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



Easy Disney Valentine Gifts You Can Still Get in Time

January lasts approximately 97 days, so it’s easy to keep trucking along, thinking Valentine’s Day is still way off. Then suddenly it’s over, your calendar is not hiding from you, and you’re wondering how it’s already almost the middle of February. If your Valentine loves Disney and you’re scrambling for a thoughtful gift, don’t stress. Easy Disney Valentine Gifts You Can Still Get in Time





Mid-Century Magic Comes to EPCOT With New Art of Scooter Tote

I have a serious soft spot for Disney artists. And when one of my absolute favorites collaborates on something new with a brand I’m already in love with, blending Disney nostalgia, mid-century modern design, and practical Disney theme park style? I’m all in. Fully obsessed. Disney artist Scooter, better known as Art of Scooter, has Mid-Century Magic Comes to EPCOT With New Art of Scooter Tote













Fresh Details Bloom for EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026

Spring is officially on the calendar at Walt Disney World, and EPCOT is getting ready to celebrate its most colorful season. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns this spring from March 4 through June 1, 2026, filling the park with multicolored character topiaries, fresh food, live music, new photo opportunities, and hands-on fun Fresh Details Bloom for EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 2026













Disney California Adventure Marks Avengers Campus Expansion Milestone

Construction on the Avengers Campus expansion at Disney California Adventure continues to move forward, and last week marked a meaningful behind-the-scenes milestone for the project. Disneyland Resort cast members were invited to take part in the steel beam signing for the upcoming Avengers Campus expansion, a long-standing Disney tradition that allows cast members to leave Disney California Adventure Marks Avengers Campus Expansion Milestone





Affection Section Closing at Disney World Ahead of New Bluey Experience

Guests who plan to visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this spring should take note: the popular Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch will be temporarily closed beginning February 23, 2026 through April 18, 2026 for refurbishment and changes related to a new experience coming later in the year. While Disney has confirmed the closure dates, Affection Section Closing at Disney World Ahead of New Bluey Experience