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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."

New Filing Details Proposed Changes to Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District

The Florida state government has officially moved forward on the issues proposed last year by Governor Ron DeSantis regarding special districts in the state, including Disney’s own Reedy Creek Improvement District. A bill filed today, February 6, 2023, has been introduced to the House and is set to move on to the Senate if it is passed. While the DeSantis ...

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Riders Struggle to Fit on TRON Lightcycle / Run Vehicles During Early Previews

Disney’s newest thrill ride, TRON Lightcycle / Run is set to open to the public this April, but previews are already underway for Walt Disney World Cast Members. The attraction, which initially debuted at Shanghai Disneyland when the Park opened in 2016, features unique ride vehicles which allow Guests to “Enter the Grid,” just as the action sequence is seen ...

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Disney Makes Fortune’s List of ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’

The last year was a challenging one for the Walt Disney Company between continued union negotiations with theme park Cast Members, the ongoing recovery from the pandemic, and the ousting of now-former CEO Bob Chapek. Still, the company has a 100-year legacy behind it that is being celebrated this year with Disney100 festivities in Disneyland Park, and around the world. ...

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Exciting Changes at Disneyland Leave Walt Disney World Guests Wanting More

Visiting Disney Parks has changed dramatically since the pre-pandemic days of spontaneous visits and unrestricted Park Hopping. The theme park reservation system, which operates at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, is just one point of agitation for Guests, along with Park Hopping restrictions, Annual Pass sales (or lack thereof), and more. Walt Disney World has already implemented some changes ...

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Disney Stands by Theme Park Reservations in Response To Annual Passholders’ Lawsuit

Cartoon images of Mickey Mouse appear next to the Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World, with a yellow Disney Annual Passholders Lawsuit sign in the top left corner.

The Walt Disney World Resort has continued to stand by the Park Pass Reservation System, which has operated since the theme parks reopened during the pandemic. When the Parks reopened in the summer of 2020, state and local government restrictions, along with guidance from the CDC, dictated that capacity limits be put in place for all kinds of public spaces. ...

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Pricing Details Confirmed for This Year’s Garden Rocks Concert Series in EPCOT

We hope you’ve been able to enjoy the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, the seasonal event that is currently taking over this Disney Park. But, if you are all about looking ahead to the spring, the festivities will continue from March 1-July 5 at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The event brings with it stunning Disney ...

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A New ‘Encanto’ Experience Is Coming to Walt Disney World This Year

Hoping to see more of Encanto (2021) at Walt Disney World? You are not alone! The hit Disney animated film that went viral on social media for its characters and the addictive soundtrack has been slowly making its way into Disney theme parks, but so far, most of the excitement has focused on Disneyland. At Walt Disney World, Guests have ...

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reveals Exciting New Character Updates

Are you excited to meet some of your favorite Disney characters during your next trip to “The Most Magical Place on Earth”? Thankfully meeting characters has largely returned to normal since changes were made during the pandemic, and Guests visiting Walt Disney World today can meet many of the most popular characters in the theme parks and at select dining ...

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Imagineering Legend Shares the Best Way to Get Around Walt Disney World

Considering using an ECV during your next Walt Disney World vacation? If you do not already have a scooter of your own, you can always rent an ECV at each Park during your trip. Many Guests, however, opt to rent a scooter from an outside company as doing so can often be less expensive than renting each day in the ...

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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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