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



DISNEY PARK PICS: The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure Opened Today in EPCOT

The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure made its debut today in place of the Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art inside the American Adventure pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase. The new exhibit celebrates the distinctly American musical art form and our producer, Craig Williams, had a chance to stop by today DISNEY PARK PICS: The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure Opened Today in EPCOT

New Shop + Outdoor Dining to Reopen at Disneyland Resort

Guests can once again enjoy outdoor dining in the Downtown Disney District at locations including Naples Ristorante e Bar, Uva Bar & Café, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Tortilla Jo’s, and Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. Ballast Point Brewing Co. has opened its beer garden, offering the Ballast Point burger, ahi poke, soyrizo & roasted cauliflower tacos, and seasonal fare. New Shop + Outdoor Dining to Reopen at Disneyland Resort

Special Gifts and Menus Coming to Disney Springs for Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re looking for some unique gifts that have an added touch of Disney or maybe a special menu from one of your favorite restaurants at Disney Springs, a whole slew of goodies have been announced in celebration of Valentine’s Day this year and there is surely something for everyone. Have you seen the nuiMOs Special Gifts and Menus Coming to Disney Springs for Valentine’s Day

Walt Disney World Clarifies Policy on Windowed Face Masks

As we know, the Centers for Disease Control is still recommending that folks continue to practice healthy behaviors as experts learn more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide under real-life conditions. Keeping that in mind, Walt Disney World is reiterating that their cast members along with guests ages 2 and up are required to wear face coverings Walt Disney World Clarifies Policy on Windowed Face Masks

Disneyland Resort Announces ‘Legacy Passholder’ Program

Disneyland has announced that Annual Passholders who held active Passports as of March 14, 2020 will be designated as Disneyland Resort Legacy Passholders going forward. As Disneyland announced when they cancelled their Annual Passholder program, those who had active passports as of March 14, 2020 will continue to receive discounts based on their passport type on Disneyland Resort Announces ‘Legacy Passholder’ Program

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Reinstated by President Biden

On Monday, President Joe Biden formally reinstated the COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom plus 26 other European countries that permit travel across open borders. South Africa was also added to the restricted list due to concerns about a variant of the virus that has spread. The ban Biden COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Reinstated by President Biden

Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort to Close Soon for Refurb

The Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will be unavailable to guests beginning on February 15th going through early March of 2021 as it undergoes maintenance work. Alternatively, guests who are staying at Pop Century may enjoy the other themed pools at the Resort such as the Bowling Pool or the Computer Pool. It Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort to Close Soon for Refurb

City of Anaheim Stay-At-Home Orders Lifted

California health officials announced that regional stay-at-home orders have been lifted across the state Monday. This move comes in response to the improving coronavirus conditions. The state of California has been returned to the county-by-county restrictions system. The lifting of the stay-at-home orders will allow businesses such as restaurants to resume outdoor operations in many City of Anaheim Stay-At-Home Orders Lifted