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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."

Funko Vinyl Soda Featuring “The Three Caballeros” is Coming Soon!

Funko fans rejoice! Funko sodas featuring The Three Caballeros are coming soon! The newest pieces in Funko’s Vinyl Soda line will feature Donald Duck as he looks from his role in the classic 1944 Disney animated film turned EPCOT theme park attraction, The Three Caballeros. The chasers in the collection will feature José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles. If you are ...

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Return Date Revealed for the Tam Tam Drummers in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney has been sharing return dates for lots of entertainment around the Walt Disney World Resort and we love seeing some of our favorite performers back in action. So far we’ve already seen select EPCOT World Showcase performers return, including Sergio the Juggler in the Italy pavilion the Matsuriza Taiko Drummers in the Japan pavilion, and Alberta Bound, the band ...

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Disney on Broadway Concert Series Returns to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

The Disney Parks Blog just shared the news that the next EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is coming up early next year, running January 14 – February 21, 2022! One of the major components of any EPCOT festival has been the live concert series at the America Gardens Theatre, but since everything changed due to COVID-19 we have not ...

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Shop for the Holidays at the Brand New Plaza Point Shop on Disneyland’s Main Street U.S.A.

The newest holiday shop to arrive at the Disneyland Resort is now officially open! Plaza Point, conveniently located on Main Street U.S.A. is set to be the destination for picking up holiday ornaments and collectibles while visiting Disneyland. The store looks beautiful with nods to Main Streets classic turn of the century theming, plus everything a Disney fan needs to ...

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Reservation Lanes Coming to Security Checkpoints at Orlando International Airport

The Orlando International Airport just shared some exciting news for families and “single riders!” We’re always interested in learning new ways to shorten our time in line while visiting theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort, and now we are excited to share the news that a program to shorten security wait times is coming to the airport. The ...

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Azul Linhas Aéreas Debuts New Mickey Mouse Inspired Planes

It looks like more Disney-inspired aircraft are taking to the skies during “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth!” We recently shared the launch of a special wrapped plane on a SouthWest jet just for the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, plus a contest Guests can enter through SouthWest to win a Walt Disney World vacation, and now ...

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Dates Announced for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

We love visiting Walt Disney World during EPCOT’s annual festivals, and today we are excited to share that the dates for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts have officially been released! The next EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will take place January 14-February 21, 2022. While we have seen EPCOT festivals over the past almost two years ...

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New Jim Shore Figures Now Available on shopDisney for the Holidays

Holiday merchandise has been slowly making its way to shopDisney and we could not be more excited! The new holiday collection inspired by Mickey and Minnie’s newly redesigned winter outfits has already made its way to the site, and includes spirit tees, backpacks and more. We’ve also already seen some matching pajamas pop up for the whole family, plus a ...

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