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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 Details Revealed for DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Packages at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs January 14-February 21, 2022, and this year’s festival is extra special as it marks the return of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series! When Walt Disney World reopened following its closure early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, EPCOT’s annual festivals returned without some of their most notable events, including live performances by ...

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New Destinations Added to National Geographic’s 2023 Expeditions Trips

national geographic lake scene

Already planning travel for next year? National Geographic Expeditions just shared new departure dates and travel destinations for their uniquely adventurous trips. Keep reading to learn all of the details and plan your next escape. The newly announced departure dates cover trips within National Geographic’s Signature Land, Private Expedition and River Cruise itineraries. Each trip takes Guests along to new ...

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Walt Disney World Halloween Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Character Warehouse

Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket

Looking for special savings on Disney parks merchandise? Disney’s Character Warehouse has two locations within short drives of the Walt Disney World Resort, and the shops are the best place to shop for items from past special events at Walt Disney World , discontinued theme park toys, plush, pins, and more, houseware, and even items from Disney Cruise Line , ...

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The Voices of Liberty Returning to EPCOT’s American Adventure Pavilion Rotunda

The Voices of Liberty offer a favorite live performance for Guests spending the day at EPCOT while visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. This a cappella group has been performing outdoors in World Showcase since Disney parks began reopening following their closure at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have visited EPCOT recently, or during the holidays for ...

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A Figment Popcorn Bucket is Coming to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts!

Figment Popcorn Bucket

Love Figment? Wish you could find more unique Figment merchandise around Walt Disney World? You may just need to make a trip over to this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts… The Disney Parks TikTok account just shared the exciting news that a FIGMENT popcorn bucket will be among the limited edition items Guests can purchase at this year’s ...

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Disney Is Holding Auditions for “Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Festival of the Lion King

Disney Live Entertainment has been posting lots of audition opportunities for those hoping to perform for Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort, and one of the latest audition searches is for vocalists for one of the resort’s most popular shows. Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is routinely praised as a fan-favorite live performance at the ...

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Even More Availability is Opening Up for Early Voyages on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Starcruiser

Hoping to take an early voyage aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? You may be in luck as availability continues to open up for the all-new experience at the Walt Disney World Resort for some of its earliest travel dates. For the past couple of weeks, we have been seeing availability open up on the once fully booked Star Wars ...

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California Extends Statewide Mask Mandate; What to Know for Your Next Disneyland Trip

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California has been more strict than many other states with health and safety regulations since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. With cases decreasing over the course of 2021, some state guidelines were lessened including the statewide indoor mask requirement. The mask requirement was reinstated on December 15, 2021 with the then expiration date of January 15, ...

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Disney Cruise Line Cruise Date Flexibility Offer Extended For Select 2022 Vacations

Castaway Cay

While the entire hospitality and tourism industry has experienced a challenging couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cruise lines face a number of unique challenges of their own due to the uncertainty surrounding travel during this time. Many deadlines and refund periods for vacations and travel in general were given additional grace periods earlier on in the pandemic, ...

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