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



FastPass+ Available for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Beginning Feb. 19

UPDATE: Also beginning February 19, 2020, the FastPass+ tiers will change for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The only two attractions that will be in tier 1 after that date are Slinky Dog Dash and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. From now through February 18, the tiers will remain as they are. Beginning February 19, 2020, the Millennium Falcon: FastPass+ Available for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Beginning Feb. 19

Adventures by Disney Adds More European River Cruises in 2021 Plus New Early Booking Discount

Families can look forward to more Adventures by Disney river cruise vacations than ever before in 2021, with 30 available sailings along four European rivers: the Danube, Rhine, Rhone, and the Seine. Guests aboard 2021 Rhine River sailings will have the opportunity to travel to Papenburg, Germany for an inside look at the construction of the fifth Adventures by Disney Adds More European River Cruises in 2021 Plus New Early Booking Discount

Disney Named One of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for 2020 by Fortune

The Walt Disney Company has just been recognized among the “World’s Most Admired Companies” on Fortune’s annual list for 2020. Disney was featured in the February issue of the publication, as well as on Fortune.com today. Disney is ranked at number 4 overall for the second consecutive year. The company has held the top spot Disney Named One of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for 2020 by Fortune

There’s A Must Have Disney Skyliner Popcorn Bucket in Town at Walt Disney World

A new popcorn bucket has flown into Epcot and is flying off the shelves just as fast as they are arriving. This new bucket is in the form of a Disney Skyliner gondola and includes Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse,  Chip & Dale, and Pluto artwork from the very first cabin Disney shared when they announced There’s A Must Have Disney Skyliner Popcorn Bucket in Town at Walt Disney World

Disney is Cracking Down on Etsy Sellers Offering Unlicensed Baby Yoda Merchandise

Fans of The Mandalorian on Disney+ collectively lost their minds when “The Child” appeared in the new series. Demand for merchandise featuring the adorable Baby Yoda was fierce and Disney didn’t release anything prior to the show’s premiere as not to spoil the surprise. In the meantime, Etsy shop owners took out their crochet hooks along with Disney is Cracking Down on Etsy Sellers Offering Unlicensed Baby Yoda Merchandise

Margaritaville Hotel Orlando Joins the Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel Program

Margaritaville Hotel Orlando near the Walt Disney World Resort is now part of the Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel program. Guests staying in one of Margaritaville Hotel Orlando’s 184 guestrooms have access to everything at Margaritaville Resort Orlando including the onsite Sunset Walk retail center, the fitness center, multiple pools, and much more. It Margaritaville Hotel Orlando Joins the Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel Program

D23 to Host First Inside Disney Podcast Live from Disneyland Beginning Friday at 11am Eastern

The Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction begins welcoming guests today at the Disneyland Resort and in celebration of the occasion, the D23 Inside Disney podcast is hosting special day-of coverage. Tune in and watch the coverage below beginning at 8 a.m. Pacific / 11 a.m. Eastern. This special live broadcast will take place from Star Wars: D23 to Host First Inside Disney Podcast Live from Disneyland Beginning Friday at 11am Eastern

New Music Comes to Morocco and Germany Pavilions in Epcot During Festival of the Arts

Today is the first day of the 4th Annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts and there are some new bands that will be performing around the World Showcase. In the Germany pavilion,  check out Lebendig, an award-winning German pop-rock band who will perform their modern take on Germany’s well-known Schlager sound. In the Morocco pavilion, guests New Music Comes to Morocco and Germany Pavilions in Epcot During Festival of the Arts

Celebrate National Polka Dot Day on Jan. 22 with a Special Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie

If you’ll be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort between now and January 31, 2020, you might want to make a point of stopping by Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs. In celebration of National Polka Dot Day on January 22nd, Amorette’s will be serving up an adorable Minnie Mouse-inspired petite cake. The cake consists of a Celebrate National Polka Dot Day on Jan. 22 with a Special Cake from Amorette’s Patisserie

Disney Releases New ‘Split Decision’ Attraction Poster for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

A new poster has just been released for the upcoming Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 4th. Prior to boarding the ride, guests will see posters from existing award-winning shorts that may have premiered at the Chinese Theatre that were all created specifically for the attraction Disney Releases New ‘Split Decision’ Attraction Poster for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway