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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."

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

Goofy greets guests in front of the glowing Epcot dome, its colorful lights reflecting the playful spirit of the Disney Play Pavilion as visitors stroll by under the night sky.

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’

Cinderella Castle stands majestically at Disney World, with Mickey Mouse showcased in a bright yellow square and Dumbo soaring in the foreground, highlighting the coveted Dumbo Annual Passholder magnet.

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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Disney Just Brought Back the Original Journey Into Imagination Attraction in a New Way

Figment the purple dragon appears against vibrant scenes from the imaginative EPCOT Festival of the Arts attraction, capturing the whimsical spirit beloved by Disney fans.

Whether you are a seasoned Disney veteran or a newbie to the Walt Disney World Resort, you probably have some familiarity with Figment. This loveable purple dragon has his own attraction in EPCOT, and serves as a sort of unofficial mascot to the annual festivals that take place at this Disney Park. Oh, and he has quite the popular popcorn ...

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

Figment plush toys, the iconic Figment popcorn bucket, classic Mickey Mouse artwork, and Spaceship Earth gleaming beneath a bright blue Epcot sky.

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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New Details Revealed for Tiana’s Palace Coming Soon to This Disney Park

Tiana greeting guests on the patio of Tiana's Palace at Disneyland, as visitors stroll past the iconic ornate ironwork facade under sunny skies, adding to the restaurant’s lively New Orleans-inspired atmosphere.

If there is any Disney Princess who deserves her own restaurant, it’s Tiana from Princess and the Frog (2009). Tiana’s passion for cooking and hard work toward opening her restaurant in the hit Disney animated film, combined with the delicious flavors of New Orleans have made this idea a no-brainer for many Disney fans, and it is about to (finally!) ...

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Disney First Responders Support State Takeover of Reedy Creek Improvement District

Mickey Mouse poses by a bright yellow fire truck at Disney World, with the iconic Epcot geosphere and the Florida flag in the background—a scene that nods to Reedy Creek’s legacy during a time of big news around Governor DeSantis.

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

Disney CEO Mark Parker, dressed in a suit, stands next to a photo of the iconic Team Disney building, instantly recognizable by its whimsical character statues adorning the facade—a vivid tribute to the imaginative heart of 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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Disney World Is Left Behind as Brightline Works to Open Its New Orlando Station

Split image: Goofy in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World on the left, and a sleek yellow Brightline train on the right, showcasing the easy travel connection between Disney and Orlando International Airport.

Arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort is a breeze, with the Orlando International Airport located only about 35 minutes from hotels and theme parks. Ground transportation chosen by Guests after they land at the airport, however, can really make or break the amount of time it takes to arrive at their Resort. Since Disney’s Magical Express service ended in ...

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Disney Fans Rejoice as EPCOT’s Biggest Eyesore is Set to Be Removed

Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck pose together in front of EPCOT’s iconic geodesic sphere under bright blue skies, with the Harmonious barges set on World Showcase Lagoon in the background.

This week has been a whirlwind of news out of the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, with several exciting new changes coming to the theme parks and hotels on both coasts throughout this year. From changes to Park Hopping, to relaxed restrictions for Annual Passholders, and the return of a long-missed benefit for Disney Resort Guests, we can’t ...

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