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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."

Disney Recognizes Cast Members Who Have Served in the Armed Forces

This Veterans Day, both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort recognized Cast Members who have served in the armed forces. At the Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort, the daily flag retreat ended with the American flag being carried offstage by Disney Cast Member and U.S. Army Reservist Greg Jackson. During the event, Jackson represented ...

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Disney’s Wilderness Explorer Cast Members Get a Surprise Visit by Pixar Director Pete Docter

Wilderness Explorer Cast Members in Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently received the surprise of a lifetime when acclaimed Pixar Director and Chief Creative Officer Peter Docter stopped by for a visit during “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth.” Docter was the director behind the popular Disney and Pixar film “Up” which is where the inspiration for the Wilderness Explorer program existing ...

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Disney CFO Says Smaller Portions Are Coming to Disney Restaurants, Benefiting Profits AND Guest Waistlines?!

The Walt Disney Company recently held an earnings call that came with many of the things we would expect and a couple that we…would not. During the call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek discussed a number of topics updating shareholders on recent profits, the success of Disney Genie, upcoming news and data from Disney+ and more. During one portion of the ...

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ColourPop’s Latest Collab Features Makeup Inspired by “The Mandalorian”

We love a new Disney / Colourpop collab, and the latest line by the specialty makeup brand is celebrating “The Mandalorian,” series from Disney+! The latest collection is available now, and we are excited to jump in and show you what it’s all about. The colors and designs featured in the collection are largely inspired by The Child (aka Baby Yoda) ...

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Walt Disney World Supports Night of a Million Lights Event at Give the Kids the World Village

The Walt Disney World Resort regularly partners with Give Kids the World, and now for the second year, the resort has joined forces with the property to help complete their second annual Night of a Million Lights display. To create the display, decorators used millions of lights donated by Disney to create a total transformation of Give Kids the World ...

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Black Santa Claus to Debut at Walt Disney World This Holiday Season

Since introducing Inclusion as the Fifth Key to a Great Guest Experience, Walt Disney World has been updating a number of attractions and experiences, as well as working toward further inclusivity for Cast Members. With this new Key in mind, this holiday season will be the first for Walt Disney World’s inclusion of a Black Santa Claus! Each holiday season, ...

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Missing Fall Flavors? Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake is Still Available at the Polite Pig in Disney Springs

Missing pumpkin flavors? Why does it seem like all of the fall flavors start to fade into peppermint right when the calendar changes to November? With the holiday season already taking shape all around the Walt Disney World Resort, you may still be searching for some fall flavors during your next trip and finding it to be a bit of ...

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Chef Richard Blais to Open Four Flamingos Restaurant at Disney-Area Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Chef Richard Blais is opening a brand new restaurant at a popular Disney area resort hotel next month! Four Flamingos, opening at the Disney-area Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, is set to take its inspiration from nods to vintage Florida. It will be Chef Blais’ first Orlando restaurant, and we cannot wait to visit! Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida ...

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Nutella French Toast Cupcake Now Available for a Limited Time at Sprinkles in Disney Springs

With so many sweets and treats popping up around the Walt Disney World Resort for “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth,” it can be easy to forget about all the unique food items at Disney Springs, especially the shopping and dining district’s incredible dessert scene. We love a good Disney cupcake, but the reality of these fun desserts is that ...

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“The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” Arrives at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

“The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” is bringing loads of sweets and treats, special events, and all-new shows and experiences to the Walt Disney World Resort this year, and we are so excited to see all of this magic come to life for the resort’s 50th anniversary. Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts are right in the center of the ...

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