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



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



New Adventures by Disney Cruise Packages Announced for Caribbean Itineraries in Summer 2020

Disney Cruise Line has just added several new ways to enhance your Caribbean cruise vacation beginning in the summer of 2020. Guests sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy can add the new Adventures by Disney Cruise Package which is available on select Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean itineraries in June, July, and August of 2020. Read on … New Adventures by Disney Cruise Packages Announced for Caribbean Itineraries in Summer 2020



#DisneyParksLIVE to Stream ‘Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky’ on July 4

UPDATE: Disney has updated the time on their Fourth of July live stream. The presentation is now scheduled to begin at 9:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 and you can tune in and watch below. Disney fans are invited to tune in from around the world to watch ‘Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the … #DisneyParksLIVE to Stream ‘Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky’ on July 4



runDisney Reveals Themes for 2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

The 2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort February 20 – 23, 2020 and runDisney has just revealed the themes for the popular set of races. Each race will feature a beloved Disney Princess as participants get ready to dream big. The 5K features Disney’s Moana. The 10K … runDisney Reveals Themes for 2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend



Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Refurbishment Pushed to Late August – Reservations Now Open

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, the popular table service restaurant near the feature pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort was scheduled to be closed for refurbishment from early August through December of 2019. It appears as though the refurbishment has been pushed back as Advance Dining Reservations are now available through August 25, … Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Refurbishment Pushed to Late August – Reservations Now Open