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



Reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Delayed Until Summer 2021

UPDATE 11:01AM: According to the Orlando Sentinel, as per a Walt Disney World spokesperson, the refurbishment to the guest rooms at the Polynesian will include adding decorating details reminiscent of Disney’s feature film, Moana. The colors used will be inspired by the Pacific Ocean, as will the textures and stylings. UPDATE 10:48AM: Due to the Reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Delayed Until Summer 2021

Construction Milestone Reached at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s New Tower Hotel

The newest addition to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has reached a key construction milestone with the topping off of the project’s top floor. The achievement was honored with the installation of a steel beam on the 14th story. As the beam was raised, it carried a tree and an American flag, Construction Milestone Reached at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin’s New Tower Hotel

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Introduces Disney’s Riviera Resort Blend

Head Roastmaster Chris De Mezzo of Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company in collaboration with Disney Chefs has created a signature coffee blend especially for Disney’s Riviera Resort and now you can order and enjoy it at home in your own kitchen. This special blend is only served at Disney’s Riviera Resort and combines beans from Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Introduces Disney’s Riviera Resort Blend

Some Walt Disney World Entertainment Cast Members Furloughed Indefinitely

According to an interview Wesh 2 had with a Disney actress, Walt Disney World entertainment cast members who had been furloughed received an email on Monday advising them that the furlough will remain indefinite. When the entertainment cast members were originally furloughed on April 19, 2020, the closure was not anticipated to last longer than Some Walt Disney World Entertainment Cast Members Furloughed Indefinitely

shopDisney Introduces New Classic Disney Parks Attractions & Mickey Face Masks

We’ve seen some new patterns of Disney face masks for sale in the theme parks, but now Disney fans at home can order the new designs as they’ve become available on shopDisney.com. Both new sets are available in Youth Small, Youth Medium, Adult Large, and Adult Extra Large. The first new set is designed with shopDisney Introduces New Classic Disney Parks Attractions & Mickey Face Masks

Why Magic Hand Sanitizer Is My New Go-To for Travel and At-Home Use

You’ve heard me sing the praises of Magic Candle Company’s vacation destination-themed candles and bar soaps, but today, we need to have a chat about their Magic Hand Sanitizer. For the past few months, hand sanitizer of any kind has been practically impossible to buy at any retailer in my area. From your typical CVS Why Magic Hand Sanitizer Is My New Go-To for Travel and At-Home Use

New Weekend Brunch Offering at House of Blues Begins Today at Disney Springs

The House of Blues Restaurant and Bar at Walt Disney World has announced that they’ve added a new weekend brunch to their offerings as their “World Famous Gospel Brunch” has been temporarily paused. Brunch will be served Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with their full menu being available after 12:00 noon. New Weekend Brunch Offering at House of Blues Begins Today at Disney Springs

Reduction of Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Still in Place for 1st Week of November

The theme park hours have been released for the first week of November at Walt Disney World. You may recall that beginning September 8, the operating hours at the theme parks were reduced through the end of October. Disney has just released the park hours for the first week of November and they are continuing Reduction of Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Still in Place for 1st Week of November

Orlando Int’l Airport to Lay Off Almost 800 Food Service Workers as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues

According to a report on Fox 35, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is getting ready to lay off nearly 800 foodservice crew members, cooks, cashiers, shift supervisors, and more. The 782 employees had been temporarily furloughed back in March but will be permanently laid off on October 15th if they haven’t been recalled by that time. Orlando Int’l Airport to Lay Off Almost 800 Food Service Workers as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues