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Author Archives: Melissa Cannioto

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

5 Reasons Why This EPCOT Experience Should Be On Your Disney Bucket List

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We all have a Disney Bucket List, right? From seeing the Utilidors to eating at Cinderella’s Royal Table to even just hugging Mickey Mouse, everyone has an experience they dream of on their first or fiftieth visit to the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks. And one of EPCOT’s most popular backstage tours, Behind ...

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The Royal Disney Vacation You Haven’t Heard About

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“All this has happened before. And it will all happen again. But this time it happened in London.” Who wouldn’t want to have some of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust and adventure through London like Peter Pan and Wendy? Well, we all know that Europe has Disneyland Paris, but did you know that Disney has made its mark in England and France ...

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The Story Behind Walt Disney World’s Expansion Opportunity

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It’s got big rides. It’s got huge amounts of food and merchandise. It has thousands of Cast Members. And it’s got masses of magic. Let’s face it, Walt Disney World is just plain enormous. The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is home to 4 theme parks, 2 water parks (Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon), 31 resort ...

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Want to Buy These Things at Disney? Think Again

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A Disney vacation can be expensive and overwhelming. Just the thought of planning what to bring, what to buy, and what to eat can be enough to send anyone into a spiral. When visiting any of the Disney Parks or Resorts across the world, Guests have to get Park Pass reservations, plan Disney Genie, book dining reservations, budget for merchandise ...

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Did Bob Iger Just Throw Shade at Chapek with Hamilton?

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It seems former Disney CEO Bob Chapek is no longer in “the room where it happens.” In what some have called the most shocking Disney news to date, Bob Chapek was quickly fired last week as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and his predecessor, Bob Iger, has taken over as CEO for two years. According to sources, the sudden ...

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Battle of the Bobs: How Disney Fired Chapek

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What. A. Week. It has been the news that has sent shockwaves around the entertainment industry. Bob Chapek has been fired as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and his predocessor, Bob Iger, has been called to step in for two years. And according to sources, it was also a shock for Chapek himself. With his abrupt ousting as Disney ...

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The Real Reason FastPass Was Replaced

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When you want to go upstairs, you may use an escalator. When you have to stick two materials together, there’s a high chance you’ll use Velcro. And when you need to blow your nose, you probably ask for a Kleenex. You may not realize it, but these are all examples of the phenomenon of using a brand name as a ...

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The Best Reactions to Disney CEO Bob Chapek Getting Fired

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It’s been a whirlwind of a weekend for Disney fans. In what many have considered one of the biggest shocks in recent Disney Company history, The Walt Disney Company announced on Sunday, November 20, 2022, that Bob Chapek would be stepping down immediately as CEO, and be replaced by Bob Iger, who left the position at the beginning of 2020. ...

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