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



Nine Cirque du Soleil Shows to Return; ‘Drawn to Life’ Not on the List

UPDATE: The Los Angeles Times posted an article on the topic of Cirque du Soleil’s returning shows and Chief Executive Daniel Lamarre had the following to say regarding their show at Walt Disney World: It’s a tribute to Disney animation, and we felt honored to have the opportunity to do a show with the IP Nine Cirque du Soleil Shows to Return; ‘Drawn to Life’ Not on the List

Select Self-Serve Beverage Stations Reopen at Disney World

Ever since the Walt Disney World theme parks and Resort hotels began reopening back in July of 2020, the self-service refill stations for the refillable drink mugs have been operated by Disney cast members. Today, one of our team members discovered that the self-service Freestyle machines located at Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort are Select Self-Serve Beverage Stations Reopen at Disney World

Are Out Of State Travelers Now Allowed to Visit CA Theme Parks?

I heard back from CDPH – they confirm the addendum DOES include theme parks. I also heard back from Disneyland — their policy remains unchanged as of right now. And as they say… stay tuned. — Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 21, 2021 Update: Sea World San Diego has updated the notice on their website and Are Out Of State Travelers Now Allowed to Visit CA Theme Parks?

U.S. State Dept. Boosts ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory to 80% of Countries Worldwide

On Monday, the U.S. State Department announced that they’d be adding more than 100 countries to their current “Do Not Travel” category due to the spread of COVID-19. The addition will bring the total number of countries in the highest designation (level 4) to approximately 80% of the world. This move “reflects an adjustment in U.S. State Dept. Boosts ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory to 80% of Countries Worldwide

Lightsaber Building Experience at Savi’s Workshop Sees Price Increase

Savi’s Workshop inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has increased its price. The cost of the handbuilt lightsabers has been $199 since the experience opened, and the new price is $219.99 for experiences booked today going forward. If your experience was booked prior to today, you will be charged the old price. Lightsaber Building Experience at Savi’s Workshop Sees Price Increase

New Digital Website Launching Ahead of Disneyland Reopening

As the Disneyland Resort’s reopening date rapidly approaches, a new website is being launched in the next few days, resulting in changes to fulfillment of vacation packages that include hotel reservations and theme park tickets, plus optional add-ons such as transportation vouchers and gift cards.  The new secure digital website will allow guests to access New Digital Website Launching Ahead of Disneyland Reopening