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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."

Governor DeSantis Signs Bills Protecting Employees Who Refuse to Become Fully Vaccinated from COVID-19

Since COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available, employers across the country including the Walt Disney World Resort, have begun issuing vaccination mandates requiring employees to become fully vaccinated by set dates or face termination. With new bills signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), you may be wondering how this will impact businesses like Walt Disney World that ...

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Black Friday Savings Already Underway on shopDisney

Black Friday shopDisney

Have you started shopping for the holidays yet? If you have Disney fans on your list, shopDisney has everything you need to pick up gifts for the whole family this holiday season, and best of all, their Black Friday shopping deals have already started! You can shop the full holiday collection online at shopdisney.com featuring decor and ornaments plus accessories ...

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Citricos Wins Editor’s Choice Award for Best Classic Hotel Restaurant by Orlando Magazine

Citricos

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, Citricos, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, is the recipient ...

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New Mobile Card Designs & Payment Features Added to Disney MagicMobile

Disney MagicMobile

Your smart phone is probably one of the most useful items in your Disney parks bag, especially with Disney MagicMobile which essentially allows your phone (or Apple Watch) to function as a MagicBand or theme park ticket. Disney MagicMobile (which is housed within the My Disney Experience app) gives Guests easy, convenient and contactless ways to experience a number of ...

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Shares Statement on Missing Destination D23

Disney CEO Bob Chapek

Earlier we reported that Disney CEO Bob Chapek had been quietly removed from the Destination D23 lineup for the event taking place this weekend. Originally, Chapek had been listed on the schedule alongside Chairman of Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro to offer welcome remarks to kick off the event, however fans noticed that the CEO was later removed from ...

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Morimoto Asia Offering an Exclusive Dining Experience for $5,055

Yamakazi 55 dinner

For approximately $5,000 would you book a dinner reservation at Morimoto Asia (albeit with some incredible aged, very rare whisky and accompanied and served by Chef Morimoto himself) or would you book a reservation aboard the new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? While these are totally different experiences with lots of value depending on the Guest, this was our first thought ...

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Removed from Disney D23 Presentation Lineup

With Destination D23 right around the corner, many Disney fans have been anxiously checking the presentation schedule to confirm speakers and events (especially as the event will also be shown virtually so that fans from anywhere will be able to tune in.) Originally, both Disney CEO Bob Chapek and Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Park and Experiences and Products were ...

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Marvel Studios Reveals New Character Posters for ‘Hawkeye’ Coming Soon to Disney+

Hawkeye

One of the latest series to debut from Marvel Studios, ‘Hawkeye’ will be arriving on Disney+ very soon on November 24, 2021! This all-new series follows Hawkeye, played by Jeremy Renner as he teams up with Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) to form a renowned archer duo direct from Marvel comics.  Additional cast members in the series include Vera Farmiga, Fra ...

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Shop the New ‘Star Wars’ Life Day Collection Now Available on shopDisney

When you think of the holiday season, you are really thinking about Life Day, right? ‘Star Wars’ fans rejoice- a brand new Life Day holiday collection of unique merchandise is now available to order online from shopDisney and to pick up for a limited time in Disney theme parks! In case you are unfamiliar, Life Day is an essential holiday ...

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Shop the Rebecca Hook Disney Jewelry Trunk Show in Disney Springs November 20-21

Rebecca Hook DIsney

Jewelry designer Rebecca Hook will be hosting a trunk show in Disney Springs showcasing new pieces from the Rebecca Hook Disney Collection on November 20 and 21, 2021. The Rebecca Hook Disney collection features necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets in a variety of styles with select pieces currently available on shopDisney. To shop the Rebecca Hook Disney Collection in person, ...

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