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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."

Theme Park Reservations Are Finally Available for Disney Trips in Early 2023

Planning a Disney vacation has become a lengthy process in itself, between purchasing tickets and securing theme park reservations, advanced dining reservations, Genie+, Individual Lightning Lane and more. The Disney Park Pass Reservation System (and restrictions on Park Hopping) have been mainstays of the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort Experience since the Parks opened following the pandemic, and ...

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Disney Rolls Out Ticket Price Increase of Nearly 10% (or More!)

Price increases are everywhere, and unfortunately for Disney fans, theme parks are no exception. The Walt Disney World Resort typically increases its ticket prices annually after the new year, however, smaller price increases have been taking place throughout the year both at the Orlando Resort and on the West Coast at the Disneyland Resort. Throughout 2022, we’ve already seen price ...

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You May Want to Avoid These Disney Attractions If You’ve Got the Newest iPhone

Bringing your smart phone along for a day in Walt Disney World is a must. While you can technically have a great time in Disney Parks without relying on your phone, having it with you makes it easier to take advantage of the My Disney Experience app, including Lightning Lane and Genie+. But what if we told you some phones ...

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New ‘Extinct’ Disney Experience Now Open in DinoLand U.S.A.

Things are always changing at the Walt Disney World Resort, with new attractions coming up around the theme parks, revamped Resort experiences, and more. During last month’s D23 Expo, “Blue Sky” plans were revealed to fans that could eventually put the future of one themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in jeopardy. DinoLand U.S.A., while not a mainstream fan-favorite does ...

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Halloween on the High Seas Arrives on the Disney Wish

Spooky season is here, and with it comes new Halloween experiences for Guests to enjoy while setting sail with Disney Cruise Line. Halloween on the High Seas offers a fan-favorite seasonal event lineup for Disney Cruise Line Guests, and the experience has become even more exciting this year with the first Halloween season for the Disney Wish, which launched this ...

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Disney World is Retiring This Fan-Favorite Theme Park Experience Next Year

The Walt Disney World Resort is currently in the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary, and it has been truly magical. The event kicked off on October 1, 2021, offering a variety of new and exclusive experiences across the Resort, including the Fab 50 Character Collection golden statues, new character cavalcades and outfits, specialty snacks and merchandise, nighttime spectaculars and ...

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Several Disney World Experiences Were Supposed to Return in 2022; Is There Still Time?

It might be difficult to believe, but we are already nearing the end of 2022. This year has been full of exciting changes and updates for Disney Parks fans, especially as the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort continue to offer new experiences and returning ones we lost during the pandemic. At Walt Disney World several experiences were set ...

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How to Guarantee a Seat to See Your Favorite Celebrity Narrator at Candlelight Processional

The holiday season is approaching and the Walt Disney World Resort is preparing the works across all four theme parks and its Resort hotels. This year, several fan-favorite holiday events and experiences are returning to Disney Parks and we could not be more excited. Returning events include Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom, the EPCOT International Festival ...

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Night of a Million Lights to Return This Year in a New Location

Night of a Million Lights is one of the most beloved holiday traditions in Central Florida, offering Guests a chance to explore beautiful light displays while supporting the incredible work of Give Kids the World Village. The event was started at Give Kids the World Village on a limited capacity basis before opening up to full capacity during the last ...

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Details Revealed for the Holiday Overlay at One of Disney’s Most Thrilling Attractions

The holidays will be here before we know it and the Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up to celebrate with new and returning events at all four Disney Parks and Resorts. EPCOT will be the center of some of the most exciting holiday events at Walt Disney World, including the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, Candlelight Processional (with ...

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