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



Chemical Tank Leak Prompts Evacuations Near Disneyland Resort Area

UPDATE 5/24/2026: Disneyland has shared an operational update concerning the ongoing chemical leak incident in Garden Grove, CA, which is located approximately 5 miles away from the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Shares Operational Update Regarding Garden Grove Chemical Incident A developing situation in Orange County, CA, right now is worth keeping an eye on, especially if Chemical Tank Leak Prompts Evacuations Near Disneyland Resort Area





Disney Consumer Products Pushes ‘Icons Unleashed’ at Licensing Expo

Disney showed up to the Licensing Expo this week with a very clear message. They’re not slowing down, and they’re not thinking small. At the annual event in Las Vegas, Disney Consumer Products leaned into a theme called “Icons Unleashed,” which, stripped down, is really about taking everything people already love and putting it… well, Disney Consumer Products Pushes ‘Icons Unleashed’ at Licensing Expo





FIRST LOOK: Jessie’s Roundup Brings Toy Story Fun to Magic Kingdom

Disney just dropped the first look at a new interactive experience that’s coming to Magic Kingdom this summer, and this one looks like it’s going to be chaos in the very best way possible. It’s called “Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue!”, and it’s taking over the Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland. The whole thing is built FIRST LOOK: Jessie’s Roundup Brings Toy Story Fun to Magic Kingdom









Hulu Profiles Can Now Be Linked to Disney+ – Here’s What to Know

Disney is continuing to blur the lines between its streaming platforms, and the latest update makes it easier for Hulu subscribers to bring everything into one place. Starting now, select Hulu users can link their Hulu profiles directly to Disney+, allowing their watch history, watchlist, and personalized recommendations to carry over into the Disney+ app. Hulu Profiles Can Now Be Linked to Disney+ – Here’s What to Know









Cinderella Castle is Looking STUNNING With Nearly Complete Paint Job

There’s something emotional about seeing Cinderella Castle slowly return to its more classic look at Magic Kingdom, and after Disney shared a fresh batch of photos this week, it’s hard not to stop and stare for a minute. Walt Disney World just shared an updated look at the repainting project, saying the castle is “nearly Cinderella Castle is Looking STUNNING With Nearly Complete Paint Job





Trader Sam’s 15th Anniversary Brings New Mug, Food, and Drinks to Disneyland Hotel

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar is hitting a big milestone, and Disney is marking the occasion with new food, drinks, and a collectible that’s already going to be on a lot of must-buy lists. The popular tiki bar at Disneyland Hotel is celebrating its 15th anniversary starting May 25 with a lineup of limited-time offerings, Trader Sam’s 15th Anniversary Brings New Mug, Food, and Drinks to Disneyland Hotel





Nomad Lounge Debuts New Menu as It Celebrates 10 Years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Nomad Lounge has quietly built a reputation as one of the best places to take a break inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and now it has a fresh reason to stop in. As the popular lounge next to Tiffins Restaurant celebrates its 10th anniversary, Disney has introduced a refreshed menu filled with new small plates and Nomad Lounge Debuts New Menu as It Celebrates 10 Years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom





Airport Luggage Transfer Service Expands to More Airlines at Disney World

Getting to and from Walt Disney World just got a little easier for some travelers. Disney has announced that its Airport Luggage Transfer pilot program is expanding to include American Airlines and United Airlines, starting May 19. These carriers join Southwest Airlines, which was already part of the test program. The service is currently available Airport Luggage Transfer Service Expands to More Airlines at Disney World