Parks and Pals

Hopping across from Disney World to Universal Studios Orlando, we find ourselves lured into Dr Oddfellow’s Halloween Horror Nights! This week, we are joined by fellow HHN’s fanatic Liam Nixon (@liam_throughalens) as we discuss the highs, lows and all-consuming dread at the events of the 32nd year of frights. Be prepared for eye-opening exorcisms, child’s play with Chucky, and terrifying scare zones, houses and more. Heed our advice: never go alone! 

October can only mean one thing…it’s spooky season! And what better way to explore the frightening festivities than by observing the headless horsemen at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Join us as we enjoy creepy character meets, scary snack selections and lots of free candy at Disney Worlds ‘scariest’ night of them all! 

Disney World is no stranger to hidden details, immersion and superb storytelling - and we’re not just talking about the rides! In this week's episode, we discuss our favourite queues throughout Disney World; how to pass time with a long wait time? And what makes it worth the wait? Do you know where Kylo Ren lives, because we are still searching…

The future’s bright. The future’s Disney! Following Disney's destination D23 announcements, we’ve decided to explore all the upcoming and exciting projects planned. How will Animal Kingdom be transformed by the world of Encanto? What will Epcot look like by summer 2024? And which rides are we all most looking forward to? All will be discussed and more as we prepare for what lies ahead at the Disney parks around the globe. 

We welcome you to a Hollywood that never was—and always will be. Following on from our ‘hidden magic’ series, this week we’ll explore the countless hidden details of the film fanatic’s fantasy - Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Drop in and uncover the secrets of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, discover the mysteries of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and track the treasure trove of facts surrounding Toy Story Land. 

To celebrate our 25th anniversary episode we decided to bring back some of our favourite guests for a jammed-packed Disney quiz spectacular! Think you know your Fantasyland from your Frontierland? We encourage you to grab your notepads, pens and pixie dust to play along in what is sure to be an unforgettable Disney World quiz. WARNING - may contain terrible kazoo playing!
Featuring:
@elana_holmes
@liam_throughalens
@magicalchlo
@stevenjcotton
@thefagesisters
@parkandpalsuk

Around Disney World there are copious amounts of sumptuous delights to sink your teeth into, but navigating through the countless quick services can be a real hassle. This week we are joined by fellow foodie and Disney fanatic Em (@findmeinfantasyland) as we explore the parks and resorts in search of the best quick service locations. As the master chef Remy once put it: “If you are what you eat, then I only wanna eat the good stuff.” 

Some say that a trip to Disney World is the trip of a lifetime and our summer trip was truly unforgettable. Come with us as we recall the countless memories made on our summer trip to Orlando. There’ll be sumptuous dining experiences, jaw-dropping thrills, margaritas and more! Oh and of course a little engagement story…

It’s not goodbye, it’s see you real soon! The hardest part of creating magical memories in Disney World? Coming home with the biggest post-trip blues (not to mention the insane jet lag). This week on Parks and Pals, we’ll be recapping the highlights from Chloe and Steven’s recent summer trip with a new airline, countless resort refills, and of course, a strategically planned nap. 

No one’s had the perfect Disney trip right? All those months of meticulous planning can collapse in a second with ride breakdowns, sudden showers and temper tantrums (and not just from the kids). Join us this week as we reminisce about our Disney park failures with Natalie and discuss how to avoid common catastrophes!