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



Disney World Ticket Savings Plus ‘Ski’ Mickey & Minnie Debut for DVC Members

Disney Vacation Club members enrolled in the Membership Magic Beyond program have a new perk to look forward to. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are now greeting members in brand-new ski outfits created exclusively for this offering. The outfits are unique to DVC and will not appear in standard park character meet-and-greets, giving members a Disney World Ticket Savings Plus ‘Ski’ Mickey & Minnie Debut for DVC Members

Travelers Without REAL ID Face New $45 TSA Fee

Travelers who arrive at airport security checkpoints without a REAL ID or a valid passport will soon face a new charge. The Transportation Security Administration announced that beginning February 1, 2026, anyone without an acceptable form of identification will be required to pay a $45 fee to continue through screening. The fee marks the next Travelers Without REAL ID Face New $45 TSA Fee

Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ Sets New Global Box Office Records

Zootopia returned to theaters in a major way this weekend. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2 delivered an estimated $556 million global opening, marking one of the strongest theatrical debuts in box office history. The film earned $156 million domestically in its first five days and $400 million internationally. The sequel’s early success positions it Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ Sets New Global Box Office Records

2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Begins at Disney World

The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays kicked off Friday at Walt Disney World, bringing warm seasonal energy to World Showcase and beyond. Guests will find global traditions, festive food, and live entertainment spread throughout the park. The festival runs through December 30, giving plenty of time to enjoy everything it offers. Holiday Storytellers 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Begins at Disney World

Celebrate 60 Years of Antarctic Exploration With Special Offer from Lindblad

Lindblad Expeditions is marking a major milestone in expedition travel. The company is celebrating 60 years since Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first tourist voyage to Antarctica in 1966, a trip that helped define modern expedition cruising. To honor that anniversary, travelers now have access to a limited-time offer on upcoming National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions sailings. Guests Celebrate 60 Years of Antarctic Exploration With Special Offer from Lindblad

New Gary De’Snake Sipper Arrives at Disneyland Celebrating ‘Zootopia 2’ Launch

Disneyland Resort has a playful new collectible for guests who enjoy fun drinkware. The Gary De’Snake Sipper, inspired by the mischievous snake from Zootopia 2, is now available for a limited time while supplies last. Guests can find it at Award Wieners, Mortimer’s Market, and Fairfax Market in Disney California Adventure and at Refreshment Corner New Gary De’Snake Sipper Arrives at Disneyland Celebrating ‘Zootopia 2’ Launch

Exciting NEW Details Revealed for Major Disneyland Paris Expansion Opening in 2026

As we learned on Monday, Disneyland Paris will debut a major expansion on March 29, 2026, with the opening of World of Frozen in Disney Adventure World. The significant addition will complete a transformation that will nearly double the size of the resort’s second theme park. The project also includes a Tangled attraction, extensive new Exciting NEW Details Revealed for Major Disneyland Paris Expansion Opening in 2026

Gideon’s Unveils Loungefly Gargoyle Backpack for Black Friday

Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is marking a major milestone with a Black Friday release aimed at fans of the shop’s dark, gothic style. Five years ago, the now-iconic gargoyle first appeared on the exterior of the bakery. To honor the anniversary, the team revealed an early look at a new collaboration that has been Gideon’s Unveils Loungefly Gargoyle Backpack for Black Friday

Disney Unveils Next-Generation Robotic Olaf at Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris introduced a significant step forward in character technology with the debut of a next-generation robotic Olaf. Bruce Vaughn, President and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Natacha Rafalski, Présidente of Disneyland Paris, revealed the new figure during a presentation highlighting Disney’s push toward more expressive and lifelike character experiences. The updated Disney Unveils Next-Generation Robotic Olaf at Disneyland Paris