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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

Space Mountain Breakdown Sees Guests “Needing A Push”

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We’ve seen some crazy ride evacuations lately at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, from some water hoisting on Pirates of the Caribbean to climbing down ladders on Peter Pan’s Flight. It’s many Walt Disney World Guests’ dream experience – to get evacuated from a Disney attraction and see a backstage area. And at Disneyland Park, Disney’s California Adventure, Magic ...

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Disney’s Beloved Tower of Terror To Undergo ‘Encanto’ Retheme

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A Walt Disney World vacation is full of so many rides and experiences to suit every Guest. From the thrills of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to rides for younger Guests like The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Dumbo the Flying Elephant, the Lake Buena Vista Resort has something for ...

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The Surprising Secret of Disney’s Main Street, U.S.A.

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Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World is full of magical details, beautiful designs, and carefully considered architecture, all of which are made up of Imagineer tricks and ideas. We all love to learn new facts about Walt Disney World, from the amazing shape of Disney’s Animal Kingdom to the hidden buildings behind Splash Mountain. There are so many hidden Mickeys, ...

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We FINALLY Know When We Can Hug Mickey Again!

It’s been a long time coming, but the huge Disney Park news we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The COVID-19 pandemic altered a lot of the traditional Disney magic we’re used to at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks. From face masks and plexiglass to the new Park Pass Reservation system, the Guest experience ...

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The One Thing You Should Never Do on a Disney Water Ride

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They’re some of the most exciting attractions at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Water rides have long been popular experiences at Disney Parks, with Splash Mountain, Kali River Rapids, and Grizzly River Run all bringing laughter and screams to Disney’s theme parks. From the thrills of the crazy drops to the unexpected splashes of the river rapids, Disney’s ...

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No More Princesses As Genders Are Removed At Disney

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New attractions, new shows, new parades, and new restaurants. There are always changes being seen at Disney Parks, whether it is something welcomed like the return of the Festival of Fantasy parade or Disney’s Fantasmic! spectacular or denounced like Disney Genie or the Park Pass Reservation system. But now, amid controversy surrounding Disney’s focus on inclusion, Disney has revealed that ...

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Disney World’s Orlando Bubble In Jeopardy

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It’s one bad news day after another for The Walt Disney Company lately. From the controversy surrounding Disney’s failure to denounce a new Florida legislation to the recent Cast Member walkout, Disney has faced a series of public relations disasters over the last couple of months. Both fans and Cast Members have slammed Disney CEO Bob Chapek for his management of ...

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New Lightning Lane Adjustment Reveals Disney Knows Genie Isn’t Working

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Whether you use it – and love it – or avoid it entirely, Disney Genie has become an established feature of our Disney Park experience. At Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks, the Disney Genie tool has changed the face of the beloved FastPass system, bringing with it a whole range of opinions from ...

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Disney Reveals New “Elegant” Shopping District

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Disney merchandise is some of the most treasured travel souvenirs on the planet. From Minnie Mouse ears and Princess costumes to unique artwork and Disney character mugs, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort offer so many choices when it comes to shopping. But on top of Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs, let’s not ...

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So, Where Are Face Masks Required Now at Disney?

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We’ve loved to see Disney Parks returning to normal, international borders opening, and the travel industry finally booming after a long two years of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic changed so many things for Disney fans at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and beyond. From social distancing and quarantining to face masks and travel policies, health and safety ...

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