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 Dining Discounts and More Perks Available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders

The Walt Disney World Resort has just announced several new offerings for Annual Passholders that will take place during the month of January. The festivities begin next week with a “Potion Purple Premiere Pop-Up Event” that will be held in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday, January 10 from 5-7 p.m. Those attending will … New Dining Discounts and More Perks Available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders



New Walt Disney World Pin Releases for January Including Festival of the Arts Pins

If pin trading is something that you enjoy doing while visiting the Disney theme parks, you might be interested in seeing the new pins that are coming to the Walt Disney World Resort this month. In celebration of Mickey’s 90th Birthday Party, you’ll find the World’s Biggest Mouse Party Key pin. With an edition size … New Walt Disney World Pin Releases for January Including Festival of the Arts Pins



2018 Brings The Walt Disney Studios Global and Domestic Box Office Records

The Walt Disney Studios has posted the second biggest year in industry history bringing in $7,325.4 million in global box office from January 1 through December 31, 2018. The studio is only behind its own 2016 record of $7,605.3 million. Disney is still the only studio to date that has been able to reach the … 2018 Brings The Walt Disney Studios Global and Domestic Box Office Records



Disney Vacation Club Shares New Artist Rendering of Disney Riviera Resort

In a brief video on their Facebook page, Disney Vacation Club shared a new artist concept image of the upcoming Disney Riviera Resort that is set to open at Walt Disney World Resort this Fall. The Resort will have a rooftop restaurant boasting views of the nighttime spectaculars at both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.



Walt Disney World Launches Free Dining Promotion for Arrivals July 5-Sept. 30, 2019

In an unexpected move, the Walt Disney World Resort has released their highly anticipated Free Dining promotion earlier in the year than they ever have before. This promotion has typically been announced in the Spring, but never as early as January. You can get a FREE Disney Dining Plan when you purchase a 5-night/6-day non-discounted … Walt Disney World Launches Free Dining Promotion for Arrivals July 5-Sept. 30, 2019



First Look at Captain Marvel Coming to Disney Cruise Line

Disney has shared the look of the Captain Marvel character coming to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line in a newly-released video. They’ve also announced new merchandise offerings coming to the Disney theme parks, shopDisney, and at Disney Store retail locations ahead of Captain Marvel’s U.S. debut on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2019. As … First Look at Captain Marvel Coming to Disney Cruise Line



30th Anniversary Logo for Disney’s Hollywood Studios Revealed

Guests can help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1, 2019. Not only will the park celebrate their accomplishment the entire year with the new 30th anniversary logo above, but other exciting things are happening in the theme park as well. The logo represents the new design of Mickey and Minnie … 30th Anniversary Logo for Disney’s Hollywood Studios Revealed



H2O Glow Nights Returning to Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in 2019

Last summer, Typhoon Lagoon hosted H2O Glow Nights where at nighttime, the water park transformed into a Toy Story-themed beach party accompanied by characters, music, and unique lighting effects. These evening beach parties are returning for 2019 and will take place Thursdays and Saturdays beginning May 30 and going through August 17. This event requires … H2O Glow Nights Returning to Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in 2019



Sheriff’s Office Investigating Clothing Disappearance from Retired Animatronic Figure at Disney World

Orange County deputies are currently conducting a search for stolen clothing and molded hands that were on the “Buzzy” animatronic character from the extinct Wonders of Life exhibit at Epcot. According to incident reports on the matter, investigators say that someone gained access to a backstage area where the character was stored and took the … Sheriff’s Office Investigating Clothing Disappearance from Retired Animatronic Figure at Disney World



Former Disney Cruise Line Cast Member Files Harassment Lawsuit

Anthony McHugh, a middle-aged former male labor analyst at Disney Cruise Line, recently filed a lawsuit claiming that his younger female manager created a hostile work environment by bullying him about his age, bragging about sleeping with married men in the office, and passing him over for promotions. According to the lawsuit, the female supervisor … Former Disney Cruise Line Cast Member Files Harassment Lawsuit