AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey

Senior Editor for The DIS and DCL Fan | Disney Vacation Club Member | Thrilled to have been a '13/'14 planDisney Panelist | Lover of all things Disney; the Magic of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and especially Disney Cruise Line | ºoº



Disney Designs NEW Boat Ride System for Wheelchairs and ECVs

Disney Imagineering is working on a new way for guests using wheelchairs and electric scooters to board boat attractions without transferring out of their mobility devices. A newly published patent application reveals a ride vehicle that tilts during loading while an internal platform keeps the guest and their mobility device level. The application was filed Disney Designs NEW Boat Ride System for Wheelchairs and ECVs

Throw a ‘Toy Story 5’ Pizza Party With the NEW Pizza Planet Cookbook

Toy Story 5 arrives on Disney+ on September 23, and I think I’ve figured out exactly what should be on the menu for movie night. A copy of The Pizza Planet Cookbook: Official Recipes from Your Favorite Food and Fun Spaceport recently landed on my doorstep, and after flipping through it, my first thought was Throw a ‘Toy Story 5’ Pizza Party With the NEW Pizza Planet Cookbook

Turf Club Bar & Grill Reopens Sept. 30 at Disney World

We’ve got a reopening date for one of the quieter table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World. The Turf Club Bar & Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is now taking reservations beginning Wednesday, September 30, 2026, following its short refurbishment. The restaurant closed in late August as the second phase of a larger Turf Club Bar & Grill Reopens Sept. 30 at Disney World

Halloween Disney Ear Headbands Take Over World of Disney

If your Walt Disney World Halloween outfit is still missing something, Disney Springs may have the answer. The official Disney Springs Instagram account just shared a look at the Halloween ear headbands currently available at World of Disney, and there are plenty of options for anyone who prefers the spooky side of Disney. We’re seeing Halloween Disney Ear Headbands Take Over World of Disney

NEW Music Coming to Alien Swirling Saucers With ‘Toy Story 5’ Lilypad

There’s a new DJ moving into Andy’s backyard, and she’s bringing a whole new soundtrack with her. Beginning Friday, September 25, 2026, Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will introduce Lilypad’s Jams, featuring new music and entertainment inspired by Lilypad from Pixar’s Toy Story 5. Lilypad is the frog-shaped smart tablet introduced in the NEW Music Coming to Alien Swirling Saucers With ‘Toy Story 5’ Lilypad

Dinner With Santa Returns to Disney’s BoardWalk for 2026

If meeting Santa Claus somewhere surrounded by frosted Christmas trees, pink ornaments, Champagne, and an enormous amount of sparkle sounds like your kind of holiday evening, Dinner with Santa Claus is returning to The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk this year. Reservations are open now for the limited holiday experience, with just four dates Dinner With Santa Returns to Disney’s BoardWalk for 2026

NEW Nat Geo Private Jet Itinerary Debuts With $5,000 Savings

National Geographic Expeditions has revealed its lineup of Private Jet departures for early 2028, and there’s a brand-new itinerary joining the collection. Even better, travelers who book select departures early can save $5,000 per person, with additional savings available for returning National Geographic Expeditions Private Jet travelers. The newest addition is Tasting the World by NEW Nat Geo Private Jet Itinerary Debuts With $5,000 Savings

NEW Aulani Discounts Save Up to 30% on Winter 2027 Stays

If a winter escape to Hawai’i sounds better than scraping ice off your windshield, then you should know that Disney just announced two new discounts for Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, covering stays in early 2027. The offers include savings of up to 25% for the general public, while Disney Visa Cardmembers can save NEW Aulani Discounts Save Up to 30% on Winter 2027 Stays