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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."

NEW Disney ‘Speedstorm’ Racing Game Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch!

Disney Speedstorm

A brand new Disney racing game is coming soon to the Nintendo Switch. Disney’s Speedstorm will be available beginning this summer for gameplay on the Nintendo Switch and PC AND it will be free to play! The game, created by Gameloft (known for the Asphalt series), will feature cars and tracks inspired by favorite Disney characters, and it is set ...

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Results Are In – Fans Are Willing To Pay the Extra Costs for Disney Parks Vacations

One major takeaway from the Walt Disney Company’s Q1 FY22 Earnings Call was that Disney Parks surpassed any foreseeable financial goals in terms of profits during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. While Disney CEO Bob Chapek and other Disney executives on the call did specify that some of the attendance at Disney theme parks was likely the ...

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Bob Chapek Reports Disney Streaming Services Near 200 Million Subscribers

Bob Chapek

Streaming services were a hot topic at the Walt Disney Company’s Q1 FY22 Earnings Call, with a focus on the new subscriber growth to Disney+ and other Disney platforms both in the U.S. and internationally. Disney CEO Bob Chapek used the call as an opportunity to share detailed numbers on subscriber growth and upcoming goals, along with plans to sustain ...

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Comments on the Return of Live Entertainment at Disney Parks

Live performances around Walt Disney World have been in limited supply since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including live theatrical shows, streetmosphere performances, and parades. During today’s earnings conference call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek commented on the current status of live entertainment at Disney Parks, as well as parameters Guests can look toward for understanding how and when additional ...

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Why Hasn’t Walt Disney World Expanded the Monorail System?

With the addition of new forms of transportation connecting multiple resorts and theme parks in the form of the Disney Skyliner, some fans might be wondering, why hasn’t Walt Disney World expanded its preexisting monorail system? While we would love to see the Monorail expanded, too, and with the understanding that the skyline was sort of an odd choice for ...

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Disney California Adventure: The Best Disney Park Glow Up Ever

Pixar Pier, Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Resort / Credit: Disney

Disney California Adventure has had a rough history in terms of Guest and critic reception, but recently it has been among favorite theme parks for many fans. Early attractions at the park often came across as rushed and campy, and opening year proved to be a challenge with economic downturn and the tragic events of September 11, 2001 taking place ...

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New Book Focused on Sally from ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Releasing This Summer

Disney Books just announced that an all-new story following the timeline set in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) will be released this summer. Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas follow’s Sally’s pursuit in saving Halloween Town after order is restored to the town by the end of the plot set in the cult classic film. ...

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Should Walt Disney World Have Passholder-Only Traffic Lanes at Park Entrances?

For Annual Passholders visiting Walt Disney World, taking up time with minor aspects to getting around the theme parks can add up to some serious inconveniences. One of the major perks of being an Annual Passholder, especially if you are local to Orlando, is having the ability to head to a Disney park last-minute, without taking too much time or ...

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Plan for Even More Crowds This Month at Walt Disney World

Disney Parks

This February is shaping up to be a busy month at Walt Disney World with multiple special events taking place around the resort, school vacation weeks across the country, and more. We’re outlining everything that’s going on at Disney World this month so you can plan your visit around the extra crowds. Walt Disney World experienced a very busy January ...

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