An independent guide for people who love the parks.
ParkMates Journal is published by PARKMATES LLC as the editorial side of ParkMates, a social platform for theme-park fans.
Walt Disney World and Disneyland planning, food, hotels, accessibility, current park news, and fan culture, with selective coverage of Universal and other major theme parks.
Independent by design
ParkMates is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Walt Disney Company, Universal, or another theme-park operator. Brand and attraction names are used to identify the places and experiences being discussed.
How we publish
Timely factual claims are researched against primary sources whenever possible and supplemented by reputable independent reporting. We distinguish reporting from opinion, avoid copying source text, and link readers to source material on current-news articles.
Why ParkMates exists
Theme-park fans often move between social feeds, planning tools, group discussions, restaurant guides, and messaging. ParkMates is being built around the idea that those experiences can live closer together, with the community at the center.