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 World Shuts Down Unauthorized Third-Party Guest Services

Over the past few weeks, Walt Disney World has begun enforcing its long-standing rules that prohibit unauthorized commercial activity inside its theme parks and resort hotels, a move that is now impacting a number of small, third-party businesses that have been operating on the property in recent years. In the past few weeks, business owners Disney World Shuts Down Unauthorized Third-Party Guest Services

















New ‘Women Who Make the Magic’ Tour Coming to Disneyland Resort

Disneyland is getting a brand-new guided tour, and this one feels a little special. A new experience called Women Who Make the Magic is coming soon to Disneyland Resort, and while Disney hasn’t officially posted details online yet, we now know quite a bit thanks to signage now appearing at guest services. We stepped inside New ‘Women Who Make the Magic’ Tour Coming to Disneyland Resort





Two Pieces of Disneyland History Now Rotate Daily on Main Street

Starting Friday, February 13, guests visiting Disneyland Park will notice a small but meaningful change inside the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A. Two of the park’s most iconic attractions, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and Walt Disney – A Magical Life, will now be presented daily on a rotating schedule. Under the new format, Two Pieces of Disneyland History Now Rotate Daily on Main Street





Disney Character Meals Are Not Automatically Worth the Price

Character meals are often pitched as a must-do for a first Walt Disney World trip. They’re colorful, heavily marketed, and usually framed as a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. The idea sounds great on paper. Eat a meal while Disney characters come to your table. No lines. No chasing autographs. Easy win, right? Not always. Here’s the honest Disney Character Meals Are Not Automatically Worth the Price





Cool KIDS’ SUMMER Resorts Change for Disney World in 2026

There’s a small but meaningful change coming to Cool KIDS’ SUMMER at Walt Disney World Resort in 2026, and honestly, it makes a lot of sense for families. Disney has quietly swapped Wilderness Lodge from the participating resort lineup and replaced it with Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. That change shifts the overall feel Cool KIDS’ SUMMER Resorts Change for Disney World in 2026





Hollywood Brown Derby Unveils Fresh Spring Menu at Disney World

Spring menu updates are rolling out across Walt Disney World, and one of the most noticeable refreshes is happening at The Hollywood Brown Derby inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney shared a look Thursday at several new dishes that are now available at the signature restaurant, and the lineup leans heavily on seasonal ingredients, colorful presentations, Hollywood Brown Derby Unveils Fresh Spring Menu at Disney World





Raglan Road Brings an Irish Twist to Valentine’s Day at Disney Springs

Valentine’s Day is getting a cozy, crave-worthy upgrade at Raglan Road Irish Pub, where a limited-time Valentine’s menu is rolling out just in time for date night at Disney Springs. Known for hearty Irish flavors, live music, and a lively atmosphere, Raglan Road is leaning into romance with a special lineup of cocktails, bites, and Raglan Road Brings an Irish Twist to Valentine’s Day at Disney Springs