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



Walt Disney Imagineering Together with Khan Academy Launch ‘Imagineering in a Box’ Online

For folks who have dreamt of becoming a Disney Imagineer since they were kids or more recently as adults who found themselves inspired to dream, build, and create, Disney in partnership with Khan Academy have just launched a new online program you won’t want to miss. ‘Imagineering in a Box’ is a FREE online program Walt Disney Imagineering Together with Khan Academy Launch ‘Imagineering in a Box’ Online

‘Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet’ Food Truck Opens Today at Disney Springs

Over at Disney Springs, a new food truck called ‘Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet‘ featuring edible cookie dough desserts is opening on the West Side across from Candy Cauldron today at noon. Try the Springs Candy Taco with candy monster cookie dough, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry served in a waffle taco. ‘Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet’ Food Truck Opens Today at Disney Springs

2019 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Revealed

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is gearing up and begins at Magic Kingdom this Friday, August 16. The Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom event-exclusive game card for this year was inspired by the party’s brand-new fireworks show, “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.” Imagineer Jonathan Ackley says that the “Phantasmal Fireworks’ Flash” card was created after “Merlin 2019 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Revealed

Walt Disney World Introduces Mobile Order to Select Eateries at Resort Hotel Locations

Disney’s Mobile Order service has just been launched at more [select] Walt Disney World Resort hotels. There are now more than 20 quick-service locations throughout the theme parks and Disney Springs area and more are on the way. Guests can now use Mobile Order at the following seven newly-participating quick-service restaurants: Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Walt Disney World Introduces Mobile Order to Select Eateries at Resort Hotel Locations

Former Typhoon Lagoon Cast Member Returns to Locker Room to Steal from Current Employees

According to an Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit, 28-year-old Shariel Agosto was arrested and has been charged with stealing cash, credit cards, gift cards, and other various items from a cast member locker room at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park. Agosto was previously employed at Walt Disney World and worked at the water park Former Typhoon Lagoon Cast Member Returns to Locker Room to Steal from Current Employees

Last Day of Operation for Bongo’s Cuban Cafe is August 18, 2019

Earlier this year, Gloria Estefan confirmed that Bongo’s Cuban Cafe would be closing for good this month. We can now confirm that the final day of operation for both the restaurant and the walk-up window will be this coming Sunday, August 18. Estefan and her husband and business partner Emilio reportedly have future plans to open a Last Day of Operation for Bongo’s Cuban Cafe is August 18, 2019

Disney Shares A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Creation of the Pool Slide at Riviera Resort

Some of you may have seen the sneak peek Disney shared last week of the crafting of their upcoming Riviera Resort and today, we have a look into how the Resort’s feature pool slide tower was created. As we know, the inspiration for Disney’s Riviera Resort originated from Walt Disney’s travels throughout the European Riviera along with the art, architecture, Disney Shares A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Creation of the Pool Slide at Riviera Resort

Online, On-Demand Show Offers Sneak Peek at the Crafting of Disney’s Riviera Resort

Disney’s Riviera Resort is currently under construction and is getting ready to open on December 16, 2019. Guests now have the chance to get a sneak peek at the crafting of Disney’s Riviera Resort in a new online special. The Art of Inspiration gives an exclusive first look into the creation of the newest Disney Online, On-Demand Show Offers Sneak Peek at the Crafting of Disney’s Riviera Resort

Beatrix Restaurant and Ample Hills Creamery Coming to Disney Springs

Walt Disney World has just announced two new restaurants coming to Disney Springs this winter. Beatrix is owned by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (a Chicago-based restaurant group) and they’re getting ready to open their first restaurant in Florida at Disney Springs West Side. This neighborhood restaurant, coffeehouse, and grab-and-go market will feature healthy food options Beatrix Restaurant and Ample Hills Creamery Coming to Disney Springs

Limited-Time Fall Passholder Offerings Coming to Epcot & Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Annual Passholders who plan on visiting Epcot and Disney’s Animal Kingdom this fall can take advantage of several special offerings that have been planned exclusively for them. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders attending the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival can pick up a complimentary Chef Minnie magnet (August 29- October 14), and a Chef Remy magnet (October 15-November Limited-Time Fall Passholder Offerings Coming to Epcot & Disney’s Animal Kingdom