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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 Resellers Are At It Again, This Time at EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary

Today is the 40th anniversary of EPCOT at Walt Disney World (and the 51st anniversary of the entire Resort). Disney celebrated the milestone anniversary of the company’s second Florida theme park by holding a special rededication ceremony this morning and offering unique merchandise, snacks, and complimentary commemorative maps and posters to Guests in attendance. Unfortunately, nearly any special event at ...

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Disney Resort Delays Reopening Following Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian devastated parts of southern Florida and left severe flooding in the Orlando area when the storm came through as a Category 4 hurricane earlier this week. The Walt Disney World Resort was among the first Central Florida attractions to reopen following the storm, with most Parks, Resorts, and amenities up and running by midday on Friday, September 30. ...

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Hurricane Ian Forces the Shutdown of Another Disney Resort

Hurricane Ian has moved through Florida as a Category 4 storm, leaving down trees, debris, and severe flooding in its wake. The Walt Disney World Resort was able to reopen most Parks and amenities earlier today with only limited offerings remaining closed for now, but the storm has been regaining strength and has begun to move toward the Carolinas. RELATED: Walt ...

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Walt Disney Company Releases Statement Following Hurricanes Ian & Fiona

Hurricane Ian swept through Florida this week as a Category 4 storm leaving severe damage in its wake across various areas of the state. While the Walt Disney World Resort sustained only mild damage, other areas of Central Florida have been greatly affected by the storms, and the Company has released an official statement on the matter. RELATED: Hurricane Ian Isn’t ...

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Limited Tickets Might Be Available for Tonight’s Sold-Out Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has officially been sold out for all dates through Halloween on October 31, 2022, but limited tickets might be available for tonight only. While many Orlando-area theme parks opted to stay closed today following Hurricane Ian, most of the Walt Disney World Resort has reopened and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is on for tonight. The event ...

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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Conjures Nostalgia, But Will Audiences Fall Under Its Spell?

Hocus Pocus 2, the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic Walt Disney Studios film, just arrived on Disney+! The film features the return of the Sanderson Sisters to Salem, Massachusetts when yet another virgin lights a black flame candle to (this time unintentionally) summon the witches back. Much like the original Hocus Pocus (1993), the sequel is largely carried by ...

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Walt Disney World Reopening Details Confirmed Following Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Central Florida as a Category 4 storm, leaving flooding and lots of damage to assess in its wake. At Walt Disney World, the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and most other experiences and amenities have been closed due to the hurricane since Wednesday, September 28. Closures also included special events like tonight’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary ...

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