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Author Archives: Alessia Dunn

Orlando theme park lover who loves thrills and theming, with a side of entertainment. You can often catch me at Disney or Universal sipping a cocktail, or crying during Happily Ever After or Fantasmic.

Beginning in 12 Days: New Disney World Transportation Lockouts Announced

A ferryboat named Admiral Joe Fowler crosses a lake with several people on board; American flags are flying, and a castle is visible in the background under a blue sky.

Walt Disney World has been gradually tightening access to its transportation systems for years, and a new policy taking effect June 28, 2026, represents one of the more significant steps in that ongoing process. What makes this particular change notable is not just what it covers, but what it signals about where Disney may be heading with transportation access across ...

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Official: Disney to Close Infamous Pirates of the Caribbean at 9:30 AM Tomorrow

Mickey Mouse, dressed in his classic red shorts, yellow bow tie, and black jacket, stands with one arm outstretched in front of a fairytale castle at Disneyland. The sky is clear and blue, creating a magical, inviting atmosphere.

There is a specific kind of timing that Disney parks fans notice immediately, and right now that timing is hard to miss. Starting tomorrow, June 15, Disneyland Paris will close its Pirates of the Caribbean attraction for its annual rehabilitation, running through Friday, July 3. The news was flagged by @Sami_Parks on X, who posted a reminder for guests with ...

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New FL License Law May Largely Affect Disney World Visits Starting 2027

Entrance sign to Walt Disney World with the text "The Most Magical Place on Earth" displayed prominently. A Mickey Mouse image is on the left side of the sign. The road leads past the entrance with trees on both sides and blue sky with clouds overhead.

Planning a Disney World vacation involves a particular kind of thoroughness. Park reservations, dining reservations, Lightning Lane budgets, resort selection, character meet-and-greet strategies. Most guests who have done any serious research arrive at Walt Disney World feeling prepared for what happens inside the gates. What gets less attention, consistently, is the drive. Central Florida is built for cars. Whether you ...

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Report: Rare 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Remnants Strike Walt Disney World Area

A grand castle stands against a blue sky, surrounded by white clouds. Colorful fireworks burst in the background. In front of the castle, costumed characters gather on the stage, with tall green trees visible on the sides.

Central Florida is not earthquake country. That is just the reality of living and visiting here. The region deals with hurricanes, afternoon thunderstorms, and the occasional tropical system, but seismic activity is not something most Florida residents or Disney guests spend any time thinking about. Which is exactly why the shaking that spread across Central Florida this afternoon caught so ...

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First of 4 Disney World Closures Officially Takes Effect

Disney Springs

Disney Springs has been quietly reinventing itself for years. New restaurants keep arriving. Celebrity chefs have become part of the identity. Upscale lounges expanded. The whole area has shifted from the casual, slightly quirky Downtown Disney era into something much more polished and premium. Most of that evolution has been genuinely positive, and the crowds showing up every evening are ...

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