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



Woody’s Roundup BBQ Coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort July 4-6

UPDATE (4/4/19): When we originally reported on this festive event after discovering it on the Walt Disney World website, there were open times on all three available dates. Later that day, there was no availability whatsoever on any of those dates which lead us to believe that the event had sold out completely. This event was … Woody’s Roundup BBQ Coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort July 4-6



Walt Disney World Announces V.I.PASSHOLDER Night at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

For the first time ever, V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights is being offered at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can register now for this limited-capacity event that will take place on the following dates: Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. … Walt Disney World Announces V.I.PASSHOLDER Night at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park



Disney PhotoPass Service Adds On-Ride Photos to Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World

Beginning today, the Grim Grinning Ghosts will be making their way into your Disney PhotoPass photos that will be captured while your Doom Buggy ventures through the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park. A few silly spooks might even “fill in the dead space of your photo.” Haunted Mansion is the 13th attraction to offer … Disney PhotoPass Service Adds On-Ride Photos to Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World



Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure Park Under Refurbishment Until 2020

Refurbishment began today on the Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure Park to get the theme park ready to welcome a universe of Super Heroes. Guests will be able to climb aboard the classic transporter from Buena Vista Street to Hollywood Land on a modified route when the Red Car Trolley returns to operation in 2020. Meanwhile, … Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure Park Under Refurbishment Until 2020



Merchandise Revealed for runDisney 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend

Runners from around the galaxy can celebrate their Star Wars adventure with commemorative merchandise for the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort coming up April 4-7, 2019. Take your first look at some of the offerings that will be available at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo. The battle between … Merchandise Revealed for runDisney 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend





Limited Time runDisney Vacation Packages Available for 2019 Star Wars Half Marathon Participants

Guests participating in the 2019 Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side at the Walt Disney World Resort can take advantage of booking select runDisney 2019 and 2020 Disney Resort Hotel packages for a limited time, April 4-14, 2019, with individual event registrations for the following runDisney events: 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Booking Window:  … Limited Time runDisney Vacation Packages Available for 2019 Star Wars Half Marathon Participants



New Progressive Dining Experience Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July

Disney has just announced a new dining adventure that will honor endangered African animals along with celebrating the story of The Lion King. Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night will offer guests a family-friendly progressive dining experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that draws its inspiration from the many facets of African cultures and animals. The … New Progressive Dining Experience Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July



New Night Blossom Banshee Arrives at Pandora – The World of Avatar

Guests visiting the Valley of Mo’ara in Pandora – The World of Avatar will find a brand new Night Blossom banshee at The Rookery inside Windtraders today. The new banshee has shades of purple, fuchsia, green, and orange along with authentic sounds and three ranges of motion – mouth, head, and wings – that are … New Night Blossom Banshee Arrives at Pandora – The World of Avatar



Three Disney Springs Restaurants Involved in 10-Month Credit Card Data Breach

Earl Enterprises posted a statement on their website alerting customers of a data security incident that could have potentially affected the payment card information of a limited number of guests that dined at certain of Earl Enterprises’ restaurants. Potentially affected restaurants located at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World include Earl of Sandwich, Planet Hollywood, … Three Disney Springs Restaurants Involved in 10-Month Credit Card Data Breach