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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."

Walt Disney World Happy Meal Toys Return to McDonalds for a Limited Time

McDonald’s Happy Meal toys have been among favorite items for Disney collectors, and they can be surprisingly difficult to track down. Disney Happy Meal toys have not been included in the popular kids’ meals for some time now. If you were hoping to complete some of your collection from past collections, though, you may be in luck as McDonald’s just ...

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Video: Guests Take Over for Figment When Audio Stops on Journey Into Imagination

What does a group of Disney fans do when the audio stops on a favorite EPCOT attraction? Sing the ride’s theme song on their own, of course! On a recept trip to EPCOT, TikTok user @morganmariefields captured a ride on Journey Into Imagination with Figment that reached a show scene where the audio wasn’t working properly, and fans took over ...

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More ‘Paid FastPass’ Coming Soon to Two Disney Park Attractions

“Paid FastPass” options like Disney Genie+/Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World and Disney Premier Access at Disneyland Paris have been the subject of debate among Disney fans since they debuted last year, and today, Disney announced that new attractions will soon be available to book for shorter wait times for additional costs. Beginning May 19, 2022, Disney Premier Access will ...

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‘Trevor: The Musical’ Set to Debut This Summer on Disney+

Trevor the Musical

Musical fans everywhere have been hoping to see more filmed musical productions making their way onto streaming services, especially since both Hamilton and Newsies arrived on Disney+. It should be an exciting summer for theatre fans, however, as Disney just confirmed the release date for the next filmed musical’s arrival on Disney+! Related Post: Newsies: From Razzie Winner to Broadway ...

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What We Know So Far About EPCOT’s ‘Journey of Water Inspired by Moana’

EPCOT is currently undergoing the largest renovation project in the park’s history, which has already reimagined the former Future World into three new distinct neighborhoods, World Celebration, World Discovery, and World Nature. We have already seen updates come to World Celebration, which includes the park’s newest dining addition with Connections Cafe and Eatery, as well as World Discovery, which will ...

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Miss Pleasure Island? For $15,000 You Can Add This Original Funmeister Sign to Your Collection!

Pleasure Island was an exclusive nightlife district located in Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs) at the Walt Disney World Resort for a number of years. Open from 1989-2008, Pleasure Island offered Guests 21 and over (and sometimes 18+) nightlife and entertainment right by Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts. The icon of Pleasure Island, the Funmeister, or Moon Man ...

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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ Currently Paused at Disney Springs

Drawn to life

‘Drawn to Life,’ the latest Cirque Du Soleil performance to take up residence in Disney Springs, combines Cirque du Soleil’s iconic entertainment style with a memorable story showcasing Disney animated films and characters. Seeing Drawn to Life is a great way to spend some time experiencing something uniquely Disney outside of Walt Disney World theme parks, but it looks like ...

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Video: Here’s How to Make Krakatoa Punch from Trader Sam’s

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Resort and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at the Walt Disney World Resort are among the most popular Disney bars at any park or resort. Inspired by classic tiki bars, and Disney Adventureland attractions like the Jungle Cruise, the bars offer Disney storytelling alongside delicious drinks, entertainment and special effects. If you are ...

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Video: See the First Launch Test of TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom

Construction is moving along on the newest attraction to arrive at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park! Disney just shared a video of the first launch test of TRON Lightcycle / Run, coming soon to Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. You can see the video shared to Disney’s official TikTok account below: @disneyparks 🚨FIRST LAUNCH TEST!🚨 at TRON Lightcycle / ...

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