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Ashley Varela

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Bay Area

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Biography

Ashley is a freelance writer based in the Bay Area. She has a deep-seated passion for the Disney Parks and theme park history and can often be found nose-deep in a history book -- when she's not planning her next trip to Disneyland, that is! She recently completed her first book, a retrospective on Disney's 1992 film and Broadway smash hit, Newsies.

Articles by Ashley Varela:

Should You Purchase a Disneyland Annual Pass in 2019?

With hefty price hikes and system-wide changes in the works, Disney’s 2019 passes may not be the penny-savers of years past.

How to Pull Off the Perfect Disney Parks Proposal

Remember: Even proposals, like miracles, take a little time.

The 4 Best Things About Celebrating Holidays at Disney Parks

We all enjoy the flurry of fun during holidays at the Disney Parks. But what makes this time of year so magical, and how does Disney manage to pull it off time and again?

4 Amazing Off-Limits Areas of Walt Disney World You Can Pay to Visit

Who says you can’t swim with dolphins at Epcot?

4 Iconic Spots First-Time Disney Guests Always Overlook

How many of these lesser-known places have you visited?

5 Things You Should NEVER Do When Meeting a Disney Character

Want to ensure a seamless character interaction at the parks? Here’s what NOT to do.

4 Ways to Honor a Loved One at Disney… WITHOUT Breaking the Law

You can still have a meaningful moment at the parks without giving Disney custodial a reason to use the “HEPA cleanup” code.

3 Attractions That Could Have Rescued Disney’s Plans for Harry Potter Land

Disney missed their shot to acquire the right for the Harry Potter franchise back in the mid-2000s. Could they have taken a different approach that would have saved their partnership with J.K. Rowling?

Are You Brave Enough to Experience These Terrifying Theme Park Attractions?

Halloween may be an annual treat, but you don’t need to shell out the cash for a hard-ticket event to find spooks and scares at theme parks all year round

The Rise and Fall of Disney's "Event" Parades

You’ve never seen movie tie-ins like these.

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