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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."

FIRST LOOK: Official Trailer for ‘Disenchanted’ Coming to Disney+

Fans of Walt Disney Studios 2007 hit live-action film Enchanted are sure to be excited for the upcoming sequel to this iconic Disney fairytale. The original film starred Amy Adams as Giselle, a princess from the kingdom of Andalasia as she made her way through the real world with the help of Robert Phillip, played by now Disney Legend Patrick ...

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Initial Details Revealed for Disney 100 Years of Wonder

The Walt Disney Company is coming up on its 100th anniversary and the latest details on next year’s celebration are coming in hot from this year’s D23 Expo! The 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company will soon kick off with a special celebration for the company’s founding in 1923. The celebration will have lots in store for Disney fans ...

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Chadwick Boseman Remembered in Heartfelt Speech at D23’s Disney Legend Ceremony

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The late actor Chadwick Boseman was among the honored recipients at this morning’s Disney Legends Ceremony at the 2022 D23 Expo. Boseman, known for his role as T’Challa/Black Panther in Black Panther (2018), was recognized posthumously as a Disney Legend with his brother speaking on behalf of Boseman and his family to express their thanks. Derrick Boseman accepted the Disney ...

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Disney Fans Joke About Walt’s ‘Toilet’ Pose After New Statue Reveal

EPCOT is currently in the midst of its greatest reimagining since it opened at the Walt Disney World Resort in 1982. Along with new attractions, shops, and restaurants, this Disney Park is undergoing a massive redesign of several Park areas, including the future Dreamers Point which will soon open with a new statue of Walt Disney. Fans got a first ...

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The New ‘Disney Legend’ Imagineers Whose Work You Love at Disney Parks

The 2022 D23 Expo is here and the ultimate Disney fan event kicked off with the Disney Legends ceremony. The Disney Legend award is the highest honor the company can bestow on anyone from actors and filmmakers, to artists, singers, and even Disney Imagineers. A couple of notable Disney Imagineers were included among this year’s lineup of Disney Legend award ...

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Bob Iger vs. Bob Chapek: Fans Applaud Former CEO After Booing Chapek

The largest Disney fan event of the year kicked off this morning with the Disney Legends Ceremony at the 2022 D23 Expo. And as the event began with the CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek approaching the stage, the top executive was met with a round of boos mixed with some light applause from fans watching in the ...

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Disney Fans Boo CEO Bob Chapek As He Approaches the Stage at D23 Expo

It is no secret that CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek often receives mixed opinions from fans at best, and the crowd attending this morning’s first panel of the 2022 D23 Expo certainly made their feelings known. The annual Disney Legends Ceremony kicked off the ultimate Disney fan weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center, but the top company ...

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How to See Walt Disney’s Plane After the D23 Expo

Remember seeing Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I plane at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? For a number of years, Walt Disney’s iconic airplane could be spotted on the Studio Backlot Tour. And, earlier this year, Disney’s team of expert conservatives completed extensive restoration work on the plane in preparation for its arrival at the 2022 D23 Expo. With the plane now on ...

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Rope Drop This, Not That, in the Magic Kingdom

Being the early bird certainly comes with advantages during a Walt Disney World vacation, especially while visiting the Magic Kingdom. Disney World’s flagship Park is filled with classic attractions, delicious snacks, and exciting character meet and greets, photo ops, and more. And, you can take advantage of all of the above when you arrive early in the morning. Wondering what ...

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This Is the Most Underrated Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to some of the best attractions, shops, and yes, even restaurants, at Walt Disney World. From some of Disney World’s most popular quick service restaurants like Flame Tree Barbecue to signature dining at Tiffins, Animal Kingdom is a top destination for foodies. And there is one restaurant that offers Guests detailed theming, “conditioned air, fine ...

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