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



Kids Eat Free at Terralina Crafted Italian & Paddlefish at Disney Springs Through Sept 13

UPDATE 8/25/20: On their respective Instagram accounts today, both Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian announced that the offer described below has been extended through September 13, 2020! Folks who are planning to visit Walt Disney World this month with their kids can take advantage of a special offer that’s available at two Disney Springs restaurants. Kids Eat Free at Terralina Crafted Italian & Paddlefish at Disney Springs Through Sept 13

Walt Disney World Guest Captures Video of Lightning Bolt Strike at Hollywood Studios

Guests visiting Walt Disney World captured some remarkable footage Monday night of lightning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Austin Coppock posted a video of the lightning strike to his social media channel and told ABC News in New York that he “saw the lightning near the Millennium Falcon and marketplace” within Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Coppock Walt Disney World Guest Captures Video of Lightning Bolt Strike at Hollywood Studios

First Look at New EPCOT Entrance Fountain Pylons

UPDATE 8/14/20: Take a look at some behind-the-scenes video of Disney Imagineers installing the gorgeous acrylic pylons at EPCOT as shared by Zach Riddley on his Instagram account! View this post on Instagram Repost from @thezachriddley: “Earlier this week I shared a first-look of the installation of our new EPCOT fountain pylons. It’s been amazing First Look at New EPCOT Entrance Fountain Pylons

Executive Chef at EPCOT’s France Pavilion to Retire After 38-Year Career

As reported on ScottJosephOrlando.com, the Executive Chef of 38 years at EPCOT‘s France pavilion, Bruno Vrignon, announced his retirement on Friday. Vrignon has held the Executive Chef position since the France pavilion opened back in 1982. He was chef de partie at Restaurant Paul Bocuse in Collonges-au-Mont-d’or in France prior to that. Le Chefs de Executive Chef at EPCOT’s France Pavilion to Retire After 38-Year Career

NC Woman Who Brought CBD Oil to Magic Kingdom Files Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit Against Disney

(Editor’s note: Since this post was last updated, we’ve learned from a reliable source that this case was moved to federal court at the request of George Kalogridis. Additionally, we have been unable to confirm that a motion asking to move the case from Florida is in existence.) UPDATE: The attorney in this case has NC Woman Who Brought CBD Oil to Magic Kingdom Files Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit Against Disney

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Can Get 30% Discount on shopDisney for a Limited Time

In addition to saving 30% on merchandise at the theme parks and at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can now take advantage of that discount on shopDisney.com and on the shopDisney app through August 14. It should also be noted that you can combine the Disney Visa (DRVCMEMBER) and Free Shipping (SHIPMAGIC) codes Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Can Get 30% Discount on shopDisney for a Limited Time

We Know Disney’s Fiscal 3rd Quarter Earnings Call Will Be Ugly; What About Their Recovery Plans?

The COVID-19 pandemic has basically thrown the entire working world for a loop from thriving corporate businesses to individuals with successful jobs; or even just mediocre jobs, if we’re being honest. Tuesday is the day that The Walt Disney Company’s quarterly earnings call takes place [at 4:30 p.m. Eastern] and while just about everyone knows We Know Disney’s Fiscal 3rd Quarter Earnings Call Will Be Ugly; What About Their Recovery Plans?