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



Disney Adds Isabella Rosselini and Marlee Matlin to Celebrity Narrator Lineup for Candlelight Processional

The Candlelight Processional is a not-to-be-missed event that’s held in the America Gardens Theatre during the holiday season at Walt Disney World as part of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. A mass choir is joined by a 50-piece live orchestra along with a celebrity narrator and together, they tell the story of Christmas in Disney Adds Isabella Rosselini and Marlee Matlin to Celebrity Narrator Lineup for Candlelight Processional

Monorail Loses Power & Leaves Nearly 100 Guests Requiring Evacuation Thurs. Night

Late Thursday night, a Walt Disney World monorail reportedly left the Transportation and Ticket Center on its way to Epcot when it lost power and “stalled” just above the Magic Kingdom parking lot. Guest reports state that they were stuck on the monorail for about an hour as the Reedy Creek Fire Department rescued guests Monorail Loses Power & Leaves Nearly 100 Guests Requiring Evacuation Thurs. Night

Disney Cruise Line Adjusts Sept. 21 Sailing on the Fantasy from Eastern to Western Caribbean

As with all tropical systems that could potentially affect their voyages, Disney Cruise Line has been closely monitoring Hurricane Jerry in the Atlantic Ocean. This morning, they’ve announced that the Disney Fantasy’s September 21 sailing has been switched from an Eastern itinerary to a Western itinerary to stay clear from any danger the hurricane might bring. Disney Cruise Line Adjusts Sept. 21 Sailing on the Fantasy from Eastern to Western Caribbean

Walt Disney World Balloon Handler Struggles Against Strong Gust of Wind

If you’ve ever seen the cute images of guests “holding” a giant bunch of Disney balloons on Main Street, U.S.A., what you may not have noticed was the Cast Member still holding onto the end of the bunch. A lot of times, guests don’t quite understand why things have to be done a certain way when it Walt Disney World Balloon Handler Struggles Against Strong Gust of Wind

New Entertainment Announced for Frontierland & The Golden Horseshoe at the Disneyland Resort

Visitors to Disneyland have some new entertainment to look forward to this fall in Frontierland and at The Golden Horseshoe. Next week, a strolling magician will arrive with “demonstrations of sleight-of-hand and other tricks.” Guests can find this “master of magic” on the streets of Frontierland, on the Mark Twain steamboat, or mixing in with patrons New Entertainment Announced for Frontierland & The Golden Horseshoe at the Disneyland Resort

Walt Disney World Shares 2019 Foodie Guide to ‘WonderFall’ Flavors at Disney Springs

WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs made its debut last year and it’s back again in 2019. This limited-time foodie event will take place from September 20 through November 4, 2019, with more than 30 participating locations. Guests will find seasonally-inspired specialty cocktails and ciders, desserts, and dishes that feature the familiar flavors of the season Walt Disney World Shares 2019 Foodie Guide to ‘WonderFall’ Flavors at Disney Springs

Disney Shares Behind the Scenes Look at ‘Epcot Forever’ Fireworks Spectacular

In less than two weeks, ‘Epcot Forever’ will make its debut in the World Showcase Lagoon with fireworks, music, lighting, lasers, and choreographed special effects kites. The show will take onlookers on a “journey through the past, present and future of Epcot, featuring a stirring collection of songs that paint a colorful picture of the Disney Shares Behind the Scenes Look at ‘Epcot Forever’ Fireworks Spectacular

Stargazers Bar at Planet Hollywood in Disney Springs Announces Weekly Karaoke Night

Stargazers Bar is a hidden gem that’s just around the corner from Planet Hollywood on a shaded patio and they’ve just announced that they’re holding Karaoke Night every Friday. Guests are welcome to lend their star-studded talent every Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight although, no singing experience is required. Stargazers Bar features a selection Stargazers Bar at Planet Hollywood in Disney Springs Announces Weekly Karaoke Night

Walt Disney Studios Shares Special Look at ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’

The Walt Disney Studios has just shared a new clip of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil; take a look. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after Maleficent, in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain and drove her to curse a Walt Disney Studios Shares Special Look at ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’

Full Disney+ Streaming Catalog Available During Beta Testing in The Netherlands

Last week, Disney began testing its upcoming streaming service, in The Netherlands. Consumers in the U.S. have to wait until November 12 to access the service, but JustWatch, a European streaming aggregator, has made the entire Disney+ catalog available to browse. JustWatch is one of many sites that aggregate streaming content from a variety of Full Disney+ Streaming Catalog Available During Beta Testing in The Netherlands