Erica Lauren

Erica Lauren is a theme park writer and content creator based in Orlando, Florida, where she enjoys the magic of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. With frequent visits to the parks, she provides an insider's perspective on the attractions. As a dedicated runDisney participant, Erica combines her love for running with her passion for theme parks. When not writing or running through the parks, she’s busy planning her next trip to discover new amusement parks. A thrill ride enthusiast, she believes the best seat is always in the front row of the fastest coaster and has plenty of trip reports to back it up.
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Disney Guests Say Oga’s Cantina Is Now a”Hot Mess” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Oga’s Cantina should be the easiest recommendation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A working cantina inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Droid DJ. Exotic…

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Parks

Disneyland Announces Closure Date for “it’s a small world,” Effective October 30

There is a version of “it’s a small world” that converts skeptics, and it exists for about eight weeks a year. If…

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Film & TV Entertainment

Everything Coming to Disney+ and Hulu in October 2026

October is the one month where Disney+ and Hulu stop staying in their lanes. The rest of the year the split is…

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Parks

Disney World Ends Kids Experience at Hollywood Studios After Four Months

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has never been the easy park for little kids, and that is not a new complaint. The headliners are…

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Parks

Disney Fan Shares Positive Disability Story and Gets an Unexpected Response From Other Fans

Almost every time I write about the Disability Access Service at Disney, it turns out badly. Guests are denied after qualifying for…

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Parks

Disneyland Announces Closure Date for “it’s a small world,” Effective October 30

There is a version of “it’s a small world” that converts skeptics, and it exists for about eight weeks a year. If…

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Parks

Disney World Issues Sudden Expedition Everest Update, Effective September 21

Solo park days are their own skill, and single rider lines are the best tool you have. If you have never done…

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Parks

Disney Changes Toy Story Land Overnight, Breaking Its Own Rule

Yesterday the debate was about what Lilypad’s arrival would mean for Toy Story Land. Today she is physically standing there. The larger-than-life…

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Parks

Disney World Off-Season Gone for Good After Fans Identify the Cause

My family lives three hours from Walt Disney World, so for most of my life, we had to be strategic. We knew…

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Parks

Disneyland Paris Confirms Permanent Closure at Disney Village, Effective End of 2026

Rainforest Cafe is not a Disney restaurant. Never has been. Try telling that to anyone who grew up going to Disney parks.…

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