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



Monorail Silver Emerges With a Brand New Look at Walt Disney World

Rumors of whether or not the monorails at the Walt Disney World Resort would be refurbished or replaced entirely have been swirling for years and we may finally have somewhat of an answer. Monorail Silver has been brought back to life with a newly refreshed look; both inside and out, and is making its way around the … Monorail Silver Emerges With a Brand New Look at Walt Disney World



Special Savings Announced for Guests Visiting Magic Kingdom July 4

Guests who visit the Magic Kingdom today (July 4th) can take advantage of several special offers on food and merchandise between 9:00 p.m. and midnight throughout the park. Select Snacks $2 ADVENTURELAND: Sunshine Tree Terrace Soft-Serve in a Cup FRONTIERLAND: Frontierland Churro Cart Churro Pretzel Westward Ho Frozen Lemonade Corn Dog FANTASYLAND: Gaston’s Tavern LeFou’s … Special Savings Announced for Guests Visiting Magic Kingdom July 4





Additional Closures Announced for Epcot’s Future World as Massive Overhaul Begins

We’ve learned about more closures that will take place later this year in Future World at Epcot as the massive transformation of the core of the park gets ready to begin. We’ve already shared images of the removal of some of the Leave A Legacy monoliths that will be relocated to a location just outside the … Additional Closures Announced for Epcot’s Future World as Massive Overhaul Begins



Walt Disney World Cast Members Learn They’re Heading to Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

A select group of Walt Disney World Cast Members had a surprise in their work day when they learned that they’d be headed to the planet of Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens later this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Watch below as they share what it means to them to be … Walt Disney World Cast Members Learn They’re Heading to Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge



Epcot Character Spot to Close Temporarily Beginning Sept. 8 – New Temporary Locations Confirmed

We already know that Electric Umbrella and Fountain View are set to close later this year, and we’ve now confirmed that Epcot Character Spot is going to close temporarily this fall as well. Walt Disney World’s official statement reads: During the exciting transformation of Epcot, Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot will temporarily close — … Epcot Character Spot to Close Temporarily Beginning Sept. 8 – New Temporary Locations Confirmed



Milton Quon – Disney Animator Who Worked on ‘Dumbo’ and ‘Fantasia’ – Dies at 105

Longtime animator Milton Quon who worked on classic Disney films such as Fantasia and Dumbo has sadly passed away at the age of 105. According to Quon’s son, artist Mike Quon, he died of natural causes at his home in Torrance, California. Quon was hired by the Walt Disney Studios in 1939 soon after he graduated from Chouinard and he was “the … Milton Quon – Disney Animator Who Worked on ‘Dumbo’ and ‘Fantasia’ – Dies at 105



Fountain View Featuring Starbucks Relocating to Temporary Location in Epcot This Fall

On the heels of Disney announcing the closure of Electric Umbrella, we’ve also learned that Fountain View, the coffee shop that features Starbucks products and is located in Future World West, will also be closing in the late fall of 2019. Disney’s official statement reads, “As part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, Fountain View featuring Starbucks … Fountain View Featuring Starbucks Relocating to Temporary Location in Epcot This Fall



Walt Disney World Confirms Closure of Electric Umbrella in Epcot this Winter

Disney has confirmed that the Electric Umbrella hosted by Coca-Cola is due to close this winter. This quick service restaurant is currently located in Future World – Innoventions East at Epcot. We have not been able to confirm whether or not the eatery is simply moving to another location or if it’s being replaced by … Walt Disney World Confirms Closure of Electric Umbrella in Epcot this Winter