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



The ‘Grand Circle Tour’ Debuts at the Disneyland Resort

Now that the Disneyland Railroad is traveling around Walt’s original Magic Kingdom once again, Disneyland has added a brand new guided tour for their guests! The Grand Circle Tour will showcase Walt Disney’s love for trains and even allow guests to climb aboard Disneyland’s VIP car, the Lilly Belle. The tour will also educate guests The ‘Grand Circle Tour’ Debuts at the Disneyland Resort

Disney Offering Hiring Incentives to New Cooks, Bus Drivers, Housekeeping Cast Members

Disney occasionally offers signing bonuses based on their hiring needs at the time and the Orlando Sentinel is reporting that they’ve increased their incentive from $500 to $1,000 or even $1,500 for new full-time and part-time Cast Members in the culinary department. Finding good culinary staff can sometimes be a real challenge for large companies Disney Offering Hiring Incentives to New Cooks, Bus Drivers, Housekeeping Cast Members

Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is Getting a Comic Book Sequel

Manga publisher Tokyopop has reportedly obtained a license for the first-ever Nightmare Before Christmas comic book! The folks with Disney Manga are pretty excited to have the chance to work on the project and they’ll be creating the publication from scratch. The comic book will continue the storyline from Tim Burton’s beloved 1993 holiday tale Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is Getting a Comic Book Sequel

Disney Cruise Line is Adjusting Their Cancellation Policy Beginning August 15

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Effective August 15, 2017, Disney Cruise Line is adjusting their Cancellation Policy. Cancellation fees for 5-night sailings will begin at 89 days for standard sailings versus 74 days and 104 days for holiday sailings versus 89 days. For reservations made prior to August 15, 2017, the cancellation fees assessed will be based on the cancellation Disney Cruise Line is Adjusting Their Cancellation Policy Beginning August 15

Final Piece of Coaster Track Set in Place for Slinky Dog Dash Coming to Toy Story Land

The very last piece of track was just put into place on Slinky Dog Dash, the family roller coaster that will make its debut as one of two upcoming attractions when Toy Story Land opens inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Summer of 2018. In Toy Story Land, guests will be instantly transformed into the Final Piece of Coaster Track Set in Place for Slinky Dog Dash Coming to Toy Story Land

Disney Puts Jaume Collet-Serra in the Director’s Seat for Live-Action ‘Jungle Cruise’

Disney has found the new Director for its live-action remake of the Jungle Cruise movie that is said to be based on the classic attraction located at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Jaume Collet-Serra is the one who will direct Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and the cast in the upcoming feature whose plot is Disney Puts Jaume Collet-Serra in the Director’s Seat for Live-Action ‘Jungle Cruise’

The New Satu’li Sampler Platter Serves Four and Allows 48 Possible Combinations

If a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom is in your future, you might be happy to know that there’s a brand new way for your family to sample all of the fantastic variations of the Satu’li Create-Your-Own Bowl at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora – The World of AVATAR. It’s called the Satu’li Sampler Platter and The New Satu’li Sampler Platter Serves Four and Allows 48 Possible Combinations

Disney Introduces Starcade – A New Private Event Venue at Disneyland Park

If you’re looking to host an unforgettable event inside of Disneyland Park, the new private venue, Starcade, might be just the place. Located in Tomorrowland inside Disneyland Park, Starcade is a brand new, private-event venue that’s ideally suited for hosting special celebrations for groups of up to 200 guests. The flexible location is a blank Disney Introduces Starcade – A New Private Event Venue at Disneyland Park

Lyft Minnie Van Service Officially Launches at the Walt Disney World Resort

We first heard about the fun new polka-dotted Minnie Vans at the 2017 D23 Expo. Lyft has made their official announcement today that they will be the ones powering the pilot program. The service is being piloted and is currently available at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. Guests staying at Lyft Minnie Van Service Officially Launches at the Walt Disney World Resort