Menu

Author Archives: Rebekah Tyndall Burkett

Rebekah grew up in Forney, Texas and lives just outside of Dallas. She’s been a Disney superfan since childhood, experiencing the magic at Walt Disney World for the first time at the age of 11. Journeys to Neverland are at least a yearly occurrence for her, her husband and her four children (the Fab Four). When they go to the parks, they stay in Florida for three weeks at a time. Rebekah loves exploring the history of the parks, the genius behind the Magic in the person of Walt Disney, and she is intrigued by all things Disney World and Disney Imagineering. When in the parks, Rebekah and her husband Scott make the most of their time by enjoying every minute with their Fab Four, by delving deeper into Walt’s vision for the parks and into the history behind the Walt Disney World Resort, and by photographing the many different types of architecture at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and on the World Showcase at EPCOT. When she’s not in the parks, Rebekah is excitedly setting travel dates and planning her family’s next adventure to their happy place deep within the Sunshine State. On breaks from planning her next trip, Rebekah is a writer, journalist and children’s author, penning children’s books about kids with special needs that she affectionately calls “believement-achievement” stories. Her hobbies include creative writing, paper crafting and interviewing Imagineers. She is also an advocate for Autism Awareness and for children with developmental disabilities of all kinds.

Character Meet-and-Greets You Might Not Know About at Walt Disney World

In addition to the heart-pounding rides, family attractions, Broadway-style stage shows and fabulous nighttime spectaculars, Walt Disney World offers every Guest the opportunity to experience the Magic in his own way—and with his favorite characters. Kids and kids at heart can shake hands and share hugs with Disney princesses, princes, characters from their favorite Disney movies and of course, a ...

Read More »

The Walt Disney World Newbies – 10 “Newish” Attractions Not to Be Missed

Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land

The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is an ever-growing, ever-evolving group of theme parks. To remain the vacation destination of choice for millions of visitors year after year, Disney World continually adds to its line-up of attractions, improves its current attractions and offers Guests the latest in ride technology and second-to-none world-class entertainment. Later this year, Star Wars: Galaxy’s ...

Read More »

10 Pros & Cons for Staying at the Grand Floridian at Walt Disney World

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

One of the most beautiful resorts in all of Walt Disney World is situated near Magic Kingdom. The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa exudes a Victorian-style elegance and lavish attention to detail throughout the resort. It boasts several wonderful restaurants, a variety of room styles and sizes and enough activities to keep everyone in your party entertained and delighted. Here ...

Read More »

9 Things To Know About Celebration, Florida – The Community Disney Built

celebration-disney-houses

If you live in Celebration, Florida, your zip code is 34747—the same is true if you live in Kissimmee, Florida. That’s because Celebration is an unincorporated entity, but whether it’s incorporated or not, it’s the community that Disney developed, and it has some quasi-utopian characteristics that make it not only a beautiful place to live but a wonderful place to ...

Read More »

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom from A to Z

Magic Kingdom has been sharing the magic of Disney with Guests since it opened in 1971. There’s so much to enjoy in the park, that you can’t possibly see everything in just one day! Here are a few of our favorite things about Magic Kingdom—from A to Z!  [google_ad]  A for Ariel’s Grotto Step inside Ariel’s Grotto and say hello ...

Read More »

Walt Disney World’s Epcot from A to Z

EPCOT opened to Disney World fans on October 1, 1982—11 years after Magic Kingdom’s Opening Day. The park has something for everyone—from young children to older adults and everyone in between! Here are a few things we think are pretty special about EPCOT—from A to Z. [google_ad] 1. A for Akershus Enjoy great Norwegian fare at the beautiful Storybook Dining ...

Read More »