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Ashley Varela

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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:

6 Unexpectedly Cool Disney Attractions

Don’t worry—you don’t have to ride “it’s a small world” all day to avoid the California heat wave.

5 Crowd-Beating Tips that Work at Disneyland Every Time

You can’t wish away Disneyland’s hectic crowds, but you can learn how to avoid them – and spare yourself some stress along the way, too.

5 Vintage Roller Coasters Every Thrill Junkie HAS to Try

You won’t find these thrill rides at your nearest Disney Park.

10 Trendy Photo Spots Your PhotoPass Photographer WON’T Tell You About

Forget Cinderella Castle—it’s all about the walls.

How Disney Went from Serving Theme Park Food to Haute Cuisine

From chili at Carnation Café to cocktails at Lamplight Lounge, theme park cuisine has drastically changed from Disneyland’s opening day in 1955.

What Themed Land Should Disney Tackle Next?

Is Disney missing the boat with some of its biggest franchises?

5 Places to Meet Characters Outside the Disney Parks

Wave goodbye to those two-hour lines inside Princess Fairytale Hall.

How to Survive Your First runDisney Race

Planning a trip to the Disney Parks? Why not squeeze in a marathon, too?

The Colorful History of Gay Days at Disney Parks

Take a little peek into one of the Disney Parks’ most popular unofficial events.

Experience the Disney Parks Like an Imagineer

Are you ready to take your Disney vacation to the next level?

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