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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.

Disney & Warner Bros. Filming Spot Totally Engulfed in Flames Overnight

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An iconic filming spot for Disney, Warner Bros., and Paramount caught fire overnight, becoming completely engulfed in flames and destroying the giant 17-story location. READ ALSO: Nobody Wants to Buy Disney’s Former Sprawling Estate, But Don’t Blame the Economy A three-alarm blaze tore through a historic hangar located at a former air base in Orange County in Southern California in ...

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Fun Facts about the Walt Disney World Monorail

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If you’ve ever visited the Most Magical Place on Earth, you’re more than likely familiar with the Walt Disney World Monorail system. The iconic transportation system at Disney World has been in existence since Magic Kingdom first opened nearly 50 years ago in 1971. It’s fun to ride, allows you to relax on your way to and from Magic Kingdom ...

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10 Must-Do Experiences at Walt Disney World

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Not that there are experiences you wouldn’t want to have at the Most Magical Place on Earth, but there are just some experiences and attractions that make a trip to the parks the most magical and fun it can be. Walt Disney World is not just another amusement park—not by a long shot. Guests can see, do, taste, experience and ...

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How Well Do You Know Walt Disney World’s EPCOT?

Disney’s iconic monorail glides past Spaceship Earth at Epcot, framed by lush trees and a brilliant blue sky.

Walt Disney World’s second-built park is perhaps one of the most underappreciated members of the Disney Parks family, and we’re not really sure why. Maybe it’s because the park offers so many education-based experiences (like that’s a bad thing). Maybe it’s because when you think of amusement and theme parks, you don’t think of one that began as the Experimental ...

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Things To Know About Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple at Walt Disney World

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It’s no secret that lifelong Disney fans usually bring children into the world who grow up to appreciate and love all things Disney. The same is true of Star Wars fans—fandom for the galaxy far, far away often breeds more Star Wars fandom, even in the tiniest of Jedis. But if you haven’t had the time to train your Jedi ...

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8 Things to Know about Toy Story Mania at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

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Toy Story Land has been opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios now for almost 1 ½ years, and it just gets better and better each time we visit. The additions of two new attractions—Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers—have proven invaluable in only adding to the fun and excitement at Hollywood Studios. But it’s often the “oldies but goodies” that ...

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8 Totally Cool Things about It’s Tough To Be a Bug at Walt Disney World

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The “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” attraction at Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a family-friendly experience that’s great for all ages. It’s located inside the Tree of Life at the Tree of Life Repertory Theater. The attraction was an Opening Day experience at Animal Kingdom, and it’s the only attraction that offers a FastPass+ on Discovery Island ...

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8 Characters That Used to Be at Walt Disney World But No Longer Are

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For all the lovable Disney characters we can meet at Walt Disney World, there are many who once graced the parks with their presence that haven’t been seen in a long time. We didn’t even notice a few of them when they left the parks, but there are others that we wish we could visit with—just one more time! Here ...

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8 Attractions with the Best Views at Walt Disney World

Slinky Dog Dash races through lush Toy Story Land, twisting beneath a sunny sky at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.

The Walt Disney World Resort in central Florida offers Guests endless ways to experience the magic of Disney—no matter how old they are. You may know about Disney’s Broadway-style stage shows, thrilling rides and engaging and interactive attractions—but that’s just the beginning! You might not know about the views from every vantage point in the parks. The four theme parks ...

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10 Signs You’re a Walt Disney World Addict

Last week around the water cooler at the office, you and your co-workers started talking about Disney World. After a few exchanges, your office mate says, “You’re an addict!” (and we’re sure she meant it in the best possible way). Or perhaps you were waiting in the pick-up line at the kids’ school yesterday when you and a few other ...

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