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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 Itineraries Announced for 2024 Sailings With Disney Cruise Line

Mickey Mouse, dressed as a captain, welcomes fans by the sparkling ocean with a Disney Cruise Line ship docked nearby, inviting guests to experience the excitement of new 2024 itineraries; “New!” shines in bold yellow text.

Disney Cruise Line has been making waves recently with the launch of the newest ship in the fleet, the Disney Wish, earlier this year and the recent purchase of the Global Dream. Since 1998, Disney Cruise Line has continued to lead the way in the best cruise vacations for families, and of course for Disney fans looking for a new ...

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Aerial Photos Reveal Current State of Closed Disney Park

Aerial view of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park with Pluto and Goofy featured in playful overlays above the attractions.

The Walt Disney World Resort is currently in the midst of its holiday celebrations, and the first “complete” festivities since 2019 to be clear, with the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to the Magic Kingdom. At the same time, it is winter, and some attractions, experiences, and even a Park are either already undergoing refurbishments (or will be ...

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Is The Opening of One of Disney’s Newest Attractions Delayed?

Moana stands with a worried expression in front of Epcot’s iconic Spaceship Earth, while a bold “DELAYED?” sign looms overhead, signaling possible delays for the highly anticipated Journey of Water Inspired by Moana attraction.

2023 is shaping up to be an incredible year at the Walt Disney World Resort, with new attractions opening, the return of favorite nighttime spectaculars, and so much more. With attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana set to open in 2023, along with the return of rides like the Walt Disney World Railroad ...

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Disney Celebrates 30 Years of ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ With Extended Film Release

Split image of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'

Disney+ has an incredible lineup of holiday films ready to stream all season long. While we love films like Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (1999), Noelle (2019), and so many more, there is one classic holiday movie that is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year that we love to watch again and again. RELATED: PHOTOS: You’ll Never Guess Where You Can ...

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Destination D23 to Return to Walt Disney World in 2023

Disney fans and panelists gather on the Destination D23 stage, set against a grand staircase backdrop with Tinker Bell and pixie dust adding signature Disney magic.

2023 is set to be a very important year for Disney fans! Disney 100 Years of Wonder kicks off in January to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Walt Disney Company in 1923, and with it will come special experiences at both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort and other locales across the country ...

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Speaks Out on Gun Control 10 Years After Sandy Hook Tragedy

Disney CEO Bob Iger stands next to the Sandy Hook Promise logo and slogan, set against a green backdrop where children are softly blurred, emphasizing his commitment to gun safety advocacy within the entertainment industry.

“Boomerang CEO” Bob Iger has only recently returned to the top position within the Walt Disney Company and he is already working on changes to the company’s leadership structure, meeting with Cast Members and employees, and even speaking out on gun control. Bob Iger attended the Sandy Hook Promise Benefit, an evening of awareness and fundraising by the organization that ...

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This Favorite Disney Springs Dessert Spot Just Added a New Location in Hollywood Studios!

Hollywood Studios theater

Disney Springs is seriously underrated when it comes to snacks and desserts. While Disney’s own shopping, dining, and entertainment complex is home to several table service restaurants that top all kinds of lists, when it comes to snacks, we usually think of the theme parks first. We have some exciting news for Disney foodies then, as one favorite Disney Springs ...

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Reopening Date Set Following Disney Park’s Latest COVID-19 Closure

Shanghai Disneyland castle

COVID-19-related closures and restrictions have been impacting Disney Parks and Resorts (along with the rest of the world) since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. While many of the pandemic-era restrictions have since been lifted from Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort (including mask requirements, temperature checks, and social distancing), some protocols introduced during this time have remained, ...

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Long-Closed Magic Kingdom Attraction Marks New Milestone Toward Reopening

Mickey Mouse greets guests aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad, while Donald Duck poses in front of a brilliantly illuminated Cinderella Castle at night, all set aglow by the futuristic lights of TRON nearby.

The next thrill ride to arrive at a Disney Park has been under construction for several years (in fact, construction for this one attraction has taken longer than construction on the entire Magic Kingdom itself!) TRON Lightcycle / Run first opened at Shanghai Disneyland in 2016, with a new version of the attraction set to (finally) open at the Walt ...

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Diehard Splash Mountain Fans Continue to Petition Against ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Retheme

Princess Tiana poses in front of the iconic Disney castle, with the Splash Mountain Petition displayed next to her, highlighting the community effort among Disney fans to preserve this classic attraction.

Splash Mountain, the classic log flume-style attraction located in Disneyland Park, the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and Tokyo Disneyland, is set to be rethemed to The Princess and the Frog (2009). While some fans are thrilled to see more of Princess Tiana and iconic locales from her story featured in Disney Parks, others are mixed, and some are ...

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