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Zach Gass is a writer from East Tennessee with a passion for all things under the Disney name. From Disney history to the careers of Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, Zach tries to keep his finger on the pulse of the mouse. While he would certainly love to see the parks around the globe, his home park will always be the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. When he's not rubbing elbows with Mickey, Zach enjoys reading fantasy novels, retro video games, theatre, puppetry, and the films of Tim Burton.

After 45 Years, Cast Breaks Silence on ‘Star Wars’ Scandal

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A long time ago, in the year 1978, fans of the galaxy far, far away were introduced to a Star Wars event that would forever change the franchise’s lore. It was a creative decision so earth-shattering that many of those involved vowed never to speak of it again… until now. Tales of racist alien caricatures, phallic droids, and  “no underwear in ...

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10 Walt Disney World Rules You Should Always Follow

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A trip to Walt Disney World is one of the most exciting vacations ever devised. So much prep and planning goes into action even before you’ve stepped foot on the resort. As magical and wonderful as Disney World is, there are a few rules and guidelines you should follow before taking on the parks. These rules are to ensure guests ...

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Top ‘Happy Haunts’ of Disney’s Haunted Mansion

Madame Leota visits during's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

During the construction of Disney’s Haunted Mansion, it was said that Walt Disney traveled around the world inviting ghosts and spirits to come live at his new haunted attraction. Though this was just a publicity stunt, the number of different characters in the mansion is incredibly astounding. According to the lore of the mansion, there are 999 happy haunts residing ...

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Not So Magical Ways to Spoil a Trip to The Magic Kingdom

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The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is perhaps the most incredibly wonderful places on the planet. It’s one of the few places you can fly with Peter Pan, socialize with grim grinning ghosts, and see Mickey Mouse and all his friends outside of a movie screen. As fantastic as a trip to this magical place can be, it can ...

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10 Benefits to Visiting Walt Disney World Parks Solo

Big Thunder Railroad

3. Single Rider Sweetness The only thing better than being a single guest at a Disney Park is being a single rider. The single rider line moves faster than you would imagine, occasionally even cutting one’s weight time in half. Even on rides like Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and even Test Track. On my previous ...

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10 Benefits to Visiting Walt Disney World Parks Solo

Mr Smee

Visiting a Disney Park is always a fun and memorable trip. Whether it’s with family or friends, there is always fun to be had by everyone when Disney is in the mix. A great number of fans consider a trip to the parks to be the ultimate family vacation, but there are those fans, myself included, who believe the magic ...

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10 Benefits to Visiting Walt Disney World Parks Solo

A Disney Cast Member with two macaws near the Tree of Life in the Animal Kingdom

6. Multi-park Magic I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, Park Hopper is the way to go. As a lone explorer through the wonderful world of Disney, you have four different parks to call home for the duration of you trip. You may even consider taking half the day at one park, then the other half at another, ...

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10 Walt Disney World Rules You Should Always Follow

Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse

7. Take the Straight and Narrow Path Jumping off our previous tip, getting from A to B can be a bit of a trek. The easiest way to manage your way through the parks is to stay on the indicated walkways and paths through the area. Though it is tempting to cut across sidewalks and under store-fronts, it is also ...

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10 Walt Disney World Rules You Should Always Follow

Epcot Monorail

4. Pull Yourself Together When visiting the parks, many guest bring a bag of things they might need throughout the day. Things like protein bars, water bottles, umbrellas, or anything they might need when adventuring through the parks. However, it should also be noted that when packing said bag to only pack the essentials. It can be a major headache ...

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10 Walt Disney World Rules You Should Always Follow

Mr Smee

A trip to Walt Disney World is one of the most exciting vacations ever devised. So much prep and planning goes into action even before you’ve stepped foot on the resort. As magical and wonderful as Disney World is, there are a few rules and guidelines you should follow before taking on the parks. These rules are to ensure guests ...

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