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 Festival-Exclusive Coin Press Available at the Odyssey at Epcot

Guests who enjoy collecting the special pressed coins at Walt Disney World should know that a new collectible coin kiosk is now available for guests in Odyssey: The Gardener’s Terrace. This festival-exclusive merchandise opportunity will have four unique coins to choose from, with the ability to purchase one for $5 or three for $10. The Odyssey … New Festival-Exclusive Coin Press Available at the Odyssey at Epcot



Walt Disney Studios and EW Share New Images from ‘The Lion King’ Coming in July

New images from Jon Favreau’s adaptation of The Lion King were shared earlier today by Entertainment Weekly giving fans a decent look into what a majority of the animals in the film will look like. Take a look: Ask any crew member of The Lion King about “the Rafiki test” and you’ll get a crash … Walt Disney Studios and EW Share New Images from ‘The Lion King’ Coming in July



Additional Details Revealed on Two Special Celebration Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 1, 2019 marks the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and a special After Hours event is taking place at the theme park that night. Guests who attend will be able to meet Disney and Disney Pixar friends along with Star Wars favorites for special photo opportunities. As with all of the Disney After Hours events, attendees will also experience … Additional Details Revealed on Two Special Celebration Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios





Travel Times Revealed for Disney Skyliner Gondola Transportation at Walt Disney World

The Disney Skyliner routes are taking shape and the new mode of transportation at Walt Disney World will be opening later this year. The gondolas will travel swiftly across their routes, with rides approximately 5 to 15 minutes in length, depending on your destination. Disney has just revealed the approximate ride times: • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort … Travel Times Revealed for Disney Skyliner Gondola Transportation at Walt Disney World



OSHA Fines Disney $13,260 Due to Late Reports of Workers’ Injuries

OSHA has fined Disney $13,260 due to them not promptly notifying them of two workers’ injuries; one at Epcot and another at Disney’s Beach Club Resort back in December of 2018. One person received an injury requiring surgery while he was working at the hotel. The worker was transported to a local hospital in the evening of December 7, but Disney did not inform OSHA … OSHA Fines Disney $13,260 Due to Late Reports of Workers’ Injuries



Details Released on No-Cost Reservations to Access Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park

UPDATE: Specific details on how to make reservations will be available for the general public to make reservations for their visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on May 2 by 8:00 a.m. Pacific time. Guests must have a Disney Account at Disneyland.com to register for a reservation, so be sure to create one before registration … Details Released on No-Cost Reservations to Access Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park



Has Your Disney Cruise Ever Had to Miss Castaway Cay Completely?

Last Friday, the Disney Dream was supposed to visit Castaway Cay, Disney’s gorgeous private island in The Bahamas, but after three failed attempts to dock, the visit was called off. Posters on our Disney Cruise Line forum at DISboards.com are sharing experiences they’ve had when they’ve been on a Disney Cruise that wasn’t able to … Has Your Disney Cruise Ever Had to Miss Castaway Cay Completely?



Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Introduce ‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ This Summer

UPDATE: The first night of ‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ is going to be presented on Friday, May 24, 2019. ‘Rivers of Light‘ was introduced at Disney’s Animal Kingdom over two years ago and beginning this summer, the next chapter of this presentation will launch with the debut of ‘Rivers of Light: We Are … Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Introduce ‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ This Summer



New Vivoli il Gelato Bike Cart Added at Disney Springs Marketplace

A new bike cart featuring some of your favorite gelato flavors (and a few new ones) from Vivoli il Gelato is now located near the World of Disney store and Amorette’s Patisserie at the Marketplace in Disney Springs. Guests shopping at the Marketplace will now be able to enjoy their favorite cool treat without having to … New Vivoli il Gelato Bike Cart Added at Disney Springs Marketplace