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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."

Why the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Failed and How Disney Could Fix It

On May 18, 2023, Disney dropped the bombshell announcement that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will take its final voyage this September. The 100-room immersive Halycon ship had only been immersing Guests in the Star Wars universe since last March, but bookings have been dwindling for months. Well ahead of the closure announcement, Disney began removing some of the Starcruiser’s ...

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Is Disney Actually Planning to Keep DinoLand U.S.A.? This Update Might Share Some Insight

DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom

DinoLand U.S.A. has been rumored to be on the chopping block at Walt Disney World, and Disney has even hinted that a replacement is a real possibility for this uniquely pre-historic-themed land. With no confirmation that DinoLand will be closed, however, one recent update has us wondering if this Animal Kingdom staple could have a longer lifespan than some originally ...

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Disney to Permanently Close Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

As Disney’s premium immersive experience aboard the Halcyon, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, only opened in March 2022, but today, the company announced it will be permanently closing. The two-night experience perfect for diehard Star Wars fans had been controversial since it began due to its high price points (of roughly $4,500 for the two-night stay.) Despite several amenities, including ...

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Will Parking Trams Ever Return to These Disney Parks?

The Walt Disney World Resort runs a transportation system more efficient than most U.S. cities, with its fleet made up of buses, monorails, watercraft, the Disney Skyliner, and parking trams. While most of the system has been fully operational following the COVID-19 pandemic for some time now, one piece of the puzzle is still missing with no return date set. ...

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