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Disney’s Haunted Mansion stands as one of the most beloved and eerie attractions in the Disney universe. Found in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Tokyo Disney Resort, this spectral ride is a global phenomenon. As rumors swirl about a new Haunted Mansion movie remake, we thought it fitting to delve into some of the ride’s ...

When preparing for a Disney World adventure, the excitement starts long before you hit the theme parks. For many families, the journey to Orlando is part of the fun, especially if you’re driving from nearby. As you prepare for the road trip, crafting the perfect Disney playlist is a fantastic way to build excitement and get into the vacation spirit. ...

4. Age: Disney is very specific on the age. You have to be at least 18 years old to audition and you have to be legal to work in the U.S. Most face characters are 18-23 according to a former Disney princess during her AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit last year. It is rare to find a princess ...

8. Miscellaneous Requirements: A great place to look for more information about being a Disney princess is Jennifer Oakes’ YouTube channel. She performed as Jasmine and Pocahontas and she has some wonderful videos about how to do your character make-up and what the work day is like as a princess. She has three videos called Confessions of Former Disney Princesses, and ...

11. Improv skills: You need to know everything about your character and ready to answer any questions thrown your way. If a child asks Rapunzel where Pascal is, she needs to have an answer ready to go. 12. Smiling: Be ready to smile while you are “on set” as they say. You have to keep that smile because princesses are ...

Ever since I was a little girl, I always admired the Disney princesses. When I got the opportunity to meet them in person I was even more enamored with their beauty and poise. Unfortunately in adulthood I realized that the beautiful princesses I had seen as a child were merely talented actresses, however I soon reached the epiphany that maybe ...

When I go to Epcot, I always rush to Test Track as soon as it opens. As a little girl I loved walking through the queue filled with torn up engines and destroyed test dummies. It was also perfect for my family because the car sit three passengers in each row, perfect for an only child to sit between both ...

When I was eight years old, my grandmother passed away, and the loss is devastating even fourteen years later. She wasn’t one who liked having her photo taken so I don’t have very many pictures of her to look at when I miss her. But I have one – one photo of my grandmother and I together – that means ...

Not all of us Disney goers have the complete package of a spouse and 2.5 kids. Some of us are fresh from our teenage years and barreling headfirst into responsible adulthood. A lot of people believe the misconception that Disney World is just for families with children, but what about us childless adults? We like to have fun too and ...

Disney Fanatics know that no two trips to Disney World are alike; however there are still people who ask us why we keep returning to the land of the talking mouse. It’s hard for non-Disney fans to understand just why we love coming back to our favorite vacation spot. Yes, it’s crowded. Yes, it can be really hot. Yes, it ...