AUTHOR: Allison Elliott Shannon

Allison visited Walt Disney World several times as a child, but found a renewed interest in all things Disney five years ago when her now-husband induced her to visit as an adult. Several trips later she particularly loves the Haunted Mansion, World Showcase, and sampling Disney dining. She hangs her Mouse Ears in Lexington, Kentucky, where she lives with her husband and stepdaughter.



The Tomorrowland Speedway Was a Mistake; Here’s How Walt Disney World Can Fix It

The Tomorrowland Speedway has been part of Walt Disney World and the Magic Kingdom since opening day in 1971. I believe it should never have existed. But if Disney removes the Speedway at this point, what should take its place? There are three reasons the Speedway should have never been part of the Magic Kingdom: The Tomorrowland Speedway Was a Mistake; Here’s How Walt Disney World Can Fix It









Walt Disney World with a Tween: Less Drama, More Magic

Remember 11-year-old Riley, the protagonist of Pixar’s Inside Out? Her brain was controlled by the (sometimes conflicting) emotions of Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. This war zone of feelings is pretty typical for a “tweenager,” a kid who is in-between a small child and full-fledged teenager. They have one foot in childhood and the Walt Disney World with a Tween: Less Drama, More Magic