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



Key Takeaways from Disney’s First Quarter Earnings Call

Today, The Walt Disney Company reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter (ending January 2nd, 2021), and that the most notable impact on operating income was an estimated loss of approximately $2.6 billion. It was noted that the results from the quarter were greatly impacted by COVID-19, with the greatest impact stemming from the Disney … Key Takeaways from Disney’s First Quarter Earnings Call



New Brunch Offering Coming to The Boathouse Later this Month

Beginning on Sunday, February 21st, The Boathouse at Disney Springs will launch The Captain’s Sing Along Brunch. This brunch will feature dueling pianos, a new brunch menu with a twist on their famous rolls, and specialty beverages. Brunch will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the dueling pianos from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 … New Brunch Offering Coming to The Boathouse Later this Month



Applications Now Open for Italian Cultural Representatives at EPCOT

UPDATE: After this article was published, we received word from The Patina Group that the job posting we referenced below is not accurate and that they are NOT hiring at this time. As always, we will keep you updated on any changes that we hear. The Patina Group has a new job posting seeking “young … Applications Now Open for Italian Cultural Representatives at EPCOT



Walt Disney World Adds Four Hotels to Gateway Collection

Four new hotels have just been added to Walt Disney World’s Gateway Hotel collection: Residence Inn by Marriott at Western Entrance Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at Western Entrance Homewood Suites by Hilton at Western Entrance Home2 Suites by Hilton at Western Entrance. These properties can now be booked as part of a Walt Disney World vacation package. … Walt Disney World Adds Four Hotels to Gateway Collection



The Walt Disney Company to Close Blue Sky Studios

According to an article on Deadline.com, Disney is closing Blue Sky Studios, the $5.9 billion former 20th Century Fox animation division, which released 13 feature films during its run, including the Ice Age series, Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, and Ferdinand among others. Deadline states that Blue Sky’s library and intellectual property will remain part of … The Walt Disney Company to Close Blue Sky Studios





Disney California Adventure Park to Reopen for Ticketed Dining Experience

Disneyland has just announced that they’ll be hosting a limited-time dining experience inside Disney California Adventure park. This will be a hard-ticketed event and will begin in mid-March. Attractions will not be open during the event. Below is an excerpt from a letter sent to Disneyland cast members by Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock: Currently … Disney California Adventure Park to Reopen for Ticketed Dining Experience



Construction Update on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World

Thanks to Twitter user @bioreconstruct, we have some aerial views of the progress being made on Walt Disney World’s upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. When complete, the Galactic Starcruiser “hotel” will be an experience like no other Disney Resort hotel has ever offered. In a first of its kind experience at the Walt Disney World … Construction Update on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World



Chevrolet Teams Up with Disney’s Hitchhiking Ghosts to Present New Chevy Bolt EUV

UPDATE 2/15/21: Below is the new Chevy commercial in its entirety featuring some familiar Disney friends! Chevrolet has just released a new commercial for their new all-electric 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV and the redesigned 2022 Bolt EV. They have teamed up with Walt Disney World to present the vehicles and have shared a 15-second teaser … Chevrolet Teams Up with Disney’s Hitchhiking Ghosts to Present New Chevy Bolt EUV



Disney World Honors Super Bowl LV Winners & Healthcare Workers

After last night’s Super Bowl LV win by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Walt Disney World Resort lit Cinderella Castle in Buccaneers’ colors and also in blue in honor of the healthcare heroes who have been working so hard to battle COVID-19 “as a beacon of celebration and hope throughout the night.” As we previously … Disney World Honors Super Bowl LV Winners & Healthcare Workers