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Carly Neil, The World of Spark

Carly Neil, The World of Spark

The World of Spark was launched in 2023 to help families plan their next theme park vacation better than their last. Whether you’ve been to Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, or Universal one time or one thousand, my goal is to provide you with actionable tips and tricks. At the end of the day, I want you — dear reader — to be empowered to be your own expert when it comes to all things vacation planning. A little bit about me — my name is Carly, the voice behind The World of Spark. I am a published travel writer with articles across the world wide web, helping countless readers over the years plan their next Disney World and Disneyland vacation. My work can be seen in Tripadvisor, Fodor’s Travel, Business Insider, FamilyVacationist, and more. My finger has been on the pulse of all things Disney from a young age. I wrote my first “unofficial” Disney World guide book in grade school while planning a family trip and the rest is history. I’ve been a Disneyland Cast Member, Annual Passholder, long-distance fan — you name it, I’ve probably experienced it in some way, shape, or form. The World of Spark is my way of sharing my love of theme parks with like-minded fans and newcomers alike.
Main Street railroad station at the entrance to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World
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Planning a Disney World summer vacation? 9 things you can’t skip in 2026

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Mickey's Boo to You Halloween Parade at Magic Kingdon (Photo: Disney)
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News: Dates announced for Disney World fall food festival and Halloween party

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The Electric Mayhem as seen on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
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Disney theme park and cruising news: Disney World launches 2027 vacation packages, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster reopening date revealed

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Artist rendering of Disney Lakeshore Lodge
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Disney World reveals opening timeline and details from its newest resort, Disney Lakeshore Lodge

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Walt Disney World 2027 vacation packages available now: what’s new and returning

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Concept art for the entrance to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
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News: Disney World announces opening date and full set list for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna view rooms
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Walt Disney World just revealed three more reasons to visit this summer

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D23 Sorcerer Mickey display outside the Anaheim Convention Center
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tickets go on sale soon!

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Main Street railroad station at the entrance to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World
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9 Disney World park bag essentials for summer 2026

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Josh D'Amaro, Bob Iger and Thomas Mazloum at Disneyland Resort
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Disney theme park and cruise news: new CEO, new cruise ship name, and more.

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