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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:

10 Essential Things You Need to Know About Disney Pin Trading

Ready to take your pin trading skills to the next level? Here’s what you need to know.

Are the Disney Parks Getting Too Trendy?

Rose gold churros, millennial pink Minnie ears and spirit jerseys, oh my!

Has Disney Finally Gone Too Far With Its New Direction?

Disney is starting to think outside the box when it comes to theme park design. What does that mean for the future of its existing parks?

Are These Ultra-Expensive Disney Dining Experiences Worth the Hype?

How much would you shell out for a Club 33 cocktail?

The Best and the Worst of Disney Park Entertainment

And no, Frozen – Live at the Hyperion isn’t #1.

The Proof Disney Doesn't Need Movie Tie Ins for Great Attractions

How many of these original attractions have you experienced so far?

What Would an E Ticket Look Like Today?

Things sure have changed since 1959...

4 Personalized Disney Souvenirs Guests ALWAYS Forget About

Ditch the Mickey ears for a memento that’s guaranteed to last.

The 5 Iconic Attractions That Have Been Recreated at Every Disney Resort Around the World

What’s a Disney park without a Disney castle?

5 Disney Attractions That Were Forever Changed by a Lawsuit

Even at the most magical of theme parks, something’s bound to go wrong eventually.

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