Brooke McDonald
journalist — theme parks + Disney + Star Wars Bylines: @thepointsguy, @insider, @travelpulse she/her
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3 weeks ago |
localgetaways.com | Brooke McDonald
July 17, 2025, marks 70 years since Disneyland first opened its gates, and the Disneyland Resort has already kicked off a resort-wide celebration to honor the milestone. Running from May 16, 2025, through summer 2026, the 70th anniversary celebration spans Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, the Downtown Disney District, and the hotels of the Disneyland Resort.
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1 month ago |
better.net | Brooke McDonald
A growing coalition of civic leaders in Chicago is advancing a bold, scalable concept called the “Cultural Stadium” — one that could generate transformative wins not just for Chicago, but for any American city with world-class cultural and sports assets. It’s a framework for uniting and expanding the already significant impact of cultural institutions in urban centers — particularly those concentrated in downtown areas and along scenic corridors like Chicago’s lakefront.
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1 month ago |
thepointsguy.com | Brooke McDonald
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2 months ago |
better.net | Brooke McDonald
The town of Highland Park, a tight-knit community north of Chicago, has been grappling with the fallout of the July 4, 2022, mass shooting that turned a holiday parade into a scene of horror. Seven people were killed and nearly 50 others injured when a rooftop gunman opened fire with an AR-style rifle.
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2 months ago |
better.net | Brooke McDonald
In a time when many nonprofits are struggling to sustain year-over-year support — and donors seek more transparency about where their money goes — a small church just north of Chicago has quietly built a model of grassroots philanthropy that’s helped dozens of local organizations not just survive, but thrive.
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Disney shared details and concept art for a new parking & transportation hub coming to the east side of the Disneyland Resort. The hub will provide 6,000 parking spaces plus a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Blvd and new esplanade experience. Construction slated to begin fall 2026. https://t.co/pFMebA8nni
Disney has announced that the new Coco attraction coming to Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort will be near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, in areas that are currently “predominantly backstage.” Construction begins backstage this fall. https://t.co/oFeWEMmcAx