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



Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 4th Quarter of 2019 Released

To remain exempt from major inspection, Central Florida theme parks must list all of their quarterly incidents and injuries with the state. This quarter’s report (October – December 2019) covers a total of 9 incidents/injuries with 4 belonging to Disney, 4 to Universal, and 1 to Busch Gardens. Only incidents or illnesses resulting in a hospital stay Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 4th Quarter of 2019 Released

Disney Announces Return of H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon in 2020

Fans of playing in a Disney Water Park after the sun goes down will be happy to know that H2O Glow Nights is returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park in the summer of 2020 from May 27 – August 29. Admission to this special event requires a separate ticket and with that ticket, guests can Disney Announces Return of H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon in 2020

Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Space Mountain & Carousel of Progress at Disney World with New Merch

On January 15, 2020, Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World will invite guests to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress with new merchandise that will be available at the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. shop. The merchandise will include a wide variety of items such as a hoodie, baseball cap, water Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Space Mountain & Carousel of Progress at Disney World with New Merch

Disney Shares Photos of Gusteau’s Restaurant Sign Installation in France Pavilion

After Epcot closed for the day on Monday, the Gusteau’s Restaurant sign was installed on the exterior of the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction in the France pavilion. Some images of the sign being installed were shared on social media by Disney Imagineering and by president of the Walt Disney World Resort, Josh D’Amaro. Remy’s Disney Shares Photos of Gusteau’s Restaurant Sign Installation in France Pavilion

Disney Announces Host for Epcot’s Upcoming Awesome Planet Attraction

As we know, a brand new film attraction is opening at The Land pavilion in Epcot’s Future World in just a few days and today during a media preview, the host of the show was revealed. Ty Burrell, who stars as Phil Dunphy on ABC’s Modern Family, will be what Disney has declared as the “planetary realtor” Disney Announces Host for Epcot’s Upcoming Awesome Planet Attraction

runDisney Introduces Unique Membership for Runners with New Club runDisney

runDisney has just introduced their new Club runDisney which is described as a new, unique membership opportunity for runners. Club runDisney will offer three distinct year-long membership levels – Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each level will feature an array of special benefits that will run from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Club runDisney runDisney Introduces Unique Membership for Runners with New Club runDisney

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be Closed January 8 Due to Cold Weather

Due to forecasted cold weather, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Projected high temperature is 69 degrees with lows of 55 degrees. As a reminder, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is currently closed for refurbishment. According to Disney’s calendar at the time of publication, Typhoon Lagoon will reopen on Thursday, January 9th at 10 a.m.

Take A Peek Inside the Newly Refurbished Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

Earlier today, Josh D’Amaro, president of the Walt Disney World Resort, shared photos of his visit to the newly refurbished Beaches & Cream Soda Shop located at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. The restaurant closed back in August for an expansion and this is the first look we’ve had since that closure. Of course, the group shared Take A Peek Inside the Newly Refurbished Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Leads Box Office with $176M Opening Weekend

Although Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker came in prominently behind the last two films in the trilogy, the newest film blew away the competition with its weekend launch of $175.5 million at the North American box office and $373.5 million globally. The film scored the third-biggest December debut of all time domestically behind J.J. ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Leads Box Office with $176M Opening Weekend

Enter for a Chance to Win a SPACE 220 Experience by Donating to Give Kids the World

You can enter to win a chance to dine at the Patina Restaurant Group’s upcoming signature table service restaurant and lounge, Space 220, which is set to open in Epcot in early 2020. The culinary experience features a panorama with daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up and a space station as Enter for a Chance to Win a SPACE 220 Experience by Donating to Give Kids the World