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 To Receive Themed Entertainment Excellence Awards in 2025

Wednesday morning, The Walt Disney Company announced that three Walt Disney Imagineering projects were selected to receive Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Thea Awards in 2025. Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland have each earned the prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement – Theme Park Land, marking the first time Imagineering has received two awards Disney To Receive Themed Entertainment Excellence Awards in 2025

Get Up to a 35% Discount With Walt Disney World Bounce Back Offer

As a reminder, guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel are eligible for a Resort Future Stay offer (commonly called a bounce back offer). Guests can save 25%-35% on a future resort stay during select dates now through 2025! Keep the magic going and save on your next Disney Resorts Collection hotel stay—when you book within 7 Get Up to a 35% Discount With Walt Disney World Bounce Back Offer

New Holiday Barrel of Fun at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Starting today, head to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for the Trader Sam’s Holiday Rum Barrel served with either ʻOluʻolu or Barela Lā Hoʻomaha as described below. ʻOluʻolu: Lyre’s Cane Non-Alcoholic Spirit, coconut cream, guava syrup, and pineapple and lime juices Barela Lā Hoʻomaha: Goslings Black Seal Rum, coconut cream, guava New Holiday Barrel of Fun at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

DVC Member Lounge Opening in Magic Kingdom in Summer 2025

Disney Vacation Club just announced the opening of its first-ever Member Lounge in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World – McKim’s Mile House. The new space is set to open by Summer 2025 in the heart of Frontierland. The rustic retreat will offer eligible DVC Members and their guests rest and refreshment in a space inspired by boarding houses DVC Member Lounge Opening in Magic Kingdom in Summer 2025

New Sips & Bites Arrive at Oga’s Cantina in Hollywood Studios

New tasty eats and drinks have arrived at Oga’s Cantina inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World! Take a look at the new items below, including two new food items! Umbaran Cheese Roll: Spice-dusted pretzel bun stuffed with herbed cheese and a dipping sauce; $12 Thruster Roasted Bantha Flatbread: New Sips & Bites Arrive at Oga’s Cantina in Hollywood Studios

Disneyland Releases Military Rates for Park Tickets & Hotels in 2025

Members of the U.S. Military can take advantage of special rates at select Disneyland Resort hotels for stays on most nights from January 1, 2025, through December 27, 2025! In addition, there are specially-priced theme park tickets available. All the essential details are listed below. Book ThroughDecember 23, 2025 Valid Travel DatesMost nights January 1, Disneyland Releases Military Rates for Park Tickets & Hotels in 2025