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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.

Totally Cool Things About Peter Pan’s Flight At Walt Disney World

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Board a brilliantly-colored galleon and set off for your very own journey to Neverland with Peter Pan at this popular Fantasyland attraction at Magic Kingdom. Start with a little pixie dust inside the nursery of Wendy, Michael and John Darling before taking off over London. Then it’s the second star to the right and straight on till morning. You never ...

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20 Tips And Secrets For Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

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Hollywood is calling, and you must answer! Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida, that is. There’s lots to do in this park. From shows and rides to interactive attractions and a fabulous nighttime spectacular, there’s something for everyone. And while we are on stand-by for the long-awaited opening of Toy Story Land, the show must go on. Here ...

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9 Things You’ll Love About Liberty Square At Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is known for its atmosphere of fast-paced family fun, thrilling attractions, lively parades and nighttime spectaculars. But a walk through a little land called Liberty Square inside Magic Kingdom beckons, calling on you to slow down just a bit and enjoy a look back at our nation’s humble beginnings. Guests ...

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9 Facts & Tips About Na’vi River Journey At Walt Disney World

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When James Cameron’s Avatar hit theaters in December of 2009, the Canadian filmmaker, screenwriter and director probably wouldn’t have believed that the brainchild of his imagination would one day take shape at a Disney park in the form of two attractions within his fictional land of Pandora. But that’s exactly what happened. On September 20, 2011, via the Disney Parks ...

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8 Impressive Things About The Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World is home to lots and lots of attractions. No matter where you fall on the thrill-o-meter (zero meaning you don’t like any ride that moves; in fact, you don’t like rides at all, and ten meaning you wish even the highway you use to commute to work had corkscrews and loop-de-loops!), there is something for you at ...

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10 Things I’m Thankful For At Walt Disney World

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Thanksgiving! November always brings with it the hope of a renewed attitude of thankfulness and gratitude for little things, big things, tangible and intangible things. If we really took the time to list the things in our lives for which we are thankful, surely no single sheet of paper could hold the proverbial ...

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8 Very Merry Things About Christmas at Walt Disney World

Christmas tree and Dino statue aglow with lights shimmer on the lake, channeling Disney World’s festive nighttime spectacle.

Presumably the most wonderful thing about a trip to Walt Disney World is the fact that you can tailor-make your vacation to fit your family’s idea of the perfect getaway. But another pretty wonderful thing about Disney World is that it is open 365 days a year—yes, even on holidays. So you can choose when you want to go. If ...

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8 Cool Things About Cinderella Castle At Walt Disney World

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Long before you walk through the gates at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, you can see it. From high atop Mount Everest at neighboring Animal Kingdom park, it’s visible. From four hundred feet above Disney Springs, aboard the Aerophile helium balloon, it’s part of your vistas. And for a little girl whose dream is to one day be a ...

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