Parks and Pals

Welcome one and all to the first annual Orlando Awards, hosted by Parks and Pals (@parksandpalsuk) and Orlando Adventures Podcast (@orlando_adventures_podcast). This year, you’ve come together to vote for your Floridian favourites across Disney World and Universal Studios and it’s time to reveal the much anticipated winners. From best attraction to greatest park, we’ve got you covered for all of your fan favourites - who takes home the prize? You have decided! 

Imagineers have spent decades creating everyday magic throughout the parks and continue to amaze us with incredible inventions and ride systems that take us to new and immersive worlds. In this week's episode, following on from part 1 (episode 57), we explore the history of imagineering from Disneyland California's expansion in the 1970s to the opening of EPCOT. 

During the festive period, Walt Disney World is transformed into a winter wonderland and that includes a Christmas overhaul of the menus! In this weeks episode, we are joined by James (@snacksbeersmickeyears) to discuss our favourite festival holiday snacks and holiday food options across the parks and hotels.

At this festive time, where better to head than to EPCOT for the final festival of the year: Festival of the Holidays. In this weeks episode, we’ll discuss the history of the Christmas festival and explore all the Yuletide snacks, activities and entertainment  available this time of year. Did someone say gingerbread?

From sweet treats and delights from quick service to incredible character dining experiences, Disney World has endless options for breakfast - but which ones are worth your time and money? In this week's episode we are joined by Ben and Becca (@gbmickeywaffle) to discuss every breakfast dining option on property. Where shall we head first for the most important meal of the day?  

Finishing up our Disney World resorts series, we dive into the finer side of staying on site by exploring every deluxe resort. We'll talk through all facilities, restaurants and pools and discuss our favourite resorts to stay at. Why settle for less?

How long is the perfect trip to Orlando? Most would argue around 14 days, however, can you pack all the attractions, entertainment and never-ending food into just 7 days? This week, we are joined by Becky and Ciara (@magicwiththemiskimmins) to create the ultimate 7-day Floridian adventure that includes Universal, Walt Disney World and a whole load of margaritas! Care to join us? 

Have you ever noticed striking similarities across Pixar films? Have you spend ages tracking down easter eggs and wondering how everything in Pixar films seems connected? In this week's episode, we explore the Pixar Universe Theory across decades of films and try to figure out what ties them all together. As one door closes, another opens...

Disney boasts 12 theme parks around the globe, spanning 3 continents and has an estimated 150 million visitors each year - but how do you navigate every park without prior experience? In this week's episode, we are joined by Nicci (@niccis.family.adventures) who talks through her approaches to all of the Disney parks worldwide. Grab your passport as our next stop could be anywhere!

Continuing our series focusing on Walt Disney World resorts, we delve into everything on offer at the moderate hotels on property. Where's the best resort for food and drink? Which hotels offer new experiences? Join us as we explore the best features of the moderate resorts.