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



Six Cruise Ships Receive Perfect Score in Fourth Quarter CDC Inspections

In their fourth-quarter report for 2017, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) gave a perfect score to six cruise ships including one Carnival Cruise Line ship, two Celebrity ships, one Holland America Cruise Line ship, one Disney Cruise Line ship, and one Seabourn ship. One Carnival ship and one Ponant ship failed their inspections. The … Six Cruise Ships Receive Perfect Score in Fourth Quarter CDC Inspections



Guest Shares Video of Monorail Red Traveling with Door Open

A video posted on a Walt Disney World guest’s Instagram account shows what was likely an incredibly scary monorail ride from the Transportation and Ticket Center to Epcot and a potentially dangerous situation for passengers. The monorails are supposed to have door sensors installed that signal the pilot if any of the doors are not … Guest Shares Video of Monorail Red Traveling with Door Open



UK Media Criticizes Disney for “Browning Up” Extras in Upcoming Live Action ‘Aladdin’

Over the weekend, several news outlets in the UK reported on the casting for Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Aladdin. “Fury as Disney ‘browns up’ white actors to star in Aladdin despite filming next to one million-strong Asian community,” read a Daily Mail headline. The headline in an article in the Sunday Times that originally broke the … UK Media Criticizes Disney for “Browning Up” Extras in Upcoming Live Action ‘Aladdin’





Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Shared During at Golden Globes TV Spot

Folks who watched the Golden Globes on Sunday night were treated to a special sneak peek of Disney’s upcoming film, A Wrinkle in Time! “From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time, an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the … Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Shared During at Golden Globes TV Spot



Disney Offers Florida Resident Multi-Day Discounted Tickets for 2018

Florida Residents can save 30% on Walt Disney World theme park admission with the 3-Day and 4-Day Disney Select Tickets. Florida Resident Disney Select Tickets can be used on nonconsecutive days and give you access to one theme park per day for up to 4 days. Tickets don’t expire until 6 months after their first … Disney Offers Florida Resident Multi-Day Discounted Tickets for 2018



Special Discounts Being Offered to #WDWMarathon Participants at Disney Springs Through Jan. 7

Many Disney Springs retailers are offering discounts to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon! Take a peek at the flyer below and if you’re heading to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo today, stop by the Disney Springs booth to pick up the participant discount and special offers guide. Simply show … Special Discounts Being Offered to #WDWMarathon Participants at Disney Springs Through Jan. 7



Schedule of Interactive Workshops Announced for Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Disney has published the schedule for their Interactive Workshops and complimentary seminars that will be held during the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Last year, there was only one workshop held per day and we’re excited to share that this year, there will be three per day and two out of the three are … Schedule of Interactive Workshops Announced for Epcot International Festival of the Arts



BREAKING: Circle of Life in The Land at Epcot to Close For Good Feb. 3

After more than 20 years of sharing a message of conservation with Epcot guests, the Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable in The Land will have its final viewing on February 3, 2018. Soon after, the Disney Performing Arts group will be welcomed into that space to host student workshops and performances beginning February 9, … BREAKING: Circle of Life in The Land at Epcot to Close For Good Feb. 3



Full Menus Released for Food Studios at Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Now that the holiday season is just about finished at the Walt Disney World Resort, it’s time to look toward the next event! That’s right, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts is getting ready to begin its second year on January 12th and the full menus for the Food Studios have just been released! … Full Menus Released for Food Studios at Epcot International Festival of the Arts