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











More Details on MAJOR Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates at Disneyland

Disneyland is about to change how Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge actually feels when you’re walking through it. Starting April 29, 2026, Batuu isn’t tied to just one timeline anymore. Instead, it’s pulling from multiple eras. The Galactic Civil War. The New Republic. The Age of the Resistance. All of it, layered together in one place. More Details on MAJOR Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates at Disneyland





New ‘Second Star Club’ Revealed for Storyliving by Disney’s Asteria Community

Disney has shared new details on what could easily become the heart of its upcoming Storyliving by Disney community, Asteria, in North Carolina. And if you have even a soft spot for Peter Pan (like me!!!), this one hits differently. The Second Star Club is the hub of the community and is inspired by the New ‘Second Star Club’ Revealed for Storyliving by Disney’s Asteria Community









Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Named to TIME’s Most Influential List for 2026

There’s another big milestone for Josh D’Amaro, and this one reaches well beyond Disney Parks fans. The newly appointed CEO of The Walt Disney Company has officially been named to TIME’s “100 Most Influential People of 2026” list, putting him among a global group of leaders shaping business, culture, and entertainment. This is an important Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Named to TIME’s Most Influential List for 2026





What’s Included in the NEW 2027 Disney Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan?

If you’re the type of Disney vacationer who builds your day around a sit-down meal or two, the 2027 Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan is going to be the one to watch. This is the most robust of the three dining plans returning for 2027, and it’s designed for guests who want a mix of flexibility What’s Included in the NEW 2027 Disney Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan?









3 Dining Plans Return as 2027 Disney World Vacation Packages Open

Walt Disney World has officially opened bookings for 2027 vacation packages, allowing guests to start planning trips through October 31, 2027. If you’re ready to lock something in early, now is a great time to reach out to the team at Dreams Unlimited Travel. Not only can they help you navigate dates, resorts, and dining, 3 Dining Plans Return as 2027 Disney World Vacation Packages Open





New Disney World Passholder Merch Collection Arrives May 1

In addition to a new popcorn bucket, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are getting a fresh batch of exclusive merch just in time for summer. A new Passholder-only collection debuts during V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days, with the first items arriving May 1 at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Additional locations across Walt Disney World will start carrying New Disney World Passholder Merch Collection Arrives May 1