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Melissa is an author, adventurer, and chatterbox, who has worked at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Adventures by Disney! A British native, she has traveled the world, and now resides in Florida with her husband, an Air Force pilot. Find her children's book at @bear.hug.book

Disney’s Kilimanjaro Safaris Animals Are Actually Remote-Controlled (Well, Sort Of)

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Ever wanted to find out the truth about Disney’s Kilimanjaro Safaris ride? It’s a fan-favorite attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, allowing guests to venture into an African savanna without leaving Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. But did you know that the animals along the safari are magically remote-controlled? Well, we’re here to reveal the secrets of ...

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The Stupid Truth Behind Peter Pan’s Long Wait Time

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You can fly, you can fly…if you want to wait a lengthy amount of time in line for Peter Pan’s Flight. Disney’s Peter Pan ride is known for its charming nostalgia, its Tinker Bell pixie dust, and, of course, its unusually long wait times. The rail-suspended dark ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland ...

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Please Stop Doing This on Disney Dark Rides

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What’s the one guest behavior that irritates you the most? Is it getting too drunk at EPCOT? Maybe being rude to Cast Members, wearing inappropriate clothing, or stepping out of ride vehicles? Well, on dark rides at Disney theme parks, there’s one guest behavior that is frustrating, disruptive, and can affect safety. Related: Disney World Guests Shocked at Absolutely “Disgusting ...

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The Weird Things Banned from Disney’s Theme Parks

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When visiting any of the world’s Disney Parks and Resorts, guests must follow a set of rules and regulations that, when ignored, could result in getting kicked out – or even being banned – from the theme parks. So, what can’t you bring on your next visit to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida? Well, some of the list ...

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Bad News for Figment Fans: Disney Announces Closure of Beloved Ride

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Figment ride fans, we’ve got some bad news. EPCOT’S Figment character has become as popular, dare we say, as Mickey Mouse himself. With his own steady fanbase, beloved Disney Park ride, and sold-out popcorn bucket, Figment has truly become part of the Walt Disney World theme park icons. If you’re heading to the Walt Disney World Resort soon, however, check ...

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Dwayne Johnson Working on Big Disney Parks Project

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There’s not much Dwayne Johnson can’t do for Disney. He sang “You’re Welcome” in Moana (2016), he brought the puns to Jungle Cruise (2021), he’ll be reprising his role as Maui in a live-action remake of the animated movie, and he was even in the Disney television shows That’s So Raven and Hannah Montana (no, really). Disney has revealed another project for ...

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Disney Execs Sued In Alleged Sexual Assault Case

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It’s lawsuit after lawsuit when it comes to the Walt Disney Company lately. From the high-profile case between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the recent Walt Disney World lawsuit involving a wedgie at the Typhoon Lagoon water park, Disney is having its fair share of “suing.” Now, a Hollywood actress is suing Disney, CAA, and Miramax over an alleged ...

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Did Lin-Manuel Miranda Go Too Far This Time?

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Lin-Manuel Miranda has, it seems, become the only songwriter available to Disney. In the last few years, Miranda has been the tune-de-force behind Disney’s Moana (2016), Encanto (2021), and now the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid (2023). He gained two Academy Award Best Song nominations for “How Far I’ll Go” and “Dos Oruguitas” from Moana and Encanto, respectively, and is ...

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Disney Needs to Step Up Its Water Park Game – And Here’s Why

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It’s an ongoing debate that has many answers – which is better: Universal or Disney? Universal Studios has the thrills and, of course, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Hogwarts Express, while Disney World has Mickey Mouse, more theme parks, and ultimately, more magic. But when it comes to Florida water parks, Universal Orlando has certainly got the edge. ...

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Is a Powerline Ride Finally Coming to Disney World?

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Ask any Disney guest of a certain generation and we can guarantee that they dream of a Powerline ride coming to Walt Disney World. We’ve seen new Disney attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run, Journey of Water Inspired by Moana,  and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind come to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks ...

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