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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+ Day Returns This Fall Ahead of the 2022 D23 Expo

Split image: Disneyland festivities on the left, Disney+ streaming interface on a smartphone to the right, with Donald Duck animated at the center bottom—highlighting the excitement of Disney+ Day.

This fall is shaping up to be a busy time for the Walt Disney Company with Disney+ Day scheduled just ahead of this year’s D23 Expo. Kicking off a weekend of exciting announcements and news across Disney Parks, Resorts, streaming, and more, Disney+ Day will include premieres, updates, and activations at in-person Disney events. What exactly is Disney+ Day? Let’s ...

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Launch Date for Ad-Supported Disney+ & Increased Pricing Announced

Donald Duck stands in front of a backdrop featuring popular streaming service logos, with a rising dollar sign and arrow illustrating the booming growth of Disney+ ad-supported subscriptions in today’s entertainment industry.

Ad-supported Disney+ streaming is coming, along with a revamp of pricing across Disney+ with ads, without ads, and all forms of bundles for subscribers who also use Hulu and ESPN+. The news broke during today’s Walt Disney Company third quarter 2022 earnings call while discussing subscriber increases, rates, and upcoming specials coming to Disney+, Disney+ HotStar, Hulu, and ESPN. Disney ...

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Progress Continues on New Restaurant Coming Soon to Disney’s BoardWalk

Split image with the ESPN Club entrance on the left and a woman standing by a sign on the right at Disney’s BoardWalk. Mickey Mouse and a bright yellow arrow are added to point out where The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is coming soon.

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has been undergoing a transformation with new details added to lobby spaces and a couple of new restaurants preparing to open along Crescent Lake. To make room for the upcoming dining changes at the Resort, the BoardWalk Bakery has been permanently closed to reopen later this month as the new BoardWalk Deli, which will feature a number ...

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How to Plan Your Night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Halloween has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort! This year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom runs select nights from August 12-October 31, 2022, and each party is packed with exclusive entertainment, character meet and greets, sweets and treats, merchandise, and more. Disney just released the full entertainment schedule for this year’s Halloween festivities, so you can ...

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Powerline Is Coming to Walt Disney World for a Limited Time!

Max, dressed in his iconic yellow Powerline outfit, brings the stage to life with high-energy dance moves for an excited young fan, while a mascot in a coordinated costume joins in on the fun during the live entertainment show.

Fans of A Goofy Movie (1995) have been hoping for more inclusions from the film in Disney Parks, and it seems like they are getting their wish! On occasion, Max and Goofy have been known to perform their iconic “perfect cast” dance routine as seen in the Powerline concert in the 1995 animated classic. Still, these dances have never been ...

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Is the Overhaul of This Iconic EPCOT Attraction Canceled?

Spaceship Earth’s iconic geodesic dome glowing at sunset, Goofy entertaining guests, and visitors enjoying an illuminated dark ride with vibrant effects at EPCOT.

EPCOT is currently undergoing its largest transformation since opening at the Walt Disney World Resort in 1982. The theme park has already reimagined the former Future World into three distinct neighborhoods; World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery, which all sit at the front of the Park ahead of World Showcase. Included in the redevelopment of EPCOT are some features ...

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Showtimes Were Just Reduced for One of Disney’s Most Popular Shows

Goofy greets the crowd from center stage as a lively group of costumed dancers performs around him, capturing all the excitement and dynamic spirit of Disney’s Festival of the Lion King.

Nearly all attractions, shows, and experiences that were once closed or modified have returned to the Walt Disney World Resort. With the exception of only a couple of outliers, Guests visiting Disney World late this summer and into the fall will be pleased to see many of their favorite experiences open and ready to welcome them “home.” For some attractions, ...

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Universal Orlando Announces New Chaperone Policy; Will Disney World Be Next?

Goofy happily greets guests as a Universal Orlando Chaperone beside the iconic Universal Studios globe fountain under clear blue skies.

Are chaperone policies going to be a part of the future of theme parks? Recent changes by Parks across the company may indicate just that. Walt Disney World is surrounded by a number of other theme parks in Central Florida, including Universal Orlando, and Sea World just to name a few. While the different Parks all have their own audiences ...

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One of Disney’s Most Underrated Shows Is Closing for a Refurbishment

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a trainer showcases a majestic bald eagle during the Feathered Friends in Flight show, while Mickey Mouse greets guests near the iconic Tree of Life adorned with intricate animal carvings.

There are many refurbishments on the calendar around the Walt Disney World Resort, and the latest will take place on one of the most underrated Disney theme park shows. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic shows at Walt Disney World, including Festival of the Lion King, and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond. Both live ...

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This EPCOT Attraction Is Testing a Single Rider Line!

Mickey Mouse greets guests in front of the Soarin' Single Rider Entrance, as a Disney Cast Member holds the sign welcoming thrill-seekers to their next adventure at Disney World.

Disney Genie+ offers Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort the ability to save time waiting in line for popular attractions, but did you know there are other ways you can move through the Parks’ massive queues quickly? Heading over to your favorite attractions early in the morning or right before the theme parks close is another solid method of ...

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