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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 Opening Date for Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown

Mickey Mouse greets guests between the iconic Disney castle and a vibrant, illustrated theme park map, with the lively attractions of Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland showcased in the colorful background.

Disney Parks are home to some of the most immersive experiences anywhere, with several themed lands transporting Guests into different times and places, and often new worlds altogether. One of the most iconic Disney Park lands has been undergoing a massive reimagining project over the past year, and Disney just confirmed the reopening date! RELATED: 5 Different Ways to Re-Theme Disneyland’s ...

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Walt Disney World to Screen ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ This Holiday Season

The Muppet Christmas Carol poster alongside Minnie Mouse posing in front of Disney World's enchanting, Christmas-themed castle adorned with festive lights and decorations.

The Muppets have slowly begun to have more of a presence at Disney Parks over the years, and we love to see it! In addition to Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we have seen the Muppets pop up in experiences like The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History in the Magic Kingdom and Muppet Mobile Lab in EPCOT. While ...

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Don’t Miss This Year’s Disney Parks Holiday Specials on ABC (and Streaming!)

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck in a Santa outfit, and Pluto greet guests amid holiday decorations at a festive Disney Parks celebration featured in the ABC Disney Holiday Specials.

The holiday season is upon us and Disney has not one, but two holiday specials in the works to air later on ABC! Both specials will be available for streaming as well, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take in all the holiday magic from Disney Parks right from home. RELATED: Chip and Dale Step Out in Holiday Style With ...

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Refurbishments Announced For Some of EPCOT’s Most Unique Experiences

Mickey Mouse explores underwater with snorkeling gear while Donald Duck stands nearby in front of the iconic Epcot sphere at Disney World, both celebrating the exciting new updates to Disney Seas Adventure.

EPCOT is packed with exciting attractions, shops, and restaurants offering something for nearly every age, taste, and budget. While many Guests focus much of the day on exploring the pavilions representing the 11 countries of World Showcase, there are exciting experiences to be had in World Nature, World Celebration, and World Discovery, too. In World Nature, Guests can learn about ...

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‘Zootopia’ Arrives in Its First Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Zootopia poster featuring Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps alongside Flash the sloth, set against the lush backdrop of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, celebrating the Zootopia experience in the park.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park exemplifies Walt Disney’s dream of having animals in a Disney Park while also serving conservation-based education and support per the Park’s work with the AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums.) It is still a Disney Park, after all, so Animal Kingdom succeeds in captivating Guests with both real-world conservation initiatives alongside iconic Disney stories and ...

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Despite Promises of a 2022 Return, These Disney Parks Are Still Without Parking Trams

Minnie Mouse parking sign marks the spot as a Disney cast member in a safety vest guides guests toward a colorful tram, while Goofy waves in cartoon form—bringing the fun, high-energy spirit of Walt Disney World's parking tram area to life.

The Walt Disney World Resort has largely returned to normal since reopening during the pandemic, right? …Right? While most experiences around the Resort have indeed returned, some challenges remain when it comes to running the world’s most visited tourist destination. With staffing being the primary challenge, select restaurants, shops, and even attractions have remained closed in the almost three years ...

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This Extinct Show From Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lives on in an Unexpected Place

Lion and bird-shaped kites soar above the water in a colorful Disney KiteTails performance at Walt Disney World, while Donald Duck grins near the edge of Discovery River.

It’s always sad to see our favorite experiences leave Disney Parks, even if they were only intended to be around for a limited time in the first place. One already limited-time performance quickly rose to popularity over its nearly one-year run at Disney’s Animal Kingdom until it ended even earlier than planned due to Hurricane Ian. Now, some fans have ...

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Concept Art Revealed for the Newest Restaurant Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk

Goofy, Minnie Mouse, and Pluto celebrate in front of Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, holding a Cake Bake Shop cake beneath a festive "NEW" banner.

A new dining experience is in the work along Disney’s BoardWalk and it looks incredible! The new location will provide some exciting options for Guests staying at the EPCOT Resort Area (as well as those just visiting to spend some time on the BoardWalk) and it will finally fill the void of a certain type of experience that Disney World ...

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Summer Alumni Program to Return to Walt Disney World in 2023

Disney characters greet guests at the park, with Minnie Mouse posing in front of the iconic castle, possibly as part of the Disney Summer Alumni Program.

Staffing has remained a challenge at the Walt Disney World Resort, as it has across nearly all businesses in all industries since the Resort reopened in the summer of 2020 from its closure at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While most operations at Walt Disney World have already returned to normal, some areas are still suffering from staffing challenges. ...

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Wondering if Disney World Will Start Selling Annual Passes Soon? Think Again…

Mickey and Minnie Mouse greet guests in front of the iconic Disney castle, with the Disney annual passholder logo and a bold question mark highlighting the buzz around Walt Disney World Annual Pass Sales.

Are you a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder? If not, and you were hoping to become one, you may still be in for quite the wait before passes are once again available to purchase. The Walt Disney World Resort paused sales of new Annual Passes amid the uncertainty of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. When each ...

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