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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."

Disney Confirms Changes Coming to This Beloved Resort Lobby

Mickey and Pluto dressed in construction outfits greet guests inside the elegant lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort; iconic resort’s picturesque exterior also showcased.

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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Guest Discovers a Maggot In Her Food at a Popular Disney World Restaurant

Mickey Mouse at Disney World stands in front of the park, cheerfully pointing to a plate of broccoli with a blue arrow to encourage guests to explore the healthy dining options at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo.

The Walt Disney World Resort is home to several of our favorite restaurants (both at the theme parks and Resorts, and just in general!). And while any dining location can have an off day, there are some incidents that could leave a bad taste in our mouths, no pun intended. During a recent trip to a Disney Park, one Guest ...

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Donald Duck Is Getting His Own Restaurant at This Disney Park

Donald Duck entertains guests by flipping pancakes in front of his charming Donald Duck Restaurant at a lively Disney park, as visitors stroll past and an eye-catching "NEW!" sign adds excitement to this playful scene.

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

Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and friends welcome guests beside the colorful Roundup Rodeo sign in Toy Story Land, with an "Opening Soon" banner announcing the anticipated arrival of Roundup Rodeo BBQ 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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Another Favorite Magic Kingdom Attraction Is Closing in January

Mickey Mouse and Pluto, equipped with tools, get ready for adventure at Disney World, featuring a whimsical train ride and the iconic Cinderella Castle in the background—looks like preparations are underway for the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment!.

Is there such thing as an “off-season” at Walt Disney World anymore? In years past, certain months out of the year have been among the best times to visit Disney Parks as crowds would be lighter and pricing could sometimes be more affordable. While off-seasons may not be as prevalent in terms of fewer crowds, there remains one time of ...

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These Characters Are Still Missing From the Magic Kingdom

Mickey Mouse and friends gather in front of Cinderella Castle at Disney World, joined by Goofy alongside characters from Pete’s Silly Sideshow. A red question mark is added to the scene.

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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Is Disney World’s Newest Table Service Restaurant Still on Track to Open This Year?

Goofy enthusiastically waves to guests outside the vibrant entrance of Disney's Roundup Rodeo BBQ, with a lively crowd enjoying the atmosphere.

A new restaurant is in the works at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but it has been a long time since fans have received an official update on its progress. Roundup Rodeo BBQ was announced in 2019 as a brand-new table-service restaurant coming to Toy Story Land, aka Andy’s Backyard. Like the rest of this themed land, the restaurant promises to shrink ...

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Leaked Video Appears to Share an Interior View of Disney World’s Newest Attraction

Under a stunning blue-lit geometric ceiling accented by white lights, Mickey Mouse greets guests at the entrance to TRON Lightcycle Run in Disney World, with a glimpse of the attraction’s immersive dark ride interior beyond.

The Walt Disney World Resort is currently in the process of constructing several new attractions, with some set to open next year, making 2023 a great time to plan your next Disney trip! While multiple new attractions are in the works, including TRON Lightcycle / Run and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in the Magic Kingdom, and Journey of Water, Inspired by ...

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This Is the Last Photo of Walt Disney Taken at Disneyland

Collage showcasing iconic Disneyland moments: magical park scenes, the historic last photo of Walt Disney, a vintage camera capturing memories, and Mickey Mouse welcoming guests beside Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Walt Disney was the creative mastermind behind the concepts that changed the themed entertainment industry forever. From logistical features like the hub and spoke design that was first used at Disneyland to the core belief that a Disney Park could be a place where the young, and the young at heart, could have fun together, Walt’s original ideas continue on ...

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This New Souvenir Could Enhance Your Holiday Experience at Walt Disney World

Disney fans in festive outfits join arms at night with their MagicBand+ bracelets on display, posing against vibrant Pluto and Minnie Mouse holiday graphics to celebrate the magic of Disney World Holidays.

The holiday season is in full swing at the Walt Disney World Resort! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is underway on select nights in the Magic Kingdom, while the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, including Candlelight Processional, is back, and the Merry Menagerie are entertaining Guests in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. RELATED: Check Out The Unique Holiday Decorations at Animal Kingdom’s ...

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