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 to Donate $1 Million to Youth STEM Program in Celebration of ‘Black Panther’ Success

The Walt Disney Company is donating $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) in celebration of the record-breaking success of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther. This donation will assist in expanding Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s youth STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs which support the high-tech skills that played Disney to Donate $1 Million to Youth STEM Program in Celebration of ‘Black Panther’ Success

Visit D-Tech on Demand at Disney Springs for Princess Half-Inspired MagicBands & Mobile Device Cases

Guests participating in the Princess Half Marathon races at Walt Disney World this weekend are able to give their MagicBands and mobile devices the royal treatment with these new designs from D-Tech! The vibrant and colorful designs are available for the Half Marathon, the Enchanted 10K, the 5K, and the Fairy Tale Challenge too. Guests Visit D-Tech on Demand at Disney Springs for Princess Half-Inspired MagicBands & Mobile Device Cases

Treat Yourself to a Disney Princess-Inspired Petite Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie for a Limited Time

The pastry chefs at Amorette’s Patisserie have given their petite cakes the royal treatment in honor of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend that kicked off this morning with the 5K! Guests can pick up one of these Instagram-worthy princess-inspired cakes at the delicious French bakery in Disney Springs while supplies last! Source: @DisneySprings

Stop by the France Pavilion in Epcot Today at 11:44 a.m. for a Surprise Concert by the Lyon Boys Choir

When meandering around the World Showcase at Epcot, you never know what kind of performances you might catch. If you happen to be at Epcot today, stop by the France pavilion for a special performance by the Lyon Boys Choir beginning at 11:44 a.m. The performance will take place right in front of the France Stop by the France Pavilion in Epcot Today at 11:44 a.m. for a Surprise Concert by the Lyon Boys Choir

Booking Begins Today for Gardens of the World Tour – Spring Edition at Epcot

Guests can begin booking the Garden of the World Tour – Spring Edition today! The special tour takes place during select days throughout the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Guests can join Disney horticulture experts to get an inside look at some of the most detailed landscaping operations on Earth. Disney’s official description of Booking Begins Today for Gardens of the World Tour – Spring Edition at Epcot

Disney Shares New Images of the Slinky Dog Dash Coming Soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

This morning, Disney shared a new look at the track of the Slinky Dog Dash coaster that’s coming to the brand new Toy Story Land set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30 – watch that announcement by clicking here! As the story goes, Andy from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story assembled the track Disney Shares New Images of the Slinky Dog Dash Coming Soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

New Animated Rendering of Star Wars-Inspired Hotel Rooms and New Photos From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

In a special conference going on at the Walt Disney World Resort, Bob Chapek, Chairman Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, presented the first look at new photos from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge that showcases Imagineers taking a look at the Millenium Falcon (above) and an under development X-wing Starfighter (below)! In addition to the photos, New Animated Rendering of Star Wars-Inspired Hotel Rooms and New Photos From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Baby Hippo Born Last Month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a Boy and His Name is Augustus!

Last month, for the first time in thirteen years, a baby hippo was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Disney Parks Blog has announced that it’s a boy and his name is Augustus! Take a peek at the video below to see how this cutie is growing and thriving in his habitat – he Baby Hippo Born Last Month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a Boy and His Name is Augustus!