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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."

Marvel’s “Eternals” Will Be Available to Stream on Disney+ Next Month!

Still catching up on your Marvel movies? Marvel’s latest film, “Eternals” debuted on theaters everywhere on November 3, 2021, to mixed impressions between box office revenue and reviews. (It is worth noting however that as mixed as “Eternals” seems, it has done just about as well as Marvel’s other pandemic releases. Things have been shaky in general for theatrical releases ...

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Complete Your Disney Parks Look With These Walt Disney World & Disneyland Railroad Crossbody Bags

We have been finding so many must-have items browsing shopDisney lately, and this one is going right to the top of the list! Whether you are creating a Disneyland or Magic Kingdom-inspired DisneyBound or just have a shopping addiction when it comes to new Disney bags and accessories (guilty!) this bag is sure to be right up your alley. The ...

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Disney & Pixar’s “Turning Red” to Be Released as a Little Golden Book in 2022

We love seeing Disney stories retold through classic Little Golden Books and are excited to share the latest publication to hit stores! Disney and Pixar’s story, “Turning Red,” will be released as a Little Golden Book on February 8, 2022 ahead of the film’s theatrical release. “Turning Red” tells the story of Mei Lee, a quirky teenager who finds herself ...

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Find Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season at Downtown Disney

Toys for Tots

The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive is in full swing, and the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort is in on all of this season’s holiday magic! Downtown Disney is offering special promotions, photo ops, and more during the holiday shopping season in addition to the district’s collection bins available at multiple locations so Guests can drop off toys for ...

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Etsy Shop FineDiningMouseCo Has Created the Ultimate Gift for Disney Parks Fans!

If you have ever been to one of EPCOT’s festivals (or really Walt Disney World in general), we are almost positive you’ve been met with the following dilemma: You just picked up a snack from one of the outdoor kitchens at say, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, or maybe the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts…Whichever festival, you ...

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“All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives” Exhibition on View at the Bowers Museum

The latest exhibition by the Walt Disney Archives will be on view at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California beginning December 12, 2021. “All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives” shares iconic pieces of jewelry from Disney and 20th Century Studios films and TV productions while providing insight into their design and uses in the ...

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Chef Luis Creates a Brand New Dish for the Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure

One of the most exciting parts of attending the annual Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure is trying all of the delicious new food offerings! This year has seen a number of new dishes taking inspiration from the cultures and traditions celebrated during the festival as well as hit Disney films. One of the new dishes to debut ...

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Walt Disney World to Host Job Fair & Offer Sign-on Bonuses for New Cast Members

Via Napoli

The hospitality industry, like many fields and industries across the country, is continuing to struggle with labor shortages brought on my the COVID-19 pandemic. While we have seen lots of areas reopening around the Walt Disney World Resort, select restaurants, activities, and even parks in the case of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon have remained closed, largely due to staffing shortages. Staffing ...

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EPCOT to Only Have One Showing of Harmonious Fireworks Prior to This New Year’s Eve Countdown

EPCOT Christmas/New Years

Changes are coming to EPCOT for Guests hoping to ring in the new year in the park this December 31. With the exception of New Year’s Eve 2020 when the festivities were cancelled altogether, EPCOT has typically offered two showings of its New Year’s Eve fireworks show with a countdown to midnight following the second show. In the past, when ...

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Disney Very Merriest After Hours Event is Now Sold Out for Remaining Dates

One of the most popular events this holiday season at the Walt Disney World Resort has been the “Disney Very Merriest After Hours” event at the Magic Kingdom, which effectively replaced Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for this year’s season. Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours is more comparable to a Disney Vacation Club event or pre-pandemic After Hours event offered ...

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