Parks and Pals

By Chloe Nixon and Steven Cotton

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Escaping from the mundane everyday can sometimes feel impossible, so why not be transported to distant lands filled with adventure!


Chloe and Steven are self-proclaimed thrill seekers who have spent years trying new things, from theme parks to escape rooms all around the globe.


Tune in every Tuesday for magical moments, exciting escapes, and intrepid incidents. Alongside their friends and guests, they will share their top tips, tricks, and recommendations to allow you to create your own unbelievable experiences to last a lifetime. 


Whether you are a family planning your first trip or a seasoned Disney fanatic, we guarantee to share something new with you. 


Adventure is out there, and we’re going to find it!



Episode Date
INSIDE THE GATES #32 - Soarin' Across America, Bluey's Wild World & HHN 35 houses
May 30, 2026
Ep 158 - Orlando Trip Highlights May 2026 pt. 1 (the screams and shouts will live with me forever)
May 26, 2026
Ep 157 - Abandoned Disney Projects (how many bats to take down a dragon?)
May 12, 2026
Ep 156 - Splash Mountain: A Complete History (A rabbit, a fox and a bear, oh my)
May 05, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #31 - Halloween Celebrations, Star Wars May 4th and Lakeshore Lodge
May 02, 2026
Ep 155 - Walt Disney World Trip Plans May 2026 (Breakfast on Nicki and Mickey)
Apr 28, 2026
Ep 154 - Everything coming to Disney World in 2026 and beyond! (knock knock, Boo’s there)
Apr 21, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #30 - Rock N' Rollercoaster setlist, Big Thunder Mountain & Mickey hat returns!
Apr 18, 2026
Ep 153 - Disney’s Adventure World with Amy (no girl maths, just pure maths)
Apr 14, 2026
Ep 152 - Overrated & Underrated in Disney World (Feliz Na'vi)
Apr 07, 2026
Ep 151 - Our FULL Disney Wish Review (I just can't get his hands right)
Mar 31, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #29 - Disney Legends, HHN 35 and Buzz Lightyear upgrades
Mar 28, 2026
Ep 150 - Our Disney World honeymoon recap (it felt as if I was Simba)
Mar 24, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #28 - Disney Believe, Villains Land & Hannah Montana anniversary
Mar 21, 2026
Ep 149 - Our Disney World Honeymoon Plans (new name, new me)
Feb 24, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #27 - Toy Story 5, Flower & Garden Festival menus and Luke Comb's Category 10
Feb 21, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #26 - RIP Dinosaur, New CEO and Disney Wish UK sailing
Feb 14, 2026
Ep 148 - Universal's Old vs New Rides: What's better? (there'd be too many Jimmys)
Feb 10, 2026
Ep 147 - The WORST Disney World Attractions (not everyone is made to be a pilot)
Feb 03, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #25 - Adventure World map, HSM 20th anniversary and Repainting Cinderella Castle
Jan 31, 2026
Ep 146 - Top Disney World Hacks (I don't have a pram but I love a pram hook)
Jan 27, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #24 - Hollywood Drift, Flower & Garden Festival and Pokemon rumours
Jan 24, 2026
Ep 145 - Planning the Disney Wish (colonel mustard with the drill on the deck)
Jan 20, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #23 - Disney Adventure World, Mardi Gras and Universal Fanfest Nights
Jan 17, 2026
Ep 144 - The GREATEST Disney films of all time! (Not bad on the eyes)
Jan 13, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #22 - Festival of the Arts, Disney's Cool Kids Summer & Universal's year ahead
Jan 10, 2026
Ep 143 - Our Plans and Resolutions for 2026 (She owns the pavilion)
Jan 06, 2026
INSIDE THE GATES #21 - Adam the Woo, Indiana Jones accident & first HHN rumours
Jan 03, 2026
Ep 142 - Big Fat Q&A of the Year 2025 (go on, mash me up!)
Dec 30, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #20 - Universal UK, Dick Van Dyke's 100th and The Eras Tour at Disney
Dec 20, 2025
Ep 141 - The GREATEST Disney songs of all time! (I think your Spotify wrapped would disagree)
Dec 16, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #19 - New Year's Eve in Orlando, Disney AI & Monstropolis permits
Dec 13, 2025
Ep 140 - Disney Decades: 00s edition (sing to me Paolo)
Dec 09, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #18 - Adventure World opening, World of Frozen and After Dark events
Dec 06, 2025
Ep 139 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal (I feel more French than I do in Epcot)
Dec 02, 2025
Ep 138 - Full review of Halloween Horror Nights 2025 (I suppose all corpses are dead)
Nov 25, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #17 - Universal Kids Resort, Christmas at Disney World & Merlin Pass Updates
Nov 22, 2025
Ep 137 - Our Perfect Disney World Days with JonesDoDisney (I just send over the monies)
Nov 18, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #16 - Disney Destiny, Tropical Americas and Epic Universe Rumours
Nov 15, 2025
Ep 136 - Ranking Epic Universe Attractions (Universal, size does matter)
Nov 11, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #15 - Festival of the Arts 2026, Disney Destiny and Halloween Horror Nights 2026 rumours
Nov 08, 2025
Ep 135 - Orlando Trip October 2025 recap (drink every time she says bon voyage)
Nov 04, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #14 - Jollywood Nights, DLP routes and Universal tickets
Nov 01, 2025
Ep 134 - Disney Decades: 90s edition (what else are you going to get splashed with?)
Oct 28, 2025
Ep 133 - Disney World and Universal Trip Plans October 2025 (It’s time to bite the iceberg)
Oct 21, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #13 - Universal Kids Resort, Breakfast at Magic Kingdom and Greatest Showman Musical
Oct 18, 2025
Ep 132 - The Ultimate Orlando Bucket List (who's going to chef Mickey's for a cocktail?!)
Oct 14, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #12 - Rock N' Rollercoaster update, annual pass price increases and Grinchmas
Oct 11, 2025
Ep 131 - Disney Fantasy Review 2025 (a vlog never reveals a magician’s secrets)
Oct 07, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #11 - Toy Story Land Addition, Muppets Merchandise and New Lightning Lanes
Oct 04, 2025
Ep 130 - Halloween Horror Night with Liam (get it goyle!)
Sep 30, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #10 - ANIMATION COURTYARD, DISNEY EVENTS AND FANTASYLAND UPDATES
Sep 27, 2025
Ep 129 - Keep, Restore, Destroy: Theme Park Edition (Naff River Journey)
Sep 23, 2025
Inside the Gates #9 - Lost Continent construction, Disney collaborations & Festival of the Holidays
Sep 20, 2025
Ep 128 - What's the deal with Disney adults? (kids are going to love this surf and turf)
Sep 16, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #8 - Golden Ticket Awards, Level 99 update & Disney Adventure update
Sep 13, 2025
Ep 127 - The mystery of Disney's Celebration (illegal flower formation)
Sep 09, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #7 - Everything D23, Disney Destiny and World of Frozen
Sep 06, 2025
Ep 126 - Must dos in Walt Disney World 2025 (Lumiere sneaking a cinnamon bun)
Sep 02, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #6 - Epic Universe permits, Beak and Barrel opening and Remy’s update
Aug 30, 2025
Ep 125 - Preparing for a Disney cruise (oranges of horror)
Aug 26, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #5 - Disney Adventure restaurants, new concept art and RIP to rip ride rocket
Aug 23, 2025
Ep 124 - The WORST Disney World advice (that's 12% for a family of four)
Aug 19, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #4 - Food and Wine 2025 menu, Volcano Bay nights and Disney World Closure
Aug 16, 2025
Ep 123 - Disney Decades: 80's edition (you're almost at the end of spaceship earth)
Aug 12, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #3 - Beak and Barrel, New Theme Park Food and Universal Studios updates
Aug 09, 2025
Ep 122 - Everything you need to know about Universal UK (The Plague…THE PLAGUE!)
Aug 05, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #2 - Merlin investment, Destination D23 predictions, Disney closures and updates
Aug 02, 2025
Ep 121 - How to plan a budget trip to Orlando (aviation people, buckle in!)
Jul 29, 2025
INSIDE THE GATES #1 - Animation Courtyard, HHN updates & Disney's Starlight
Jul 26, 2025
Ep 120 - Ranking Universal's Islands of Adventure attractions (I like big kong, don't get me wrong)
Jul 22, 2025
Ep 119 - Comparing Disney World and Disneyland with Chloe (she plans our holidays)
Jul 15, 2025
Ep 118 - Underrated attractions at Disney and Universal (what's your gorilla pay?)
Jul 08, 2025
Ep 117 - Cheapest vs. Most Expensive Date Days at Disney World (air con and arm snuggles)
Jul 01, 2025
Ep 116 - Ranking Universal Studios Orlando attractions (but also a little bit of hurl)
Jun 24, 2025
Ep 115 - Updates and progress in Disney World 2025 (old geezer geyser)
Jun 17, 2025
Ep 114 - Weirdest experiences in Orlando (Michael Jackson's healthcare professional)
Jun 10, 2025
Ep 113 - Theme park wars: Disney vs Universal with Russ (we're like Loose Women for Orlando)
Jun 03, 2025
Ep 112 - Orlando trip May 2025 recap (POG juice on tap)
May 27, 2025
Ep 111 - Everything you didn't know about Tower of Terror (grip people or people need to grip)
May 20, 2025
Ep 110 - Ranking Animal Kingdom attractions from worst to best (you need to stop stealing chips)
May 13, 2025
Ep 109 - Ranking Hollywood Studios attractions from worst to best (all I've done is save the resistance)
May 06, 2025
Ep 108 - Universal and Disney World Plans for May 2025 (typical pastries)
Apr 29, 2025
Ep 107 - Creating the 5th Disney Park with TimeForJade (that's one for the smoulder kids)
Apr 22, 2025
Ep 106 - Disney Decades: 70s edition (we just want the chlorine)
Apr 15, 2025
Ep 105 - Ranking EPCOT attractions from worst to best (you get given a duck!)
Apr 08, 2025
Ep 104 - Best roller coasters in Orlando with Castles and Coasters Couple (get your 5 a year!)
Apr 01, 2025
Ep 103 - Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? (you're in Disney, life's different)
Mar 25, 2025
Ep 102 - Biggest lessons learnt from our Orlando trip (we screwed up)
Mar 18, 2025
Ep 101 - The Florida Five with Rollon Holidays
Mar 11, 2025
Ep 100 - The Parks and Pals Q&A!
Mar 04, 2025
Ep 99 - New snacks and food coming to Walt Disney World in 2025 (everything is fries)
Feb 25, 2025
Ep 98 - All the changes coming to Disneyland Paris with Sam4G0d (I don't need anymore biscuits)
Feb 18, 2025
Ep 97 - Debunking Disney and Universal myths (Jaws is burning in hell)
Feb 11, 2025
Ep 96 - Ranking every Magic Kingdom attraction from worst to best (good luck with the tooter)
Feb 04, 2025
Ep 95 - Experiences on Disney Cruise Line with Anni Stores (wear comfortable shoes)
Jan 28, 2025
Ep 94 - The biggest changes at Disney World and Universal in 2025 (hello John)
Jan 21, 2025
Ep 93 - Adventures at Tokyo Disneyland and more with ABritTravels (shows, dark rides and vibes)
Jan 14, 2025
Ep 92 - The History of Imagineering part 3 (no more WED)
Jan 07, 2025
Ep 91 - New Year's Resolutions 2025: Disney World and Universal edition (in one day!)
Dec 31, 2024
Ep 90 - The Orlando Awards 2024 with Orlando Adventures Podcast
Dec 23, 2024
Ep 89 - The History of Imagineering part 2 (sweet little children to dirty old men)
Dec 17, 2024
Ep 88 - Christmas Snacks around Walt Disney World with James (ho ho holiday)
Dec 10, 2024
Ep 87 - Festival of the Holidays (Four parks one dreidel)
Dec 03, 2024
Ep 86 - Best Disney World Breakfasts with GBMickeyWaffle (yummy yum yum breakfast)
Nov 26, 2024
Ep 85 - Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts (homely home)
Nov 19, 2024
Ep 84 - The Ultimate 7-Day Orlando Trip with The Miskimmins (mission to spaceship mars)
Nov 12, 2024
Ep 83 - The Pixar Universe Theory (who run the world... cars!)
Nov 05, 2024
Ep 82 - Disney parks around the globe with Nicci (some newbies, oldies and goldies)
Oct 29, 2024
Ep 81 - Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts (romance at banana cabana)
Oct 22, 2024
Ep 80 - Disney musicals on stage with Dayle Hodge (define Disney disaster)
Oct 15, 2024
Ep 79 - The Secrets of Hidden Mickeys in Walt Disney World (a Mickey that is hidden)
Oct 08, 2024
Ep 78 - EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival 2024 (Am I a snack credit?)
Oct 01, 2024
Ep 77 - Walt Disney World Value Resorts (that's one big daddy)
Sep 24, 2024
Ep 76 - The Future of Universal Studios with Russ (what the hell is Glen Close doing in a tornado?)
Sep 17, 2024
Ep 75 - Getting the most out of Disney's Hollywood Studios (croc 'til you stop)
Sep 10, 2024
Ep 74 - A guide to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party & Oogie Boogie Bash (fill my scoop)
Sep 03, 2024
Ep 73 - Family Disney trips with The Hackett Family (is it even a ride?)
Aug 27, 2024
Ep 72 - D23 Announcements 2024 (oh boy daddy Josh)
Aug 20, 2024
Ep 71 - Getting the most out of Animal Kingdom (brush hard piggy)
Aug 13, 2024
Ep 70 - Universal Orlando Hotels (they're like sisters)
Aug 06, 2024
Ep 69 - Walt Disney World Shows with Charlotte (little monkey tumble)
Jul 30, 2024
Ep 68 - Getting the most out of EPCOT (croissant, you are like my brother)
Jul 23, 2024
Ep 67 - Water Parks in Florida (lumps and bumps up my rump)
Jul 16, 2024
Ep 66 - Disneyland Paris with Holly (plane girly or train girly)
Jul 02, 2024
Ep 65 - Budgeting for Orlando (we will send you a PDF!)
Jun 25, 2024
Ep 64 - Best places to eat in Universal Orlando Resort (everything in America is fake)
Jun 18, 2024
Ep 63 - Getting the most out of Magic Kingdom (little treat yo' self)
Jun 11, 2024
Ep 62 - Everything we did at Disneyland California (are we in hell?)
Jun 04, 2024
Ep 61 - Everything you need to know about Disney Cruise Line (where for art thou port?)
May 28, 2024
Ep 60 - Planning for Disneyland California (monorail two: the revenge)
May 21, 2024
Ep 59 - The Disney Wish Recap (Piggy dippin' in the piggy pond)
May 14, 2024
Ep 58 - Working at Universal and Disney with Louise (Sunset Boulevard or bust!)
May 07, 2024
Ep 57 - The Beginning of Walt Disney Imagineering (project little man)
Apr 30, 2024
Ep 56 - Disney Dining Plan 2024/25 (Just buy the banana)
Apr 23, 2024
Ep 55 - Setting sail on the Disney Wish with Charlotte Fage (back to back to back)
Apr 16, 2024
Ep 54 - EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival (a Spike spork)
Apr 09, 2024
Ep 53 - Disney castles through the ages (whose castle is this?)
Apr 02, 2024
Ep 52 - Travelling with a toddler to Disney World with Sarah (goosebump mode activated)
Mar 26, 2024
Ep 51 - The History of Universal Studios Orlando (Kong-fron-tation)
Mar 19, 2024
Ep 50 - Controversial Disney World Opinions (Sorry, not sorry)
Mar 12, 2024
Ep 49 - Making magic with Lauren Evans (floating through Disney)
Mar 05, 2024
Ep 48 - Everything you need to know about meeting Disney World characters (Prince Ali bringing me tea)
Feb 27, 2024
Ep 47 - Working for Disney and Universal with Laura (Double dipped, Orlando style)
Feb 20, 2024
Ep 46 - EPCOT's Festival of the Arts (tens and tens of booths)
Feb 13, 2024
Ep 45 - Everything you need to know about Epic Universe (dragon trafficking)
Feb 06, 2024
Ep 44 - Stepping out of the Disney/Universal bubble (I've seen some things)
Jan 30, 2024
Ep 43 - Disneyland Paris with Emily (Je suis allergique aux noix)
Jan 23, 2024
Ep 42 - What We Haven't Done at Disney World (I'm in my respective era)
Jan 16, 2024
Ep 41 - Ranking Disney World Resorts (I only sell skyliner)
Jan 09, 2024
Ep 40 - Universal Studios, Harry Potter and Me with Rich Fish (It's good to see gingers on screen)
Jan 02, 2024
Ep 39 - Our 2023 Wrapped (quick service, trash)
Dec 26, 2023
Ep 38 - Universal Resort Orlando experiences (restricted places I'd love to be)
Dec 19, 2023
Ep 37 - Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2023 (Is it complimentary though?)
Dec 12, 2023
Ep 36 - How I Disney with Harriet Brassett (Don't thank the phoenicians)
Dec 05, 2023
Ep 35 - Chloe's Birthday around Disney World (Realistic with a VIP tour guide)
Nov 28, 2023
Ep 34 - The Hidden Magic of EPCOT (Moonwalk to Mission Space)
Nov 21, 2023
Ep 33 - Disney World Tours and Experiences (tequila stand for tequila)
Nov 14, 2023
Ep 32 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The rides, history and films with Shannon Hunter
Nov 07, 2023
Ep 31 - Scary Moments in Disney Parks and Films (they are out, and hanging)
Oct 31, 2023
Ep 30 - Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 2023 with Liam Nixon (bring bracelets, make friends)
Oct 24, 2023
Ep 29 - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2023 (Are you girl mathing me?)
Oct 17, 2023
Ep 28 - Most interesting queues at Disney World (where does Kylo Ren live?)
Oct 10, 2023
Ep 27 - Future Plans of the Disney Parks (That dragon needs a back massage)
Oct 03, 2023
Ep 26 - Hidden magic of Hollywood Studios (No shade for you)
Sep 26, 2023
Ep 25 - The Big 25th Episode (A Disney World Quiz Special)
Sep 19, 2023
Ep 24 - Rating Disney Quick Service locations with Em (Who is having cold noodles in a waffle bowl!?)
Sep 12, 2023
Ep 23 - Our Orlando Trip Recap (Part 2: Too many toys, not enough mania)
Sep 05, 2023
Ep 22 - Our Orlando Trip Recap (Part 1: Does anyone know the heimlich?)
Aug 29, 2023
Ep 21 - Disney Chat and Fails with Natalie (What's in your fanny pack?)
Aug 22, 2023
Ep 20 - Behind the magic of Magic Kingdom (It's a very fortunate crack)
Aug 15, 2023
Ep 19 - Plans for our upcoming trip (Plane do many things)
Aug 08, 2023
Ep 18 - Working onboard the Disney Wish with Belle Fage (SHOW SOME RESPECT)
Aug 01, 2023
Ep 17 - Behind the Scenes of Universal Studios (We will take your child - Reinventing child swap)
Jul 25, 2023
Ep 16 - Nighttime Spectaculars (Part 2: Sorcerer Mickey on Steriods)
Jul 18, 2023
Ep 15 - UK's Biggest Disney Fan Contestant (An interview with James Shaw)
Jul 11, 2023
Ep 14 - Nighttime Spectaculars (Part 1: A bright man)
Jul 04, 2023
Ep 13 - The Haunted Mansion (Pesky Ghosts)
Jun 27, 2023
Ep 12 - Taking a stroll down Sunset Boulevard (A Mickey take down)
Jun 19, 2023
Ep 11 - Snacking around Walt Disney World (I'm not a hard cookie gal)
Jun 12, 2023
Ep 10 - The Challenge Episode (...because it's so calm)
Jun 05, 2023
Ep 9 - Childless Millennials in Epcot with Liam Nixon ( A piece of meat, a tart drink and a good pickle)
May 30, 2023
Ep 8 - Must dos at Universal Orlando Resort (Grow up poncho wearers)
May 23, 2023
Ep 7 - Steven's Birthday Disney Dream Day (The magic of fingers)
May 16, 2023
Ep 6 - Perks of staying on property in WDW ft. Charlotte Fage, the Red Monorail and Elizabeth
May 09, 2023
Ep 5 - The hidden magic of Animal Kingdom (Get well soon hot head)
May 02, 2023
Ep 4 - Comparing Disney Resorts
Apr 25, 2023
Ep 3 - Disney Programs with cast member James Dolling
Apr 18, 2023
Ep 2 - Must dos around the WDW parks
Apr 11, 2023
Ep 1 - Welcome to Parks and Pals
Apr 04, 2023