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



Disney Cruise Line Announces Addition of Captain Marvel to Marvel Day at Sea

For the first time ever, guests will be able to have an encounter with of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel universe as part of Marvel Day at Sea aboard select 2019 Disney Magic sailings departing January 6 through March 8 from Miami. Captain Marvel will join the VIP line-up of Super Heroes and Disney Cruise Line Announces Addition of Captain Marvel to Marvel Day at Sea

runDisney Reveals Race Themes for 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend

2019 will be the fourth year of runDisney’s Star Wars race weekend at Walt Disney World Resort. This race weekend takes place from April 4-7, 2019. As guests prepare for the upcoming weekend that will be full of galactic fun, the individual race themes have been revealed and each theme features a light side and dark side runDisney Reveals Race Themes for 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Now Accepting Advance Dining Reservations Beginning Dec. 1

The brand new Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill located next to the Coca-Cola store on the West Side of Disney Springs is just about completed. This new location is now accepting Advance Dining Reservations (ADR) for dates beginning on December 1, 2018, so if visiting this new Signature restaurant is on your radar, now is Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Now Accepting Advance Dining Reservations Beginning Dec. 1

Storytime Just Got More Magical with Disney and Google Home

When planning a Disney Parks vacation, many parents enjoy reading some of their favorite stories to their children to prepare them for the magic that’s in store for them when they visit the theme parks. Storytime is often a beloved nightly ritual that additionally helps kids develop important language and literacy skills that they’ll continue Storytime Just Got More Magical with Disney and Google Home

Newly Re-Imagined World of Disney Has Officially Opened at Disney Springs

The World of Disney store at Disney Springs is one of the most popular locations for guests to find perfect keepsakes from their vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort. This morning, the expansive shop officially unveiled their impeccable transformation revealing the new design which they say will make shopping easier and more fun – Newly Re-Imagined World of Disney Has Officially Opened at Disney Springs

The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Extends Limited-Time Breakfast Service Through March 2019

We shared last month that The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park would begin serving a limited-time breakfast from November 4, 2018 through January 5, 2019. It has come to our attention that this popular dining spot will continue to offer their breakfast menu (which will be input into our system as soon as it’s The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Extends Limited-Time Breakfast Service Through March 2019

Walt Disney World Announces Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party

A new, additional experience is being offered at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party nights this holiday season. Beginning at 9:30 p.m., guests can come and go at their leisure to partake in savory hors d’oeuvres which will include a selection of artisanal meats and cheeses as well as Tony’s famous Walt Disney World Announces Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party

New Vehicle Entrance to Open Nov. 8 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A new entrance for vehicles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting ready to open beginning on November 8, 2018. The brand new auto plaza will change how guests arrive and access the parking lots at the theme park. As Disney’s Hollywood Studios is going through major reimagining to prepare for its 30th anniversary in 2019, New Vehicle Entrance to Open Nov. 8 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park to Close for Annual Refurbishment Beginning Oct. 28

The Walt Disney World Resort closes each of their two water parks alternately for a period of time each year for their annual refurbishment. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will temporarily close beginning October 28, 2018. The park is set to reopen in early January, but that timeframe is subject to change. Guests can visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park to Close for Annual Refurbishment Beginning Oct. 28

Walt Disney World Shares First Look at New Mickey and Minnie Mouse Costumes

Disney theme parks around the world will soon be celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday along with Minnie Mouse and there are so many plans for special surprises and events. Today, the Disney Parks Blog has shared the first look at the celebratory duds that Mickey and Minnie will wear for the celebration at the Walt Walt Disney World Shares First Look at New Mickey and Minnie Mouse Costumes