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 Parks Reveals Merchandise for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

At last weekend’s special Star Wars: Galactic Nights event, the first pieces of merchandise were revealed for the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland park in 2019. These new pieces are the first ones inspired by the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands that “will allow guests to visit … Disney Parks Reveals Merchandise for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge



Walt Disney World Offers 10% Annual Passholder Food & Beverage Discount Through 2018

As a reminder, the special Walt Disney World 45th Anniversary Annual Passholder discount of 20% at select dining locations will end on December 23, 2017. Beginning December 24, Annual Passholders can enjoy a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages at all Walt Disney World Resort owned and operated table-service restaurants (excluding Victoria & Albert’s) … Walt Disney World Offers 10% Annual Passholder Food & Beverage Discount Through 2018



Cast Announced for Live-Action Adaptation of ‘Artemis Fowl’

Walt Disney Studios has just announced the initial casting for their upcoming live-action adaptation of Artemis Fowl. The film’s director is Kenneth Branagh who will co-produce along with Judy Hofflund. In his onscreen debut, Ferdia Shaw, chosen from 1,200 candidates, will play the 12-year old Artemis. In the film, Artemis is a “genius who finds himself … Cast Announced for Live-Action Adaptation of ‘Artemis Fowl’



Disney Shares New Menu Items from Around the Walt Disney World Resort

In their latest Best Bites article, the Disney Parks Blog has shared some new food options from around the Walt Disney World Resort! At the Rose & Crown Pub in the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot, guests will find a new menu item called British Butty (pictured above) for $10. This unique dish offers your choice of … Disney Shares New Menu Items from Around the Walt Disney World Resort



New Prix Fixe Lunch Menu Announced for Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A brand new prix fixe lunch menu for Tiffins has been announced! This new offering will only be available during the hours of 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day. Begin your meal with a trio of starters that includes black-eyed pea fritters, heirloom tomatoes, and marinated grilled octopus. Guests can choose their entrée from … New Prix Fixe Lunch Menu Announced for Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom





Disney Releases First Teaser Trailer on ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’

The official teaser trailer for E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic 1816 story is finally here, just in time for the holidays! The beloved tale is getting the Disney treatment with a heavy fantasy take on the original. Take a look at the brand new The Nutcracker and the Four Realms teaser trailer below. All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants … Disney Releases First Teaser Trailer on ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’



BREAKING: Disney and Cirque du Soleil are Developing New Show for Disney Springs

We told you earlier this year that “La Nouba” by Cirque du Soleil is taking its final bow on December 31, 2017. Today, the Disney Parks Blog has shared some exciting news that we want to pass on to all of you! Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have a … BREAKING: Disney and Cirque du Soleil are Developing New Show for Disney Springs



Hundreds of Passengers Become Ill During Royal Caribbean Cruise

CNN has reported that a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Independence of the Seas, returned to Florida on Saturday after hundreds of passengers were experiencing gastrointestinal issues. 332 cases of the illness were reported during the 5-night cruise according to Owen Torres, a spokesman for Royal Caribbean. In his statement to CNN, he stressed that the … Hundreds of Passengers Become Ill During Royal Caribbean Cruise



Princess Promenade at Disney’s Grand Floridian on Hiatus Until 2018

Due to large crowds from the holiday Gingerbread House in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the Princess Promenade has been canceled temporarily. The Princess Promenade is a special experience that was added back in 2016 as a Magical Moment for guests. Around 3:30 each afternoon, Cinderella and Prince Charming descend the Grand staircase … Princess Promenade at Disney’s Grand Floridian on Hiatus Until 2018