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Author Archives: Brittany DiCologero

Brittany is a New England-based writer focused on the history of the Walt Disney World Resort. She is the author of "Red, White, and Disney: The Myths and Reality of American History at the Walt Disney World Resort," and "Brittany Earns Her Ears."

8 Things You’ll Love About Tambu Lounge At Walt Disney World

A pineapple with the top off, filled with a tropical drink and straw, just like you’d enjoy at Disney’s Tambu Lounge.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to one of the biggest hidden gems in terms of lounges at Disney resorts. It features a variety of unique cocktails, all perfectly themed to the setting of a Polynesian island, along with small bites, full entrees, a fan-favorite dessert, and more. [google_ad] 1. Location Located on the monorail level of Polynesian Village Resort, ...

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10 Best Souvenirs For Women At Walt Disney World

Round white box with "The Dress Shop on Cherry Tree Lane" in black script—a magical piece from Disney World's Dress Shop line.

Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or looking to treat yourself, The Walt Disney World Resort is full of unique merchandise Disney ladies will love. From designer handbags to accessories to make work a little more fun, read on to check out our picks for the best items for women.  [google_ad] 1. Dooney and Bourke Dooney and Bourke’s Disney designs ...

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12 Things Most Walt Disney World First-Timers Don’t Know

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Planning a first visit to the Walt Disney World Resort? Planning a Disney vacation for the first time can be overwhelming, but there are some things you just shouldn’t miss:  [google_ad] 1. How early you need to make reservations This goes for resort accommodations, dining reservations, FastPass selections, basically anything that could potentially be reserved in advance. Many first-timers assume ...

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8 Totally Cool Things You’ll Love About Boma At Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Boma is one of our favorite restaurants at Walt Disney World! Here’s everything you need to know to get excited ahead of your next trip. 1. Location Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of the most beautiful resorts at Walt Disney World. With the Lodge being right on its own savannah, you can head outside and see some of the animals ...

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10 Suggestions For Having A Great Day At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

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1. Plan Ahead If you’ve visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom in recent years, you may not have thought much about planning ahead. Unlike some of the other parks, you were generally able to get FastPasses and even dining reservations the day of your visit. With the park’s extended hours and the opening of Pandora: World of Avatar, this perception has finally ...

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Disney After Dark: 10 Things You Must Do Around Walt Disney World At Night

Fireworks burst above Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World, lighting up the night for an enchanting theme park experience.

1. See the fireworks Seeing the fireworks while visiting the Walt Disney World Resort is a given, but since there are so many different nightly spectaculars now you may need to put in some extra planning to ensure that you can see them all. (The extra planning is especially useful for Hollywood Studios, where it is not always possible to ...

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10 Rookie Mistakes At Epcot In Walt Disney World And How To Avoid Them

Guests flock toward Epcot’s iconic geodesic sphere, framed by vibrant gardens—an unforgettable Disney park experience.

1. Breezing through Future World You probably won’t skip the most popular attractions in Future World like Test Track, Soarin, Mission Space and Spaceship Earth, but there are a couple of other underrated attractions that sometimes go unnoticed. You can easily spend an hour or two at the Seas with Nemo and Friends, and other attractions like Journey Into Imagination, ...

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10 Ways To Survive A Crowded Day At Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Minnie Mouse greets fans from a sparkling gold and purple float, dazzling crowds at Magic Kingdom's lively parade.

1. Stay at a Disney resort Staying at a Disney resort can help you when it comes to dealing with crowds for a couple of reasons. For one, getting to the Magic Kingdom will be easier, as you’ll be able to bypass the parking lot to the monorail or ferry at the Transportation and Ticket Center by taking a bus, ...

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10 Rookie Mistakes At Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom & How To Avoid Them

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1. Sleeping in too late The morning is undoubtedly the best time to be in the Magic Kingdom, and while sleeping in can obviously be relaxing, you would be doing so at the sacrifice of a beautiful morning in the park. Certain entertainment offerings only take place in the morning, and lines for attractions tend to be short when the ...

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Top 10 Suggestions For Having A Great Day At Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

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1. Arrive for the Opening Show Getting to the Magic Kingdom early is important for a couple of reasons. It’s easier to get on many attractions with short waits early in the morning, you’ll be able to get some beautiful photos with few guests in the background, and you’ll be able to start your day off with the morning welcome ...

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