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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 Disney World Attractions That Might Not Be Worth the Wait on Your Next Trip

The Barnstormer Roller Coaster

Planning your next Walt Disney World vacation? The process can easily feel overwhelming, especially as Guests continue to navigate updates to things like virtual queues, Disney Genie+, Lightning Lane, and more. Of course, for most Disney attractions, Guests do have the option to wait in the traditional standby line, but is it worth the wait? Well, it depends on the ...

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Disney Just Updated How Guests Manage Dining Reservations; But Is It for the Best?

Guests enjoy a lively meal at a Disney World restaurant as beloved characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy mingle with diners, bringing magical entertainment to the experience; don’t forget to check the Disney Dining Reservation Cancellation policy ahead of your visit.

Planning a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort can often feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to making and managing both dining and theme park reservations. While theme park reservations are still a rather new concept for most Guests at Walt Disney World, dining reservations have been a part of the planning process for decades. The ...

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Prices to Increase When Sales of Annual Passes Resume at Walt Disney World

A Disney World Annual Pass being scanned at the entrance, with dollar bills fluttering away, Cinderella Castle rising in the background, and Donald Duck happily greeting guests beside the castle.

Price increases have recently hit several aspects of the Disney vacation experience ranging from theme park tickets at the Disneyland Resort (some of which are seeing a nearly 10% increase) to food and drink pricing across Walt Disney World. While day-tickets to Disney Parks on the East Coast have remained available (albeit expensive with dynamic pricing that varies by date) ...

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PHOTOS: Newly Reopened “it’s a small world” Features Dolls With Wheelchairs

Three vibrant dolls dressed in colorful attire sing joyfully with books in hand, surrounded by whimsical flowers, while Mickey Mouse sits nearby amidst the playful scenery, capturing the enchanting spirit of Disney’s "it’s a small world" attraction.

Disney Parks are already among the most inclusive theme park experiences when it comes to how Guests are able to experience popular attractions, but what about representation on said attractions? The newly reopened “it’s a small world” Holiday at Disneyland Park has the exciting addition of a couple of dolls seated in wheelchairs alongside the rest of the dolls representing ...

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Stuck on This Disney Attraction? Only the Fire Department Can Help You Evacuate!

Mickey Mouse stands beside a yellow fire truck in front of Cinderella Castle at Disney World, the scene illuminated with vibrant lights and buzzing with the thrill of an unexpected Peter Pan's Flight evacuation.

Getting stuck any Disney attraction is always an interesting experience, especially if an evacuation is required. In such instances, Disney Cast Members are trained to evacuate all Guests from an attraction safely, but there is one ride in particular where even Disney’s training isn’t quite enough to get riders down… In the Magic Kingdom, most ride downtimes are fairly straightforward, ...

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This Disney Attraction Is Allegedly Closed Due to a Mold Infestation

Ariel statue crowns the vibrant "Little Mermaid" marquee, flanked by playful illustrations of Sebastian and Mickey Mouse, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the enchantment of Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

It’s not every day that we hear rumors of a mold infestation at Disney attractions, but this could be the reason why one classic experience has remained closed at Walt Disney World. When the Walt Disney World Resort first reopened earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, several attractions, restaurants, and unique experiences remained closed. Since 2020, most areas of the Walt ...

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This Beloved EPCOT Attraction Finally Has a Reopening Date!

Donald Duck enthusiastically waves in front of the glowing Epcot sphere at night, palm trees swaying nearby, as fans gather to celebrate the highly anticipated reopening of The American Adventure.

EPCOT is currently in the midst of its largest reimagining ever. With the revamp of the Park will come all-new attractions like Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, a new festival center, and more. In the meantime, other areas of the Park have been sticking to their own refurbishment schedules, including one favorite attraction that fans have been waiting to ...

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FIRST LOOK: New Theming Coming to This Classic Adventureland Attraction in 2023

Adventureland entrance sign welcomes guests with a vibrant Donald Duck cartoon and the iconic Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland, all set amid lush tropical landscaping.

Disney Park attractions are constantly changing, whether they are re-themed to something new (or replaced by a different original story altogether) or enhanced in some way, new updates are always happening at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. One Disney theme park attraction has been undergoing renovation work for some time, with fans eager to learn what would be coming next ...

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Disney Confirms Resort Restaurant Reopen Hours Following Hurricane Nicole

On the left, step inside a welcoming Disney Resort restaurant with its signature warmth; on the right, stroll a rain-soaked boardwalk where Minnie Mouse brightens the day with her umbrella, all wrapped in a distinctly charming Nicole-inspired vibe.

The Walt Disney World Resort is preparing to reopen its theme parks and Resorts following Hurricane Nicole, and operating hours for dining at hotels has now been confirmed. Disney previously shared the reopening timeframe for its theme parks, which will begin to reopen today, November 10, 2022, between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. depending on the Park. Select experiences (including ...

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This ‘Limited Time’ Souvenir Is STILL Available at Walt Disney World!

Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket

Feeling like you missed out on the latest viral Disney Parks souvenir? Think again! One of Disney’s most exclusive Park souvenirs that was originally thought to be in very limited supply is still available, and we’ve got all the details. Last week, Walt Disney World debuted its newest popcorn bucket. In case you are unfamiliar, popcorn buckets have quickly become ...

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