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





Special Team of Cast Members to Join Opening Crew at Disney Springs Wednesday

On their Facebook page, the Walt Disney World Cast and Community has announced that beginning Wednesday, their Resort Children’s Activities Cast will be on-hand at Disney Springs to engage with guests and to assist with the new health and safety procedures that are being implemented. Disney Springs has been closed since March 20th due to … Special Team of Cast Members to Join Opening Crew at Disney Springs Wednesday





Official List of Dining & Retail Locations Opening at Disney Springs May 20 Revealed

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World is getting ready to open some of their dining and shopping locations tomorrow – May 20, 2020 – and we now have an official list of everything you can expect to see open. For details on the additional health and safety measures that will be put into place, take … Official List of Dining & Retail Locations Opening at Disney Springs May 20 Revealed



All July Adventures by Disney Vacations Have Been Cancelled

UPDATE 5/26/20 12:32PM: Adventures by Disney has made the following changes: *Guests already booked on adventures through August 31, 2020 can change their booking and receive 100% credit to be used toward an adventure in the future. Guests changing their booking can choose a new date to travel or different adventure by March 31, 2021. The … All July Adventures by Disney Vacations Have Been Cancelled





Disney Issues Straight-Forward Disclaimer Prior to Reopening of Disney Springs

Disney Springs, the shopping and dining complex at the Walt Disney World Resort, will begin welcoming guests on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. The majority of this portion of Walt Disney World has been closed due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic since March 17, 2020. The company has announced that when Disney Springs reopens, it will … Disney Issues Straight-Forward Disclaimer Prior to Reopening of Disney Springs



Florida Governor Further Relaxes Social Distancing Measures Beginning May 18

In a press conference Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the state will be at a full Phase One regarding reopening businesses. These details come just in time with Disney Springs preparing to open dining and shopping venues on May 20th. Beginning Monday, May 18th, restaurants will be allowed to increase their indoor capacity … Florida Governor Further Relaxes Social Distancing Measures Beginning May 18



Virtually Visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios Through This Disney Plus Playlist

Yesterday, I shared a Disney+ movie playlist that could virtually bring you through the Magic Kingdom, and today, I’m sharing another one; this time, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the park of choice! I have to tell you, as much as I absolutely love the fantasy world I live in the minute I step foot into … Virtually Visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios Through This Disney Plus Playlist



Lee Unkrich Hosting Disney Pixar ‘Coco’ Watch Party Thursday at 7pm Eastern

Lee Unkrich, the director of Disney Pixar’s Coco, announced on Twitter that he, along with several special guests, is going to host a watch party tonight beginning at 7pm Eastern. He also mentioned that he’ll be sharing new behind-the-scenes images from the film. Special guests include Anthony Gonzalez, the voice of Miguel, along with Alanna … Lee Unkrich Hosting Disney Pixar ‘Coco’ Watch Party Thursday at 7pm Eastern