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



New Grumpy Statue Debuts at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course

Disney Golf has added a new touch of character to one of its most challenging stretches, unveiling a brand-new Grumpy statue at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course at Walt Disney World. The six-foot-tall statue now stands at the tee box of hole No. 14, marking the start of a demanding four-hole sequence known as “Grumpy’s Gauntlet.” New Grumpy Statue Debuts at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course





New Exclusive Iced Coffees Arrive at Disney World – But Not Everyone’s Invited

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have a new reason to make a Joffrey’s stop this summer, with a lineup of limited-time iced coffee drinks arriving across the parks and Disney Springs from June 2 through July 31. Each park is getting its own specialty cold brew, along with a bonus stop at Disney Springs: Passholders New Exclusive Iced Coffees Arrive at Disney World – But Not Everyone’s Invited





Disney Springs Joins the Cool KIDS’ SUMMER Fun at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs is jumping into the Cool KIDS’ SUMMER celebration with a lineup of family activities, entertainment, and interactive fun running now through September 8 at Walt Disney World. And honestly, this might be one of the smartest things Disney could do during summer vacation season. Not every family wants to spend every second standing Disney Springs Joins the Cool KIDS’ SUMMER Fun at Walt Disney World





Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Joins Disney World Gateway Hotel Collection

A well-known Orlando-area resort just got a little closer to Disney in a big way. The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has officially been designated a Walt Disney World Gateway Hotel, giving guests the option to book their stay as part of a full Walt Disney World vacation package. That might not sound like a huge Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Joins Disney World Gateway Hotel Collection

















Joe the Legal Weasel Just Explained Disney Better Than Disney Does

The Muppets have dropped a last-minute video featuring Joe the Legal Weasel ahead of the opening of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and somehow, it might be the most perfect piece of pre-launch content they’ve put out in a long time. Because here’s the thing. Disney cares a lot about what things are Joe the Legal Weasel Just Explained Disney Better Than Disney Does





Bluey’s Wild World Soft-Opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Monday got an unexpected surprise, as Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station soft-opened ahead of its official debut on May 26, 2026. And based on all the huge smiles in our photos, it’s already a hit. Families who made their way out to Conservation Station Bluey’s Wild World Soft-Opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom





Disneyland Shares Operational Update Regarding Garden Grove Chemical Incident

Following up on the developing chemical tank leak we reported on yesterday near the Disneyland Resort area, Disney has now shared an official update addressing the situation and what it means for guests. While the incident in nearby Garden Grove is still ongoing, Disneyland Resort remains outside the evacuation zone and continues normal operations at Disneyland Shares Operational Update Regarding Garden Grove Chemical Incident