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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."

5 Amazing Places to Eat in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom

When Disney fans talk foodie destinations at Walt Disney World theme parks, the Magic Kingdom is not often at the top of one’s list, maybe it should be, though! Between classics like DOLE Whips, and one of the park’s newer table service restaurants, there are lots of interesting eats to be had in Adventureland alone. Here are some ideas for ...

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Lizzo Reacts to Not Getting the Part of Ursula in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’

Lizzo dressed as Ursula

Fans of Lizzo’s may recall the singer’s campaign on social media following the announcement of a new live-action Little Mermaid movie from Walt Disney Studios years ago, as she took to Instagram singing “Poor Unfortunate Souls” complete with Ursula’s signature makeup look, white wig, and purple makeup. When roles were announced for the new film, however, the role of Ursula ...

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Release Date Announced for Disney’s New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Movie

Haunted Mansion Movie

The all-new live-action Disney movie inspired by the Haunted Mansion attraction at Disney Parks now has a release date! While one retelling of the Haunted Mansion story has already come to pass as a full-length movie (starring Eddie Murphy in the 2003 version of the film) Disney has previously announced that another Haunted Mansion movie would soon be in the ...

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Artist Marcella “Marci” Swett Creates Incredible Chalk Art for Celebrate Soulfully at Downtown Disney

Celebrate Soulfully has taken over the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort this month with live music, new menu items, and artmaking. Among the new art installations around the district is a beautiful set of chalk art pieces by artist Marcella “Marci” Swett. Let’s take a look at some of her amazing artwork created just for Celebrate Soulfully! View ...

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Should You Take Young Kids on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser?

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser launches March 1, 2022, at the Walt Disney World Resort, as the newest immersive experience from Walt Disney Imagineering. The two-night experience aboard the Halcyon starcruiser includes multiple dramatic story events onboard the ship, activities like lightsaber training, dinners with live entertainment, an excursion to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and more. But is this experience ...

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Imagineer Zach Riddley Shares a Secret Hidden in Figment Popcorn Buckets

Figment Popcorn Bucket with Dreamfinder

Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently took to Instagram to share a fun Easter egg hidden right within the popular Figment popcorn buckets from this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! The Easter egg shows a small homage to Dreamfinder, who accompanied Figment on the original Journey Into Imagination attraction in EPCOT. Check out his post below to see if ...

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Photos: Mom & Baby Grey Kangaroos Arrive in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

We love spotting new animals around Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Grey kangaroos are among the newest animals to call this Disney Park home, and among the new group are a new mom and baby. Disney recently shared photos of the pair on Discovery Island on the Disney Animals, Science, and Environment Facebook page, and they are the cutest! Disney’s Animal Kingdom ...

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ColourPop Debuts New Darth Vader Eye Shadow Palette

Star Wars Darth Vader ColourPop

The latest collaboration from ColourPop has arrived and this one is sure to impress any Star Wars fan! The newest palette collaboration to debut is the Darth Vader eye shadow palette, inspired by the “dark side” with pops of color to complete any makeup look for this galaxy, or perhaps another one, far, far away. The pressed palette includes nine ...

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser FAQ

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser FAQ

The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser launches March 1, 2022, from the Walt Disney World Resort offering the latest immersive storytelling experience for Guests from Walt Disney Imagineering aboard a Halcyon cruiser. The first-of-its-kind experience includes interactive story elements, enhanced dining locations onboard the ship, exclusive merchandise, an excursion to Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and more. Want to learn ...

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Why Hasn’t Walt Disney World Built a Fifth Theme Park?

With Walt Disney World crowds on the rise and new hotels and resorts popping up, you may have wondered, why hasn’t Disney built a fifth park? It looks like Walt Disney World property has the space for it, and surely Disney fans would be thrilled to find new ways to experience their favorite vacation destination, and yet, it hasn’t happened. ...

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