Parks and Pals

Join us this week for episode 15 of Inside the Gates as we discuss the latest announcements surrounding Festival of the Arts 2026 including the Disney on Broadway, the opening of Zootopia Better Together and everything you can expect from the Disney Destiny. On top of that, we explore the juiciest rumours regarding Halloween Horror Nights 2026, the full Perch menu at the Grand Floridian and Shanghai’s brand new hotel.

Be sure to keep up to date with everything on our socials and keep an eye out for our question for next week’s Inside the Gates.

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We’re back and boy do we have a lot to update you on! For 10 spectacular days, we enjoyed everything available to us at Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort and got to experience the incredible Halloween Horror Nights 2025. In this week’s episode, we’ll run through our day-by-day breakdown of our recent trip and highlights including: Halloween Horror Nights, Epic Universe, off-site eating, EPCOT Food & Wine Festival and much much more!

Join us this week for episode 14 of Inside the Gates as we discuss all of the latest menu items, character meets and entertainment and this year’s Jollywood Nights and some of Eurostars plans for Disneyland Paris. On top of that, we explore Universals latest ticketing options, Merlin entertainment updates and the brand new Soarin’ Across America!

Be sure to keep up to date with everything on our socials and keep an eye out for our question for next week’s Inside the Gates.

It’s time for another Disney eras tour, but this time, it's the 90s edition. During this week's episode, we dive back into arguably the most influential Disney World decade. From the major theme park expansions (including MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom), brand new resorts, outstanding films and much much more, we explore how this became the defining decade for the Walt Disney Company and how it shaped our beloved theme parks today!

The countdown has finally hit zero and we are heading back to Orlando for another incredible trip to Disney World and Universal Resort. In this week’s episode, we’ll be discussing our entire itinerary from Disney World parks, staying at Cabana Bay, exploring Halloween Horror Nights and a few surprises along the way!

Join us this week for episode 12 of Inside the Gates as we discuss the latest lands revealed for Universal Kids Resort, the opening of the Grand Floridian lobby and the exciting new breakfast items available at Magic Kingdom. On top of that, we’ll explore the newest park expansion models at Walt Disney Presents and the Greatest Showman Musical.

Be sure to keep up to date with our latest trip on our socials and keep your eyes out for a poll deciding on the next location for Inside the Gates!

We've all got dreams and some of those dreams seem achievable - others seem damn near impossible, but who doesn't love to dream! In this week's episode, we'll be exploring our top bucket list items for Orlando including Disney World, Universal Resort and everywhere in between. From the comical to utterly ridiculous - what would be at the top of your bucket list? 

Join us this week for episode 12 of Inside the Gates as we discuss the opening date of Rock N’ Rollercoaster’s Muppet retheme, the arrival of new Mickey bars and Storybook Land Canal Boats latest addition. On top of that, we talk all things Grinchmas, Disney World annual pass increases and the potential new Disney CEO.

Plus, we hear from you and ask for your most overrated attractions. If you want to get involved, then look out for the weekly polls on our Instagram story!

After a jam-packed 7-day itinerary sailing through the Norwegian Fjords, Chloe is back and she’s ready to tell all! In this week’s episode, we’ll recap all of Chloe’s latest trip aboard the Disney Fantasy and find out her favourite meals and experiences, share top tips and discover how much room service one person can order! 

Join us this week for episode 11 of Inside the Gates as we discuss the brand new addition coming to Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios, new booths at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival 2025 and the incredible new Muppets merchandise. On top of that, we discuss new lightning lanes being tested, Level 99's progress at Disney Springs and remember the remarkable Jane Goodall. 

Plus, we hear from you and ask: what is your favourite Marvel film? If you want to get involved, then look out for the weekly polls on our Instagram story!