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



Take A Romantic Italian Water Taxi Cruise at Disney Springs on The Venezia

Valentine’s Day, or any other romantic occasion, might be the perfect opportunity to take a Captain’s Guided Tour aboard an elegant, 40-foot Italian water taxi that launches from The BOATHOUSE at Disney Springs and sails the waters of Lake Buena Vista. Included in each sailing are decadent chocolate-covered strawberries and a champagne toast to christen Take A Romantic Italian Water Taxi Cruise at Disney Springs on The Venezia

Artist Renderings of Guest Rooms and New Lobby Spaces at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Yesterday, we shared some new images of meeting spaces that are being added to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort during their extensive refurbishment in addition to a look at the 2-story grand lobby. While visiting the resort, we discovered some additional artist renderings of not only the guest rooms, but a closer look at the coffee Artist Renderings of Guest Rooms and New Lobby Spaces at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Seasonal Valentine’s Day Cupcakes and Ice Cream Available at Sprinkles Through Feb. 28

Valentine’s Day is coming right up and if you’re planning on being at the Walt Disney World Resort during the month of February, there are some special treats to be had that you should know about. Sprinkles at Disney Springs is serving up two seasonal cupcakes – the Raspberry Chocolate Chip cupcake is pictured above. This Seasonal Valentine’s Day Cupcakes and Ice Cream Available at Sprinkles Through Feb. 28

Disney Animation to Hold ‘Day of Listening’ for Staff in the Midst of John Lasseter’s ‘Sabbatical’

On Thursday, the employees at Disney Animation Studios are set to hold a meeting for what is being called a “Day of Listening.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, a “handful of human-resources professionals [will be] present to facilitate a discussion of workplace concerns.” Long-time Disney Cast Members have stated that a gathering of this nature Disney Animation to Hold ‘Day of Listening’ for Staff in the Midst of John Lasseter’s ‘Sabbatical’

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Introduces New Meeting Venues and Reveals New Concept Art

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has been in the middle of a major expansion and some impressive enhancements are coming for their convention and meeting guests as well. The exciting transformation of this convention hotel is going to give meeting, conference, and convention planners, as well as their attendees, a more appealing place for their events Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Introduces New Meeting Venues and Reveals New Concept Art

Wine Bar George Interior Details Revealed and Executive Chef Named

Master Sommelier George Miliotes will bring his renowned wine expertise to Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort as his new venture, Wine Bar George, opens this spring. Wine Bar George will be the only Master Sommelier-led wine bar in the state of Florida. Miliotes is widely respected as one of the restaurant industry’s Wine Bar George Interior Details Revealed and Executive Chef Named

Disney Signs Emily Blunt as Female Lead Alongside Dwayne Johnson in ‘Jungle Cruise’

UPDATED 1/31/18 to add the following Instagram post from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson:   Welcome the talented, beautiful and bad ass Emily Blunt to JUNGLE CRUISE. @barackobama just confirmed to me the most critical deal points in her contract, so we’re gonna get along juuuuust great. Break out the tequila. All aboard. The adventure cruise Disney Signs Emily Blunt as Female Lead Alongside Dwayne Johnson in ‘Jungle Cruise’

Disney CEO Bob Iger Sells Luxurious New York City Apartment for $18.75 Million

Disney CEO Bob Iger listed his luxurious seventh-story, Fifth Avenue apartment back in October of 2017 for $19 million and the sale on it just closed this week for $18.75 million; pretty close to its asking price. The apartment is on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and includes a “wall of windows” overlooking the Disney CEO Bob Iger Sells Luxurious New York City Apartment for $18.75 Million