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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."

The Surprising Place We Didn’t Expect to See This Animal Kingdom Experience

Disney’s Animal Kingdom takes Guests out of Central Florida and transports them into exotic locales like Asia and Africa, into the past with DinoLand U.S.A. and even into other universes with Pandora: World of Avatar. As such, the holiday season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is like no other experience at Disney Parks, especially on Discovery Island. A fan-favorite holiday experience ...

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Did Disney Just Hide All the D23 Announcements in Plain Sight?

This year’s highly anticipated D23 Expo takes place September 9-11, 2022, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Disney has been revealing more details about this year’s event including Guests at select panels, live stream information, and exclusive merchandise for attendees, but the latest update is truly fascinating. The official D23 Twitter account just shared a new poster that will be available ...

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More Alcoholic Beverages Are Coming Soon to the Magic Kingdom

Cocktails in the Magic Kingdom

For much of the history of the Magic Kingdom, this Disney Park has been a dry one. In following the tradition set by Disneyland, alcohol was not served at the Walt Disney World theme park when it opened in 1971, and it remained this way until a change was finally made in 2012. When Be Our Guest Restaurant opened during ...

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‘Disney Prime?’ A Membership Program for Disney Fans Might Be in the Works

Would you consider buying into a membership program for all things Disney? It could be a very real possibility, and it would all be a part of Disney’s “unique synergy machine,” the term coined by CEO Bob Chapek during the company’s last quarterly earnings call. Between theme parks, merchandise, streaming services, theatrical releases, and so much more, there are countless ...

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NEW Update on the Status of Fantasmic at Walt Disney World!

Fantasmic is one of the most beloved nighttime spectaculars at the Walt Disney World Resort. The show features Mickey as he fights the evil forces that invade his dream, showing the true power of Disney magic. In the past, Fantasmic had been performed nightly at the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater, right on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show sadly ...

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The Secret Exit Most Guests Don’t Know About on Pirates of the Caribbean

The Magic Kingdom contains some of the best hidden details at Walt Disney World. From classic attractions to immersive dining experiences, Disney World’s flagship Park has it all, if you know where to look. One classic attraction is Pirates of the Caribbean, the iconic Adventureland attraction that brings Guests right into the setting of sunken ships, battles, and ransacked island ...

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Some of Disney’s Most Beloved Cast Members Have Finally Returned!

The Walt Disney World Resort is a magical place thanks to the Cast Members who make the magic a reality for Guests visiting from around the world. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and Disney Parks and Resorts were closed, Cast Members who were only working at the Resort temporarily sadly had to make the decision to head home. For some ...

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The Secret Entrance Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to some of the most immersive attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort. With Kilimanjaro Safaris bringing Guests right to the heart of the African savanna and DINOSAUR taking Guests back to the Cretaceous period, there are so many details to take in around Disney World’s largest theme park. Speaking of detail, did you know ...

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Pumpkin Spice Season Has Arrived! Here’s What to Order at Starbucks in Disney Parks

Starbucks officially kicks off its fall menu across the country today, August 30, 2022, and we could not be more excited to grab our favorite autumn-inspired drinks and snacks while exploring Disney Parks! With Starbucks locations at all four Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs, there will be no shortage of “PSLs” this fall for Guests looking for ...

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Guests Can Now Purchase Snacks Inside This Iconic Disney Attraction

Snacks are a major part of any Disney vacation, especially when it comes down to the classics found all around Disney Parks and Resorts like churros, popcorn, and Mickey Premium Bars, just to name a few. Thankfully there is no shortage of snack kiosks around Disney theme parks, so Guests can almost always find something delicious to snack on within ...

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