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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.

Murder Charges Brought Against Key Suspect in 13-Year-Old’s Death Near Disney World

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First-degree murder charges have been filed in Florida against the prime suspect in the death of a 13-year-old girl who went missing and was found dead just a half-hour from the Walt Disney World Resort in March. A Grand Jury Indictment Early on Wednesday, per court records, a grand jury indicted 37-year-old Stephan Sterns in connection with the murder of ...

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Unresolved Case: Investigation Into ‘American Idol’ Star’s Death Ongoing

An autopsy has been performed following the tragic death of a former American Idol star, as law enforcement continues an investigation into her death. The Death of A Singer With a “Massive Smile” & “Electric Smile” The Contemporary Christian music industry, gospel music fans and fans of ABC’s American Idol are mourning the sudden and untimely passing of a former ...

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Universal Studios & Disney Accused of ‘Pay-For-Play’ Tactics in Florida Politics

Florida theme parks have been giving perks of all kinds to Florida lawmakers, and lawmakers return the favor in various legislative forms. But everything comes at a cost, and in this “pay-for-play tradition,” who ultimately pays the price? Florida theme parks are reportedly notorious for doling out freebies to legislators in the Sunshine State. Free hotel accommodations, free meals at ...

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Mickey Mouse Arrives in São Paulo: Fun Begins November 2024!

Mickey Mouse and The Walt Disney Company have found a new home in Sao Paulo, Brazil, beginning in November 2024, and Disney has told fans simply to “save the date” for the exciting new “Disney Experience.” Disney’s Exponential Growth The Walt Disney Company, the global entertainment behemoth, is known for its enchanting films, wonder, imagination, and storytelling prowess across the ...

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OJ Simpson, Former Football Star Acquitted of Brutal Double Homicide, Dead at 76

O.J. Simpson, former football great and television and film actor who was acquitted of a brutal double homicide in the 1990s, died on Wednesday, per a statement from his family. Simpson was 76 years old. In May 2023, Simpson posted a video on his Twitter account, sharing his cancer diagnosis with fans and saying that he had “caught cancer” and, ...

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Wildly Popular Disneyland Ride Heading to Magic Kingdom, Says Recent Report

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A guest-favorite attraction at Disneyland Resort in California is reportedly in the plans for the “Beyond Big Thunder” project coming to Magic Kingdom at Disney World, per a new report. Tiana’s Bayou Creates a Problem Imagineers Hadn’t Considered According to the report, when Imagineers at Disney World began to plan the retheming of Frontierland into the Bayou at the resort, ...

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Man Fires Shots at Disney World Guards: EPCOT Incident After Break-Up

A large, geodesic sphere with a silver, triangular panel exterior stands timelessly against a partly cloudy sky. Palm trees line the foreground while a white, modern building curves gracefully on the left—a serene scene undisturbed by any tragedy at Disney World.

This post contains mentions of suicide and may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised. Disney World has been known as the Most Magical Place on Earth since the Central Florida theme park resort welcomed the first guests through the gates in October 1971. But for all its childhood nostalgia, wishes granted, and magical moments, the truth ...

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