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



Comcast Confirms Plans of All Cash Offer to Outbid Disney for Fox

Earlier this month, we reported Comcast’s intention to outbid Disney for Fox, but now, Comcast is reportedly in advanced stages of preparing their cash offer. According to Bloomberg, Comcast has now confirmed that it “may make an offer for the entertainment assets that 21st Century Fox has agreed to sell to Walt Disney Co.” in … Comcast Confirms Plans of All Cash Offer to Outbid Disney for Fox



Disney Announces Dates for 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays & Candlelight Processional

Disney has just announced the dates for two fan-favorite holiday events that take place at Walt Disney World each year. The 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will return to the park November 18 – December 30. The Candlelight Processional will also return this year, this time, the beloved holiday tradition will open for … Disney Announces Dates for 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays & Candlelight Processional



Edna Mode from ‘Incredibles 2’ Will Appear at Disneyland and Walt Disney World This Summer

Celebrated fashion designer, Edna Mode from Disney Pixar’s Incredibles is about to begin making appearances during the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World as well as greeting guests at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort during Pixar Fest. Edna Mode’s super suit designs are always functional and fabulous. Walt … Edna Mode from ‘Incredibles 2’ Will Appear at Disneyland and Walt Disney World This Summer



Exclusive Star Wars Character Experience Now Available to Disney Visa Debit and Credit Cardmembers

The Disney Visa Cardmember-exclusive Star Wars Character Meet and Greet experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now welcoming Disney Visa debit cardmembers as well as credit cardmembers. Now, both credit and debit Cardmembers will be able to enjoy a visit with the dark side. This special experience is located at Star Wars Launch Bay in … Exclusive Star Wars Character Experience Now Available to Disney Visa Debit and Credit Cardmembers



Limited Release Banshee Coming to Windtraders for 1st Anniversary of Pandora – The World of Avatar

In the latest edition of Inside Disney Parks, Victoria Hamilton from the Disney Parks Merchandise team revealed a brand new Banshee that will be flying into The Rookery inside Pandora – The World of Avatar in late May to celebrate the one-year anniversary. “The bioluminescent landscape-inspired banshee will be packaged with a display perch and a Certificate … Limited Release Banshee Coming to Windtraders for 1st Anniversary of Pandora – The World of Avatar



Disney’s Beach Club Resort Now Offering Ceramic Painting Class

Guests who enjoy arts and crafts are invited to bring out their inner artist by visiting Disney’s Beach Club Resort for ceramic painting. Guests can create their own unique masterpieces on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 4-9:30 p.m. Pricing has not been made available as of this posting, but Disney … Disney’s Beach Club Resort Now Offering Ceramic Painting Class



Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Receive Early Purchase Access on Toy Story Land MagicBand

Beginning May 18, 2018, Annual Passholders can receive exclusive early access to purchase a Toy Story Land MagicBand before they are available to all guests when the exciting new land opens on June 30, 2018. Your Annual Pass card must be shown at the time of purchase. Take advantage of your 20% Passholder discount at the … Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Receive Early Purchase Access on Toy Story Land MagicBand



Focusing on the Positive

Welcome to Jackie’s Spoonful of Pixie Dust! Since this is my first column in the series, I thought I’d discuss something that is near and dear to my heart; teaching yourself to look past the negative so you can focus on the positive when it comes to Disney theme parks. It seems that lately, the hot … Focusing on the Positive





Disney Considers Allowing John Lasseter to Return to Pixar After Leave of Absence

John Lasseter, Co-Founder of Pixar Animation Studios, took a voluntary six-month leave of absence back in November 2017 after accusations were brought forward on unwanted workplace hugging and other missteps. According to The Wall Street Journal, executives at the Walt Disney Company have had a discussion on bringing Lasseter back to work in a capacity … Disney Considers Allowing John Lasseter to Return to Pixar After Leave of Absence