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



runDisney Community Mourns the Loss of Jeff Galloway at 80

The runDisney community is mourning the loss of one of its most influential and beloved figures. Jeff Galloway, Olympian, author, and longtime runDisney training consultant, passed away this week at the age of 80 following complications from a stroke. For countless runners, especially those who found their way to running through Disney races, Galloway wasn’t runDisney Community Mourns the Loss of Jeff Galloway at 80

Details & NEW Merch Revealed For 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

Spring is right around the corner, and EPCOT is getting ready to show off. The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns March 4 through June 1, 2026, bringing nearly three months of fresh flavors, colorful topiaries, live music, and seasonal merchandise to Walt Disney World. With new details now released, it’s clear this Details & NEW Merch Revealed For 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival

NEW Walt Disney World Room Offer for Recent Disney Cruise Line Guests!

Keep the magic alive! Guests who recently sailed with Disney Cruise Line are eligible for up to 35% off on rooms at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels at Walt Disney World – available when you book within 14 days after your eligible sailing. This offer is eligible for stays from: During your stay, you’ll be conveniently NEW Walt Disney World Room Offer for Recent Disney Cruise Line Guests!

ESPN and Disney+ Announce Savannah Bananas Deal for 2026

Banana Ball is about to get a much bigger stage. ESPN, Disney+, and the Savannah Bananas have announced a major expansion of their partnership for 2026, delivering the largest Banana Ball distribution deal to date. The new agreement includes 25 exclusive games, all streaming on Disney+ and the ESPN App, with select matchups also airing ESPN and Disney+ Announce Savannah Bananas Deal for 2026

Bookings Now Open for Disneyland’s ‘Women Who Make the Magic’ Guided Tour

The brand-new guided tour we shared details about last week is officially on the calendar at Disneyland Resort, and reservations are now live. The Women Who Make the Magic Guided Tour will begin stepping off on March 6 and will spotlight the influential women whose creativity and talent helped shape the original Disney theme park. Bookings Now Open for Disneyland’s ‘Women Who Make the Magic’ Guided Tour

Disney Launches On-Stage BROADWAY Proposal Package for ‘Aladdin’ in NYC

If you’ve ever joked that your love story deserves a Broadway ending, Disney just took that idea very seriously. Disney Fairy Tale Weddings has announced a brand-new Aladdin on Broadway Engagement Package, giving couples the chance to pop the question on the iconic stage of the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. Yes, the Disney Launches On-Stage BROADWAY Proposal Package for ‘Aladdin’ in NYC

Brooks x runDisney Drops NEW Princess Half Marathon Collection

The 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is almost here, and that means one thing for runDisney fans: new race-weekend merchandise. This year, Brooks and runDisney are teaming up once again with a limited-edition collection of running shoes inspired by some of Disney’s most beloved characters. The latest drop celebrates the Disney Princesses with designs Brooks x runDisney Drops NEW Princess Half Marathon Collection

Full Menus Revealed for 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Disney has officially pulled back the curtain on what food and drink fans can expect at the 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, and the full menus are now out. Running from March 6 through April 27, 2026, this year’s festival once again leans into California-inspired flavors, with a mix of brand-new dishes Full Menus Revealed for 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival