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



Sneak Peek of ‘Toy Story 4’ Coming to Disney Theme Parks and Disney Cruise Line

Fans of Disney Pixar’s Toy Story franchise will not have to wait long to get a sneak peek of part of the Toy Story 4 film that is set to hit theatres on June 21, 2019. This summer as a limited time engagement, a preview from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 will be presented at Walt Sneak Peek of ‘Toy Story 4’ Coming to Disney Theme Parks and Disney Cruise Line

Walt Disney World Unveils New Cast Costumes for Coronado Springs Resort

Gran Destino Tower is getting ready to open in July as part of the reimagining of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and the Disney Parks Blog has just shared a look at a few of the new costumes that were designed to complement the reimagined look. The brand new costumes were revealed today at a runway-style Walt Disney World Unveils New Cast Costumes for Coronado Springs Resort

Shop Disney Parks App Retires May 31; shopDisney to Become One-Stop Shopping for Disney Merchandise

We recently shared details about Disney’s new online reservation system for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and similar experiences making it easier for guests to make and/or cancel appointments. In that same spirit of making things easier for guests, shopDisney will soon become the one-stop, online retail destination for Disney merchandise, including merchandise from the Disney theme Shop Disney Parks App Retires May 31; shopDisney to Become One-Stop Shopping for Disney Merchandise

New Americana Inspired Merchandise Available at Walt Disney World & Disneyland

A fresh, new line of Americana-inspired Disney merchandise including clothing, housewares, Minnie Ears, and a star-spangled MagicBand has hit the Disney theme parks and is now available for purchase at select retailers at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, including the Downtown Disney District and Disney Springs. Spirit Jerseys Minnie Headband and Light-Up Mickey Necklace New Americana Inspired Merchandise Available at Walt Disney World & Disneyland

Judge Dismisses ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Copyright Lawsuit Against Walt Disney Company

Back in 2017, we reported that producer Tova Later along with writers Arthur Lee Alfred II and Ezequiel Martinez Jr. filed a lawsuit against Disney accusing them of copying themes, settings, plot, characters, and dialogue from a script and concept art they sent to Disney back in 2000. On May 13, 2019, a judge in Judge Dismisses ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Copyright Lawsuit Against Walt Disney Company

New Update to Disney Cruise Line Navigator App Allows Viewing of Select Activities from Home

The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app had a major update last night and now allows guests to not only pull up their reservation to review details, but they can also view deck plans, modify their stateroom, make payments, and much more. Prior to this update, the only things you could really use in the app New Update to Disney Cruise Line Navigator App Allows Viewing of Select Activities from Home

Disney Cruise Line Introduces New Onboard Gifts Site

A new Disney Cruise Line Onboard Gifts site has launched on DisneyCruise.com. This new feature allows guests to view and order most items online for reservations. The new site makes it much easier for cruisers to add gifts and amenities for an extra dose of magic during their cruise. Some of the items that will be available include: Mickey and Minnie Disney Cruise Line Introduces New Onboard Gifts Site

Complimentary Apple iMessage Testing Taking Place on Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line Blog has shared that the Disney Fantasy was testing a free Apple iMessage service on a recent sailing. At check-in, guests were given a handout advising them to make sure that they had the most recent version of the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app before the ship left the port. The handout contained relevant Complimentary Apple iMessage Testing Taking Place on Disney Cruise Line

Walt Disney Studios Releases Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ – “On Fire” TV Spot

Walt Disney Studios has shared a quick TV spot from their upcoming Aladdin film and for those who aren’t sure about whether or not they’ll enjoy it, this little tidbit might help with that decision. Take a look below as we see Will Smith’s personality come out a bit more as he portrays the Genie Walt Disney Studios Releases Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ – “On Fire” TV Spot

Comcast Agrees to Sell Its Stake in Hulu to Disney Within 5 Years; Relinquishes Control Immediately

UPDATE: From the 6th Annual MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit, Bob Iger stated that the backend of Hulu will eventually be the BAMTech platform which is used for ESPN+ and Disney+. Iger also mentioned that although Hulu doesn’t have the brand strength of Disney+, they will leverage the content brands of the company such as Comcast Agrees to Sell Its Stake in Hulu to Disney Within 5 Years; Relinquishes Control Immediately