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



3 New Events at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is offering the perfect gift option for foodies this holiday season – tickets to one of three new food and beverage events hosted by the resort on January 16th, February 7th, and February 27, 2021. On Saturday, January 16th and February 27th, the resort will host Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of … 3 New Events at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin





A Review of a 2-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower

Thanks to a very generous DIS Unplugged listener who wasn’t able to use her Disney Resort reservation due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, I was given the opportunity to stay in a two-bedroom villa at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower. I was able to bring not only my husband and my daughter, but my daughter brought … A Review of a 2-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower







Disney World Provides Date-Based, Multi-Day Ticket Update

In order to provide more flexibility to guests who are looking to purchase multi-day theme park tickets, Disney has updated their ticketing systems. Guests who purchase date-based, multi-day Walt Disney World theme park tickets are required to select their planned days of admission from a specific time range (a.k.a. validity window) upon purchase. Disney’s ticketing systems will … Disney World Provides Date-Based, Multi-Day Ticket Update



Hawaiian Airlines Announces Nonstop Service Between Orlando & Honolulu

Beginning on March 11, 2021, Hawaiian Airlines will launch two weekly direct flights between Honolulu (HNL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). All guests will enjoy island-inspired complimentary meals and the roominess and superior comfort of Hawaiian’s 278-seat Airbus A330 aircraft, which feature 18 First Class lie-flat leather seats arranged in a 2-2-2 configuration tailored for … Hawaiian Airlines Announces Nonstop Service Between Orlando & Honolulu



Disney Confirms Early New Year’s Eve Closing Times

While all four Walt Disney World theme parks, as well as Disney Springs, are all dressed up for the holiday season, these locations will close prior to midnight on New Year’s Eve. Disney is continuing to follow health and safety measures that have been put into place during their phased reopening to help foster physical distancing. New Year’s … Disney Confirms Early New Year’s Eve Closing Times



New Passholder Discount at Select EPCOT Holiday Kitchens

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can enjoy 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages when using cashless payment at select Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Holiday Kitchens from 7:00 p.m. until park close through December 31, 2020. Participating locations include: Refreshment Port Citrus Blossom Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Holiday Sweets & Treats Las Posadas Holiday … New Passholder Discount at Select EPCOT Holiday Kitchens



Disneyland Provides Update on Theme Park Ticket Expiration

Due to the continued closure of the Disneyland theme parks, an update has been issued for guests who have park tickets that are about to expire. Unused non-promotional single-day Disneyland theme park tickets that expire on December 30, 2020 or March 31, 2021 will have the expiration date extended to December 16, 2021. Wholly unused, non-promotional multi-day … Disneyland Provides Update on Theme Park Ticket Expiration