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



D-Living at Disney Springs to Temporarily Close Oct. 8 for a Re-Theme

D-Living located in the Town Center at Disney Springs will temporarily close at the end of business day on Sunday, October 8 in order to install a new theme. The location is expected to reopen in November and will feature apparel and accessories. The location that sells gifts, housewares, art, and collectibles is expected to … D-Living at Disney Springs to Temporarily Close Oct. 8 for a Re-Theme



‘Tis the Season to Give the Gift of an Unforgettable Walt Disney World Vacation – LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Disney has just released a special Walt Disney World MagicBand just in time for holiday gift-giving! You can receive this special MagicBand packaged in a beautiful holiday gift box for each member in your travel party when you purchase your 2018 package by November 15, 2017*. Sample package: 6-night/7-day Walt Disney Travel Company vacation package with tickets valid … ‘Tis the Season to Give the Gift of an Unforgettable Walt Disney World Vacation – LIMITED TIME OFFER!





Limited Selection of #Epcot35 Merchandise Available on Shop Disney Parks App

For those who were not able to be at Epcot on their actual 35th Anniversary on October 1, 2017, there are a few items available on the Shop Disney Parks app that you can order, including an “I Was There” commemorative tee shirt! This cool MagicBand is priced at $32.99 and features original retro colors. … Limited Selection of #Epcot35 Merchandise Available on Shop Disney Parks App



Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Featured in On-Air Promos On Disney XD

Walt Disney Imagineering along with Disney XD and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios teamed up to create three fun new stop-motion promos that were set in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. The animated shorts made their debut on Disney XD this weekend and feature Disney characters from DuckTales, Big Hero 6 The Series, and Star vs. The Forces of Evil. … Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Featured in On-Air Promos On Disney XD





Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise to Return in December

Guests should get ready to set sail once again as the Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise will return beginning December 1, 2017. On Fridays and Sundays through January 28, 2018, the iconic double stacked ferryboat will be magically transformed into a ‘ferrytale’ vessel where guests can enjoy specialty, holiday desserts, and beverages then finish … Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise to Return in December





SeaWorld and Singh Come to an Agreement Regarding Property Assessment Lawsuit

An agreement has been reached between SeaWorld and Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh that brings their multi-year dispute over property taxes to an end. According to court documents, SeaWorld’s assessed value will not exceed $178 million for the 2017 tax year. The theme park was originally valued at $192.6 million for the 2014 tax … SeaWorld and Singh Come to an Agreement Regarding Property Assessment Lawsuit



Orlando Pride’s Alex Morgan Apologizes for Actions Leading to Her Being Kicked Out of Epcot

Alex Morgan, a US Soccer Star who plays for the Orlando Pride, has apologized publicly from her Twitter account for her own behavior which resulted in her, as well as a few friends, being asked to leave Epcot at Walt Disney World on Sunday. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Epcot managers reported to deputies that several … Orlando Pride’s Alex Morgan Apologizes for Actions Leading to Her Being Kicked Out of Epcot