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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."

The Ultimate Checklist: 9 Things You Must Do At Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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9. Dinosaur Located in Dinoland USA, Dinosaur transports guests back to the Cretaceous period to help the eclectic paleontologist, Dr. Seeker, bring back an Iguanodon to the present. This high speed, bumpy, thrill ride brings guests face to face with all kinds of dinosaurs, and will (hopefully) get everyone and the Iguanodon back to the present before the meteor, that ...

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10 Unique Walt Disney World Souvenir Ideas

Young guest with an Avatar action figure at Pandora—The World of Avatar, Alpha Centauri Expeditions logo visible, ready for adventure!.

Photo Credit: DisneyWorld.com 10. Christmas Ornaments Christmas ornaments on their own might not seem like the most unique souvenir, but if you’re visiting the Disney parks in the middle of the summer, Christmas shopping might be the furthest thing on your mind. There are so many nice Christmas ornaments sold in Walt Disney World, so I always make sure to ...

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Top 10 Walt Disney World Travel Tips

Vibrant flowers frame Magic Kingdom’s grand train station and iconic clock tower under sunny skies—a classic Disney welcome.

10. Choose the right time to go One of the most important parts of planning a Walt Disney World vacation is making sure you choose the right time to visit the parks. While you are likely at least somewhat limited by things like school and work, I would still recommend choosing the time of year with either the best weather ...

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How To Make The Most Of Character Interactions At Walt Disney World

Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" beams beneath a sunlit sky, enchanting guests with Disney’s signature character magic.

8. Choose Characters You Know The best part about meeting characters in Walt Disney World is the buildup of excitement you have, and the fact that you’re getting to meet one of your favorites. If you get in line to meet a character you know nothing about however, you’re probably not going to get anything out of the interaction. If ...

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8 Reasons Proper Planning Is Critical For Walt Disney World

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8. Getting Excited Not only is proper planning helpful, for the rest of the reasons included in this list, but planning for your vacation will get you excited! Part of planning your trip can even be making a countdown, or planning out which Disney themed outfits you’re going to pack with you to wear to the parks. [google_ad] 7. Choosing ...

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Best Checklist For A Walt Disney World Vacation

Mickey Mouse-shaped flower bed with a "Let the Memories Begin!" sign welcomes guests to Disney World magic.

1. Choose The Right Dates The first step to booking a Disney vacation is choosing dates that are right for you. I would recommend first looking at a calendar to determine which weeks you can potentially go, and narrowing it down from there by figuring out which weeks you would prefer to go. In doing this, remember to take into ...

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Park Hopping 101 at Disney World

Walt Disney World entrance sign with a castle and "Where Dreams Come True" slogan under a blue sky, welcoming fans to the magic.

by Brittany DiCologero Make sure you’ll use park hoppers The first thing you need to know about park hopping, is whether or not you’ll park hop enough to make purchasing park hoppers over regular tickets worth it. If you think you might park hop on the last two days of your trip, you’re better off upgrading to a park hopper ...

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How To Tackle Walt Disney World’s Epcot If You Only Have One Day

The Disney monorail glides by Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, framed by palms, beneath a vivid blue sky at Walt Disney World Resort.

1. Start Early If you only have one day in Epcot it would be very helpful if you start early. The park generally opens at 9:00 AM, but double check the times guide before you arrive just in case it does open earlier while you’re there (or in case there are Extra Magic Hours in the morning and you’re staying ...

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10 Lies About Walt Disney World

Five vibrant Disney MagicBands in a box, Walt Disney World branding behind—your key to seamless park entry and magical ease.

10. FastPass costs money One “lie,” or misconception that I occasionally heard during my college program was from guests who did not use FastPass until the end of their trip, because they assumed that it cost money. I assume this misconception occurs simply because other theme parks do generally charge for similar services, however Fastpass at Walt Disney World is ...

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6 Things You’ll Love About Boma At Walt Disney World

An assortment of five Boma-inspired mini desserts, including pastries and a brownie, plated at Disney World's dining experience.

Boma, located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, is one of the most overlooked restaurants at Walt Disney World. Regardless of the perception that its location is out of the way, or that the fare won’t please picky eaters, this restaurant has quickly become one of my favorites and I really do believe that it’s worth a trip over to the ...

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