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



Popular Breakfast at The Wave Moving to AMAZING Spot During Refurb

As we previously reported, The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closing on July 15th for a lengthy refurbishment. The restaurant will reopen in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. In the meantime, the popular breakfast service from The Wave will temporarily be moved upstairs to the California Grill! It’s … Popular Breakfast at The Wave Moving to AMAZING Spot During Refurb





Walt Disney World Announces More Resort Hotel Reopenings

Walt Disney World has just shared that they will begin to accept bookings on Thursday, July 8th for:  Disney’s All-Star Music Resort for arrivals beginning September 16th Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside for arrivals beginning October 14th Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter for arrivals beginning October 28th Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort for … Walt Disney World Announces More Resort Hotel Reopenings



Lobby Renovation Begins Soon at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Beginning July 12th and lasting through mid-October, the check-in experience at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be receiving an update. All-Star Movies is currently the only one of Disney’s three All-Star Resorts that is open to guests. Walt Disney World confirms that World Premiere Food Court and Donald’s Double Feature (the resort’s gift shop) will … Lobby Renovation Begins Soon at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort



NEW Disneyland Resort California Resident Ticket Offer

For a limited time, residents from all over the state of California can visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks for as little as $83 per day with the purchase of a 3-day, 1-park per day ticket. This summer, it’s time to return to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Guests can once again enjoy favorite attractions, enchanting experiences, and dazzling … NEW Disneyland Resort California Resident Ticket Offer



Disneyland Paris Adds Premier Access (FastPass) – Is Disney World Next?

We’ve learned that, similar to the program at Shanghai Disneyland, Disneyland Paris is planning to replace their free FastPasses with a paid option called Premier Access. A free option – Standby Pass – will also be offered and available during select times of the day in the official Disneyland Paris app. This option will allow … Disneyland Paris Adds Premier Access (FastPass) – Is Disney World Next?



Tropical Storm Elsa Could Dampen Your Disney World Trip

UPDATE: Walt Disney World has canceled the EPCOT Forever fireworks show for the evening of Tuesday, July 6th. They just announced Epcot Forever is cancelled tonight over the park speakers. #TropicalStormElsa — Nicole (@SparklyNicole) July 6, 2021 Well, folks, it’s officially hurricane season in Florida, and our first tropical storm is on its way to … Tropical Storm Elsa Could Dampen Your Disney World Trip



REVIEW: Gideon’s Bakehouse Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie

It’s the start of a new month, and Walt Disney World fans know that this means Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs has introduced a new Limited edition flavor of their incredibly delicious cookies and cakes. July‘s limited-release cookie is the Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie which pays tribute to the founder’s favorite Florida-specific dessert – … REVIEW: Gideon’s Bakehouse Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie





runDisney Announces Return of In-Person Races at Disney World

UPDATE 7/7/21: runDisney has announced that the theme of the 2021 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will be Disney Villains! Disney Wine & Dine 5K | The Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Disney Wine & Dine 10K | Oogie Boogie and Jack Skellington from Nightmare Before Christmas Disney Wine & … runDisney Announces Return of In-Person Races at Disney World