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



Will The Grand Cottage Return to Disney’s Grand Floridian for Easter 2026?

For many Walt Disney World fans, the arrival of spring means one thing at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: the return of the charming Grand Cottage in the resort’s iconic lobby. The seasonal display has become a beloved Easter tradition at the Grand Floridian. Much like the resort’s famous holiday Gingerbread House, the Grand Will The Grand Cottage Return to Disney’s Grand Floridian for Easter 2026?





Takumi-Tei at EPCOT Debuts New Spring Omakase Dining Experience

Guests looking for one of the most refined dining experiences at EPCOT have a new seasonal menu to explore. Takumi-Tei, the signature dining restaurant located in the park’s Japan pavilion, has unveiled its new spring omakase menu, bringing fresh flavors and beautifully presented dishes inspired by the season. Takumi-Tei offers a unique dining concept centered Takumi-Tei at EPCOT Debuts New Spring Omakase Dining Experience





Walt Disney World FREE Dining for Disney Visa Cardmembers + $200 Disney Gift Card Offer

Disney Visa Cardmembers are getting the first opportunity to take advantage of one of the most popular special offers at Walt Disney World Resort. Beginning Wednesday, March 5, 2026, eligible cardholders can book a Disney vacation package that includes a FREE DINING plan as part of a special early-access promotion. The week-long booking window for Walt Disney World FREE Dining for Disney Visa Cardmembers + $200 Disney Gift Card Offer





Orlando Unveils Plaque Honoring Historic Walt Disney World Announcement Site

More than 60 years after Walt and Roy O. Disney first revealed their vision for what would become Walt Disney World, the City of Orlando has officially commemorated the moment with a new plaque marking the historic announcement site. The dedication took place in the Thornton Park District in Downtown Orlando, where the Disney brothers Orlando Unveils Plaque Honoring Historic Walt Disney World Announcement Site





Disney Parks Celebrate Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ With New Experiences, Merch & Activities

Disney Parks are hopping into the excitement surrounding the upcoming release of Pixar’s Hoppers, which arrives in theaters on Friday, March 6. Guests visiting both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will find a variety of themed activities, character experiences, and merchandise inspired by the new Disney and Pixar adventure. At Disney California Disney Parks Celebrate Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ With New Experiences, Merch & Activities





Disney+ to Debut Disney Animation ‘Songs in Sign Language’

A new Disney Animation project celebrating the beauty of American Sign Language is headed to Disney+ this spring. Beginning April 27, in honor of National Deaf History Month, the streaming service will debut Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, a collection of three beloved musical sequences from recent Walt Disney Animation Studios films that have Disney+ to Debut Disney Animation ‘Songs in Sign Language’









New Embroidered Stitch Collection From Vera Bradley Hits Disney World

A brand-new Disney collection has quietly arrived at Disney Springs, and fans of Stitch may want to take a closer look. Vera Bradley recently revealed its Embroidered Stitch Collection, now available exclusively at the Vera Bradley store at Disney Springs in the Walt Disney World Resort. Unlike many Disney merchandise releases, this one is not New Embroidered Stitch Collection From Vera Bradley Hits Disney World









Disney Took the Spa Out of ‘Resort & Spa’ and Never Put It Back

There’s a discussion thread on DISBoards right now that hits a nerve for a lot of longtime Disney World visitors. The title says it all: “Why hasn’t Disney brought back the spa at Saratoga Springs, or the haircuts and salon services at other DVC resorts?” It’s a fair question. Saratoga Springs still carries the full Disney Took the Spa Out of ‘Resort & Spa’ and Never Put It Back