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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."

Genie+ Will Reportedly Feature AR Technology to Recreate the 25th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Cake in Photos

We’re hearing reports from Twitter user @scottgustin that Disney’s new Genie+ mobile app will come with AR filters so that Guests taking selfies in front of Cinderella Castle can recreate the birthday cake castle photos from 1996. The birthday cake look for Cinderella Castle ran 18 months from 1996-98 to celebrate the 25 anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, ...

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Disney KiteTails Cut Short Today Due to Rough Kite Landings & Overturned Jet Skis

Disney KiteTails

Disney KiteTails is the newest show to arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with previews currently taking place and its official opening tomorrow during the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. The show features kites and windcatchers designed after favorite Disney characters in a high-flying performance above the Discovery River Theater. Fans on social media were quick to point ...

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New MagicBand+ Coming to Walt Disney World for the Resort’s 50th Anniversary

Just when we thought MagicBands may have been on their way out, Walt Disney World surprised us by announcing a new, and interactive, generation of these super convenient wristbands just for the resort’s 50th anniversary! The new MagicBand+ is set to debut in 2022, and we cannot wait to see what’s in store for them. With the new MagicBand+, Guests ...

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NEW Booking Details for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!

Hoping to score a place aboard the inaugural voyage of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at the Walt Disney World Resort? We just got the latest details for how soon booking will be available, and you may want to get your wallet ready…Booking for the inaugural voyage (March 1, 2022) will open to Guests in less than a month, on ...

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Open in EPCOT in 2022!

The Disney Parks Blog just broke some exciting EPCOT news we’ve all been waiting for! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the newest thrill ride to arrive at EPCOT, is now set to open next year in 2022! We’ve got the scoop on some new behind-the-scenes details: We just learned that the pavilion the brand new attraction will be housed ...

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First Look at Disney KiteTails, Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom October 1!

'Disney KiteTails' at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Disney KiteTails is the latest show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom just in time for the start of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort. The new show will debut in the Discovery River Theater right in the center of Animal Kingdom on October 1, 2021. This all show will immerse Guests in Disney storytelling through the ...

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Sergio the Juggler Returns to Italy in EPCOT Ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

The entertainment news just keeps coming for World Showcase today! Earlier we learned that both the Matsuriza Taiko Drummers in the Japan pavilion and Alberta Bound, the band that performs in the Canada pavilion, will be back at EPCOT this Friday, October 1, and now we can add Sergio the Italian Juggler to that lineup! Sergio has been a staple ...

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Alberta Bound Returns to EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion for the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort!

We are thrilled to share the news that yet another musical act from EPCOT’s World Showcase will be returning to the park in time for the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort! The latest in EPCOT entertainment news is that Alberta Bound, the band who performs in the outdoor seating area in World Showcase’s Canada pavilion is now ...

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