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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."

Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen Announces Opening Date

Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen is the new highly anticipated restaurant coming to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress located right next to the Walt Disney World Resort. We have been following the restaurant’s progress closely while anticipating it opening by the end of the year, and we just learned of the official opening date! The new Four Flamingos: ...

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New Holiday Entertainment to See During Your Next Visit to Downtown Disney

Downtown Disney has it all this holiday season for Guests spending time at the Disneyland Resort! From unique sweets and treats to specialty stores perfect for getting your holiday shopping done, the Disneyland Resort’s exclusive shopping, dining, and entertaining district has something for every member of the family this holiday season just steps away from the theme parks and resort ...

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Where to Shop for Gifts This Holiday Season at Downtown Disney

Whether you are local to the Disneyland Resort and stuck on finding certain gifts for the holidays or you are visiting on vacation and looking for some unique merchandise to bring home, Downtown Disney can be the ultimate destination for shopping this holiday season. Downtown Disney features a number of unique shops created especially for Disney fans so you are ...

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Festive Sweet & Savory Specials Arrive in Downtown Disney for the Holiday Season

Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort is all ready for the holiday season with uniquely Disney shopping experiences, restaurants, entertainment and more. There is something for everyone at Downtown Disney this winter, and with a full selection of holiday food offerings you’ll find plenty of sweets and treats to try without even using a park ticket. Here are some of ...

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New Book About Disney Legend Dick Nunis to be Released by Disney Editions in 2022

Dick Nunis book

During one of this morning’s panels at this year’s Destination D23 event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline sat down with Disney Legend Dick Nunis to discuss his Disney career and memories from both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort. After sharing memories stemming from his summer job in Disneyland in 1955 through ...

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Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Receives Orlando Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Best Chef’s Table

Orlando Magazine just shared this year’s recipients of their annual awards program and a number of Walt Disney World restaurants made the cut! Each year, Orlando Magazine awards local restaurants based on 20 picks from their food editor and readers’ choice awards in 44 additional categories. This year, Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa received the ...

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Disney’s Yachtsman Steakhouse Wins Reader’s Choice for Best Steakhouse by Orlando Magazine

Orlando Magazine just shared this year’s recipients of their annual awards program and a number of Walt Disney World restaurants made the cut! Each year, Orlando Magazine awards local restaurants based on 20 picks from their food editor and readers’ choice awards in 44 additional categories. This year, Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort received the Reader’s Choice Award ...

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New Disney Characters & Films Coming Soon to Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Earlier today at Destination D23, Disney (finally!) announced the return of Fantasmic to both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Prior to the closure of both US Disney theme parks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Fantasmic was performed nightly in both locations. While we do not currently have a reopening date for Fantasmic at either park, ...

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A New Version of ‘Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire’ is Coming to the Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire-Elsa and Minnie

During today’s Destination D23 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney fans were treated to the news that a number of live entertainment experiences will soon be returning to the Walt Disney World Resort. Many live entertainment offerings have remained closed since the Walt Disney World Resort closed over a year and a half ago in March 2020 at the onset of ...

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Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade Coming to the Magic Kingdom Later This Winter

During the reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, Guests have been able to experience seeing their favorite Disney characters in all new ways through character cavalcades and flotillas around the Walt Disney World parks and resorts. At today’s Destination D23 event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we learned of a brand new cavalcade coming soon to Walt Disney World and ...

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