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



2022 Disneyland Vacation Packages Now Available for Booking

Disneyland vacation packages are now available for booking for arrivals from January 1 – December 31, 2022, at the official Disneyland hotels and Good Neighbor hotels. It’s important to note that the last day of your vacation cannot be booked more than 499 days in advance. As a reminder, theme park reservations are required for … 2022 Disneyland Vacation Packages Now Available for Booking



More Adventures by Disney Trips Get Canceled Due to COVID Spread

Adventures by Disney has made the decision to cancel several more of its itineraries due to the recent surge in COVID-19 infection in select countries. The following departures/dates have been canceled: Seine River Cruise 9/30/21 Paris Escape (associated with the Seine River Cruise) 9/27/21 10/7/21 Iceland 8/28/21 9/8/21 9/18/21 9/29/21 Should you need assistance from an … More Adventures by Disney Trips Get Canceled Due to COVID Spread



Cirque du Soleil Announces Opening Date for ‘Drawn to Life’ at Disney Springs

It seems like Drawn to Life was announced about a million years ago as the new show coming to Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs. The show was supposed to make its debut in the spring of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic caused the shutdown of live theater performances. Walt Disney World has just announced … Cirque du Soleil Announces Opening Date for ‘Drawn to Life’ at Disney Springs





Event Dates & Details Revealed for ‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’

There is no place like visiting a Disney theme park during the holiday season. It’s so magical with all of the festive décor everywhere you look. The holiday party at Magic Kingdom is one way to really plus up your vacation. The “Disney Very Merriest After Hours” event takes the place of Mickey’s Very Merry … Event Dates & Details Revealed for ‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’



Disney Provides In-Depth Look at the Music Coming to ‘Harmonious’

The debut of “Harmonious,” EPCOT’s new nighttime fireworks spectacular, is just around the corner, and Disney has released tons of details along with a video that takes a closer look at the creative process that guided the development of the musical score. Listed below are some of the exciting details surrounding the music of the … Disney Provides In-Depth Look at the Music Coming to ‘Harmonious’





Cookies & Cream Nitro Cold Brew and More Now Available Daily at Gideon’s Bakehouse

Suppose you’ve ever had the chance to enjoy a delicious Peanut Butter Cold Brew, exclusively available at Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs. In that case, you might be excited to know that an exceptional dessert coffee has recently been added to the daily offerings. Gideon’s has perfected the recipe for their Cookies & Cream Nitro … Cookies & Cream Nitro Cold Brew and More Now Available Daily at Gideon’s Bakehouse



Disney Cast Union Leaders In Talks as COVID Positivity Rate Surges to Highest Levels in FL

In a press conference Thursday afternoon, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county had 1,409 new COVID-19 cases reported yesterday. He also stated that 98% of those new cases are in unvaccinated people. The 14-day rolling positivity rate in Orange County is now up to 20.83%. The local state of emergency has been extended. … Disney Cast Union Leaders In Talks as COVID Positivity Rate Surges to Highest Levels in FL



Wailana Pool at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Now a Family Pool

Disney has announced that Wailana Pool, formerly an adults-only pool, has switched over to become a family pool at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.  Wailana is located off the beaten track and is separated from the main pool area. The Wailana Pool area includes a rock wall, water features, and tropical greenery and offers a … Wailana Pool at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Now a Family Pool