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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."

Mickey & Minnie 50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Bags and MagicBand Arrive on shopDisney!

We’ve seen lots of new merchandise roll out around Walt Disney World for “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth,” but we’ve still been (not-so-patiently) waiting for more of the products to make their way over to shopDisney so Guests at home can order them, too! Today, some of the newest 50th anniversary items to land on shopDisney are two Dooney ...

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“The Most Magical Story on Earth” ABC Special is Now Available on Disney+

"The Most Magical Story on Earth"

Earlier this week in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, ABC aired a special called, “The Most Magical Story on Earth.” Part celebration of all things Walt Disney World with celebrities and special Guests sharing their memories from the resort and part documentary, with never before seen archival footage, the special largely exceeded fans’ expectations. In case you ...

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Disney Wonderful Worlds, a Mobile Puzzle Game Inspired by Disney Parks, Just Launched!

Disney has been sharing lots of news for gamers, both on PCs and consoles and for those Disney fans who prefer to play on mobile, and we’ve got another exciting release to share! The latest gamer news comes with today’s release of Disney Wonderful Worlds, an all-new puzzle game loaded with Disney characters, decorations, and more just for your mobile ...

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Reduced Pricing Debuts for Premier Access Attractions at Disneyland Paris

Disney Premier Access

Prior to the announcement of Lightning Lane coming to the Walt Disney World Resort, Guests at Disneyland Paris saw the launch of similar pay per attraction prices in the European park’s Premier Access mobile app. Guests stateside immediately expressed concern over what a paid FastPass-like system could look like at Walt Disney World given how Premier Access was set up ...

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NEW! Star Wars: Cargo Bay and Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck Coming Soon to Disney Cruise Line

We’ve been following the news of the latest ship to set sail with Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Wish, and today we learned of some new areas coming soon for Guests getting ready to cruise! The Disney Wish is set to include a totally reimagined version of Disney’s Oceaneer Club (the kids-exclusive area currently available on all Disney Cruise Line ...

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NEW Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket is Now Available at Disney Springs!

We love a good popcorn bucket here at Disney Fanatic! One of Walt Disney World’s newest popcorn buckets, the Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket, is now available at Disney Springs while supplies last! If you happen to be visiting Disney Springs soon, this popcorn bucket can be found at outdoor popcorn kiosks near World of Disney, Paddlefish, and the Disney Food ...

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New Entertainment Offerings Debut Aboard Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line currently has two ships sailing out of Port Canaveral, FL, the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy, with many Guests being welcomed aboard for the first time since the cruise industry was effectively shut down at the start of the pandemic. Now, Disney Cruise Line is announcing new entertainment enhancements and character experiences aboard the two ships! ...

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New Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

The latest enhancement for Guests visiting Walt Disney World during “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth,” comes with today’s announcement from the Disney Parks Blog of new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots just for the occasion! New Magic Shots arriving at the theme parks for the 50th anniversary include the confetti Magic Shot in the Magic Kingdom, located at the park ...

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