Parks and Pals

Ready to begin? For over 50 years, the Magic Kingdom has brought countless joy to visitors all around the globe, from Peter Pan’s Flights to Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain to Splash, and Haunted Mansion to Happily Ever After. This week, we follow on from our deep-dive into Animal Kingdom from episode 5, to discover the truly astonishing secrets of the most magical place on earth!

It’s finally here! The countdown timer has hit zero and we are jetting off to the sunshine state for some much needed theme park thrills. Join us for this week's episode of Parks and Pals where we run through our plans for our upcoming trip to Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando - you may need a checklist, as there’s a lot to get through!

Time to set sail on the most magical voyage available. Join us as we speak to Disney Wish cast member Belle Fage to uncover how this ship evokes wonder through Disney, Pixar, Marvel and more. If you’re planning a Disney cruise, this is one episode you will knot want to miss!

Lights, camera, action! In this week's episode, you get to be the extras, recruits and muggles. Like most of the Orlando theme parks, there are countless hidden details that pass us by when rushing from Islands of Adventure to Universal Studios, so let us be your guide to all the hidden easter eggs and movie magic surrounding these iconic parks!

Let the journey continue as we pick up where we left off from episode 14 of Disney’s Nighttime Spectaculars. With such a splendid array of projections, lasers, and pyrotechnics, this week we uncover the history of Epcot and Hollywood Studios when the lights go down around the parks. Expect never-ending iterations of Illuminations, boundless barges and a giant inflatable Sorcerer Mickey!

In February 2023, Disney Parks launched a countrywide search for the UKs Biggest Disney Fan. After thousands of entries, they announced their final 10 and the competition began. In this week's episode, we speak to James Shaw as he shares the thrills, challenges, and behind the scenes action of the UKs Biggest Disney Fan. We’ll talk all things Disneyland Paris, Disney World Orlando, and the Disney Wish - ready to see the parks like never before?

Disney have long been known for their night-time spectaculars. For decades we have been dazzled by picturesque projections, fantastic fireworks, and melodic masterpieces that stay with us through the years. This week, we delve into the history of these nighttime wonders within Magic Kingdom, as we reach out and find our Happily Ever After!

Welcome foolish mortals to this episode of Parks and Pals. We will be your hosts, your ghost hosts! For years The Haunted Mansion has been an iconic attraction at the Magic Kingdom and this week we dive into what makes this hallowed house tick, creep and crawl. Hitchhike a ride through the history of Constance’s abode and join the 999 happy haunts…but there’s room for a thousand, any volunteers?

Warning: Contains loud noises!!!
Ready for a little bit of Californian glamour in the heart of the sunshine state? In this week's episode, we are joined by ex-cast member Elana Holmes to explore the heart of Hollywood Studios and Sunset Boulevard. Expect non-stop laughter, heartfelt memories, impressions and, of course, some imagination huh?

Did somebody say just eat? In this week's exploration of Disney World, we take a culinary circuit around the four parks in search of the greatest snacks. Get ready for discussion and debates from cookies to churros, bread pudding to beignet, and of course, margaritas to Mickey premium bars.