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







New Sweets Debut at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has added three eye-catching desserts to the menu at The Mara, giving guests even more reasons to stop by for some unique merchandise in the Zawadi Marketplace, a look at the simply breathtaking lobby and pool area, and then grab a sweet treat during their Walt Disney World vacation. These offerings New Sweets Debut at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge





Disney Dining Plans at Walt Disney World: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

For many Walt Disney World guests, going out to eat plays a huge part in their vacation experience as a whole. Whether grabbing a Mickey-shaped snack between riding attractions, enjoying a character breakfast, or sitting down for a fancy dinner at a signature restaurant, meals often become one of the most memorable parts of any Disney Dining Plans at Walt Disney World: What You Need to Know Before You Buy





Checking Out Six Ravens’ Exterior at Disney Springs as Opening Nears

A new quick-service spot is getting close to opening at Disney Springs, and we’ve got our first look at the exterior of Six Ravens. We recently stopped by the location, and from the outside, it looks nearly ready to go. The building’s façade leans heavily into a darker, weathered look, with wood-toned paneling and muted Checking Out Six Ravens’ Exterior at Disney Springs as Opening Nears









Happy Ice Bringing Colorful NEW Frozen Treats to Downtown Disney

A popular Los Angeles dessert spot is making its way to the Disneyland Resort, and it looks like a perfect fit for warm Southern California days. Happy Ice, known for its vibrant, fruit-forward Philadelphia-style Italian ice, is set to open a new cart in the Downtown Disney District later this month. The brand, which started Happy Ice Bringing Colorful NEW Frozen Treats to Downtown Disney





New ‘Toy Story 5’ Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World

If you’ve been keeping an eye on all the excitement building around Toy Story 5, you’re going to want to take a look at what’s already showing up around Walt Disney World. We’ve started spotting a pretty big wave of new merchandise across multiple locations, with the largest selection at Star Command near Buzz Lightyear’s New ‘Toy Story 5’ Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World









Disney+ & Hulu Throwback Menu Debuts at Disneyland’s Parkside Market

A new limited-time menu inspired by Disney+ and Hulu favorites has arrived at Parkside Market in the Downtown Disney District, and it’s bringing some serious nostalgia along with it. According to a recent Instagram post from Parkside Market, the specialty menu pulls from a mix of beloved throwbacks, including Lizzie McGuire, The Princess Diaries, Desperate Disney+ & Hulu Throwback Menu Debuts at Disneyland’s Parkside Market





New Photos Show Major Progress on Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Disney World

If you’ve been eagerly watching the construction of Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World, a new batch of photos shows that this long-awaited resort is really starting to take shape. Located along the shores of Bay Lake on the former site of Disney’s River Country, Disney Lakeshore Lodge has gone from a collection of New Photos Show Major Progress on Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Disney World