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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."

Don’t Make These Mistakes On Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation

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Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be quite an endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be! While there are so many ways to customize your trip to the Walt Disney World Resort just for your family, there are some mistakes that every Guest should try to avoid. Between the Disney Park Pass reservation system, Lightning Lane, and even just ...

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This Is the Most Underrated Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios may not be the first theme park to come to mind at Walt Disney World when we think of the best foodie spots, but it certainly should be. This Disney Park, themed to the golden age of Hollywood with a side of  Toy Story and Star Wars, actually has some of the most underrated restaurants at the ...

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How Disney World Could Bring Back Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in a Brand New Way

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Remember Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? This classic Fantasyland dark ride is still open to Guests at Disneyland Park, but its counterpart at the Magic Kingdom closed in 1998 to make way for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Mr. Toad did not go down without a fight, however, with fans staging “Toad-Ins” (protests) right in Fantasyland in an attempt ...

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Disney World 50th Anniversary Experiences You Must Try Before the Celebration Ends

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The 50th-anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort kicked off on October 1, 2021, and runs through March 2023. It may be difficult to believe, but March is coming up quickly! If you have not yet visited Disney World during the milestone anniversary celebration, or if you just haven’t experienced everything that the Resort’s 50th has to offer, we’ve ...

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Who (and How Much) Should You Be Tipping at Walt Disney World?

Budgeting for a Walt Disney World vacation can be quite the process with so many different factors to consider. From theme park tickets to resort stays, and room for some shopping at Disney Parks and Resorts, there is a lot that goes into figuring out just how much to set aside ahead of your trip. One of the most overlooked ...

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Tickets for This Walt Disney World Event Are Nearly Sold Out

As the world’s most-visited tourist destination, crowds can always be expected at Walt Disney World along with special events and activities selling out well before they take place. Pent-up demand from closures earlier in the pandemic, combined with more experiences returning to Disney Parks have also contributed to increased crowds around Walt Disney World. Recently though, as most children return ...

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Luisa’s Donkeys Are Stealing the Show in Disney’s New ‘Encanto’ Performance

The Disney+ release of Encanto (2021) brought the hit Disney animated musical to fans everywhere, and the story and characters have only soared in popularity ever since. The film even surpassed Frozen (2013) when “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” topped musical charts ahead of “Let It Go.” One of the most beloved songs in Encanto is “Surface Pressure,” which showcases ...

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NEW Details on Favorite Characters Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom might be known for its memorable animal experiences, like Kilimanjaro Safaris, Maharajah Jungle Trek, and Feathered Friends in Flight, just to name a few, but this Disney Park is also one of our favorite places to meet characters. Among characters Guests can meet in the Park are Mickey and Minnie all dressed up in their safari gear ...

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Does Disney Need More Security Around Cinderella Castle?

Whether it is the rise of social media or a real increase in Guests behaving poorly, it seems like every week reveals a new incident of a Guest finding their way into restricted areas at Walt Disney World. Cinderella Castle specifically has had a couple of instances over the past year or so in which Guests have snuck by a ...

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When Will Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic: Rewind End Its Virtual Queue System?

Theme park Guests often have mixed opinions on virtual queues for new attractions. While some appreciate that they will spend little to no time waiting in line thanks to the virtual queue, others find the system for entering the queue virtually confusing or tedious. And many fans agree that a standby line should always be an option for those Guests ...

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