Thinking about celebrating Mardi Gras at Disney or Universal instead of Bourbon Street? Let's talk about what each park offers — and what the vibe actually feels like.

In this episode of Queen of Parks, I’m breaking down what you can expect at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal, including festive offerings, atmosphere, and even hotel experiences that keep the celebration going.

Grab your beads and listen along for colorful parades, Carnival-inspired eats, and theme park Mardi Gras magic. 🎭✨

✨ Follow for more theme park travel tips, seasonal events, and immersive park experiences.

Dear gentle reader… what if Bridgerton had its own theme park?

In this episode of Queen of Parks, I’m designing a Regency-inspired park experience built around atmosphere, promenade culture, immersive dining, grand houses, character meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and beautifully curated merchandise worthy of the ton.

Think elegant strolls, social strategy, whispered scandals, and living inside the drama — without ever boarding a roller coaster.

This park doesn’t exist… but after today, you may wish it did.

Let’s step into society. ✨

In this episode of Queen of Parks, we review our March 2025 trip to Hong Kong Disneyland, including a full look at Disney Explorers Lodge, dining experiences at the hotel and inside the park, and a walkthrough of major attractions and park atmosphere.

I’m joined at the end of the episode by my husband for a 15-minute conversation about why he believes this park might be the best Disney park in the world.

We talk about transportation from the airport, hotel grounds and rooms, restaurant experiences, classic attractions like Jungle Cruise and it’s a small world, the Marvel attraction, the Moana show, and why this park feels like a thoughtful blend of Disney parks around the world.

If you’re curious about international Disney travel, hotel reviews, or how global Disney parks compare, this episode is for you.

Valentines Day is here, and we're counting down our top 5 favorite animated couples AND our picks for the most romantic rides at any theme park! Come gush and giggle as your host Holly and the Theme Park Princess duke it out for their Disney couples top spot! And then we give our favorite romantic ride..Which park and where do we go to experience it??💕🎢🌎

Whether you're planning a Valentine's park trip or just love a little romance magic, this episode is for you!

Listen for:

• Our top 5 animated couples🏰
• Most romantic ride🎢
• Fun banter & personal favorites!

The Disney Skyliner is one of the most talked-about transportation options at Walt Disney World — but is it actually worth using?

In this episode of Queen of Parks, I break down everything you need to know about the Disney Skyliner, from how it works and which resorts it serves to what it really feels like to ride (including if you’re nervous about heights). We’ll cover the pros, the cons, common misconceptions, and when the Skyliner can completely change how your Disney trip flows.

Whether you’re planning your first trip, choosing a resort, or just curious if the Skyliner is for you, this episode gives you a calm, honest look at it from every angle — no hype, no fear-mongering, just real talk.

✨ Grab a comfy seat and let’s talk Skyliner.

This episode started as an EPCOT update — but it turned into something more personal than I expected.In this solo episode, I’m sharing honest thoughts on EPCOT’s recent changes, including Space 220, World Showcase, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. But I’m also opening up about a meaningful moment my son experienced at a new character meet and greet — one that caught me off guard and stayed with me long after we left the park.This episode is part planning, part reflection, and part reminder of why these parks can mean so much to families. If you’re planning an EPCOT visit or just love the emotional side of Disney, this one’s from the heart.

EPCOT has changed a LOT — and in this episode, I’m joined by my husband to break it all down. We’re sharing our honest thoughts on EPCOT’s recent updates, including whether the changes actually improved the park, our experience dining at Space 220, and how Tutto Italia compares to Tutto Gusto.

We also dive into World Showcase favorites, what still feels classic EPCOT, and of course, our full experience riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — including whether it lives up to the hype as well as if you are a good candidate to ride it!!

If you’re planning an EPCOT day, debating dining reservations, or just love talking Disney parks, this episode is for you.

Come have a seat and chill out with your host Holly and co-pilot Coco, theme park princess, as they chat about their trip to Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea. They will also chat about staying at the newest hotel at Tokyo DisneySea the beautiful Fantasy Springs Hotel as well as the Toy Story Hotel. Should you get a vacation package? How much cheaper is it than Walt Disney World and lots of tips as well!

Don't forget to follow @queenofparkspod on Instagram to see photos and video clips of their experience!

If you would like to watch the video of this podcast you can find them on YouTube @queenofparkspodcast

In this episode Holly from Queen of Parks podcast, takes you on a journey with her guest Bree, to Walt Disney World at Christmas time!We follow along Bree's fun at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party from this 2025 season! Including the Dessert Party, Christmas cookie trail, and hear all about her character encounters and Holiday fun at the Magic Kingdom park!!We also get to hear about her experience staying at Disney's Pop Century Resort and other resorts she visited to soak up the Christmas Vibes! And finally she wines and dines us at Disney Springs Maria and Enzo's Ristorante followed by a a fun Birthday treat and surprise at Cake Bake Shop!!We have so much fun chatting and can't wait for you to join us to talk Christmastime at Walt Disney World!

In this episode of Queen of Parks, Holly and the Theme Park Princess share your Zootopia 2 movie review, chat about where Zootopia currently exists in the Disney parks, and have some fun imagining creative rethemes of existing attractions that could bring the world to life in a bigger way.

From what worked in the movie to why Zootopia feels underused in the parks, this episode is part review, part theme park deep dive, and part "Disney, please do this."

In this episode :

- Zootopia 2 spoilers

-light movie review

- Where Zootopia exists in Disney Parks around the globe today

- Why Zootopia deserves more park love

- Fun ride & land retime ideas using existing attractions

-Would you want a Zootopia land??

Listen to Queen of Parks biweekly for theme park talk, insider tips, and a little bit of magic.

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