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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."

Where To Find The Best Disney World Ticket Deals

Mickey and Minnie Disney World Tickets Cards

Disney tickets are easily the most expensive part of planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Unfortunately, unless you are a Florida resident, there are not too many options out there for getting better deals on tickets, and I would be very careful about purchasing them from outside vendors, as counterfeit tickets are problems that easily occur when you get tickets ...

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Simple Tips For Renting A Stroller, Wheelchair, And ECV From Walt Disney World

Neatly lined tan double strollers on a walkway near lush greenery—ready for families exploring Disney parks with little ones.

1) Rent in the morning and keep the receipt When you visit any of the theme parks at Walt Disney World, you only need to pay for a stroller or wheelchair rental once per day. If you leave the park and come back later, or plan on park hopping, simply return the stroller or chair at the park you’re currently ...

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6 Restaurants You’ll Love At Disney’s Epcot

Rose & Crown Dining Room sign with crown and rose emblem welcomes visitors to Epcot’s UK Pavilion at Walt Disney World.

Epcot is home to so many of the best restaurants at Walt Disney World, that narrowing them all down to only six was no easy task. After careful consideration, including naming San Angel Inn and Chefs de France as runner ups, here are six Epcot restaurants you’re sure to love! [google_ad] 1) Coral Reef Restaurant Coral Reef Restaurant, which is ...

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6 Rides Or Attractions You Should Really FastPass At The Magic Kingdom

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train twists through rugged rocks, lush trees, and a bridge beneath clouds at Magic Kingdom—pure Disney thrills!.

The Magic Kingdom is Walt Disney World’s most popular park, and FastPasses can be extremely helpful in seeing everything you want to see, especially during those pesky holiday and school vacation weeks. If you’ll be booking FastPasses soon, read on to check out my picks for the 6 attractions you should really FastPass at the Magic Kingdom! [google_ad] 1) Seven ...

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8 of the Best Kept Secrets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The Tree of Life, adorned with intricate animal carvings, rises above lush foliage as a must-see icon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

by Brittany DiCologero 8) Conservation message The conservation message portrayed to guests in Animal Kingdom is no secret in itself, but the extent that the park goes to achieve this message and all of the places that reference the importance of conservation might be less known to the average guest. For instance, when you donate to the Disney Worldwide Conservation ...

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8 Things We Love To Do Our First Day At Walt Disney World

Cinderella Castle and Main Street entrance with clock tower, set against blue skies and clouds—Disney magic awaits your adventure.

1) Go right to a park! Whenever I arrive for my Walt Disney World vacation, I try to get an early flight, so I can check into the hotel and get right to a park in the morning. I usually go right to EPCOT after I check in, because it’s my favorite, but I definitely enjoy arriving in Orlando early ...

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Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Move to Disney When You Retire

Illuminated stone mansion with palm trees and a manicured path at night, evoking Disney resort luxury and dream vacation vibes.

1) The weather If you’re from Florida, chances are you’re from somewhere with colder weather. Like many retirees who move to Florida, part of their motivation to do so is the weather. If you’re retiring soon and can’t see yourself dealing with shoveling snow, or you cringe every time the temperature drops below 40 degrees, moving to Florida (especially near ...

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Best Times To Go To Walt Disney World To Avoid Crowds

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1) After New Year’s Day Overall, January is a slow month for the parks, though there are a few exceptions. New Years is a busy time in the parks, as many guests are still around from the holidays. Once schools go back in session, these crowds will thin out, although New Year’s Eve and Day are some of the most ...

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Walt Disney World… Are You Doing It Wrong?

Two kids in a double stroller, one sipping a drink and one reading, enjoy the lively crowd at Walt Disney World.

1) Travel during busy weeks, especially for a first visit Choosing a time frame for your Walt Disney World vacation can be challenging, especially if you have tricky schedules due to work or school obligations.Even if you are tied down with work, or limited to traveling during school vacation weeks, there are still some weeks that I would advise against ...

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7 Awesome Things About Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk Inn

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by Brittany DiCologero Disney’s Boardwalk Inn is one of my favorite resorts at Walt Disney World for so many reasons– the ability to walk to Epcot, the variety of entertainment, and the excellent attention to detail in terms of theming. I always enjoy visiting the Boardwalk either in between visits to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, or later in the evening ...

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