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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.
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What we know about the Tropical Americas land coming to Walt Disney World

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Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line’s biggest announcements from Destination D23 2025

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Walt Disney World in September

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Theme Park News: Disney World reveals new details from 2026 projects as Halloween season begins

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Theme park news: opening date revealed for Walt Disney World’s pirates-themed tavern

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Theme park news: fall is just around the corner at Walt Disney World

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Main Street USA and Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
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Walt Disney World in August: your monthly Disney vacation planning guide

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New at Walt Disney World this summer: Experiencing the latest theme park offerings

Looking to plan your next Walt Disney World vacation around what's new? This roundup highlights the resort's latest offerings.

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Artist rendering for the exterior of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Theme Park News: Disney World debuts new parade, announces animation experience

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What we know about 2026 Walt Disney World vacations

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