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



Earth Month Magic: Grand Californian Debuts Pooh Confectionery Display

If you’ve ever stepped inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you already know the lobby is something special. The towering fireplace, warm lighting, and Craftsman-style design make it one of the most inviting spaces at the Disneyland Resort. But every so often, Disney’s culinary team takes it to another level. Just in time for Earth Month Magic: Grand Californian Debuts Pooh Confectionery Display





Buzz Lightyear Ride Returns with NEW PhotoPass Magic

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin officially reopened this week in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, and there’s a new surprise waiting for guests as they blast their way through the galaxy. Disney PhotoPass Service has introduced a new Animated Magic Shot that is captured during the attraction itself, giving riders an updated take on their onboard Buzz Lightyear Ride Returns with NEW PhotoPass Magic

























Sugar Art Returns to EPCOT’s China Pavilion in Disney World

There’s a small, delicate bit of artistry happening at EPCOT right now that longtime fans are going to feel in their gut. Sugar painting, a traditional Chinese art form, has arrived at the China pavilion, where artisan Bing Bing is creating intricate designs right in front of guests. The experience runs Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sugar Art Returns to EPCOT’s China Pavilion in Disney World









The Disney World Planning Mistakes No One Warns You About

If you’ve planned a trip to Walt Disney World, you already know how much information is out there. Packing lists, rope drop strategies, Genie+ guides – it’s all been covered a thousand times. And quite frankly, most of it is helpful. But there’s a whole other side of Disney planning that doesn’t show up on The Disney World Planning Mistakes No One Warns You About