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Melissa is an author, adventurer, and chatterbox, who has worked at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Adventures by Disney! A British native, she has traveled the world seeking new experiences, and now resides in Florida with her husband, an Air Force pilot. Find her children's book at @bear.hug.book

President Caught With Pants Down at Disney’s EPCOT Theme Park

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Disney Parks have seen their fair share of incidents lately. From a dangerous pyramid trespass to a backstage Kilimanjaro Safari evacuation, Guests have witnessed some interesting events at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks in the last few months. Some Guests, however, saw more than they bargained for this week when a United States ...

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The Disney Secret That Lets YOU Be a Jungle Cruise Skipper!

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If the “world-famous” Jungle Cruise isn’t one of your favorite Disney Park rides, then we think you’re in “the Nile”! Disney’s Jungle Cruise boat ride has become one of the most popular attractions at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort, enchanting Guests for years with its witty skippers, exotic wildlife, and corny jokes. But did you know there’s a ...

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Disney Set to Take Away Its Florida Resident Discount in Retaliation for Reedy Creek?

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It’s been a roller coaster of a week for Walt Disney World. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis completed his wave of retaliation against The Walt Disney Company this week by signing a bill on Friday, April 22 that looks set to dissolve the theme park Resort’s special treatment in the state. Now, without any official statement or comment from Disney or ...

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Disney Housekeepers Arrested in Targeted Sting Operation

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It may be the “Most Magical Place on Earth”, but that doesn’t stop Walt Disney World in Florida from seeing some unfortunate incidents happen from time to time. The Lake Buena Vista Resort has seen some interesting occurrences lately, not least the recent Reedy Creek fallout between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. From ride breakdowns requiring boat evacuations to ...

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“We’re Going to Fight” – DeSantis Ends Disney’s Special Treatment with One Signature

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It was just a matter of time before DeSantis got his way. After the Florida House of Representatives passed the controversial bill that hopes to dissolve Disney’s special treatment ruling in the state, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made the bill final today with one swoop of his pen. Amid a political boycott of The Walt Disney Company, the Florida Governor’s ...

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Don’t Be THIS Guest On Your Next Disney Vacation

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When at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, we are surrounded by the joy and surprise of Guests – whether it is their first or 1000th time at the Disney Parks. With so many shows, attractions, and experiences on offer at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, it can be easy to get carried away with the magic around you. Across ...

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Bob Chapek Makes First Public Appearance Since Disney and Florida Feud

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It’s been a wild ride for the Walt Disney World Resort this week. The Florida House of Representatives yesterday, April 21, passed a controversial bill that would dissolve Disney’s special treatment ruling in the state. Amid a political boycott of The Walt Disney Company, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ revenge plot against Disney is close to deleting Walt Disney World’s bubble – ...

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The “Dumbest” Disney Ticket Rule You Need to Watch Out For

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A Disney vacation has become a very different experience recently. From the new Disney Genie and Lightning Lane systems to the frustrating Park Pass Reservation service, it’s become “a whole new world” for Guests trying to master their day in Disney’s theme parks. Guests need to have done some serious planning ahead of their time enjoying Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ...

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Blizzard Beach Set to Be Closed Longer – Potentially for New Attraction

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The sun is out, the days are longer, and the humidity is getting stronger. If a day at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Florida heat doesn’t sound pleasant, Guests can usually head to one of Walt Disney World’s two water parks – Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach. An Orlando summer day is a ...

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Disney Reveals Opening Date for Brand-New Dining Experience!

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The constructions walls are down, the menu has been revealed, and now, we know when Walt Disney World’s newest restaurant is opening! Guests are spoiled for choice at the Lake Buena Vista Resort, with Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom all offering an array of themed restaurants, dining styles, and cuisines. Add in the amazing mixture ...

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