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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 Favorite Disney Springs Chef Just Opened a New Restaurant at Orlando International Airport

It may seem like a simple logistical step to going on vacation, but visiting the Orlando International Airport is actually quite the memorable experience for many Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. (Just ask anyone who has ever tried their luck at winning a pair of socks inspired by the airport’s carpets on Twitter!) The Orlando International Airport is ...

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Disney World Updates Official Website to Address Guest Behavior

The Walt Disney World Resort is not alone in terms of theme parks experiencing increased incidents of Guests fighting (both verbally and physically, and among themselves and with Cast Members.) Several fights have been captured on camera and shared to social media at theme parks across the country over the course of this year, prompting some theme parks to even ...

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Disney Confirms Changes Coming to This Beloved Resort Lobby

The Walt Disney World Resort has been updating several of its hotels in recent years, with changes to everything from individual Guest rooms to lobbies, restaurants, and exteriors. The majority of the updates so far have focused on Guest rooms, with projects like the largely well-received updates to Disney’s All-Star Resorts rooms, which added wood flooring and freed up space ...

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Donald Duck Is Getting His Own Restaurant at This Disney Park

Disney Parks and Resorts are known for their elaborately themed restaurants, shops, and attractions, and the latest dining location announced pulls out all the stops while celebrating one of the company’s most iconic characters. You may be familiar with Chef Mickey’s at Walt Disney World and Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland, but don’t you think it’s about time Donald Duck had ...

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We (Finally!) Know When Roundup Rodeo BBQ Will Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Toy Story Land is about to get more exciting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Its newest restaurant (and first table-service restaurant) was announced in 2019, bringing new BBQ-inspired eats right to Andy’s backyard in a totally unique setting. While we have watched construction move along on the site of Roundup Rodeo BBQ, and while Disney has hinted at its near-completion, it ...

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These Characters Are Still Missing From the Magic Kingdom

The now “old days” of missing characters and only distanced character sightings are finally long behind us at the Walt Disney World Resort, with many favorite meet and greets already back at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Character cavalcades, introduced during the pandemic, are sticking around along with the re-introduction of traditional meet and greets, as they have been ...

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