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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."

Construction Continues on Disney’s Newest Vacation Club Accommodations

Nighttime view of a tropical resort reminiscent of the Disney Vacation Club Polynesian, with red-roofed buildings and warm lighting. Surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery, a white sandy area graces the foreground. The deep blue sky suggests dusk or early evening.

New Disney Vacation Club accommodations are coming to Walt Disney World, and construction is moving along to create the newest place to stay near the Magic Kingdom. An all-new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) tower will soon add more options for accommodations for DVC members (and Guests renting points) to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Work is currently underway at the site ...

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Aerial Photos Show Splash Mountain’s Transformation Into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Splash Mountain Update

Splash Mountain has officially closed forever at Walt Disney World and work is already underway to transform the classic Frontierland attraction into an all-new ride inspired by The Princess and the Frog (2009). The new attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, will feature the same track and layout as Splash Mountain did, however all the visuals that Guests experience on the ride ...

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Walt Disney Hologram Revealed Ahead of This Highly Anticipated Special Event

A well-dressed Disney executive beams in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World, surrounded by sparkling effects that capture the enchanting magic famously brought to life by Walt Disney himself.

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and while the Disneyland Resort is set to be the center of the Disney100 festivities, there will be ways to get involved at other Disney Parks, locations across the country (and the world), and even from the comfort of home. One highly anticipated component of the milestone anniversary is ...

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Refurbishment Underway at Iconic Magic Kingdom Attraction

Left: The fairytale spires of Cinderella Castle; Right: The futuristic blue seats inside Space Mountain at Disney World.

Several new updates are in the works for the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. In Frontierland, Splash Mountain is now permanently closed to make way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a retheme of the original attraction set to open in 2024. In Tomorrowland, TRON Lightcycle / Run is preparing to open this April, with Cast Member previews already underway and ...

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Instead of Increasing Capacity, Disney World Is Extending Park Hours

Left: The iconic Cinderella Castle with its famous blue spires at Magic Kingdom. Right: Guests stroll beneath palm trees past a soaring building, the energy alive as visitors savor the attractions and atmosphere during Disney World Park Hours.

There are several steps to planning a Walt Disney World vacation, and one step that is often loathed by Guests is the Park Pass Reservation System which ensures “limited” capacity to provide the best possible experience in each Park. That’s what the executives say it does, anyway. Disney fans, on the other hand, have grown extremely tired of the reservation ...

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For $50-150, You Can Be Among the First to Experience TRON Lightcycle / Run

TRON Lightcycle Run’s electrifying blue tunnel pulses with futuristic energy, highlighted by a prominent green dollar sign icon on the left, evoking the excitement of D23 Expo previews.

TRON Lightcycle / Run is gearing up to open in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom this spring, and previews are already underway for Walt Disney World Cast Members to be the first to experience the new ride. While Disney has announced initial details for how Annual Passholders can experience the Park’s newest thrill ride before it opens to the public, ...

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Annual Passholder Preview Registration Update for TRON Lightcycle / Run

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder card featuring Mickey Mouse, set against the dynamic, red-lit nighttime backdrop of TRON Lightcycle / Run in Tomorrowland.

Preparations are underway to open the newest thrill ride at the Walt Disney World Resort, and the next step will be more previews for select Guests ahead of the ride’s official opening date. Cast Member previews are already underway for TRON Lightcycle / Run, Disney World’s newest roller coaster set to officially open in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom this ...

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Entire Disney Park to Remain Closed for the Day

Left: Elsa, Anna, and Olaf from Frozen pose with playful snowballs. Right: Guests enjoy vibrant ski lifts gliding over whimsical, snow-covered village buildings inspired by Blizzard Beach during its seasonal closure.

Update: Disney’s Blizzard Beach is open regular hours again beginning Tuesday, February 14, 2023. For the latest on changes to Disney Park hours, read this article.  The Walt Disney World Resort is home to four theme parks, two water parks, and Disney Springs, the Resort’s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. It typically takes severe weather patterns or a major refurbishment ...

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Reservations Open Soon for Disney World’s Newest Table Service Restaurant!

ROundup ROdeo BBQ’s hearty meat platter is featured on the left, while the iconic Toy Story Land entrance with Woody greets guests on the right at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

A new table service restaurant is coming very soon to the Walt Disney World Resort, and new details were just released on when you can begin booking reservations and when the upcoming eatery will officially open. The newest addition to the dining scene at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will bring Roundup Rodeo BBQ right to the middle of Andy’s Backyard in ...

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With Limited Time to Book Disney’s Dining Plan Replacement, Could the Real Plan Return Soon?

Split-screen image featuring a lively Disney dining experience with beloved characters on the left, Cinderella Castle on the right, and eye-catching Disney Dining Plan Promo Card icons showcased in the center.

The Walt Disney World Resort has largely returned to “normal” since the pandemic shook the entire theme park and Resort industry in 2020. With the return of traditional character meet and greet experiences, increased capacity, and parades and nighttime fireworks spectaculars, things have been looking up for the past couple of years at Disney World. Still, some pre-pandemic experiences have ...

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