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 Magic Shots Debut for EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026

The first day of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is officially here at Walt Disney World, and with it comes one of the most popular parts of the festival: brand-new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots. This year’s lineup leans heavily into color, creativity, and Figment-approved whimsy, with 14 different Magic Shots available around the New Magic Shots Debut for EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026

Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as President of Lucasfilm

The Walt Disney Company has announced a major leadership transition at Lucasfilm, with longtime president Kathleen Kennedy stepping down from her role after nearly 14 years. Kennedy will transition back to full-time producing, including work on the upcoming feature films The Mandalorian and Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter. As part of the change, Dave Filoni Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as President of Lucasfilm

Disney Creates New Marketing Division, Names Asad Ayaz to Lead

The Walt Disney Company has announced the creation of a new enterprise-wide marketing and brand organization, a move aimed at better aligning Disney’s marketing efforts across its many businesses. As part of this change, longtime Disney executive Asad Ayaz has been named Chief Marketing and Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Disney says the Disney Creates New Marketing Division, Names Asad Ayaz to Lead

Disney Teases Next Annual Passholder Magnet With New Video

Disney Annual Passholders know the drill. A short video drops. The internet zooms in on every frame. And all of a sudden, everyone is playing detective over what the next free magnet might be. That’s exactly what happened Wednesday morning after the WDW Annual Passholders Instagram account shared a quick teaser hinting at the theme Disney Teases Next Annual Passholder Magnet With New Video

RUMOR: Is Disney Considering Closing Affection Section for Bluey?

A new rumor circulating among Walt Disney World fans is raising questions about the future of Affection Section at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With Disney already confirming that a Bluey experience is coming to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, some guests are wondering whether behind-the-scenes changes could affect the nearby animal encounter. Affection Section is part of Rafiki’s RUMOR: Is Disney Considering Closing Affection Section for Bluey?

Festival Marketplace Menus & Characters Announced for Lunar New Year at Disneyland

Lunar New Year is set to return to Disney California Adventure from January 23 through February 22, 2026, bringing back a colorful celebration filled with food, entertainment, and seasonal offerings inspired by Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. The festival will once again invite guests to welcome the new year through shared meals, live performances, and Festival Marketplace Menus & Characters Announced for Lunar New Year at Disneyland

Disney to Spend Massive $22.4M to Transform MuppetVision 3D Into Monsters, Inc.

Newly released public records show that Disney is making a significant investment to transform the former MuppetVision 3D theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios into a new attraction inspired by Monsters, Inc. According to documents obtained by the Orlando Business Journal from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Disney is spending approximately $22.4 million on the Disney to Spend Massive $22.4M to Transform MuppetVision 3D Into Monsters, Inc.

Inside Disney Imagineering & the Debate Over How It Really Works

A recent feature from The Wall Street Journal offered a rare, detailed look inside The Walt Disney Company‘s Imagineering division, highlighting the creative group responsible for designing Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships, and large-scale entertainment experiences. The article framed Imagineering as a secretive, high-pressure operation now carrying much of Disney’s long-term growth strategy. According to Inside Disney Imagineering & the Debate Over How It Really Works