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 Parks Blog Shuts Down Another Online Rumor About the Country Bear Jamboree

The Disney Parks Blog has just shut down another online rumor that was started last week by releasing a statement about the Country Bear Jamboree in Magic Kingdom supposedly being replaced by something different. Their official statement reads: Thanks for “bearing” with us this week.  With all of the news we’ve shared, we “fur-got” to mention Disney Parks Blog Shuts Down Another Online Rumor About the Country Bear Jamboree

New Limited-Time PhotoPass Opportunities Coming to Magic Kingdom for Independence Day

Guests are always encouraged to come up with their own creative poses when visiting Disney theme parks, but in celebration of the 4th of July, new PhotoPass Magic Shots and props are being added to Magic Kingdom for a limited time beginning July 3. The PhotoPass Photographer at the East Plaza Garden will have a New Limited-Time PhotoPass Opportunities Coming to Magic Kingdom for Independence Day

Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom to Open July 2-6

We’ve seen more hours of operation for Aunt Polly’s, the seasonal quick service location on Tom Sawyer Island, recently than we have in years and next week is no exception. In preparation for the crowds visiting Magic Kingdom during the 4th of July holiday, Disney has announced that the popular restaurant will be open and Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom to Open July 2-6

Bookings Open for New Tailgate Tasting Hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football

Football fans who enjoy a good tailgate party might be glad to know that they will be able to combine their love of the game with some newly added fun at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The best part? No grills or picnic baskets are required. Bookings are now open for the brand Bookings Open for New Tailgate Tasting Hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney’s Grand Floridian to Open Aug. 6; Reservations Now Open

Back in February, we shared that the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique would be adding a third location at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney has just announced that the new location will open its doors on August 6, 2019. Children ages 3-12 can be transformed into an “elegant princess or a gallant knight” at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney’s Grand Floridian to Open Aug. 6; Reservations Now Open

Liberty Inn at Epcot Closing July 8; New Smokehouse Opening Later this Year

A new fast-casual barbecue restaurant featuring craft brews on tap is set to make its debut at The American Adventure pavilion in Epcot later this year. Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue will be taking the place of Liberty Inn which is closing July 8. This new restaurant will be a “modern barbecue smokehouse, with all the accompanying sights, sounds, smells and Liberty Inn at Epcot Closing July 8; New Smokehouse Opening Later this Year

Water Bottle Refill Stations Installed at Cosmic Ray’s in Magic Kingdom

In an effort to make it easier for guests to refill their own water bottles easily, new water fountains with a separate place to refill personal water bottles have been installed at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. The new refilling stations for water bottles will make for a more sanitary way Water Bottle Refill Stations Installed at Cosmic Ray’s in Magic Kingdom

Disney Parks Blog Shuts Down Rumors of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Changes

In response to a rumor that spread like wildfire on various social media outlets this morning, Thomas Smith of the Disney Parks Blog has issued a statement to clear up any confusion that Disney fans might have about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Magic Kingdom. A little birdie told us there are some rumors Disney Parks Blog Shuts Down Rumors of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Changes

Get an Experiment 626 Cone Today Only at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

UPDATE: We stopped over to Pineapple Lanai today to give this cone a try and they were unfortunately out of the white chocolate Stitch ears. The Te Fiti cone was lime and had the consistency of a Dole Whip. In honor of today being June 26, the Pineapple Lanai located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Get an Experiment 626 Cone Today Only at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort