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



Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review Gets Reopening Date

Walt Disney World has just announced that the fan-favorite musical dinner show, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, will return this summer to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground! Reservations open on May 26th for showtimes beginning on June 23rd. Below, you’ll find the official details directly from Disney: The Pioneer Hall Players and cast members will be Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review Gets Reopening Date

Health and Safety Update for Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Face coverings are not required for guests outdoors and are now optional for fully vaccinated guests at most indoor locations when visiting Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. However, Disney has stated that they expect guests who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing face coverings when indoors. All guests may be required to wear Health and Safety Update for Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Cal Kestis Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Arrives Soon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Some of you might remember that back in 2020, there was a poll on the Disney Parks Blog asking readers to vote for which legacy lightsaber hilt they’d like to see offered next at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. Disney revealed today that the winner of said poll was the Cal Kestis legacy lightsaber hilt from Star Cal Kestis Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Arrives Soon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Details Announced for New Merch Location Coming to Wonders of Xandar Pavilion in EPCOT

Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has just revealed that the new merchandise location coming to the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction in EPCOT will be called Treasures of Xandar. In his post, Riddley shared a bit more of the backstory: This store is operated by The Broker, a proud Xandarian, who’s been awarded the Details Announced for New Merch Location Coming to Wonders of Xandar Pavilion in EPCOT

New Bookings Paused for Private Ground Transportation to Disney World

NOTE: There seems to be some confusion with the information Disney provided below. The airport shuttle through Mears can still be booked with your Walt Disney World package reservation, but private transportation can no longer be added as a Walt Disney World package add-on. While this change applies to new package reservations, Disney has stated New Bookings Paused for Private Ground Transportation to Disney World

The Grand Cottage to Sell Easter Treats at Disney’s Grand Floridian

If you’re a Disney fan who absolutely loves the Gingerbread House in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa every holiday season, we’ve got some fun news to share with you today! Being constructed in the resort hotel’s lobby is The Grand Cottage – a brand new spot for guests to purchase Easter The Grand Cottage to Sell Easter Treats at Disney’s Grand Floridian

H2O Glow Nights Returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon in 2022

UPDATE 3/23/22: Disney has announced that guests of Disney Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and Shades of Green will be able to purchase tickets to H2O Glow After Hours via the Walt Disney World Resort website beginning March 29th, with tickets on sale for the general public April 1st. Disney H20 Glow After H2O Glow Nights Returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon in 2022

Disney World Lifts Face Mask Requirement in Select Locations

As guests are aware, updates to Disney’s health and safety guidelines at Walt Disney World Resort have been very gradual and intentional. Given recent trends and guidelines, Disney is making an update to select transportation modes for guests. Beginning Wednesday, March 16th, face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated guests on the Disney Skyliner. Disney World Lifts Face Mask Requirement in Select Locations