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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.

Planning Your Resort Day at the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World

Disney's Contemporary Resort

When you book a Walt Disney World vacation, you’re in for a magical experience unlike any other. Not only will you be experiencing all of the fun the four parks at Disney World have to offer—from attractions and shows to rides and nighttime spectaculars. You’ll also be staying on Disney property at one of Disney World’s fabulous resort hotels. And ...

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Budget-Saving Tips for Your Walt Disney World Vacation

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For years you’ve wanted to take the kids to the most magical place on earth. You want to share Disney World with your kids, just like your parents did with you. And you know it’s one of the more expensive trips you can take with your family, but you realize that if you keep waiting, your kids will only get ...

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8 Things Every Fan Wears to the Parks at Walt Disney World

Vibrant Mickey Mouse ear hats with fun designs line a shelf against a red wall—must-haves for your Hollywood Studios adventure.

Step through the gates at one of the four theme parks at Disney World, and on any given day, you’ll see diehard Disney fans decked out in their favorite Disney gear. Some fans adorn their heads with a pair of Mickey ears and head out. Others are clad in Disney gear from head to foot. Here are 8 things most ...

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9 Pros & Cons of Staying at Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World

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When it comes to accommodations at Walt Disney World, Guests have so many choices. You can choose a resort based on its proximity to a particular park. You can pick the resort that you think is most elegant. You can even choose a resort based on your budget. One of the best and most popular of the resorts—especially among families ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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

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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 ...

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Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom from A to Z

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy light up the stage in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World under a clear blue sky.

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 ...

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Walt Disney World’s Epcot from A to Z

Guests flock toward Epcot’s iconic geodesic sphere, framed by vibrant gardens—an unforgettable Disney park experience.

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 ...

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8 Favorite Things Found in Dinoland, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

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There’s a section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom that is teeming with adventure, history and mystery, an old couple who struck it rich, a yard full of bones and the chance to bring a dinosaur back from the past, and it’s one of the most exciting parts of the park. At Dinoland U.S.A., you and your family can explore the past ...

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