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



New Entertainment and Decor Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2019 Holiday Season

Walt Disney World has announced that Animal Kingdom will be receiving its own dose of holiday magic this year. When guests head over the bridge into Discovery Island, they’ll find themselves right in the middle of a winter celebration. The village will be filled with “sparkling white holiday decorations” that were hand-crafted by the artists … New Entertainment and Decor Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2019 Holiday Season







Disneyland Unveils Completely Renovated Sleeping Beauty Castle

At the end of Main Street, U.S.A. sits the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle which has been behind large walls and under renovation since January. This morning, Disneyland revealed a photo of the completely finished castle in all its glory. With the renovation comes a new coat of paint, the finial ornaments received some fresh gold … Disneyland Unveils Completely Renovated Sleeping Beauty Castle





“The ‘All New’ Mickey Mouse Club” 30th Anniversary Weekend Kicks Off with Pre-Parade at Magic Kingdom

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the debut episode of “The ‘All New’ Mickey Mouse Club” on the Disney Channel, Mouseketeers from all seven seasons were cheered on by guests at the Magic Kingdom during a special pre-parade appearance on Main Street U.S.A. Watch the video below to see the Mouseketeers kick off the … “The ‘All New’ Mickey Mouse Club” 30th Anniversary Weekend Kicks Off with Pre-Parade at Magic Kingdom



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