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



Pepper Market at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort May Have a New Name

There is currently a lot of construction going on at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort as the Resort’s lobby undergoes a major transformation, a new restaurant, Villa del Lago, is being constructed over the water, and a 15-story tower is being added to the property. Pepper Market, the Quick Service restaurant located just off of the … Pepper Market at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort May Have a New Name







September Merchandise Events Around the Walt Disney World Resort

Several merchandise events are taking place around the Walt Disney World Resort this month with plenty of special artwork and collectibles. If you’ll be visiting in September, there are some events you might be interested in including quite a few options to see the artist who created the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival … September Merchandise Events Around the Walt Disney World Resort



12th Annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Search Begins September 5

Each year, real everyday guests are hand chosen from all around the globe to join the Disney Parks Moms Panel, an online resource for vacation planners to seek honest and relatable Disney vacation tips from like-minded travelers. The panelists are your next-door neighbors, your good friends, and above all else, seasoned Disney vacationers you can count … 12th Annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Search Begins September 5



Trouble Revealed in ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Final Movie Trailer

The final trailer has been released for Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming The Nutcracker and the Four Realms and we have a deeper look at the ominous Fourth Realm and the trouble that lies within it. Inside the mysterious parallel world, Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip, a gang of mice, and the regents who preside … Trouble Revealed in ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Final Movie Trailer



Registration Open Now for Pasta Making Demonstration Hosted by Terralina Crafted Italian

Justin Plank, Executive Chef at Terralina Crafted Italian at Disney Springs, is holding a Pasta Making Demonstration where he will show guests how to make fresh pasta at home with a few simple ingredients. In the class, registered participants will learn how to make spinach and ricotta ravioli with a roasted garlic tomato cream sauce … Registration Open Now for Pasta Making Demonstration Hosted by Terralina Crafted Italian



Celebrate Lightning McQueen Day on September 5 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

As a nod to his racing number, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios can celebrate Lightning McQueen Day on 9/5 with special-edition desserts that will be sold at ABC Commissary, Rosie’s All-American Café, and Trolley Car Café. The following offerings will be available for $4.99 each: •Lightning McQueen Cake: a peanut butter and chocolate cake with … Celebrate Lightning McQueen Day on September 5 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios



Disney Confirms Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White to Begin This Winter

We shared a rumor earlier this week about Artist Point changing to a character dinner and moments ago, Disney announced that Storybook Dining is indeed coming to Wilderness Lodge this Winter. Guests will be invited to wander into an Enchanted Forest-like setting that was inspired by Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Guests … Disney Confirms Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White to Begin This Winter



Minnie Van Service Now Available Between Orlando International Airport and Disney World Resort Hotels

Guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel can now use Minnie Vans for travel to and from Orlando International Airport. While Minnie Van transportation within Walt Disney World property can be arranged through the Lyft app, the Minnie Vans’ airport shuttle service reservations must be made by calling (407) WDW-PLAY. The hours of … Minnie Van Service Now Available Between Orlando International Airport and Disney World Resort Hotels