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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."

Walt Disney World to Host World’s Largest LGBTQ+ Workplace Summit

The Walt Disney Company has been engaged in a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis since the initial controversy over the “Don’t Say Gay”/Parent Rights in Education bill was sparked this time last year. In the months since the initial back and forth between then Disney CEO Bob Chapek and the DeSantis administration, the state of Florida has gained control ...

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Major Menu Changes Have Arrived at This Popular EPCOT Restaurant

EPCOT is home to some of the most exciting dining experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort. From snacking around the world in World Showcase to table service dining ranging from character meals to signature prix-fixe experiences, this Disney Park is arguably the best for foodies. Even with so many options for dining around EPCOT, every area of the Walt ...

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Duffy Replaces Disney Park’s Iconic Floral Mickey Design

If there is one character who you would expect to greet Guests at the entrance to Disney Parks, it would be Mickey Mouse himself, right? A floral version of Mickey can be spotted at the entrance of Disney’s “castle Parks,” including Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and international Parks like Disneyland Paris, Shanghai Disneyland, ...

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Refurbishment Scheduled for This Magic Kingdom Fireworks Experience

Disney ENchantment Feature

Seeing fireworks is a must-do experience for many Guests who visit the Walt Disney World Resort, with many opting to see Disney Enchantment (or soon, Happily Ever After in the Magic Kingdom), Harmonious (or EPCOT Forever) in EPCOT, or even Fantasmic! for a different kind of nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are several ways to make seeing the ...

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Everything We Know So Far About Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary

Tree of Life

The Walt Disney World Resort is currently wrapping up its 50th anniversary, which kicked off on October 1, 2021, and runs through March 31, 2023. With “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” coming to an end after 18 months of special events and experiences at the Orlando Resort, we’re looking ahead to the next milestone for a Disney Park, Animal Kingdom’s ...

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Breakfast & Lunch Are About to Return to This Disney Character Dining Location

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Snow White with Guest

No trip to the Walt Disney World Resort is complete without seeing some of your favorite characters, whether they be Mickey, Minnie and the Fab Five, Princesses, or familiar faces from Star Wars, Pixar, and more. There are more ways than ever before to see characters at Disney World since the Resort kept its pandemic-era character cavalcades and sightings while ...

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The Disney Park That You Didn’t Know Offered Refillable Beer Specials

Typhoon Lagoon

If there is one thing Disney adults love, it’s all of the specialty cocktails, beer, and wine selections around the theme parks and Resorts. With everything from beer flights at EPCOT’s annual festivals to boozy DOLE Whip floats found in several locations at the Resort, there are lots of drinks for the 21+ crowd to enjoy at the Walt Disney ...

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Disney’s Newest DOLE Whip Combines Two Classic Theme Park Snacks

DOLE Whip feature image

DOLE Whips are among the most popular snacks at the Walt Disney World Resort, with tasty soft-serve treats to be found in many of the theme parks, as well as Disney Resort hotels, and Disney Springs. For many Disney fans, Aloha Isle in the Magic Kingdom remains the go-to spot for picking up a DOLE Whip, and while we love ...

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Disney Launches New Perk for Guests Willing to Spend More at the Parks

Guests with Mickey and Minnie in front of Cinderella Castle

Planning a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort and looking for the biggest values? A Disney vacation does not come cheap, but Guests who can splurge on things like onsite hotel stays, Genie+, and Minnie Van transportation, may have an even more magical trip. In years past, staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel came with several exclusive ...

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This Classic Character Is Making His First Ever Appearance at a Disney Park!

Which characters would you like to meet during your next Disney vacation? Disney Parks and Resorts are home to meet and greets, dining experiences, and sightings with some of the most iconic characters in the company’s history, but there are still some notable names fans would love to see more of (or see at all!) At Walt Disney World, new ...

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