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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."

Concert Lineup Confirmed For This Year’s Garden Rocks Concert Series in EPCOT

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns to Walt Disney World on March 1 and runs through July 5, 2023. This annual event brings Disney character topiaries all around the Park, along with outdoor kitchens, specialty merchandise, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series. RELATED: Disney Diversifies EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival With New Character Topiaries The Garden Rocks Concert ...

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Walt Disney World to Hold Auditions for Live-Action Ariel Character Performers

A new live-action retelling of The Little Mermaid (1989) is coming to theaters across the country on May 26, 2023, and Disney has already begun its search for performers to portray the title character in the theme parks. The Little Mermaid (2023) stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, alongside performances by  Jonah Hauer-King, Javier Bardem, and Melissa McCarthy, with voicework by ...

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McDonalds Just Debuted NEW Disney Happy Meal Toys!

Some of the best Disney “souvenirs” come in the most unexpected places! Disney has partnered with Mcdonald’s on magical Happy Meal toys for decades, and their popularity has only continued to grow in recent years (and especially with the toys that debuted in 2020 and 2021 for the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the 50th anniversary of ...

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Showtimes Confirmed for the Return of Disney’s ‘Happily Ever After’ Fireworks

As the Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-anniversary celebration draws to a close, Disney has begun sharing new details on the return of beloved experiences that have been missing since September 2021. Disney Enchantment, the current Magic Kingdom fireworks show, debuted on October 1, 2021, as a special offering during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” But the festivities come to an ...

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Disney Parks Showcase Inclusive Costume Sizing for Entertainment Cast Members

Disney Parks and Resorts have been making progress toward more inclusive environments for both Guests and Cast Members in recent years, and the movement is continuing in new costuming initiatives. Previously, Disney made changes to theme park attractions to make Guests’ visits more inclusive with updates like adding dolls who use wheelchairs to “it’s a small world.” For Cast Members, ...

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