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



Walt Disney World Announces 2022-2023 Ambassador Team

On his Instagram account, President of the Walt Disney World Resort, Jeff Vahle, announced that the new Ambassador Team has been named for 2022-2023. In his post, he introduces Raevon Redding and Ali Manion as the two new Ambassadors who “will soon become the resort’s “Emissaries of Goodwill” representing Walt Disney World and its cast Walt Disney World Announces 2022-2023 Ambassador Team

Disney World Announces Reopening Date for Polynesian Village Resort

Walt Disney World has announced that they are now accepting reservations for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for arrivals beginning July 19th. Guests will return to an enhanced entrance with a new porte cochere that showcases the iconic mid-20th century architecture that the Polynesian is famous for. The front desk and concierge services will move back to Disney World Announces Reopening Date for Polynesian Village Resort

Sold-Out Dates Once Again Available for Disney After Hours BOO BASH

It appears as though Walt Disney World has increased the capacity for this year’s Halloween hard-ticketed event. As of Thursday, Disney After Hours BOO BASH tickets were sold out on 8/10, 9/21, 9/24, 10/5, 10/8, 10/10, 10/12, 10/15, 10/19, 10/22, 10/26, 10/29, and 10/31/21. At the time of this post, the only dates listed as Sold-Out Dates Once Again Available for Disney After Hours BOO BASH

Destination D23 Coming to Disney World in November

UPDATE 7/29/21: Tickets for Destination D23 were sold out minutes after they went on sale at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. If you were able to secure your spot(s), congratulations!! UPDATE 7/26/21: Disney has released the highlights of the Destination D23 event! Tickets for this event go on sale Thursday, July 29th. Take a peek below at Destination D23 Coming to Disney World in November

Disney Shares First Look of Reimagining at Contemporary Resort

We have all been wondering and speculating about what is going on behind all of those scrims lining each floor of the main building of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Well, Walt Disney World has just shared the first look – behind the scrims – at the lengthy refurbishment that’s happening! And that Incredibles theming we’ve been Disney Shares First Look of Reimagining at Contemporary Resort

Mailed Confirmations from Disney’s Magical Express to Cease July 1st

As of July 1, 2021, Disney’s Magical Express will no longer mail reservation confirmation collateral to guests’ homes. As a reminder, Disney’s Magical Express will no longer be available with arrivals beginning January 1, 2022. Guests arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO) will need to utilize a MagicBand or Disney MagicMobile to check in at Mailed Confirmations from Disney’s Magical Express to Cease July 1st

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Returns in 2021

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30 offering an outdoor festival featuring unlimited food tastings from the resort’s culinary team and wine, beer, and other sips from around the world. Overnight packages and event-only tickets are now available at www.FoodandWineClassic.com. An annual tradition since 2010, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Returns in 2021

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Announces Reopening Date

Walt Disney World has just announced that starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 16th, they will start accepting bookings for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for arrivals beginning August 26th. As a reminder, they are now also accepting bookings for:  Disney’s BoardWalk Inn for arrivals beginning July 2nd Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for arrivals beginning in late July Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Announces Reopening Date

Fireworks Returning Soon to Walt Disney World & Disneyland!

Just in time for the nation’s Independence Day celebrations, Disney’s popular nighttime fireworks spectaculars are returning to Disneyland and Walt Disney World! A Disney tradition since 1957, fireworks shows are what Walt Disney called the perfect “kiss goodnight” at the close of a magical day, and this summer the skies above Disney theme parks will Fireworks Returning Soon to Walt Disney World & Disneyland!