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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."

7 Newbie Tips For Walt Disney World

Two kids ride together in a double stroller at Disney World, surrounded by crowds—ideal for families planning park visits.

7. Don’t rush Taking your time is an important trip for anyone visiting Walt Disney World, but it applies to newbies especially who may be overwhelmed by all there is to do and feel the need to rush to try to get everything done. While rushing may allow you to fit more attractions into one visit, I find that taking ...

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7 Things You’ll Love About Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café At Walt Disney World

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe sign in turquoise with Coca-Cola logo, set among trees and sky, a classic Disney World eatery.

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café is one of my favorite quick service restaurants at Walt Disney World. From the unique options, especially for a restaurant that is primarily billed as burger place, to the scope of the location, and the live entertainment, there are plenty of things to love about this Tomorrowland gem. [google_ad] 7. Variety As far as quick service ...

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6 Best Reasons To Stay At A Walt Disney World Value Resort

Giant cartoon Dalmatian statue with blue collar and red tag at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, perfect for family photo ops.

6. Theming Okay, so the theming at the value resorts may not be everyone’s favorite, but when compared to the non-Disney alternative of a budget style motel, the theming looks pretty good. The larger than life icons that add to the design of the value resorts are really eye catching, and actually make these resorts more unique than some of ...

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Survival Tips: Make The Most Out Of A Crowded Day At Walt Disney World

Guests fill the plaza at Disney World, gathering around the Partners statue amid festive park decorations on a busy day.

6. Understand that crowds are inevitable Realizing how crowded Walt Disney World can sometimes be might leave you with some sense of disappointment. Before booking your next vacation do some research into which times of the year will be the most crowded. If you must travel during a peak tourism season in Orlando, come to terms with the fact that ...

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Survival Tips: When Park Guests Are Rude At Walt Disney World

A large crowd of people walking through Tomorrowland at a theme park on a sunny day, surrounded by futuristic buildings and colorful signs under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Politely confront them (depending on the situation) It’s important to know which situation is acceptable to confront the offender when someone is rude to you at a theme park. If someone steps right in front of you at the spot you’ve just been camping out at for an hour to see the parade, it is generally acceptable to say something ...

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Top 8 Most Exciting Jobs At Walt Disney World

A lively entertainer in a pink wig and vibrant costume brings energy to a Walt Disney World event, capturing the park’s excitement.

8. Vacation planner Vacation planners are the cast members you encounter at the ticket booths at the entrance to each of the theme parks. While selling tickets might not outwardly seem like the most exciting job, these cast members actually have a very important role in planning your vacation, and they take pride in knowing how important their knowledge of ...

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10 Must Read Tricks for Tackling Disney With Young Kids

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

by Brittany DiCologero 10. Know that your first trip with kids will be different If you haven’t been to Walt Disney World since you had children, your next trip might not be quite like the ones you remember. If you’re used to going nonstop while you’re in the parks, and rising early and staying out late, a trip with kids ...

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8 Things Rookies May Not Know About Walt Disney World

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8. Every seat is a good seat One thing that rookies might not know about a Disney vacation is that every seat really is a good seat at a show in the parks. When you go to a show while the parks are crowded, you will most likely be asked to move all the way to the end of the ...

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9 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Walt Disney World Parades

Zombie-costumed dancers waltz through a vibrant Halloween parade at Walt Disney World, capturing its iconic spooky spectacle.

9. Have your camera ready If you love photographing your Disney vacation, parades can be the perfect opportunities to get some great photos of your favorite characters. Just remember, a lot of the parade floats for the Festival of Fantasy parade are very tall, so holding up larger photography devices like tablets may obstruct the view of guests behind you. ...

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10 Fun Walt Disney World Hobbies To Do In The Parks

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10. People watching People watching is one of the in-park hobbies I really picked up on while I was living near Disney during my college program. Because I was able to go to the parks so often, I had no problems just finding a bench to sit on and relax in the parks. As you’d imagine, Disney really does make ...

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