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







RUMOR: Is Disney Considering Closing Affection Section for Bluey?

A new rumor circulating among Walt Disney World fans is raising questions about the future of Affection Section at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With Disney already confirming that a Bluey experience is coming to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, some guests are wondering whether behind-the-scenes changes could affect the nearby animal encounter. Affection Section is part of Rafiki’s RUMOR: Is Disney Considering Closing Affection Section for Bluey?





Festival Marketplace Menus & Characters Announced for Lunar New Year at Disneyland

Lunar New Year is set to return to Disney California Adventure from January 23 through February 22, 2026, bringing back a colorful celebration filled with food, entertainment, and seasonal offerings inspired by Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. The festival will once again invite guests to welcome the new year through shared meals, live performances, and Festival Marketplace Menus & Characters Announced for Lunar New Year at Disneyland





Disney to Spend Massive $22.4M to Transform MuppetVision 3D Into Monsters, Inc.

Newly released public records show that Disney is making a significant investment to transform the former MuppetVision 3D theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios into a new attraction inspired by Monsters, Inc. According to documents obtained by the Orlando Business Journal from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Disney is spending approximately $22.4 million on the Disney to Spend Massive $22.4M to Transform MuppetVision 3D Into Monsters, Inc.





Inside Disney Imagineering & the Debate Over How It Really Works

A recent feature from The Wall Street Journal offered a rare, detailed look inside The Walt Disney Company‘s Imagineering division, highlighting the creative group responsible for designing Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships, and large-scale entertainment experiences. The article framed Imagineering as a secretive, high-pressure operation now carrying much of Disney’s long-term growth strategy. According to Inside Disney Imagineering & the Debate Over How It Really Works





New Adventures by Disney 2026 Disney Cruise Line Onboard Offer

Recent Disney Cruise Line Guests can save on an Adventures by Disney vacation with this exclusive offer! Save on an Adventures by Disney vacation booked within 45 days of returning from your most recent Disney Cruise Line sailing and discover a different kind of magic. Savings include: Booking Window: Trips must be booked between January 10, 2026 and January 8, New Adventures by Disney 2026 Disney Cruise Line Onboard Offer





TIME Honors Disney as One of America’s Most Iconic Companies

TIME has recognized The Walt Disney Company as one of “America’s Most Iconic Companies,” placing Disney among 250 businesses credited with shaping the nation’s economic and cultural identity. The honor comes as part of TIME’s broader recognition tied to the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary. In its feature, TIME highlighted Disney as a defining force TIME Honors Disney as One of America’s Most Iconic Companies





Anaheim Ducks Day Returns to Disney California Adventure in 2026

The Anaheim Ducks and Disneyland Resort are teaming up once again to bring back a fan-favorite celebration – Anaheim Ducks Day. The event will return to Disney California Adventure on Sunday, February 22, 2026, giving guests a full day of hockey-themed fun mixed with Disney magic. The annual event will feature appearances from select Anaheim Anaheim Ducks Day Returns to Disney California Adventure in 2026





Disney Casts Rapunzel and Flynn Rider for Live-Action ‘Tangled’

The Walt Disney Studios has officially shared its first casting news for the live-action reimagining of Tangled. Teagan Croft will star as Rapunzel, with Milo Manheim stepping into the role of Flynn Rider. The film is planned as a theatrical release only. The original animated Tangled debuted in 2010 and quickly became a favorite among Disney Casts Rapunzel and Flynn Rider for Live-Action ‘Tangled’





Lunar New Year Returns to Disney California Adventure for Year of the Horse in 2026

Guests visiting Disney California Adventure Park will be able to celebrate the Year of the Horse when Lunar New Year returns to the park from January 23 through February 22, 2026. The annual celebration brings together food, entertainment, décor, and cultural traditions inspired by Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures, all centered on wishes for health, Lunar New Year Returns to Disney California Adventure for Year of the Horse in 2026