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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.

Beloved ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Location Removed from Disneyland

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Disney does not remove locations from its official digital park map by accident. The Disneyland map is a maintained, deliberate document — a navigational tool that guests rely on to find shops, restaurants, and attractions throughout the park. When something disappears from it, that disappearance reflects a decision. And today, Port Royal Curios and Curiosities is gone from the map ...

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Disney Pulls ‘Toy Story’ From Public Access Beginning April 2026

Woody scared in 'Toy Story'

Disneyland Resort runs on a refurbishment cycle that every regular visitor learns to respect, even when it is inconvenient. Attractions go down, maintenance crews move in, and a few weeks later the ride comes back cleaner, smoother, and occasionally improved in ways that remind you why Disney’s obsession with upkeep matters. It is one of the things that separates Disneyland ...

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Hundreds of Disney Trips Marked Cancelled as 7+ Million Arrive into Orlando Airport

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Getting to Walt Disney World requires a level of logistical planning that most vacations do not. Flights, transfers, resort check-in, park reservations, dining bookings — the pre-trip checklist for a Disney vacation is substantial, and most families build it carefully over months. The flight is usually the part that feels most locked in, the one piece of the puzzle that, ...

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Investigation: Police Confirm Another Tragic Death Next to Disney World

A composite image showing two contrasting scenes: on the left, a person in handcuffs being escorted by police; on the right, a child in a yellow dress joyfully jumping with bubbles in front of a fairytale castle.

In the minds of millions of travelers, Walt Disney World represents something close to an idealized escape. Families spend years planning their visits to the sprawling Central Florida resort, often saving thousands of dollars to experience a place designed to feel separate from everyday life. Inside the gates of parks like Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal ...

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Disney Vacations Could Cost $3,000+ More as Flight Prices Surge 58%

Two young women outside the entrance of Downtown Disney

Planning a Walt Disney World trip has always required a spreadsheet and a little courage. Between park tickets, hotel rooms, Lightning Lane passes, food, and souvenirs, families have long understood that a Disney vacation is a financial commitment. Most people build their budgets carefully, watch for deals, and try to lock in the best prices before they travel. That strategy ...

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Universal Revives Extinct Disney World Attraction After Heartbreaking Closure

Characters on Disney Cruise Line

Guests should expect to pay a little more for their upcoming Disney vacation. Credit: Disney Related: New Disney Location and Characters Unveiled in Surprise Announcement Disney Cruise Line has revealed an increase in the recommended gratuities for passengers for all sailings beginning January 23, 2025. The gratuity paid toward service members aboard Disney’s various cruise ships has always been a ...

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