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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.

New Regulations Could Disrupt Cruises to Puerto Rico

The cruise industry has been up and running again for only a few months, but the omicron variant of coronavirus is making waves. Already there have been several ships where dozens of passengers have tested positive. Now, stopping at a popular port may not be possible. On December 26, Puerto Rico implemented new regulations that make it next to impossible ...

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A Delicious Sweet Potato Appetizer Recipe for Kwanzaa

Grab your Mickey cookie cutter, your Minnie apron, and your other Disney themed kitchen items, because it’s time to make a special appetizer for Kwanzaa! Of course, you don’t need to have Disney inspired items to make this tasty treat, but everything tastes even better when it’s shaped like Mickey. This sweet potato recipe can be sweet or savory, and ...

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What to Watch The Final Week of 2021

It’s hard to believe that 2021 is almost over! If you’re looking for something to watch with family or friends the final week of this year, D23 has you covered. Here are five suggestions from Andie Hagemann and the official Disney Fan Club: Say goodbye to 2021 with a slate of all-new content and some familiar friends… ABC News kicks ...

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Learning From a Disneyland Paris Marvel Artist

The name “Marvel” means different things to different people. To some, it offers a chance to live out their dreams of becoming an artist. Thomas Smith and Disney Parks Blog recently shared the story of one such man from Disneyland Paris: The world’s first Marvel-inspired hotel,  Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, continues to excite and astound guests ...

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Record High New Year’s Eve Temperatures?

If you visited Walt Disney World the week before Christmas this year, you might have experienced temperatures that were cooler than you expected. The temperatures dropped so low that Disney’s Blizzard Beach remained closed on December 22 and 23! Guests visiting the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day are experiencing something different. The Orlando area is in the middle ...

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New Collections for 2022

Want to start 2022 in style? Disney has you covered! New collections have been released and can be found at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and shopDisney.com. Becca Goldenberg shared more details with Disney Parks Blog: Christmas and Chanukah may be over, but don’t let the post-holiday blues get you down! Just in time for the new year, we have ...

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Walt Disney World Schedule for December 30 Through January 2

It’s hard to believe that we’re almost at the end of 2021! If you plan to ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World, here are the schedules for the Theme Parks. Magic Kingdom At the Magic Kingdom, the entertainment schedule is the same for Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will ...

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Walt Disney World Theme Park Availability for New Year’s Eve Weekend

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If you hope to make a last minute trip to Walt Disney World for New Year’s Eve Weekend, you might be out of luck. As of 9:00 Eastern on the morning of December 27, here is all that is listed on the Availability Calendar. Related: Walt Disney World Schedule for December 30 Through January 2 We’ll start with the Theme ...

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Walt Disney Imagineering Summer Internships Applications Are Being Accepted!

Have you ever dreamed of becoming part of the Walt Disney Imagineering Team, but had no idea how to get your foot in the door? If you’re a college student, that dream could be one step closer to becoming a reality. Disney Careers has released a list of summer internships! There are now five different internships that Disney Careers is ...

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The Return of the Monkeys?

Are there plans for the monkeys to return to ‘Festival of the Lion King’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Nothing has been announced, but there is an interesting item on the Disney Auditions page of the Disney Careers website. Here’s the posting: ONLINE SUBMISSIONS for Stunt Actors with Tramp Wall Experience For: Walt Disney World Location: Online Submissions Looking For: Actors and Stunts Disney ...

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