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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’s Kingdom Hearts is Coming to Nintendo Switch!

There has been so much exciting news coming out lately for gamer Disney fans, and the latest is the announcement that Kingdom Heart games will be making their way over to Nintendo Switch! The announcement came out of this morning’s press conference with Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai. (During the same announcement, Sakurai broke the news that Sora from ...

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Sora from Disney’s Kingdom Hearts Joins Super Smash Bros.!

Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. has been sharing news of additional Ultimate Fighters coming to the game, and this morning we just received the news that a familiar Disney game character will be joining the franchise with the Challenger Pack 11 on October 18, 2021! For nearly six years, Nintendo fans have been voting for characters they would like to see ...

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The 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World has Arrived in Disney Magic Kingdoms!

Fans of Disney Magic Kingdoms will be thrilled to learn about the new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary enhancements coming to this addicting mobile game! In Disney Magic Kingdoms, fans are able to build their own Disney-like theme park, with lots of ways to show individual creativity while keeping some classic Disney design elements in the virtual world. (If you’re ...

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Walt Disney World Raises Minimum Wage for Hourly Cast Members to $15

Following an agreement with the Walt Disney Company and Cast Member unions, hourly wages for Walt Disney World Cast Members has been raised to $15 as of today, October 5, 2021. The union agreement covered incremental raise increases resulting in $15/hour wage however this initial agreement is set to expire in 2022. It is believed that unions will soon be ...

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Check the Full Schedule for Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween!

A Halloween tradition, Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween promotion is now upon us, and it features A LOT of Hocus Pocus! This month’s programming includes hit family classics ranging from Matilda to The Addams Family, plus a variety of Disney movies (think Maleficent and The Nightmare Before Christmas just to name a few) in between. We can’t wait to cozy ...

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You Can Now Send Cast Member Compliments in the My Disney Experience App!

The magic that makes a Walt Disney World vacation truly special really does come from its Cast Members! Disney Cast Members work incredibly hard to create happiness every day so you can have memories that last a lifetime, and we always recommend leaving a compliment for them whenever you can so their efforts can be recognized. Now Disney has made ...

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Park Hopping Discontinued Today at the Magic Kingdom for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Crowds

MagicBand

Guests will valid admission to Disney theme parks for today received push notifications through the My Disney Experience app alerting them that Park Hopping access to the Magic Kingdom would be unavailable for the rest of the day as Cast Members continue to manage crowds in the park. Park Hopping is still available at the other three Walt Disney World ...

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Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Hits & Misses

Disney World

“The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” kicked off today for the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort with lots of classic Disney magic, high (and then low) crowds in the theme parks, surprise freebies, new food and entertainment, and largely mixed reviews from Guests. Let’s unpack what the celebration has been like so far… The 50th anniversary of ...

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Would You Purchase a Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Box for $500?!

Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Box

Some of the biggest news to come out of the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort so far is the event-specific merchandise we’re seeing! Disney Guests are loving the Vault Collection merchandise, which is now available in the Magic Kingdom at the Main Street Cinema and at the Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs (plus in a limited selection ...

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Video Shows Chaotic Moments at the Magic Kingdom’s Emporium as Guests Rush to Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise

Main St. USA

On the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, many Guests are spending the morning in the Magic Kingdom hoping to get their hands on some exclusive merchandise for the occasion. The Emporium on Main Street U.S.A. this morning was a chaotic scene as Guests were seen crowding the store and pushing and shoving one another in an attempt ...

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