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



Earth Month Magic: Grand Californian Debuts Pooh Confectionery Display

If you’ve ever stepped inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you already know the lobby is something special. The towering fireplace, warm lighting, and Craftsman-style design make it one of the most inviting spaces at the Disneyland Resort. But every so often, Disney’s culinary team takes it to another level. Just in time for … Earth Month Magic: Grand Californian Debuts Pooh Confectionery Display



Buzz Lightyear Ride Returns with NEW PhotoPass Magic

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin officially reopened this week in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, and there’s a new surprise waiting for guests as they blast their way through the galaxy. Disney PhotoPass Service has introduced a new Animated Magic Shot that is captured during the attraction itself, giving riders an updated take on their onboard … Buzz Lightyear Ride Returns with NEW PhotoPass Magic













Sugar Art Returns to EPCOT’s China Pavilion in Disney World

There’s a small, delicate bit of artistry happening at EPCOT right now that longtime fans are going to feel in their gut. Sugar painting, a traditional Chinese art form, has arrived at the China pavilion, where artisan Bing Bing is creating intricate designs right in front of guests. The experience runs Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, … Sugar Art Returns to EPCOT’s China Pavilion in Disney World





The Disney World Planning Mistakes No One Warns You About

If you’ve planned a trip to Walt Disney World, you already know how much information is out there. Packing lists, rope drop strategies, Genie+ guides – it’s all been covered a thousand times. And quite frankly, most of it is helpful. But there’s a whole other side of Disney planning that doesn’t show up on … The Disney World Planning Mistakes No One Warns You About