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



New Shops Added to Merchandise Mobile Checkout at Walt Disney World & Disneyland

If you haven’t given it a try just yet, Merchandise Mobile Checkout is a convenient shopping option available at select shops at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Shoppers can save time by scanning and paying for items in My Disney Experience or the Disneyland app on their smartphones. When ready to shop, guests can open … New Shops Added to Merchandise Mobile Checkout at Walt Disney World & Disneyland



Parking Lot Trams Return to Magic Kingdom Later This Month

According to a tweet from the official Disney Parks Twitter account, the parking lot trams will return to Magic Kingdom “later this month.” In the tweet, Disney mentions that the trams will return to “other Walt Disney World theme parks throughout 2022” which has us wondering just how far into 2022 we can expect to … Parking Lot Trams Return to Magic Kingdom Later This Month



White House Updates COVID Testing Requirements for U.S. Inbound Travelers

Beginning next week, anyone traveling to the United States will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flight(s), according to an announcement from the White House on Thursday. Previously, the proof of negative test results was required three days before travel. The new requirement is for anyone … White House Updates COVID Testing Requirements for U.S. Inbound Travelers







Bringing Things Back to Disney World Might Not Be As Easy As You Think

There has been so much online discussion about the different entertainment and services that have not returned to Walt Disney World since the parks and resorts began reopening in July of 2020. So I thought I’d take a few minutes to share some of my thoughts on the comments I’ve heard from various cast members … Bringing Things Back to Disney World Might Not Be As Easy As You Think



Exclusive Discount Available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders at Festival of the Holidays

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders who visit the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays this year might be happy to know that they can now enjoy an exclusive discount on select food and beverage purchases each Tuesday. Passholders can save 10% on food and non-alcoholic beverages when using a cashless payment method at select Holiday Kitchens every … Exclusive Discount Available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders at Festival of the Holidays



New Lighting Composition Coming to Spaceship Earth for the Holidays

Epcot Beacons of Magic

According to an Instagram post by Walt Disney Imagineering, a new lighting composition has been developed especially for Spaceship Earth as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The post states that the new lighting will be an addition to the Beacons of Magic that are part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary … New Lighting Composition Coming to Spaceship Earth for the Holidays