AUTHOR: Chloé Ferreira

Theme Park Correspondent for The DIS | Chloé loves kitschy dark rides, roller coasters, a good background area music loop, hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.



Disney Hires New Chairman; Bob Iger Successor to be Named in 2026

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has named James P. Gorman as Chairman of the Board, effective January 2nd, 2025. Gorman, who is currently Executive Chairman of Morgan Stanley, will succeed Mark G. Parker, following his departure from the Disney Board after nine years of service. Gorman is Executive Chairman of Morgan Stanley and Disney Hires New Chairman; Bob Iger Successor to be Named in 2026

The Castle Dream Lights Really Are Gone for Good, Huh?

If the recently added Points of Light on Spaceship Earth have taught us anything, it’s that people love light. Glistening, sparkling, dancing little lights. And when they illuminate our favorite park icons? Heaven on [the most magical place on] earth. With today’s news on all of the holiday offerings coming to Walt Disney World, there’s The Castle Dream Lights Really Are Gone for Good, Huh?

DisneyStore.com Offering Passholder Discount for Early Holiday Shopping!

Hey, Annual Passholders! Don’t you just love the holidays at Walt Disney World? Now you can get a kickstart on some online Christmas shopping without worrying if your favorite item will be out of stock in the parks, AND you’ll receive an exclusive discount! Disney recently released a holly jolly 25% Annual Passholder-exclusive discount on DisneyStore.com Offering Passholder Discount for Early Holiday Shopping!

Could Premier Lightning Lane Be a Future Disney Resort Perk?

Disney’s answer to a VIP-feeling Lightning Lane service was just announced today, offering one-time skip-the-standby access to any attraction with a Lightning Lane queue. At first glance, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass prices are exorbitant. But when you think about what’s really being offered here, and the value of saving time at Disney’s busy parks Could Premier Lightning Lane Be a Future Disney Resort Perk?

Is It All an Illusion? The Boardwalk’s AbracadaBAR

In our latest DIS Unlimited Happy Hour, Ryno and I stopped into AbracadaBAR at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. This magician-themed bar and lounge is nestled between Trattoria Al Forno and Flying Fish. AbracadaBAR is open 4PM-12AM daily, and serves food beginning at 5PM. The beverage menu is full of cleverly named drinks themed to magic tricks… Is It All an Illusion? The Boardwalk’s AbracadaBAR

Listen to THIS: Favorite Disney Park Background Music Loops

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a Disney theme park enthusiast. An enthusiast who, like me, probably dreams about meandering through their favorite land after the sun has set, the crowds have dissipated, and the background area music really shines. Listening to Disney music is one of the easiest ways to bring the magic Listen to THIS: Favorite Disney Park Background Music Loops