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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.

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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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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