AUTHOR: Ashley Amber

Ashley Amber is a former Disney cast member who rediscovered her love of writing when the 2020 pandemic ended her time making magic. When she's not bringing the magic to The DIS articles, Ashley works as a writer and editor for Soap Hub where she's published over 1,200 articles, a live-blogger at MJ's Big Blog, and previously published over 300 articles with Collider. Ashley has lent poetry to LGBTQIA+ anthologies Deviant: Chronicles of Pride by InkFeathers Publishing (2021), Collective Humanity (2024), and an upcoming anthology from January Ember Press (2025). When she's not writing, Ashley is growing her dance career and joined Dance The Magic for performances in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom in 2025.



How to Celebrate Cars’ 20th Anniversary at Disney Parks

Disney-Pixar’s Cars celebrated its 20th anniversary on September 3, and if you’re at Walt Disney World or Disney’s California Adventure this month, race on over to these attractions in honor of Lightning McQueen’s big day. Disney’s California Adventure Cars Land Disney’s California Adventure has been home to Cars Land for 14 years, immersing guests into … How to Celebrate Cars’ 20th Anniversary at Disney Parks



A First-Timer’s Honest Review of EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat Dining Package & Concert Series

When I book trips to Walt Disney World, it’s almost always in the fall. However, despite often being at EPCOT for the Food and Wine Festival, I had never participated in the Eat to the Beat Concert Series or Dining Package – until this trip. With an all-time favorite singer performing two nights at the … A First-Timer’s Honest Review of EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat Dining Package & Concert Series





Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Are Any Opening Day Attractions Left?

Hollywood Studios – known on its May 1, 1989 opening day as Disney-MGM Studios – has become popular for being home to lands featuring favorite Pixar and Star Wars characters. But when the park first opened its gates to guests, it only had five attractions. Find out whether these five attractions still remain in Hollywood … Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Are Any Opening Day Attractions Left?











Ranking All 5 Walt Disney World Value Resorts

I don’t know about you, but rather than staying at Walt Disney World’s finest, I’ve always found magic and charm in staying at the Value Resorts. In fact, they’re all I’ve ever stayed at for my Disney trips. Full of fan-favorite Disney characters, larger-than-life novelty items, and specific resort soundtracks to match each theme, these … Ranking All 5 Walt Disney World Value Resorts



Looking Back on 10 Years of Festival of Fantasy Parade

March 9, 2024, will mark the 10th anniversary of Magic Kingdom’s afternoon parade, Festival of Fantasy, which has created magical moments throughout the park thanks to its catchy theme song, elaborate floats, and a collection of characters whose stories you’ll discover best in Magic Kingdom. It all started after Celebrate A Dream Come True – … Looking Back on 10 Years of Festival of Fantasy Parade