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



Disney After Hours 2027 Dates Announced for Three Disney World Parks

Disney After Hours is returning to Walt Disney World in 2027, and we now have a lengthy list of event dates stretching from January all the way into August. The separately ticketed nighttime events will once again take place at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT, giving guests several extra hours in the parks Disney After Hours 2027 Dates Announced for Three Disney World Parks

Disney CFO Talks Park Prices, Attendance & Massive Expansion Plans

Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston offered an interesting look at the state of Disney’s theme park business Wednesday, touching on everything from growing attendance at Walt Disney World and Disneyland to ticket prices, new attractions, and the importance of keeping Disney vacations within reach for younger families. Speaking during the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Disney CFO Talks Park Prices, Attendance & Massive Expansion Plans

Hollywood Studios Is Looking a Little Rough Around the Edges Right Now

If you’re headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios soon, don’t be surprised if a few familiar sights aren’t exactly ready for their close-up. There is quite a bit of visible maintenance work underway in the park, including a nearly empty Echo Lake and extensive scaffolding covering parts of The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Let’s start with Echo Hollywood Studios Is Looking a Little Rough Around the Edges Right Now

Jazzy Holidays Reservations Open Soon for Disney Jollywood Nights

If Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby is part of your Disney Jollywood Nights plans this year, there’s an important date to add to your calendar. Disney announced that reservations for the 2026 holiday experience will open September 17. Jazzy Holidays returns to The Hollywood Brown Derby exclusively during Disney Jollywood Nights, offering a Jazzy Holidays Reservations Open Soon for Disney Jollywood Nights

2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages: Prices & Restaurants

We already know which celebrity narrators will take the stage for the 2026 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, but now we’ve got the other piece of the puzzle for anyone hoping to guarantee a seat: this year’s participating restaurants and dining package prices. Candlelight Processional returns to the America Gardens Theatre during the EPCOT International Festival 2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages: Prices & Restaurants

Disney’s NEW Mickey Christmas Collection Is Coming September 14

We may still be sweating our way through September, but Disney is officially ready to start decorating for Christmas. The first big holiday merchandise collection for 2026 has been revealed, and this one leans heavily into a classic Disney Christmas with Mickey, Minnie, tartan plaid, plenty of red and green, and some seriously cute decorations Disney’s NEW Mickey Christmas Collection Is Coming September 14

Disneyland Paris Reveals a Spectacular First Christmas for World of Frozen

Christmas at Disneyland Paris is going to look a little different this year, and World of Frozen has a lot to do with it! The resort’s holiday season runs from November 7, 2026, through January 6, 2027, bringing back plenty of Christmas favorites along with some brand-new additions. This will be the very first Christmas Disneyland Paris Reveals a Spectacular First Christmas for World of Frozen

Last Call! Only 6 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Remain

If you’ve been waiting to buy your tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, we’re officially in last-call territory. The 2026 party season still has a little less than two months to go, but tickets are only available for six remaining event nights at Magic Kingdom. As of now, these are the only dates still showing Last Call! Only 6 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Remain

NEW Halloween Eats & Drinks Arrive at Raglan Road

Spooky season has officially descended upon Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs, and this year’s Halloween menu has some really fun additions. We’re talking mummy-wrapped sausages, a Guinness pie with a jack-o’-lantern grin, pumpkin cheesecake, and a couple of fall drinks that seem very well suited to an Irish pub. Let’s start with the NEW Halloween Eats & Drinks Arrive at Raglan Road

Celebrate Lightning McQueen Day With NEW Loungefly Bags

Ka-chow! Today is Lightning McQueen Day, and Loungefly is celebrating with some seriously fun new merchandise inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Cars. September 5 was chosen for the occasion because of Lightning McQueen’s famous racing number, 95, and this year’s celebration is extra special as Cars marks its 20th anniversary. Disney previously teased that the Celebrate Lightning McQueen Day With NEW Loungefly Bags