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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 Animation Studios Now Hiring Artists for “Tiana” Coming to Disney+ in 2023

Looking for a career in animation? Walt Disney Animation Studios is now hiring for two positions to begin work on the upcoming Tiana series, coming to Disney+ in 2023! Tiana was announced as a brand new musical long form series coming to Disney’s exclusive streaming platform on Disney+ Day earlier this year. Disney also revealed some original concept art portraying ...

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More Availability Has Opened Up for Spring Voyages Aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

With the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opening in March 2022, availability for spaces aboard has been fluctuating since booking opened up earlier this year. While we initially saw the earliest voyages sell out quickly, availability appears to be increasing for travel dates later in the spring. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is an all-new one-of-a-kind experience more similar to a ...

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Craft This Year’s “Disney Paper Parks: Holiday Edition” Ornaments by Walt Disney Imagineering From Home

The Disney Parks Blog has been sharing new Paper Parks activities created by Walt Disney Imagineering, and we cannot get enough of them! These activities allow you to celebrate the magic of Disney Parks and Resorts right from home, and best of all, they only require the most basic materials like ordinary copy paper, a printer, and scissors! If you ...

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Visit the American Adventure Pavilion in EPCOT to See Three Gingerbread Displays This Holiday Season

American Adventure Gingerbread

It’s the most magical time of the year at the Walt Disney World Resort! The holiday season at Walt Disney World parks and resorts would not be complete without all of the festive decorations including massive floor to ceiling Christmas trees, and beautifully detailed gingerbread displays. You may know about the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, ...

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See the Gingerbread Carousel at Disney’s Beach Club Resort Now Through January 2, 2022

The holiday season is in full swing at the Walt Disney World Resort, and one of our favorite things to do this time of year is to explore all of the resorts and check out their decorations! Along with Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, which displays a life-sized gingerbread  house during the holiday season, Disney’s Beach Club Resort has ...

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See This Year’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Display Now Through January 1, 2022

Have you seen this year’s life sized gingerbread house display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa? This annual holiday tradition at the Walt Disney World Resort is one of the sweetest ways to celebrate the season, and this year’s display even boasts a brand new look taking inspiration from “The World’s Most Magical Celebration!” The pastry team at Disney’s ...

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Shanghai Disneyland Opens CookieAnn Bakery Café

A brand new sweet shop just opened at Shanghai Disneyland! CookieAnn Bakery Café is now open on Mickey Avenue, and this adorable bakeshop is the creation of Minnie Mouse herself. The shop, owned by Minnie, is based on CookieAnn’s culinary skills and takes inspiration in its design from the friendships of Mickey, Minnie, Duffy and all of his friends that ...

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Return to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside in February

port-orleans

Entertainment and recreational offerings are continuing to return to the Walt Disney World Resort! Early in 2022, Guests will once again be able to relax with a leisurely carriage ride around Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. Here are the details so you can book your next ride: Horse-drawn carriage rides at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside take Guests ...

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Will Return to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground in January

Did you know you can take a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride around some of Walt Disney World’s most beautiful resorts? Both Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Disney’s Port Orleans: Riverside offer horse-drawn carriage rides! Unfortunately rides at both resorts have been on hold due to COVID-19, but we are now seeing some of these offerings come back and ...

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Walt Disney World Cast Members Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Cast Members from Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground at the Walt Disney World Resort recently got together to celebrate the resort’s 50th anniversary! Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground was not completed in time for the official opening of the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 1971, however the resort was ready for Guests shortly after on November 19, 1971. Some ...

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