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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.

America’s Most Dangerous Theme Parks Ranked: Disneyland and Disney World Make the List

Epcot Monorail

Theme parks are built on the promise of escape. The lights, the music, the smell of funnel cake, the particular thrill of climbing into a coaster car and surrendering to gravity for ninety seconds — it’s one of the great American experiences, and for the roughly 300 million people who visit U.S. amusement parks each year, it’s also an overwhelmingly ...

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Disney World Closing Magic Kingdom on May 13 After Company Purchase: A Must-Visit Date

Magic kingdom crowds on happily ever after finale night

Magic Kingdom is the park that most guests picture first when they think about Walt Disney World. It is the home of Cinderella Castle, the anchor of the entire resort experience, and for a significant portion of visitors it is the non-negotiable centerpiece of any Florida trip. Planning a Magic Kingdom day involves more deliberate thought than almost any other ...

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Homeland Security Issues Disney Travel Warning During Democratic Shutdown

Crowds at Magic Kingdom "it's a small world"

Getting to Walt Disney World requires a level of logistical planning that most vacations simply do not demand. Park reservations, dining bookings, resort check-ins, Lightning Lane selections, transportation arrangements from the airport to the resort — the planning starts months out and the schedule is often tight from the moment the plane lands. For most Disney-bound guests, the flight is ...

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Guests Booking 2026–2027 Trips to Walt Disney World Resort Receive New Notice

An entrance sign to walt disney world, featuring a large blue banner with the park's name in stylized white lettering, flanked by flags, under a clear blue sky with fluffy clouds.

Choosing a Disney World resort hotel is one of the most consequential decisions in the entire trip planning process. It determines your commute to the parks, your dining options, your pool situation, and the overall texture of the vacation experience when you are not inside a theme park. Disney’s on-site hotels are not just places to sleep. They are part ...

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Dolly Parton Expands Dollywood’s Orlando Push as New Opportunities Open

Dolly Parton with her guitar in front of Dollywood

Dollywood has spent four decades building one of the most genuinely beloved regional theme park destinations in the country. What started as a small attraction in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee has grown into a full resort operation with multiple hotels, award-winning seasonal festivals, and a reputation for hospitality that draws comparisons to Disney in terms of guest experience even ...

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