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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.

Pedro Pascal Officially Reveals Disneyland’s NEW Mandalorian Actor Replacement

The Mandalorian wielding the Darksaber

Nobody in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge knew what was about to happen. Credit: Lucasfilm Pedro Pascal, the actor behind Din Djarin in The Mandalorian, appeared at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge dressed in full Mandalorian armor and spent time doing a meet-and-greet with guests in character before revealing his face. The reaction when he did was immediate and overwhelming. Guests who had ...

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Disney World Entry Cut on May 15-17, Ticket Reservations No Longer Available

Disney Dining

There is a very specific moment every year when Walt Disney World begins shifting from spring travel season into full summer mode. The weather gets hotter, vacation calendars begin opening up, schools prepare to let out, and suddenly the parks start feeling noticeably more crowded almost overnight. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr For many Disney fans, that transition period usually happens ...

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$2,399 Single Day Disney World Tickets Sell Out, Private Concert Included

The train station at the entrance to Magic Kingdom Park in the rain.

A visit to Walt Disney World is often described as a carefully planned experience where every detail feels intentional. Guests build itineraries months in advance, secure dining reservations as early as possible, and plan entire days around nighttime entertainment like fireworks over Cinderella Castle. For many, a trip to the resort is not just a vacation, but a structured experience ...

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Tech Company Purchases Magic Kingdom in 2 Days, Shutdown Commences at 5:30 PM

A crowd watches the fireworks on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World vacations are usually defined by a very specific rhythm. Guests arrive early, move between attractions, plan dining reservations weeks in advance, and end their evenings with fireworks lighting up Cinderella Castle. It is a carefully balanced experience designed to feel immersive, seamless, and highly controlled. Credit: Inside the Magic But behind the scenes, that balance occasionally shifts ...

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Confirmed: Disneyland to Initiate New Pin Trading Restriction Law

Disneyland Pin Trading

For many Disney fans, pin trading is not just a side activity at the parks. It is part of the culture. Credit: Disney What started decades ago as a simple collectible hobby has evolved into one of the most recognizable traditions across Disney parks worldwide. Guests wear massive lanyards, customized backpacks, cork boards, binders, and carefully organized displays filled with ...

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UPDATE: Timeline Confirmed for Disney’s New Alcohol Ban

Disney characters on Castaway Cay

For many travelers booking a Caribbean vacation aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, the experience is designed to feel seamless from the moment they board. Days at sea blend into tropical island stops, family entertainment, beachside relaxation, and private destinations that have become major selling points for Disney’s growing cruise business. Whether guests are sailing aboard the Disney Wish or ...

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Orlando Police Run Disney Employee Off Highway, Investigation Underway

A smiling Disney World security officer in uniform talks to a child.

The roads surrounding Walt Disney World are among the most heavily traveled in Central Florida. World Center Drive, I-4, and the surrounding interchange infrastructure handle millions of vehicle trips a year, from guests arriving for theme park visits to cast members commuting to and from shifts at one of the largest resort properties in the country. The people driving those ...

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