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



Walt Disney World Announces New ‘My First Disney Getaway’ Vacation Package

The Walt Disney World Resort has just announced a brand new package available for a family of three to enjoy their little one’s first Disney vacation. For $999, a family of three (2 adults + 1 child age 3-9) can share the magic of Disney with the “My First Disney Getaway Package” that includes: 2-night stay … Walt Disney World Announces New ‘My First Disney Getaway’ Vacation Package



Rainbow Reef at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Introduces Close-Up Encounter Experience

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is home of the only private snorkeling lagoon on O‘ahu, Rainbow Reef, where guests can swim close up with fish from the Hawaiian reef. Aulani is offering two new programs that will allow guests to have up-close encounters with the sea life at Rainbow Reef in the Waikolohe Valley … Rainbow Reef at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Introduces Close-Up Encounter Experience





New ‘Toy Story 4’ Merchandise Comes to Disney Parks in Celebration of Its Release Today

There are some new Toy Story 4 merchandise items for sale throughout Walt Disney World and Disneyland in celebration of the film’s release today. The first is from Dooney and Bourke – this new pattern features all the new characters from the film. The collection includes a Crossbody bag that retails for $228, a large … New ‘Toy Story 4’ Merchandise Comes to Disney Parks in Celebration of Its Release Today





New ‘The Lion King’ TV Spot Features Beyonce & Donald Glover Singing ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’

A new TV spot was just released last night for Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of The Lion King and it featured the film’s popular Can You Feel the Love Tonight sung by Beyoncé and Donald Glover. Take a look at the excerpt below: New #TheLionKing international TV spot featuring Beyoncé and Donald Glover singing “Can … New ‘The Lion King’ TV Spot Features Beyonce & Donald Glover Singing ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’



Walt Disney World to Live Stream Sunrise Yoga to Celebrate International Yoga Day Friday

Friday morning at sunrise, thousands of Disney cast members at Disney theme parks around the world are going to be participating in special yoga-focused events in celebration of International Yoga Day. As a special treat, guests are invited to tune in from home for a #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the yoga activities that will be taking place in Magic Kingdom … Walt Disney World to Live Stream Sunrise Yoga to Celebrate International Yoga Day Friday



New Premium Meadow Campsite Category Added to Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Resort

Folks looking to tent camp at Walt Disney World now have a new category to choose from at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – the Premium Meadow Campsite. The location of these campsites is not new, but the new category differs from the Premium Campsite as it offers close proximity to the Meadow Trading Post, Meadow Recreation … New Premium Meadow Campsite Category Added to Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Resort





Prices Increased on Reusable Shopping Bags at Walt Disney World

Earlier this year, Walt Disney World released an entire collection of reusable shopping bags themed to each of the four major theme parks as well as Disney Springs. When the bags first became available, they were very reasonably priced at $1.00 | $1.50 | $2.00 respectively for the small, medium, and large sizes. The prices … Prices Increased on Reusable Shopping Bags at Walt Disney World