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 Disney Halloween Activewear Features Jack, Sally & Cruella

Disney fans who like their Halloween wardrobe a little more practical than another spirit jersey are getting two new collections from Crowned Athletics this month. The new Disney activewear features Jack Skellington, Sally, and Cruella de Vil, with everything from leggings and sports bras to skorts, tanks, accessories, and even a couple of goodies for NEW Disney Halloween Activewear Features Jack, Sally & Cruella

Disney World Testing NEW AI-Powered Vacation Planning Tools

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation could soon look quite a bit different. Disney is preparing to test a new vacation planning experience on DisneyWorld.com that will introduce easier ways to search for vacation dates, compare resorts, find potential savings, and even get resort recommendations based on what matters most to your family. The new Disney World Testing NEW AI-Powered Vacation Planning Tools

Luis Fonsi Kicks Off Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month at Disney World

Walt Disney World is kicking off Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month, and Puerto Rican superstar Luis Fonsi joined Disney to help begin this year’s celebration. From September 15 through October 15, 2026, guests will find music, entertainment, characters, merchandise, and other experiences throughout the resort as part of Disney’s Together We Are Magia celebration. Luis Fonsi Kicks Off Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month at Disney World

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Guarantees ‘September’ All Day Sept. 21

If you have ever boarded Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind hoping desperately for one particular song, Disney is taking the guesswork out of it for one very special day. On September 21, 2026, Earth, Wind & Fire’s September will play on every ride aboard the EPCOT attraction, turning the date mentioned in the iconic Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Guarantees ‘September’ All Day Sept. 21

The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Is Back & Better Than Ever

One of my favorite spots to stop for a drink or a bite at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is back in business, and The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge looks better than ever! The outdoor lounge has reopened following a refurbishment that began earlier this summer, and while the overall look still feels wonderfully Brown Derby, Disney The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Is Back & Better Than Ever

NEW Magic of Disney Animation Merch Arrives at Hollywood Studios

The Magic of Disney Animation officially opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this morning, and naturally, there is brand-new merchandise to go along with it! We’re inside checking everything out, and we thought we’d share a peek at the new collection that arrived with the attraction’s grand opening. There’s quite a bit here, with much of NEW Magic of Disney Animation Merch Arrives at Hollywood Studios

60 Disney Characters Celebrate a BIG Hollywood Studios Opening

It’s officially time! The Magic of Disney Animation is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bringing animation back to an area of the park with a long history tied to the art form. And Disney found a pretty spectacular way to celebrate today’s grand opening. Sixty Disney Animation characters gathered outside The Walt Disney Studios 60 Disney Characters Celebrate a BIG Hollywood Studios Opening

Pixar Place Hotel Pool & Slide Closed for Refurbishment

Guests staying at Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort over the next couple of weeks should be aware of some temporary closures affecting the hotel’s rooftop recreation area. Disney has announced that the Pixel Pool, spa, Crush’s Surfin’ Slide, and splash pad are currently undergoing refurbishment, with the work extending through late September. The Pixel Pixar Place Hotel Pool & Slide Closed for Refurbishment

Disney After Hours 2027 Dates Announced for Three Disney World Parks

Disney After Hours is returning to Walt Disney World in 2027, and we now have a lengthy list of event dates stretching from January all the way into August. The separately ticketed nighttime events will once again take place at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT, giving guests several extra hours in the parks Disney After Hours 2027 Dates Announced for Three Disney World Parks