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



Celebrate ‘A Very Jonas Christmas’ at Disney Springs With NEW Photo Ops & More

Disney Springs has added a festive splash of Jonas Brothers cheer to the holiday season. To celebrate last month’s release of A Very Jonas Christmas Movie on Disney+, guests can now enjoy three new themed experiences across the shopping and dining district at Walt Disney World. The first stop for fans is a dedicated photo Celebrate ‘A Very Jonas Christmas’ at Disney Springs With NEW Photo Ops & More





Disney World’s Overnight Christmas Tree Install Is Pure Holiday Magic

There is something special about the moments when Disney lets us peek behind the curtain, and the newest entry in the “Disney Unscripted” series is one of those treats that makes you smile the whole way through. This video focuses on one of the resort’s wildest holiday traditions: installing 20 massive Christmas trees across Walt Disney World’s Overnight Christmas Tree Install Is Pure Holiday Magic





Disneyland Introduces New Explore Key Pass for 2026 + Returning Entertainment

Disneyland Resort is expanding its Magic Key program with a new option for guests. The Explore Key will go on sale on January 13, 2026. Sales for the Imagine Key will open the same day, no earlier than 9 a.m. PT. These two passes join the Inspire and Believe Keys, which remain available for new Disneyland Introduces New Explore Key Pass for 2026 + Returning Entertainment





New Details for Animation-Inspired Experience Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World will introduce a new family experience in 2026 when the former Star Wars: Launch Bay space at Disney’s Hollywood Studios transforms into The Magic of Disney Animation. The experience takes inspiration from the Emmy Award-winning short Once Upon a Studio, bringing Disney Animation characters and artistry into a hands-on environment built for New Details for Animation-Inspired Experience Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios





New ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Merch Arrives at Disney Ahead of Film Release

Disney is rolling out a large lineup of new merchandise to celebrate the upcoming release of Avatar: Fire and Ash. The next chapter in the franchise arrives in theaters on December 19, and fans now have several ways to mark the return to Pandora through apparel, accessories, toys, books, and home décor. At Disney’s Animal New ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Merch Arrives at Disney Ahead of Film Release





Bluey & Bingo Could Headline Disney World’s 2026 Summer

Earlier this year, Walt Disney World confirmed the return of its Cool Kid Summer campaign in 2026. While official details remain scarce, a new announcement Tuesday morning offered an exciting peek: at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the party will get a big upgrade. Starting summer 2026, families can expect a new Bluey experience at Conservation Station Bluey & Bingo Could Headline Disney World’s 2026 Summer





Disney World Ticket Savings Plus ‘Ski’ Mickey & Minnie Debut for DVC Members

Disney Vacation Club members enrolled in the Membership Magic Beyond program have a new perk to look forward to. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are now greeting members in brand-new ski outfits created exclusively for this offering. The outfits are unique to DVC and will not appear in standard park character meet-and-greets, giving members a Disney World Ticket Savings Plus ‘Ski’ Mickey & Minnie Debut for DVC Members





Travelers Without REAL ID Face New $45 TSA Fee

Travelers who arrive at airport security checkpoints without a REAL ID or a valid passport will soon face a new charge. The Transportation Security Administration announced that beginning February 1, 2026, anyone without an acceptable form of identification will be required to pay a $45 fee to continue through screening. The fee marks the next Travelers Without REAL ID Face New $45 TSA Fee





Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ Sets New Global Box Office Records

Zootopia returned to theaters in a major way this weekend. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2 delivered an estimated $556 million global opening, marking one of the strongest theatrical debuts in box office history. The film earned $156 million domestically in its first five days and $400 million internationally. The sequel’s early success positions it Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ Sets New Global Box Office Records





2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Begins at Disney World

The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays kicked off Friday at Walt Disney World, bringing warm seasonal energy to World Showcase and beyond. Guests will find global traditions, festive food, and live entertainment spread throughout the park. The festival runs through December 30, giving plenty of time to enjoy everything it offers. Holiday Storytellers 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Begins at Disney World