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 x Old Navy Debut Sweet NEW Valentine’s Day Collection

Disney and Old Navy are spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a charming new collaboration that blends some of our favorite classic Disney characters with cozy, everyday style. The Disney x Old Navy Valentine’s Day collection features playful designs, soft fabrics, and details that feel perfect for the season of love. The lineup includes Disney x Old Navy Debut Sweet NEW Valentine’s Day Collection

Clix Breaks New Ground With First-Ever Fortnite Livestream From Disney World

A first-of-its-kind livestream at Walt Disney World Resort blended gaming, fan engagement, and Disney storytelling in a way never seen before. On Monday, December 22, professional gamer and content creator Clix became the first gamer to livestream a Fortnite campaign directly from a Walt Disney World theme park. The historic broadcast took place at Star Clix Breaks New Ground With First-Ever Fortnite Livestream From Disney World

lululemon Opens Early in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

Guests visiting the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort have a new shopping option to add to their plans. lululemon, the popular athletic apparel brand, has officially opened its doors today, well ahead of its previously announced 2026 debut. The store’s early opening is another step in the ongoing evolution of Downtown Disney, which continues lululemon Opens Early in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort

‘Zootopia 2’ Races Past $1 Billion, Setting New Records for Disney Animation

Zootopia 2 is officially the newest billion-dollar hit for Walt Disney Animation Studios. The film is set to cross the $1 billion global box office mark on Friday, reaching the milestone in only 17 days. It has earned $986.1 million to date, with $232.7 million from domestic theaters and $753.4 million internationally. It becomes the ‘Zootopia 2’ Races Past $1 Billion, Setting New Records for Disney Animation

Disney Wins Top Honors at 2025 Readers Choice Awards

Disney Destinations earned significant recognition at Travel Weekly’s 23rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards on December 10. The awards celebrate outstanding companies in the travel industry, with all nominees and winners chosen by travel professionals who depend on these brands daily. This year, Disney secured four awards in categories including theme parks, family cruising, adventure travel, Disney Wins Top Honors at 2025 Readers Choice Awards

How CUTE is the NEW Merry Menagerie Merch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is rolling into the holiday season at Walt Disney World with returning entertainment and a strong slate of new Merry Menagerie merchandise. The park’s Discovery Island experience features handcrafted arctic animal puppets, live musicians, and winter décor, but this year’s retail lineup adds an expanded way for guests to bring the magic How CUTE is the NEW Merry Menagerie Merch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

Snowball Express at Disney World Gives Families of Fallen Heroes a Place to Heal

Earlier this month, Walt Disney World Resort again welcomed the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Snowball Express, a program dedicated to supporting families who have sadly lost a loved one in military service or as a first responder. The annual event brings hundreds of families together for five days of healing activities, community-building, and time to reconnect Snowball Express at Disney World Gives Families of Fallen Heroes a Place to Heal

Disneyland Adds NEW Details on 2026 Lightning Lane Benefit for Hotel Guests

As we reported earlier this year, Disneyland Resort will introduce a new perk for hotel guests beginning January 5, 2026. Each guest staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel will receive one entry to a Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction at either theme park. The entry is valid for one eligible attraction and can be used Disneyland Adds NEW Details on 2026 Lightning Lane Benefit for Hotel Guests

Disney Announces 2025 Magical Christmas Parade Lineup

The 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade will bring a full slate of performances, characters, and holiday moments to viewers on December 25. Disney shared new details about this year’s broadcast, which continues a tradition that began in 1983 and now reaches millions of households each Christmas morning. The parade airs at 10 a.m. Disney Announces 2025 Magical Christmas Parade Lineup