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



SeaWorld Orlando’s 39-Year Old Walrus Bruiser Has Passed Away

On Wednesday afternoon, SeaWorld Orlando announced that their 39-year old walrus named Bruiser passed away due to kidney failure among other health issues. The walrus had been under the care of the SeaWorld veterinary and animal-care teams around the clock for the past several weeks due to his declining health. Bruiser had lived at SeaWorld … SeaWorld Orlando’s 39-Year Old Walrus Bruiser Has Passed Away



Thousands of American Airlines Flights Left Without Scheduled Pilots Due to Glitch

According to several news outlets, a reported 15,000 American Airlines flights during the busy holiday travel season do not currently have pilots assigned to them. The issue was apparently caused by a computer glitch with the scheduling system which allowed too many pilots to book time off between December 17 and 31, 2017. The glitch … Thousands of American Airlines Flights Left Without Scheduled Pilots Due to Glitch



Disney Vacation Club Announces Moonlight Magic Dates for 2018

Disney Vacation Club announced today that their complimentary Moonlight Magic events will be continuing throughout 2018! Not only did they say they’d be continuing, but they’ve also published the confirmed dates along with the dates guests will be able to book them so folks can plan accordingly. Disney Vacation Club members and their guests are … Disney Vacation Club Announces Moonlight Magic Dates for 2018



Tiana’s Riverboat Party Extended: Available Daily Dec. 23 – Dec. 31 and Select Dates Through Jan. 6

Tiana’s Riverboat Party – Ice Cream Social & Viewing Party has been extended to include select dates through January 6, 2018, but will take place daily from December 23 to December 31, 2017. The festive party is held on the Liberty Square Riverboat where guests can enjoy ice cream, complete with toppings, drinks, and sweet treats along … Tiana’s Riverboat Party Extended: Available Daily Dec. 23 – Dec. 31 and Select Dates Through Jan. 6



New Interactive Musical Exhibit Coming to Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion

Earlier this month, we shared details on the Disney•Pixar Coco inspired Mariachi group, El Mariachi Coco de Santa Cecilia, who made their debut last week in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot. Now that Coco is playing in theatres, the Disney Parks Blog has shared that they will be adding a new musical experience to the Mexico Folk … New Interactive Musical Exhibit Coming to Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion



Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Returns to Two Theatres for a One-Week Special Engagement

With the awards season coming up quickly, Disney is re-releasing the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast beginning December 1 exclusively at the AMC Century City in Los Angeles and AMC Empire 25 in New York. Golden Globe nomination ballots are due back on December 7 and Screen Actors Guild ballots are due on … Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Returns to Two Theatres for a One-Week Special Engagement



Director and Cast From ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to Stop By ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Friday

In an official press release, ABC has just announced the guests for Jimmy Kimmel Live episodes this week. ABC has revealed that the director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi Rian Johnson will be appearing on the Friday, December 1 episode along with cast members Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega … Director and Cast From ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to Stop By ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Friday



Disney Cruise Line Offers up to 25% Discount on March 17 Sailing Aboard the Disney Fantasy

Guests can receive a discount of up to 25% off on the 7-Night Caribbean cruise onboard the Disney Fantasy which departs March 17, 2018 from Port Canaveral. The offer is valid specifically for verandah staterooms with restrictions (Category VGT). This offer can only be booked through December 1, 2017, and is valid for new bookings … Disney Cruise Line Offers up to 25% Discount on March 17 Sailing Aboard the Disney Fantasy





Sign Up Now For an Exclusive Walk Through Tour of New Restaurants Coming to Disney Springs

UPDATE 12/6/17: The Patina Group has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, the behind the scenes tours scheduled this week for their new Disney Springs restaurants have been postponed until next week. The tours have been pushed back exactly one week, so the scheduled day and time you received will remain the same but will … Sign Up Now For an Exclusive Walk Through Tour of New Restaurants Coming to Disney Springs