park content creator. Their stories and creativity have helped me to develop my own passion for creating theme park content.
Dustin AKA The Theme Park Shark has truly played a very present and vital role in my life in becoming a theme park creator. From learning about Discord, TikTok, and YouTube, to learning about this creator industry and how things are ran. He has been such a great guide and i’m truly happy to call him a friend. I truly don’t know how far along I would be in terms of content creating if it wasn’t for alot of his guidance. I’m truly appreciative of the brotherhood we have.
I’ve always been inspired by several other creators, and watching them has shifted my focus from being just a viewer to becoming a creator myself. Among the creators that I admire the most are PCDev, Kyle Pallo, The Pughtwo, Rix Flix, and Jojo Crichton. It’s really heartening for me to see someone like PCDev achieving great things in their field because it makes me feel like my own dreams are more achievable too. Knowing that someone who looks like me can succeed in the things that I’ve always wanted to do is truly inspiring. I was deeply moved by the story of how the PughTwo came to be, and learning about their life experiences truly touched my heart. It made me realize that everyone has their own struggles in life, no matter how big or small they may seem. This has taught me that we should all make space for one another to live, create, support, and be a resource because we all have something valuable to contribute.
I am truly thankful for the vital role each of these creators have played in bringing me to where I am today.
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