AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Bob Chapek Blames Iger for His Disney Ouster in Explosive New Memoir
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has remained relatively quiet about the rather spectacular end of his time running The Walt Disney Company. It seems that’s about to change. Chapek’s new memoir, Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth, will be released September 29, and The New York Times obtained … Bob Chapek Blames Iger for His Disney Ouster in Explosive New Memoir
Disney Restructures Consumer Products With New Leadership
Disney is rearranging some pretty big pieces of its Consumer Products business, and while most of this will happen behind the scenes, there’s an important distinction for Disney fans. Disney Parks merchandise, Disney Store, and DisneyStore.com aren’t going anywhere. They’ll remain under Disney Experiences when the new structure takes effect on October 4, 2026. What … Disney Restructures Consumer Products With New Leadership
Brightline Reportedly Nears Bankruptcy, but Florida Trains Will Keep Running
Brightline, the passenger rail service connecting South Florida with Orlando, is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the company works to restructure a significant amount of debt. For travelers, however, the most important part of the story is this: Brightline’s Florida trains are expected to continue operating. According to Bloomberg reporting cited … Brightline Reportedly Nears Bankruptcy, but Florida Trains Will Keep Running
NEW Menu Revealed for The Turf Club Bar & Grill Reopening
The Turf Club Bar and Grill is almost ready to welcome guests back to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and now we’ve got our first look at the full menu! The restaurant reopens September 30 with a refreshed lineup that includes everything from French Onion Soup and Slow-roasted Prime Rib to some much more … NEW Menu Revealed for The Turf Club Bar & Grill Reopening
NEW Mango Mooncake Coming to EPCOT for a Limited Time
EPCOT guests will have just over a week to try a colorful new treat celebrating the Moon Festival, and this one is going to be VERY easy to spot. From September 25 through October 3, 2026, the China Global Marketplace will offer a Mango Custard Mooncake featuring dragon fruit-infused snow skin filled with mango custard. … NEW Mango Mooncake Coming to EPCOT for a Limited Time
NEW 2026 Moonlight Magic Dates Released for DVC Members
Disney Vacation Club Members have three more opportunities to enjoy Moonlight Magic at Walt Disney World in 2026, including two events during the fall and holiday season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The newly added dates include one night at EPCOT on October 15, 2026, followed by Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 30 and December 22, … NEW 2026 Moonlight Magic Dates Released for DVC Members
NEW Disneyland Hotel Discounts Save Up to 20% This Fall
If you’re planning a Disneyland Resort vacation for Halloween Time or the 2026 holiday season, Disney has released new hotel discounts that could save you up to 20% on your stay. The first offer is available to all eligible guests and includes savings of up to 20% on both Standard and Premium room types when … NEW Disneyland Hotel Discounts Save Up to 20% This Fall
Did You Know These 4 Disney Springs Restaurants Share One Story?
When I’m deciding where to eat at Disney Springs, I’m usually thinking about the menu first. Italian? Burgers? Quick-service? Somewhere with a great cocktail? What I don’t normally stop to consider is whether the restaurant I’m walking into is supposed to be part of the same story as the building next door. But that’s exactly … Did You Know These 4 Disney Springs Restaurants Share One Story?
BoxLunch’s NEW Winnie the Pooh Collection Is Peak Fall Disney
Apparently, Winnie the Pooh has decided that it’s time for apple-picking. BoxLunch just showed off some of its new Winnie the Pooh fall styles, and this might be one of the cutest Disney collections they’ve put together recently. Instead of covering everything in bright character graphics, a lot of these pieces lean into warm browns, … BoxLunch’s NEW Winnie the Pooh Collection Is Peak Fall Disney
Disney Names NEW Chief Technology Officer With Major AI Experience
The Walt Disney Company is adding a brand-new position to its senior leadership team, and the person taking the job has quite a bit of experience in artificial intelligence and consumer technology. Karandeep Anand will become Disney’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer on October 2, 2026. The newly created role puts Anand … Disney Names NEW Chief Technology Officer With Major AI Experience
