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Author Archives: Krysten Swensen

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!

Is This the Best Hidden Gem at Magic Kingdom? Find Out What You’re Missing!

Disney's Happily EVer After Fireworks

Walt Disney World is known for its dazzling attractions and larger-than-life experiences, but there’s something uniquely magical about stumbling upon a hidden gem within the park. While we all know the must-see spots like Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain, sometimes the real magic happens when you discover an unexpected, off-the-beaten-path location. That’s exactly what we found at Magic Kingdom—a snack ...

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New Performers Pop Up, Shock Guests at Magic Kingdom!

Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom

When the Magic Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World Resort, there were six distinct lands — Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, and Liberty Square. Those six lands are still what make the Magic Kingdom the heart of Disney World, but they have changed a fair bit since 1971. Last year, Disney announced some MAJOR changes were coming to ...

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Disney Makes BIG Improvements to Pirates of the Caribbean Ahead of Grand Opening

Pirates of the Caribbean

There are some attractions that, over the years, have become synonymous with Disney — rides like the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, just to name a few. These attractions have inspired everything from iconic characters to memorable merchandise and even incredible movies! And now, one of them is inspiring the very first ...

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Pixar Fans Continue to Prove They Only Want Sequels

Elio Movie Image

On June 27, Disney and Pixar released their newest animated film, Elio. Elio tells the story of a young boy who is obsessed with everything having to do with aliens, convinced they are out there. One day, Elio is beamed up to the Communiverse, where alien ambassadors from galaxies near and far believe him to be Earth’s representative. The universe is facing a ...

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Major Decision Reached in Case of Parents Arrested at Disney World For Child Neglect

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.

It’s a well-known fact that Walt Disney did not want alcohol in his theme parks. He believed that it would invite “rowdy” visitors and potentially ruin the family-friendly atmosphere he was aiming for. And for the first few decades, his theme parks retained an alcohol-free environment, but that all changed when EPCOT opened in 1982. Over the years, drinking at ...

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