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 CEO Bob Iger Sends Warm Holiday Message to D23 Members

In a holiday message to D23 members, CEO Bob Iger shared a message of gratitude and excitement surrounding The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary, along with a message of optimism for what lies ahead in 2023. In the message, Iger lets Disney fans know that the company will continue to do its best to exceed … Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Warm Holiday Message to D23 Members





Ostrich Egg Holiday Ornament Activity Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Walt Disney World Ambassador Ali Manion has announced via Dr. Mark Penning’s Instagram account that a fun holiday activity is available for guests of all ages. The activity consists of making a tree ornament using natural ostrich shells from eggs laid by ostriches at the resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. With no male … Ostrich Egg Holiday Ornament Activity Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge



runDisney Volunteer Free 1-Day ‘Thank You’ Ticket Reduced to Half-Day

In an interesting move that began with Disney’s Wine & Dine Half Marathon last month, folks who volunteer to help out at runDisney races received a complimentary half-day theme park ticket (not valid until 1 pm) instead of the expected full-day ticket they’ve received for as long as I can remember. These volunteers wake up … runDisney Volunteer Free 1-Day ‘Thank You’ Ticket Reduced to Half-Day



CFO Christine McCarthy Could Potentially Become Disney’s First Female CEO

There has been a ton of speculation circling on various social media sites in regard to who might be the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company after Bob Iger’s two-year stint is finished in November of 2024. Deadline has published a story that suggests that chief financial officer Christine McCarthy “has emerged as a leading … CFO Christine McCarthy Could Potentially Become Disney’s First Female CEO





Splash Mountain Closing Date & New Scene Details Shared for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

As we get closer to goin’ down the bayou with Tiana and her friends from The Princess and the Frog, Disney has just shared new information on a brand new scene and new characters guests will see with Splash Mountain’s transformation to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom will be closing on January … Splash Mountain Closing Date & New Scene Details Shared for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure



So-Cal Resident Tickets are Back for Disneyland & New Resort Discounts are Out

Disneyland Resort is bringing back the Southern California resident ticket offer, where eligible guests may experience the magic of Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for as little as $73 per person, per day for a limited time with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day weekday ticket, subject to park reservations. These tickets are … So-Cal Resident Tickets are Back for Disneyland & New Resort Discounts are Out



Ron DeSantis Responds to Bob Iger’s Comment About Florida’s Continued Feud With Disney

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis clearly isn’t finished with his feud with The Walt Disney Company that began earlier this year when the controversial “Parental Rights in Education” bill, which many opponents have called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill due to it prohibiting teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms. In a town hall … Ron DeSantis Responds to Bob Iger’s Comment About Florida’s Continued Feud With Disney