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



Cold Weather Predictions Cause Cancellations and Closures at Walt Disney World

Due to expected inclement weather conditions, the 8:15 p.m. seating of Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show for Wednesday, December 5 has been canceled. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will also be closed Wednesday, December 5; the park will reopen Thursday, December 6. Please note that Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is currently closed for its … Cold Weather Predictions Cause Cancellations and Closures at Walt Disney World



Variety of Holiday Backdrops Available Inside Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs

If you’re spending time at Walt Disney World this Holiday Season, Disney Springs has everything you need from a ton of shopping options, fabulous dining, and there’s even a PhotoPass Studio where guests can stop by to have festive photos taken of the entire family. There is a wide assortment of holiday virtual backdrops so guests don’t need to … Variety of Holiday Backdrops Available Inside Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs



Marriott Database Breach May Affect Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Guests

Marriott International Inc. is investigating a hack of the Starwood guest reservation database and Bloomberg is reporting that it may be one of the biggest breaches in corporate history. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels are part of Starwood. The breach has affected approximately 500 million customers. Bloomberg states that for about 327 … Marriott Database Breach May Affect Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Guests



Swarovski Crystal-Encrusted Disney Gift Card Coming to Disney World, Disneyland

Disney fans who followed the coverage of the Destination D event last weekend may have seen that a select number of a commemorative Disney Gift Cards celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday were made available to D23 members in attendance. The Disney Gift Card team worked with specialists from Swarovski to present this special gift card … Swarovski Crystal-Encrusted Disney Gift Card Coming to Disney World, Disneyland



Can I Use Disney Transportation If I Stay Off Site?

All guests visiting Walt Disney World and Disneyland are able to use Disney’s complimentary resort transportation. You do not have to be staying at a Disney owned or operated Resort hotel in order to take advantage of any of the transportation that is available including buses, monorails, boats, and ferries. Guests wishing to visit multiple … Can I Use Disney Transportation If I Stay Off Site?







Disney Shares Artist Rendering of Storybook Dining at Artist Point

Dinner at Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is getting ready to become a character dining experience and in anticipation of that change, a new piece of concept art has been shared giving guests an idea of how the restaurant will transform for the new experience. Storybook Dining at Artist Point begins on December 16, … Disney Shares Artist Rendering of Storybook Dining at Artist Point



Disney and Lucasfilm to Launch New Star Wars Kids YouTube Channel

Beginning November 30, 2018, parents can introduce their children to the galaxy far, far away with a brand new Star Wars Kids YouTube channel that will feature the new Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures animated series. New episodes featuring fan-favorite characters will debut weekly beginning in 2019. This new animated series was designed to introduce … Disney and Lucasfilm to Launch New Star Wars Kids YouTube Channel



Moonlight Magic Returns in 2019 for Disney Vacation Club Members

Disney Vacation Club announced today that their complimentary Moonlight Magic events will be continuing in 2019. The confirmed dates along with the dates guests will be able to book them have been released as well so folks can plan accordingly. Disney Vacation Club members and their guests are invited to enjoy the Disney theme parks after they’ve closed … Moonlight Magic Returns in 2019 for Disney Vacation Club Members