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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."

VIDEO: Irate Disney World Guest Screams at Cast Member Over Dress Code

Disneyland Dress Code

Walt Disney World may be “the Most Magical Place on Earth,” but part of keeping the magic of Disney Parks and Resorts alive depends on Guests’ ability to follow Park rules. On the same note, Disney Cast Members work hard to stay courteous to Guests, even in tense situations, all as part of creating magical experiences for everyone in the ...

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PHOTOS: Aerial Shots Show the Current State of This Disney Water Park

Disney's Blizzard Beach

The Walt Disney World Resort is nearly back to normal following restrictions put in place at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one of the major aspects of the Resort that is still altered is the refurbishment schedule with Disney’s water parks. Both Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks typically close for refurbishments (one at a time) ...

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Is Disney Genie+ Too Complicated to Be Worth the Cost?

Guests smile at their phone in front of Cinderella Castle, with the Disney Genie+ character appearing beside them.

Disney Genie debuted last year as the effective replacement of FastPass+ at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Genie, housed within the My Disney Experience app, includes multiple components designed to make Guests’ Walt Disney World vacations easier to plan on-the-go. In addition to the free version of Disney Genie, which includes a helpful tip board feature, Guests can opt-in ...

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Special Dining Offer Now Available for ‘Drawn to Life’ Ticketholders at Disney Springs

Join the magic of Animated Evenings at Disney World as Mickey Mouse lights up the stage alongside energetic dancers, set against a festive backdrop of tacos, nachos, chicken, and delicious desserts.

Disney Springs is the ultimate destination for Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort who are looking to stay right in the magic while spending some time off from the theme parks. At Disney Springs, Guests can experience unique shopping and dining options, as well as live entertainment and more, including performances of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life.’ Drawn ...

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Experience ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ With D23 in Salem, Massachusetts This Fall

The Sanderson Sisters’ iconic silhouettes from "Hocus Pocus 2" set a spellbinding scene as families embark on trick-or-treat adventures through immersive, Halloween-themed attractions, surrounded by dazzling, festive decor that channels the whimsical magic of a Disney Halloween celebration.

Can’t wait for Spooky Season? D23, Disney’s official fan club, just announced an exclusive event in celebration of Hocus Pocus 2! The sequel to Hocus Pocus (1993), brings the Sanderson Sisters back to Salem, Massachusetts, for an all-new adventure, and D23 is giving fans the opportunity to experience the next chapter of Hocus Pocus with exclusive events this October. D23 ...

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Florida Man Arrested at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Shoving Girlfriend and Baby

Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance on the left; mugshot of a bearded, glasses-wearing Florida man who was recently arrested on the right.

Violent incidents have been on the rise at theme parks, and unfortunately, at Walt Disney World, as larger crowds evidently lead to increased tension among Guests. While most of the recent altercations at Disney Parks have been between various groups of Guests, often following instances of line-cutting, the latest incident is a case of domestic violence that led to an ...

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Disney Cancels Upcoming Changes to Genie+

A guest using the Disney Genie+ app on their phone in front of a Lightning Lane sign, with the iconic Genie character appearing on the left.

Disney Genie+ has been changing frequently since the new system officially replaced FastPass+ last year. Working within the My Disney Experience app, the service allows Guests to pay for Genie+ as an add-on to their theme park tickets to select a time to experience a number of Disney Park attractions with little or no wait. The other component of Disney ...

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More Affordable Seating Options Just Opened Up for This Iconic Disney Dinner Show

On stage at Disney's Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, six lively performers join Daisy and Donald Duck in front of a charming Pioneer-themed backdrop, capturing the beloved show's spirited energy.

It has been an exciting summer so far at the Walt Disney World Resort! With lots of returning restaurants, attractions, backstage tours, and more, this summer has included a number of exciting updates out of Disney Parks and Resorts. The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is one of the most beloved experiences that returned to Walt Disney World earlier this summer. This ...

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Disney Just Closed This Popular Magic Kingdom Gift Shop

A "Sorry We're Closed" sign is displayed above Pluto, who greets guests at the entrance of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Magic Kingdom during nighttime.

Some of the best gift shops at Walt Disney World can be found at the exits of the Parks’ most popular attractions. Unfortunately for fans of one Tomorrowland ride gift shop, the store is officially closed with no reopening date in sight. The Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. is the shop that Guests walk through upon exiting Space Mountain, which ...

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Rapunzel Appears to Ignore Black Children in Guest’s Video From a Recent Disney Trip

A family who recently visited Disneyland shared a video that has been making the rounds on social media and capturing some attention, especially as it follows incidents of racism at another theme park. Last month, multiple Guests who had recently visited Sesame Place in Philadelphia reported incidents where their Black children attempted to see characters in the Park but were ...

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