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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."

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Makes Major Progress as Construction on Splash Mountain Continues

Splash Mountain construction with Tiana's Bayou Adventure concept art

The Princess and the Frog (2009) is coming to the Magic Kingdom with its own unique attraction set to open on the former Splash Mountain spot in Frontierland next year, and work is steadily moving along on the new ride’s construction. Splash Mountain opened at Walt Disney World in 1992 and remained one of the most popular attractions in the ...

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Will Disney Ever Bring Back This Annual Pass? Bob Iger Weighs In

Disney Premier Passport

Annual Passes have been difficult to come by for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, with many fans wondering when (or if…) their go-to passes will ever return. One fan recently asked Bob Iger himself, and the answer may surprise you. Prior to the shakeups in 2020, Disney offered several different options ...

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Disney Just Shared Big News for ‘Moana’ Fans! Here’s How It Could Impact the Parks

Moana

Moana (2016) has been the center of several new developments around the Walt Disney World Resort for several years now, and in the latest update, the company has announced a brand-new experience you might not have expected… RELATED: New Behind the Scenes Footage Shows Details of Disney’s New ‘Moana’ Attraction The film is the focus of the upcoming EPCOT attraction, Journey ...

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Underrated Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Returns to Normal Operation

Maharajah Jungle Trek, Disney's Animal Kingdom

Some of the best attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort are also the most underrated. We love Disney’s thrill rides and classic dark rides as much as the next fan, but there is so much more to explore at the theme parks when you take into consideration all of the live shows, walk-through attractions, and more. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, ...

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Magic Shots Have Replaced Characters at This Disney World Photo Op

Star Wars Launch Bay

For many Guests visiting Disney World, meeting their favorite characters is a major part of their vacation. And with plenty of places to stop for a photo with beloved characters around all four Disney Parks, along with character dining experiences, cavalcades, parades, and live entertainment, there is no shortage of ways to see your favorites. Still, one former meet and ...

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Disney to Open Exclusive Members-Only Lounge in Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park

Disney Parks and Resorts are home to some of the best lounges around, and that’s whether you are looking for a place to relax with a cocktail or simply an area to chill out and charge your phone during your visit. While there are fan-favorite lounges in nearly every Disney Park and Resort, some are more exclusive than others. Whether ...

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The ‘Fantasmic!’ Change You Need to Know Before Your Next Disney Trip

Mickey during Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Fantasmic! is one of the most popular nighttime spectaculars at the Walt Disney World Resort, and Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios often make it a point to ensure a seat at the event to cap off a day in the Park. As with Disney’s fireworks shows, a little bit of planning can go a long way when it comes to ...

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Disney to Make Big Changes to Cinderella’s Look Later This Year

Cinderella - New Look Feature Image

Cinderella is one of Disney’s most iconic princesses, and with her castle being the focal point of the Magic Kingdom, her story really is an important part of what makes a Walt Disney World vacation so special. This beloved princess made her debut in Disney’s retelling of the original fairytale in the animated film, Cinderella (1950), and while she has ...

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Disney Expands Its Pause on New Annual Pass Sales

Disneyland Paris

In the “old days,” purchasing an Annual Pass for Disney Parks was as simple as selecting the pass option on the Resort’s website rather than regular theme park tickets. For many Guests, it was a quick matter of doing the math between how many days they knew they would visit the Parks within the year, compared to the cost of ...

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Here’s What You’re Missing If You Think Disney’s Animal Kingdom Is a Half-Day Park

Disney's Animal Kingdom

How do you feel about Disney’s Animal Kingdom? For some Guests, this is the best theme park at Walt Disney World, offering the perfect mix of immersive theming, Disney storytelling, and thrilling attractions, with live animals thrown into the mix as well. For others, this Disney theme park falls short of meeting expectations, often due to its number of attractions ...

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