Parks and Pals

For those wanting to explore wider opportunities in Orlando look no further! This week we speak to Laura (@laura_alices) to discuss her extensive history of working for both Disney World and Universal Studios. We'll walk through the application process, what it's really like to work for the theme park giants, and the highs and lows of residing in Florida.

EPCOT's ever-changing landscape, immersion in world cultures, and fantastics festivals are what makes it an unmissable park to visit. During the early period of the year, the park welcomes Festival of the Arts which is filled with Broadway entertainment, countless displays of the creative arts and, of course, a diverse range of food offerings. This week, we explore the highlights and history of the Festival of the Arts and why it has become one of our most beloved festivals of the year!

In the final episode of our 'hidden magic' series, we venture to the experimental prototype community of tomorrow (EPCOT) to explore the hidden details, designs and secrets of the multicultural park. Pack your passport, as we show the fine details of each perfectly designed pavilion, time travel to the hidden historical accuracies of Spaceship Earth, and share weird and wonderful references throughout World Showcase.

Universal Studios is a household name around the globe, but with the expansion of the Orlando resort with Epic Universe and the heavily speculated UK park on the horizon, where does that leave us? This week, we are joined by Russ (Orlando Adventures Podcast) to explore future predictions in the Universal parks across the US and UK. Expect outrageous predictions, chaotic re-imaginings and lots of family.

With over 20 resorts to choose from at Walt Disney World, it can seem overwhelming to decide where to stay. Where's best for transport? Which resort has the biggest pool? In this week’s episode, we explore all of the value resorts on offer to decide where you can really get the most for your money!