Menu

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."

Fantasmic! Return Date Confirmed; Here’s What to Expect When It’s Back

Fantamic-fire feature image

Fantasmic!, one of Disney’s most beloved nighttime spectaculars, recently experienced an unfortunate incident when the Maleficent dragon caught on fire ahead of the show’s finale sequence. Thankfully, no Guests or Cast Members were injured during the incident; however, many were understandably saddened to see what happened to the iconic Dragon. RELATED: Disney Confirms That Fantasmic! Is CLOSING Soon Crews installed a ...

Read More »

Disney World Just Enhanced the Recreation Lineup at These Resorts

Family fitness at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

There are plenty of reasons to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, and on top of early entry to the theme parks, immersive Disney theming, and complimentary transportation, many onsite accommodations are home to some of the most magical recreational activities around. As the “Vacation Kingdom of the World,” Disney hotels have hosted recreational offerings outside of the ...

Read More »

Disney Expands Eligibility for Massive ‘Star Wars’: Galactic Starcruiser Savings

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has become one of the most divisive Disney World experiences among fans, largely because of the cost associated with planning an immersive getaway aboard the Halcyon. As availability remains open for many voyages, however, Disney is continuing to expand discounts giving more Guests the chance to book. RELATED: Disney Continues to Drop Prices for ‘Star Wars’: ...

Read More »

Another DinoLand Attraction Is About to Close

Signage for DinoLand U.S.A.

Fans of DinoLand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are understandably worried as rumors continue to swirl about the possibility of a retheme coming to this original theme park land. With another DinoLand attraction set to close this spring, we’re sharing all of the details that fans of Chester & Hester’s DinoRama and the Dino Institute will want to know. RELATED: Secret ...

Read More »

Multiple Fantasyland Attractions to Close for Refurbishment at the Same Time

Disneyland Fantasyland attractions including Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and Peter Pan's Flight

Refurbishments are necessary for running Disney Parks, but they can be disappointing when your favorite attractions are closed during your vacation. Several refurbishments are now on the calendar for this summer that you may want to know ahead of your next trip to “The Happiest Place on Earth,” especially as many of the closures could impact your time in Fantasyland. ...

Read More »

Walt Disney World Makes Changes to Its Maleficent Dragon Following Fantasmic! Fire

Fantasmic! Fire

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, one Disney Park’s iconic Maleficent Dragon suffered an unfortunate fire during a performance of Fantasmic!. Thankfully, all of the Cast Members and performers working at the show were safe, and Guests were all evacuated to areas of the Park that were not affected by the fire. While the incident is definitely causing a lengthy closure ...

Read More »