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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."

PHOTOS: Renowned Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr Gets His First Tattoo at 90 Years Old

You are never too old to get your first tattoo, and legendary Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr recently proved this fact by getting his first tattoo done at 90 years old! If you have ridden any number of classic Disney theme park attractions, there is a good chance you’ve sat in a ride vehicle designed by Bob Gurr. Over his 40-year ...

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The Most Important Reason Why Shoes Are Required in Disney Parks

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are expected to adhere to sets of rules in Disney’s Parks and Resorts. While some of these rules are in place to maintain a family-friendly environment, others are in place to maintain the safety of both Guests and Cast Members (like the real reason behind the uptick in Disney’s ...

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Disney’s New Pirate-Inspired Fireworks We Can’t Wait to see

Disney Parks offer the most breathtaking fireworks Guests have seen, often even making it difficult to enjoy fireworks in their hometowns and in other destinations. But did you know Disney’s top-notch fireworks are not limited to the theme parks? Disney Cruise Line was the first cruise company to offer Guests fireworks at sea, creating shows that use a special type ...

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This Is the Most Underrated Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World is a foodie’s paradise, still some restaurants manage to fly under the radar despite how wonderful of an experience they offer. In the Magic Kingdom, it is easy for some restaurants to fall to the wayside when this Disney Park has dining experiences like Cinderella’s Royal Table, Be Our Guest, and the Crystal Palace, just to name ...

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A ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Inspired Experience Just Arrived in EPCOT

Beauty and the Beast (1991) is one of the most iconic Disney animated films, and the theme of one of the movie’s most memorable songs is the perfect addition to this time of year in EPCOT. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is currently running with outdoor kitchens, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, exclusive merchandise, photo ops, ...

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The Disney Movies You Need to Watch Before Visiting Animal Kingdom

Excited for your next visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? As one of the most immersive theme parks at Walt Disney World (and anywhere!), Animal Kingdom does an excellent job of placing Guests not only into natural settings to learn about fascinating animals, but also into the middle of some favorite Disney movies. Watching Disney movies is always a fun way ...

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New Report Indicates Bob Iger Expressed Regret Over Appointing Bob Chapek as Disney CEO

By now, it is no secret that Disney fans have been skeptical over Bob Chapek’s time as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. While much of Chapek’s latest executive role has been marked by an obviously difficult global pandemic, there have been issues within Disney theme parks and within the political sphere especially in the state of Florida, where many ...

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This Iconic Disney Food Was Just Removed From the Magic Kingdom

It is always unfortunate when a favorite food item disappears from menus, especially when it was such an iconic and memorable snack from past trips to Walt Disney World. Sometimes Disney fans can luck out and see an “extinct” menu item pop up once again at a new location or under a new name. This has long been the case ...

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End Dates Confirmed for Fan-Favorite Disney Park Parade & Fireworks

It is always bittersweet when fan-favorite experiences come to an end at a Disney Park, and this one is sure to sting. Two iconic Disney Parks performances, one long-standing parade and a relatively recent fireworks spectacular have been enjoyed by fans over the past year, but unfortunately the end is coming sooner than we expected. Disney just confirmed that both ...

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The New Photo Ops You Can’t Miss at This Year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is now underway with outdoor kitchens around the Disney Park, beer and wine flights, exclusive merchandise, a live music series, and more. This year’s event is longer than ever running July 14-November 19, 2022, and it marks the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, which had been paused since ...

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