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I grew up in Western Massachusetts. When I was nine my family went to Disneyland and I was hooked. I grew up, attended New England College in Henniker, NH and eventually moved to Virginia. I worked as a disc jockey, married and became a full time mom when our daughter was born. Fast forward several years. In 2010 we moved to Central Florida and my Disney obsession grew. I now work as a freelance writer and spend my spare time in the parks. Under the name Paula Brown I penned the novels Dream Wanderers and The Coffee Cruiser. I also am a co-author of Dining at Walt Disney World: The Definitive Guide. I'm obsessed with Star Wars, so this is a good time to live in Central Florida. I've been a vegetarian for well over a decade, a choice that my daughter eventually made as well. While my husband still hasn't joined us fully he has given up most meats except for seafood. I was relieved to find that vegetarian dining is not difficult at Walt Disney World.

Flood Delays the Reopening of “It’s a Small World” at Disneyland

Disneyland is filled with iconic rides, and one of the favorites of many is “it’s a small world”. Even though there are other versions across the globe, there is something special about the original that was part of the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The ride is even more magical during the holidays because it receives a special overlay. Sadly, ...

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Navigating the Disney Springs Parking Garages

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One of the welcome improvements when Downtown Disney transformed into Disney Springs was the upgrade of the parking situation. The parking garages are free and convenient, but they can be a bit confusing. Here are a few tips on navigating the parking garages at Disney Springs. There are three parking garages, Orange, Lime, and Grapefruit. At this time Grapefruit is ...

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Military Magic at Walt Disney World

To all those who have served, a heartfelt thank you. Your selflessness and sacrifice are appreciated more than we could ever say. Thank you to the military families as well. Lisa Mendillo has shared the following tips with Disney Parks Blog: planDisney panelist, Robyn M., loves assisting guests with planning magical vacations to Walt Disney World Resort, but what she loves even ...

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Suggestions for What to Watch on Disney+ Day and Beyond

November 12 is Disney+ Day. It’s hard to believe that the streaming service has been a part of our lives for only two years! Disney+ is offering a special introductory rate of $1.99 for the first month, but that price is only good until November 14. After that, it is $7.99 a month, which is still quite a deal. What ...

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Walt Disney Company Fourth Quarter Report

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On November 10 the Walt Disney Company released its 2021 Fourth Quarter Report. The fiscal year ended on October 2. Here are some of the highlights. We’ll start with the Theme Parks. There was growth over the same quarter last year, although 12 months ago not all of the Disney Parks were open. The fourth quarter might be the first ...

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The 2021 Christmas Tree Stroll

The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs quickly became a favorite activity for many Walt Disney World Guests. A pathway was lined with themed trees, holiday music played, and there was even “snow”. Santa greeted kids at the end. It was magical, but it also wasn’t conducive to social distancing. In 2020, the Christmas Tree Trail was replaced by the ...

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Walt Disney World’s Part in Night of a Million Lights

Earlier we shared with you our experience at the media preview for Night of a Million Lights at Give Kids the World Village. This is one event that we hope you will make a part of your holiday plans! On November 11, a special event will take place for veterans and their families. On November 12, Night of a Million ...

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A New Benefit for Magic Key Holders

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If you are a Disneyland Magic Key Holder, you will want to check your email! There is a brand new benefit for you that you might be interested in. For a limited time, you can receive a 30 percent discount on a new D23 Single Gold Membership. The regular price is $99.99 for a year, so this is quite a ...

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The Full List of Celebrity Narrators for the Candlelight Processional

We are thrilled that the Candlelight Processional is returning to EPCOT this year! It is one of our favorite holiday traditions. The full list of celebrity narrators has been released. Here’s all the information that you need from Shawn Slater and Disney Parks Blog: The calendar says November, so it’s almost time for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented ...

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New Year’s Eve Preliminary Observations

What better place is there to ring in the New Year than Walt Disney World? Last year, all four of the Theme Parks closed early so that crowds would not gather. Fireworks had not yet returned either. There has been no official announcement on what might take place at Walt Disney World on December 31, 2021, but there are a ...

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