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 Lays Out Opposition Against DeSantis’ Motion to Dismiss Federal Court Case

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts filed its official opposition to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ motion to dismiss its federal lawsuit against him and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board members. Disney council was clear in its rebuttal, “This case presents the fundamental question whether the Governor and the State can Disney Lays Out Opposition Against DeSantis’ Motion to Dismiss Federal Court Case

Peek Inside the New Brew-Wing Lab at EPCOT for Food & Wine Festival

The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kicks off Thursday, and we’re excited that Walt Disney World has shared the first look at the new Brew-Wing Lab featuring The Muppets inside the Odyssey pavilion. The Muppet and food experiment theming is adorable and is ready to make its debut from within the Odyssey. Visiting Peek Inside the New Brew-Wing Lab at EPCOT for Food & Wine Festival

An Entire Foodie Guide for Princess Week at Disney Parks? Yes, Please!

Friends, it’s time to gather all your royal companions in addition to your appetite because Disney Parks has released its Foodie Guide to World Princess Week, which is taking place from August 20 through 26, 2023. Guests can always find themed food at Disney theme parks any time of the year, but there are plenty An Entire Foodie Guide for Princess Week at Disney Parks? Yes, Please!

New Food & Alcoholic Beverages Coming to Select Disneyland Eateries

Beginning September 12, Carnation Café, River Belle Terrace, and Café Orleans at the Disneyland Resort will add new dishes to their menus. In addition to new food items, wine, beer, specialty cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages will be joining the lineup. This update marks the first time that alcoholic beverages will be served at these restaurants. New Food & Alcoholic Beverages Coming to Select Disneyland Eateries

Central FL Tourism Oversight District Proposes Tax Cuts for Disney & Surrounding Areas

On Wednesday, District Administrator Glenton Gilzean presented the FY2024 budget to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, proposing significant property tax cuts. Specifically, the cut would reduce the current millage rate by nearly 7 percent without impacting core programs that serve the community. According to Gilzean, the rate cut is possible “because of the Central FL Tourism Oversight District Proposes Tax Cuts for Disney & Surrounding Areas

Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour Returns to Disneyland in 2023

Disneyland has announced that the Happiest Haunts Guided Tour is returning during the Halloween season this year. Participants in the tour can enjoy spooky tales, a Halloween treat, and catch some villainous visions and haunting tunes from a special viewing area during Halloween Screams, a nighttime spectacular. Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour includes: A theme Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour Returns to Disneyland in 2023

FIRST LOOK at Trail’s End & Crockett’s Tavern Interior and Menu

At Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, two guest-favorite dining locations reopen on Thursday, July 27! Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern will reopen with refreshing new looks and bites you will not want to miss. Both of these locations will boast a fresh new look that ties in with the quaint charm of the resort while still honoring its heritage FIRST LOOK at Trail’s End & Crockett’s Tavern Interior and Menu

Two Restaurants at Disney Springs Introduce New Signature Cocktails

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort through the end of September can now enjoy “sunshine in a glass” with new, signature cocktails available at Maria and Enzo’s and Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs. These new beverages feature notes of citrus and summertime bliss and perfectly accompany the restaurants’ traditional Italian cuisine. Maria & Enzo’s VENEZIA MARGARITA – $20 Two Restaurants at Disney Springs Introduce New Signature Cocktails

All the Food & Drinks Coming to the 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Grab your costumes and your sweet tooth as Walt Disney World has released the 2023 Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Keep scrolling to see what’s in store! Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Cheshire Café Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (Available Aug. 11 All the Food & Drinks Coming to the 2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party