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 ‘Disney Parks Hits’ Playlist Debuts Inside ‘Play Disney Parks’ App

Guests using the Play Disney Parks app can now enjoy the brand new Disney Parks Hits playlist that was “guest curated by Disney Legend Richard Sherman.” The Disney Parks Hits playlist features tunes hand-picked by Richard based on his experience in writing music for beloved Disney Parks attractions. The playlist is available now within the … New ‘Disney Parks Hits’ Playlist Debuts Inside ‘Play Disney Parks’ App





ABC Kicked Off Nationwide ‘American Idol’ Bus Tour Auditions at Walt Disney World

ABC’s American Idol began its search for the next singing sensation over the weekend as the Idol Bus arrived at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. On hand for the epic event was last season’s winner Maddie Poole, runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson, and finalist Catherine Turner, who were later … ABC Kicked Off Nationwide ‘American Idol’ Bus Tour Auditions at Walt Disney World



Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Will Extend Select Disney Benefits Through 2019

Walt Disney World has just announced that they will be continuing to extend select benefits, currently available to Disney Resort hotel guests, to guests who are staying at nearby hotels through 2019. The following Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are included: B Resort & Spa Best Western Lake Buena Vista DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando … Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Will Extend Select Disney Benefits Through 2019



Is Tiana’s Riverboat Party Ice Cream Social & Parade Viewing Gone for Good?

Tiana’s Riverboat Party Ice Cream Social & Parade Viewing launched on November 29, 2016, to mixed reviews. The event began on the Riverboat dock where ice cream and toppings, drinks, and sweet treats were served as Princess Tiana and Naveen mingled with guests. Shortly after, guests would board the Liberty Belle where they would enjoy a birds-eye-view viewing of … Is Tiana’s Riverboat Party Ice Cream Social & Parade Viewing Gone for Good?



Aulani Operating Under Normal Conditions as Hurricane Lane Approaches Oahu

The island of Oahu is currently under a hurricane watch and forecasts indicate that there could be periods of rain, gusty wind, and high surf beginning Thursday, August 23, 2018 through Friday, August 24, 2018. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, is operating under normal conditions as they continue to monitor the hurricane closely.



Pandora – The World of Avatar Makes TIME Magazine’s Top 100 World’s Greatest Places

Folks who have experienced Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can attest to what a unique and awesome place it is. Even guests who have never seen the film can appreciate the Avatar Flight of Passage attraction where you soar on the back of a banshee and the Na’vi River Journey … Pandora – The World of Avatar Makes TIME Magazine’s Top 100 World’s Greatest Places



Disney World Cast Members Make Wishes Come True for Central Florida Teachers and Students

During the last month, Cast Members of the Walt Disney World Resort have collected over $200,000 in school supplies that will benefit students in five Central Florida school districts. Ensuring that students could begin their school year with the tools they need for academic success was a top priority for these generous VoluntEARs who donated … Disney World Cast Members Make Wishes Come True for Central Florida Teachers and Students



Digital Key Feature Now Available at All Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Earlier this year, the new Digital Key feature was rolled out within the My Disney Experience app allowing guests at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to unlock their Resort hotel room doors using Bluetooth. The Digital Key feature adds convenience and flexibility to a Disney Resort hotel stay giving guests a backup option in the event that … Digital Key Feature Now Available at All Walt Disney World Resort Hotels