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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 Company Shares Statement in Response to the Crisis in Ukraine

Walt Disney Company Ukraine

Given the current crisis impacting civilians in Ukraine, the Walt Disney Company recently took to Twitter to share a statement in support of Ukrainian refugees, as well as an update on theatrical releases and other business decisions involving Russia at this time. The statement reads: Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the ...

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Disney Dedicates Avengers Campus to the Legacy of Stan Lee

Disney recently honored Stan Lee with a plaque dedicating Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park to his legacy. Guests visiting the park will now be able to spot the plaque as they enter the land dedicated to the super heroes and stories that the legendary creator helped realize for fans all over the world. The Disney Parks Blog shared ...

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Resellers Are Already Listing Merchandise from the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Resellers have caused challenges for Guests at Walt Disney World looking to buy limited edition (and sometimes not even limited edition) merchandise for some time. While inventory challenges will likely not arise from the latest Disney reseller controversy, we have already been finding some items that are available for sale exclusively aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser popping up for ...

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EPCOT Extends Park Hours with Early Openings

Spaceship Earth, EPCOT

EPCOT recently adjusted park hours to a much earlier opening time for mornings at the park for at least the next two weeks. The park had been opening at 10 AM (or later) since the reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort in 2020, and now for the first time since prior to the pandemic, the park will begin opening ...

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Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar to Offer Passholder-Exclusive Beverage for a Limited Time

A new perk is coming soon to a fan-favorite Disney Springs restaurant just for Annual Passholders! For select dates this month, Annual Passholders can order a new beverage off a secret menu at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs. Available exclusively to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders from March 2, 2022, to March 30, 2022, the 1st Class Ticket ...

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Disney Cruise Line Receives Approvals to Begin Construction on Lighthouse Point

Lighthouse Point

Construction is set to begin soon on the latest project from Disney Cruise Line, a new private island destination for Guests with a special focus on environmental sustainability. While the project was announced in 2019, Disney Cruise Line had not yet begun construction due to permitting processes in the Bahamas, this week, however, the cruise line announced that approvals have ...

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Annual Passholder Funds Monthly Walt Disney World Trips with Weekly Plasma Donations

How do you save for your Walt Disney World Vacations? One Disney Annual Passholder has been funding her Walt Disney World trips through weekly plasma donations. Her weekly donations support those in need of plasma transfusions and give her the extra funds to plan monthly trips to Walt Disney World. Here’s how she does it. Insider.com recently shared the story ...

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Private Photo Shoot Experience Now Available on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Planning a voyage aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? This all-new immersive experience officially launches from the Walt Disney World Resort on March 1, 2022, offering Guests the chance to board the Halcyon by the Chandrila Star Line for a cruise and excursion through the galaxy and to Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. While on board, Guests will enjoy ...

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8 Things You Won’t Want to Miss at Disney Springs

Disney Springs

Visiting Disney Springs can be a great way to spend a day at the Walt Disney World Resort without using a theme park ticket. And there is more to see and do at Walt Disney World‘s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex than meets the eye at this revamped version of Downtown Disney. So what exactly should you do while you’re ...

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