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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."

This Disney Resort Amenity Is Back for the First Time Since 2020!

Most of the Walt Disney World Resort has returned to “normal,” and some of the latest news out of the Orlando Parks and Resorts have even taken this a step further by reinstating amenities that were removed years before the pandemic changed things. Health and safety restrictions (like physical distancing and mask requirements) put in place during the pandemic have ...

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Beloved ‘Muppets’ Experience Returns to Walt Disney World for a Limited Time

UPDATED: This experience returned for a limited time during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This spring, the Park is celebrating its annual Flower & Garden Festival, which features different entertainment. Read our tips for Flower & Garden Festival here.  If there is anything we could always use some more of at Walt Disney World, it’s ‘Muppets!’ While the ...

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The Photo Ops You Can’t Miss at This Year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

This winter is an exciting time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts happening now and running through February 20, 2023. The festival brings with it several returning favorite elements like the Disney on BROADWAY Concert Series, the ever-so-popular Figment popcorn bucket, live art demonstrations, outdoor kitchens, and so much more. One ...

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Disney Confirms This Pavilion Planned for EPCOT May Not Actually Happen

EPCOT is currently undergoing its greatest reimagining since the Disney Park opened in 1982. If you have visited EPCOT recently, you have probably noticed the construction walls up all around World Nature, World Discovery, and World Celebration (the areas formerly known as Future World), especially as work continues on Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. While Disney World’s new Moana ...

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Disney’s Latest Annual Passholder Exclusive Features ‘Dumbo the Flying Elephant’

Disney has been ramping up the excitement for its Annual Passholders lately, and the latest complimentary offering is not to be missed! Being an Annual Passholder at Walt Disney World comes with several perks ranging from things like discounted Resort stays to exclusive merchandise (and sometimes even specialty beverages), discounts at restaurants and shops, and more. Recently, Disney also made ...

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Here’s How to Get Your Own Figment Popcorn Bucket for a Limited Time

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off today and runs through February 20, 2023. This annual event is open of the most underrated seasonal activities at Walt Disney World encompassing the arts in all its forms with painting demonstrations, unique photo ops, a live music series featuring Broadway performers, the culinary arts, and more. Last year’s festival featured ...

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Disney First Responders Support State Takeover of Reedy Creek Improvement District

The fallout between the Walt Disney World Resort and the state of Florida’s control over the Reedy Creek Improvement District has continued on while a union representing Disney’s first responders has officially shared support for the proposals put forth by the DeSantis administration. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis first proposed dissolving special districts, namely Reedy Creek Improvement District at Walt Disney ...

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Executive Chairman of Nike, Mark Parker, Named Chairman of the Board by the Walt Disney Company

Less than three full months into Bob Iger’s return as CEO of the Walt Disney Company, we have already begun to see several significant changes to Disney’s executive positions. While several changes were made immediately following the ousting of former CEO Bob Chapek, including the exit of Kareem Daniel, former Chairman, Disney Media and Entertainment, Iger’s return to the top ...

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