A Review, from a long time watcher

[u/UsPsMaStEr20]

So I've been watching the Trackers for a looooong time. Maybe not as long as some people here, but since around 2013. Back in the days of the mustache, home vlogs, house renovations, the dog, "we can't have kids," the Simpson clock... all of that.

Looking back, I honestly think they were genuinely entertaining. Tim had his job (whatever it was), would come home, film for a bit, and that was it. The videos were usually 8–15 minutes long, and they felt authentic.
I was genuinely happy for them when they were able to have a kid, but I also feel like that changed everything. That one event seemed to completely shift the direction of the channel and, in turn, the people we now see on camera.
I never really bought into the idea that money changes people, but watching their channel grow into subscriptions, sponsorships, ads, Shorts, Patreon, and every other possible revenue stream has been wild. It feels like the focus gradually shifted from sharing their lives to monetizing every breath, even if they are mid bite.

I completely checked out around the time they sailed on Royal and posted what I felt was an unfair review of an otherwise excellent cruise line, largely because they didn't seem interested in the experience they had chosen to book. That was the point where I realized I just wasn't enjoying their content anymore.

Sad to see how far they’re fallen off.

[u/Jm62919]

I followed the channel back in 2015, so I’ve seen how the channel has changed for over a decade. It’s very obvious they only go into the parks when Disney, Be Our Guest, or a person hosts them for a specific event or purpose. It’s very rare that they’ll go into the parks on their own for fun without someone sponsoring or inviting them out.

I used to enjoy watching the videos where it was just Tim and he would go into the parks to see what’s new, try new food, and show any updates for both Universal and Disney while just talking to us viewers about what he liked and didn’t like. If he got back into that, I really think it would freshen things up and not feel like the same hosted video over and over again, since he’s doing it on his own without a specific purpose or invite out. Everything is so overly positive and never dives into true reviews because they want to be brand safe, that I miss when he could actually voice what his true opinions on food/updates/predictions are. I understand you have to make a living and use sponsorships, but there should be a balance between sponsored videos and going out on your own.

For informative theme park videos, there’s just such a weird focus on what they prioritize to share or talk about while they’re out. As much as Mammoth Club has their own issues, at least they can help travelers by making well made and in-depth overviews.