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



Learn the Backstory of Olaf in New ‘Once Upon A Snowman’ Short Coming to Disney Plus

What happened to Olaf within the moments after Elsa created him as she was “letting it go” and building her ice palace, and when Anna and Kristoff first meet him in the forest? And how did Olaf learn to love Summer? The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman who melted … Learn the Backstory of Olaf in New ‘Once Upon A Snowman’ Short Coming to Disney Plus



Walt Disney World Announces Socially Distanced Festivities for the 2020 Holiday Season

Walt Disney World has just announced that they will kick off the holiday season beginning on November 6th going through December 30, 2020. Guests will be able to enjoy festive décor, themed merchandise, seasonal food & beverage offerings, and entertainment at the theme parks and across the Walt Disney World Resort. The holidays will be … Walt Disney World Announces Socially Distanced Festivities for the 2020 Holiday Season



U.S. Travel Association Launches Industry-Wide ‘Let’s Go There’ Initiative

For all the uber-planners out there, being able to begin planning your next Disney vacation seems to make everything better as your current vacation comes to an end. In a recent survey that was conducted as part of a new travel industry-wide initiative called “Let’s Go There,” 97% of those who responded said that having … U.S. Travel Association Launches Industry-Wide ‘Let’s Go There’ Initiative



Furloughed Disney Cast Member Launches ‘The Cast Member Pantry’ to Help Others Feed Their Families

There’s a saying that I love – not all heroes wear capes – and today, we’re shining our spotlight on a hero in the Walt Disney World community. Her name is Emily Lartigue and she’s a Walt Disney World cast member; a furloughed Walt Disney World cast member. It all started back when the Disney … Furloughed Disney Cast Member Launches ‘The Cast Member Pantry’ to Help Others Feed Their Families





First Holiday Weekend Since Walt Disney World Reopened Brings Bigger Crowds

Labor Day Weekend is the first actual holiday weekend since Walt Disney World began the phased reopening of its parks and Resort hotels. For the most part, since the parks began reopening on July 11th, we’ve seen low crowds and even lower attraction wait times throughout the theme parks, even on some of the most … First Holiday Weekend Since Walt Disney World Reopened Brings Bigger Crowds





ABC Announces Cast for 2020 Season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Dancing With the Stars is heading back into the ballroom for its 2020 Season with some “cha-cha-changes” and a brand-new celebrity lineup. Supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks is set to host the 2020 season that kicks off live on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. eastern on ABC. Below are the celebrities as well … ABC Announces Cast for 2020 Season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’





Disney Plus Announces October Release Date for Second Season of ‘The Mandalorian’

Disney has just announced that the much-anticipated second season of The Mandalorian will make its debut on Disney+ October 30, 2020. Back in December, producer and creator Jon Favreau confirmed that a second season was coming this fall and now fans of the popular show can finally save the date. After the stories of Jango … Disney Plus Announces October Release Date for Second Season of ‘The Mandalorian’