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



Rose & Crown Dining Room to Close for Refurb Feb. 15

UPDATE 3/16/21: Rose & Crown Dining Room is currently accepting lunch and dinner reservations for dates beginning March 21, 2021. Dining reservations can be made up to 60-days in advance by using the My Disney Experience app on your smartphone. Rose & Crown Dining Room in the United Kingdom pavilion in EPCOT will be closed … Rose & Crown Dining Room to Close for Refurb Feb. 15



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