Parks and Pals

Navigating the complexities of Disney World can be tough, but with a little help from our friends and followers, we've got you covered! In this week's episode, we'll be sharing ours and your best Disney World hacks to ensure you have the most magical time!

Join us this week for episode 24 of Inside the Gates as we discuss the biggest news coming out of Orlando as Universal Studios announced Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift is coming soon, the brand new Disney Adventure show and all the details surrounding Garden View Lounge. Plus, we'll talk about the line up for Flower and Garden Festival 2026, the Chinese New Year celebrations at Shanghai Disney and some important rumours around Pokemon expansions...

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As March slowly approaches, so does our countdown to boarding the Disney Wish as part of our honeymoon. For Steven, it'll be the first time on the Disney cruise line; for Chloe...not my first time. In this week's episode, we discuss and plan our full itinerary for our time on the ship including food, entertainment, exploration around Castaway Cay and more! 

Join us this week for episode 23 of Inside the Gates as we discuss the secret margarita available on Festival of the Arts, the new Disney Parks UK competition and the latest on Disney Adventure World in Paris. Plus, we'll talk about Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras line up, their latest annual pass deal and the incredible options for Universal Studios Hollywood Fanfest Nights. 

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Disney films have always played an important role in our lives. From childhood to adulthood, they have the ability to capture our imagination, transport us to distant lands, and have us singing those catchy tunes. In this week's episode, we explore our favourite Disney movies of all time and discuss what makes them so special.

Join us this week for episode 22 of Inside the Gates as we discuss the announcement of Disney World's Cool Kids Summer, the RunDisney events calendar and the opening of the new snack booth in Toy Story Land. Plus, we'll talk about Universal Orlando Resort's full year ahead, all of the Festival of the Arts food booths and the brand new Disneyland documentary dropping on Disney+. 

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It's a brand new year and we are ready to get planning! In this week's episode, we'll reveal all of our trips and plans for 2026 to Disney World and beyond, plus, we'll discuss our new year's resolutions with so much happening in this exciting year for Parks & Pals.

Join us this week for episode 21 of Inside the Gates as we discuss the timeline to Cinderella Castle's transformation, the major incident at the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular and the new introduction to Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin. Plus, we'll talk about the Harry Potter themed hotel opening at Legoland Germany, reveal the first Halloween Horror Nights rumours and pay our tributes to Adam the Woo. 

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To celebrate the end of 2025, we decided to put it to you guys to ask us absolutely anything in our final Q&A of the year. What were out favourite memories of 2025? What are we most looking forward to in 2026? Which Disney character are we most like? All will be revealed in this end of year spectacular.

Join us this week for episode 20 of Inside the Gates as we discuss the latest new regarding Universal UK and its confirmation, Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday and the reopening of Blizzard Beach. Plus, we'll talk about the new Taylor Swift Eras Tour display at Hollywood Studios, a potential Gaston live-action film and a new Orlando attraction called Sloth World.

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