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



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!





Thomas Schumacher, Disney’s Theatrical Chief, Has Been Accused of Workplace Harassment

Accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct have been brought against Thomas Schumacher, the President and Producer of Disney Theatrical Productions and the President of the Broadway League by former employees. These allegations have surfaced just one day before the first preview of Disney’s Frozen on Broadway. Schumacher holds the highest position in the post-Disney Broadway … Thomas Schumacher, Disney’s Theatrical Chief, Has Been Accused of Workplace Harassment



Enhanced Prix Fixe Dinner Menu Coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant Beginning July 27

The mystery of what’s going on at Be Our Guest Restaurant this summer has finally been announced. The Disney Parks Blog has just revealed that an enhanced dining experience is coming to the extremely popular restaurant. Beginning July 27, 2018, Be Our Guest Restaurant will offer an enhanced prix fixe dinner menu that will feature … Enhanced Prix Fixe Dinner Menu Coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant Beginning July 27



New Soundtrack for ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Is Star-Studded with Sade, Sia, Demi Lovato, and More

Disney has released a list of original songs that will be included on the unique soundtrack set for its upcoming release A Wrinkle in Time. Due in theaters on March 9, the Wrinkle in Time soundtrack will feature a score by Game of Thrones and Westworld composer Ramin Djawadi and six original songs from a … New Soundtrack for ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Is Star-Studded with Sade, Sia, Demi Lovato, and More



Disney Shares Artist Rendering of ‘Adventurers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure’

UPDATE 2/22/18: Disney announced a name change for this show – it is now called ‘UP! A Great Bird Adventure.’ We told you last year about the upcoming ‘Adventurers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure’ coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the former space of Flights of Wonder which closed back in December of 2017. … Disney Shares Artist Rendering of ‘Adventurers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure’





Fried Twinkies and More New Menu Items Added to Walt Disney World Dining Locations

The Food and Beverage team at Disney Parks is continuously working on bringing delicious new food items to tempt park-goers with, and this month is no different. New menu offerings are available this month at quick service locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort and we need to share them with you! First up, Fried Twinkies … Fried Twinkies and More New Menu Items Added to Walt Disney World Dining Locations



Disney Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Takes BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film

The British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTA Film Awards, are presented annually in an award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) to honor the best British and international contributions to film. The BAFTA awards were presented at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday and it should come as no … Disney Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Takes BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film



Major On-Ramp to I-4 Eastbound to Remain Closed for 5 Months

A significant on-ramp to I-4 Eastbound right in the heart of the theme park district closed overnight Sunday and will remain closed for the several months. According to officials with the Florida Department of Transportation and the I-4 Ultimate Project, the closure from Universal Boulevard will allow construction crews to continue building the new I-4 … Major On-Ramp to I-4 Eastbound to Remain Closed for 5 Months