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



BREAKING: Saturday’s Night of Joy and Sunday’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Have Been Cancelled

In anticipation of inclement weather associated with Hurricane Irma, please note the following event cancellations at the Walt Disney World Resort. Night of Joy has been canceled on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The Night of Joy performances on Friday night will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex as planned, while Saturday night’s … BREAKING: Saturday’s Night of Joy and Sunday’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Have Been Cancelled



BREAKING: ‘Sunset Seasons Greetings’ Set to Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Holiday Season

A brand new holiday experience has just been announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Beginning November 9 and going through December 31, 2017, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios this holiday season will have the opportunity to experience several new offerings including: Sunset Seasons Greetings – This new nighttime holiday experience will feature magnificent projections of Mickey, … BREAKING: ‘Sunset Seasons Greetings’ Set to Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Holiday Season



Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Walt Disney World on December 16

Star Wars: Galactic Nights is returning later this year! The event will be held after park hours from 7:00 p.m. until midnight with a Hollywood-style launch party and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will welcome Star Wars fans to celebrate the entire Star Wars Saga on December 16. Among many thrills in store, guests can expect to enjoy … Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Walt Disney World on December 16



How Hurricane Irma Will Affect Your Walt Disney World or Disney Cruise Line Vacation

This post will be updated [at least] twice daily with the 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. updates from the National Hurricane Center as well as any updates from the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld.   Update 09/11/17 8:00 a.m. Hurricane Irma has passed over the Orlando area, but with less impact … How Hurricane Irma Will Affect Your Walt Disney World or Disney Cruise Line Vacation



New Fall Refillable Popcorn Bucket Offer for Disneyland Annual Passholders

Annual Passholders at the Disneyland Resort can now enjoy a discount on popcorn through October 31. The Fall Villain souvenir buckets can be purchased now through September 30 for $15 at Disneyland Park only. Refills are unlimited and are available through October 31 in both parks. An annual pass must be presented at time of … New Fall Refillable Popcorn Bucket Offer for Disneyland Annual Passholders



Hurricane Irma Threat Forces Disney Fantasy to Alter Itinerary

Disney Cruise Line is handing letters out to guests at Port Canaveral who are checking in for their cruise on the Disney Fantasy today. The letter states that the itinerary has been adjusted on the September 2, 2017 sailing based on approaching weather conditions. The order of the Western Caribbean ports of call have been … Hurricane Irma Threat Forces Disney Fantasy to Alter Itinerary





Walt Disney Presents to Open September 8 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

We shared last month that the One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was in the process of being modified into Walt Disney Presents, a similar attraction that will give guests visiting a look at not only Disney’s past but the present and future as well. Walt Disney Presents will officially open at Disney’s … Walt Disney Presents to Open September 8 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios



Additional Details for ‘Return to Sleepy Hollow’ Offering at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Announced

Earlier this year, there were some rumblings of a “Headless Horseman Meet-and-Greet Coming this Halloween” to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. We now have all the details for this spooky Fall event. The Return to Sleepy Hollow offering will include watching the 1949 Disney animated classic film The Legend of Sleepy Hollow inside the … Additional Details for ‘Return to Sleepy Hollow’ Offering at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Announced



Toni Basil, Singer of “Mickey,” Suing Disney and Others for Unauthorized Use of Song

One-hit-wonder Toni Basil who is best known for her 1982 single “Mickey,” filed a lawsuit on August 31, 2017, against Disney, Viacom, VH1, and others “for unauthorized use of her persona, image, and voice.” The filing claims that Basil was “not consulted, did not give written consent to the assignment or licensing of Mickey.” It … Toni Basil, Singer of “Mickey,” Suing Disney and Others for Unauthorized Use of Song