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



Photo Tour of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Attraction Opening Dec. 5 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Opening December 5 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and January 17 at Disneyland, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will set a new standard for what a Disney theme park experience can be, as guests become heroes of the Resistance in a climactic battle with the First Order. In one of the most immersive, ambitious and technologically Photo Tour of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Attraction Opening Dec. 5 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure Coming to Play Disney Parks Mobile App at Epcot

The DuckTales family is heading to Epcot in the brand new adventure coming to the Play Disney Parks app. Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will invite guests to join Scrooge McDuck, Donald, Launchpad, Webby, and the nephews to help them search for “priceless treasure.” Using the Play Disney Parks mobile app, guests take a trip around World Showcase discovering exotic Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure Coming to Play Disney Parks Mobile App at Epcot

Awesome Planet, New Film in Canada, & Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along to Open Jan. 17

Walt Disney World has just announced that the brand new show opening in The Land pavilion at Epcot – Awesome Planet – will make its debut on January 17, 2020. The film is described as “an on-screen exploration of the realm we call home, showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of our earth with Awesome Planet, New Film in Canada, & Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along to Open Jan. 17

Walt Disney World to Hold Passholder Holiday Weekend at Disney Springs

Walt Disney World is inviting Annual Passholders to join in on a morning of festive fun at Disney Springs on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2019. Annual Passholder Exclusive Early Access Get a jump start on your holiday celebrations and enjoy exclusive early access opportunities at the following locations: The Christmas Tree Trail – 8:00 Walt Disney World to Hold Passholder Holiday Weekend at Disney Springs

Anti-Trust Complaint Filed in South Korea Over Monopoly of Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’

On Sunday, the Public Welfare Committee (PWC), an NGO (non-governmental organization) based in Seoul, Korea, filed a complaint with South Korea’s Central District Prosecutors’ Office against the Walt Disney Company alleging that Frozen 2 occupied 88 percent of local screens on its opening day, which is reportedly in violation of Korea’s anti-monopoly laws. The claim Anti-Trust Complaint Filed in South Korea Over Monopoly of Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’

Family Files Lawsuit Against Disney Claiming They Felt Bugs in Their Mouths During Meal

A lawsuit has been filed against Disney alleging that a family was served food that had bugs crawling in it causing them to fall ill. The contaminated food allegedly came from the Oasis Bar and Grill at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. WESH 2 Investigates reports that they’ve obtained court files which include photos showing insects Family Files Lawsuit Against Disney Claiming They Felt Bugs in Their Mouths During Meal

Marvel Studios Shares New Movie Poster and First Teaser Trailer for ‘Black Widow’

Marvel Studios has shared the first official look (for those who didn’t attend the San Diego Comic-Con or the D23 Expo) at their upcoming Black Widow. Scarlett Johansson is reprising her role as Natasha/Black Widow, Florence Pugh stars as Yelena, David Harbour as Alexei aka The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina. Directed by Marvel Studios Shares New Movie Poster and First Teaser Trailer for ‘Black Widow’

State of Florida Files Lawsuit Against Planet Hollywood Claiming Failure to Add Jobs in Orlando

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against Planet Hollywood International, Inc. alleging that the company failed to comply with their obligations once they were given $288,000 in state incentives with the premise of adding jobs in Orlando. Planet Hollywood received this financial incentive back in 2011 from Florida’s Quick Action Closing Fund program. State of Florida Files Lawsuit Against Planet Hollywood Claiming Failure to Add Jobs in Orlando

Walt Disney World to Live Stream Dedication Ceremony of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Opening week is finally here for the much-anticipated Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction that is set to open inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new attraction will begin welcoming guests on Thursday, December 5, and Disney has announced that they will present a #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the dedication ceremony Walt Disney World to Live Stream Dedication Ceremony of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Disney Cruise Line Releases Special Cyber-Week Discounts with Savings Up to 25%

Disney Cruise Line is getting in on the Cyber sales this week with savings of up to 25% on select sailings. These discounts are on Guaranteed Rooms with Restrictions; with these discounted rates, you pick the category – Inside, Oceanview, or Verandah – but you don’t get to pick your stateroom number. Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line Releases Special Cyber-Week Discounts with Savings Up to 25%