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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."

McDonalds is Coming Soon to Tokyo Disney Resort!

Do you remember the old days when McDonalds could be seen in Walt Disney World theme parks? That partnership has long since ended, and while we do still see promotions with McDonalds, like the current Happy Meal Toys celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, we do not often see McDonalds nearby Disney parks anymore. (The exception ...

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New MagicBands Featuring Figment, Dumbo, and More Now Available on shopDisney

While browsing the “New” section of shopDisney this morning as part of my morning routine, like one does, I came across a few new MagicBand 2 designs that are now available to order right from home! The new designs feature a variety of characters both from the Walt Disney World theme parks and from fan-favorite Disney films, some of which ...

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Artists Greg McCullough and Nathalie McCullough to Appear at The Art of Disney in Disney Springs Through November 22

Beginning October 22, artists Greg McCullough and Nathalie McCullough will be making appearances at The Art of Disney store in Disney Springs every Tuesday-Sunday, 12 pm-6 pm through November 22, 2021. This husband and wife team of Disney artists have created beautiful pieces of art seen in shops around Walt Disney World and at special events, including one of our ...

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Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at “Muppets Haunted Mansion” and “Drawn to Life” With “Disney Insider”

Disney Insider is now streaming on Disney+ and recent content includes a behind-the-scenes look at both Muppets Haunted Mansion and Drawn to Life, the brand new Cirque du Soleil show coming to Walt Disney World next month! Muppets Haunted Mansion became an instant hit with Disney fans when it debuted on Disney+ a couple of weeks ago. Sure to become ...

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NEW Destination D23 T-Shirts Featuring Disney Parks Attractions Arrive on shopDisney

A brand new collection of Destination D23 t-shirts just arrived on shopDisney for fans to order from home, and we are obsessed! The shirts feature some fan-favorite Walt Disney World attractions, including slightly more obscure ones, at least in terms of what you would usually find on a shirt on shopDisney. The new collection features tees for DINOSAUR in Disney’s ...

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ESPN Reporter Allison Williams Fired for Refusing to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

The Walt Disney Company has been at the forefront of vaccine mandates for employees and Cast Members working in all areas of the company, from theme parks, to film studios, to ESPN and ABC roles and more. While the majority of employees have already become fully vaccinated (the deadline to do so was this month), few have avoided the COVID-19 ...

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New LEGO Star Wars Game Coming Soon to Apple Arcade

Disney recently announced a brand new LEGO Star Wars game will soon be coming to Apple Arcade! The all-new game, LEGO Star Wars: Castaways will launch November 19, 2021, following a long line of successful LEGO Star Wars video games. (The first LEGO Star Wars games appeared so long ago that they were initially released on PlayStation2, Xbox, and GameCube! ...

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Watch the Official Trailer for “Adventure Through the Walt Disney Archives”

Disney Archives

Recently Disney announced some exciting news for fans of Disney history, a documentary all about the Walt Disney Archives is coming soon to Disney+! Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives, hosted by legendary producer of such films as Beauty and the Beast Don Hahn, will begin streaming on Disney+ on November 19, 2021. Disney D23, the official fan site for ...

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The Disney x BaubleBar Holiday Collection Has Arrived!

Disney’s collaborations with BaubleBar are always a hit with fashion forward Disney fans, and with the arrival of this year’s holiday collection we recommend ordering asap to ensure you are able to pick up your favorite pieces before they sell out! The new Disney x BaubleBar holiday collection has some truly gorgeous pieces, including BaubleBar’s iconic earrings, tennis bracelets, necklaces, ...

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