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A born and bred New England girl living the Disney life in Southern California. I love to read, to watch The Golden Girls, and love everything to do with Disney and Universal. I also love to share daily doses of Disney on my Disney Instagram @BrazzleDazzleDisney!

Armed Man Fatally Stabs Woman Outside Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood Globe

Right in the heart of Hollywood, guests can get an up close and personal look at a real working film lot when they visit Universal Studios Hollywood. And the Universal Studio Tour is just one of the amazing parts of Universal Hollywood. Guests can also zip around Hogwarts on an enchanted bench, become a minion, travel through the world of ...

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Iconic Disney Imagineer, 80, Passes Away After Storied Career

Disney Imagineer Dan Goozee Dead at 80

It is no secret that Disney cast members bring magic to Disney theme parks every single day. They work very hard to keep Walt’s dreams alive by keeping the parks clean, running the rides, and creating memorable experiences for guests. But none of what Disney cast members do, and none of what Disney guests experience, would be possible without the ...

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Former Disney Star Reveals Tragic Death of Infant Daughter

Credit: Dimension Films

For three decades, actress Alexa PenaVega has called a Hollywood film set home. The actress has been in numerous hit films and television shows, including Little Giants (1994), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), Sleepover (2004), Nashville (2014), and The Loud House (2017). However, she is probably most well-known for her role as Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids franchise. The franchise was produced by Troublemaker Studios and distributed by Dimension Films, a ...

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Disney Annual Passholder Banned for eBay Ticket Sales Fights Back

Mickey Mouse Disney Guest

In early 2021, when Disneyland Resort was still closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland officials sent its Annual Passholders a devastating email. They said that the popular Annual Pass Program was ending, but promised a new system was on the way. That August, Disneyland Park, and Disney California Adventure were finally open after more than 400 days. That is ...

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Pregnant Passenger Rescued During Disney Cruise Voyage

US Coast Guard Rescue on Disney Cruise Line (DT)

In 1998, Disney expanded its empire to the high seas with the launch of the first ship in the Disney Cruise Line — the Disney Magic. Since then, Disney Cruise Line has grown exponentially and sails all over the world. It has also gone from one ship to five — the Disney Magic, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wonder, and its newest ...

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Universal Faces Lawsuit After Guests Stranded on Popular Ride

Guest Stuck On harry Potter Ride Universal Studios Hollywood

Nearly 30 years ago, aspiring writer J.K. Rowling changed the world when her book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was published. Since then, she has written six more Harry Potter books, as well as a couple of spinoff novels. All the novels were turned into wildly successful movies that are just as popular today as they were two decades ago. More than ...

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