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



Residents Living Near Magic Kingdom Experiencing More Debris From Happily Ever After Than Wishes

The new Happily Ever After fireworks show that made its debut last month at Magic Kingdom is spectacular in more ways than one. icFlorida.com reports that some residents who live close to the park are voicing their frustrations saying that small pieces of cardboard and ashes are covering their yards and vehicles each morning. Residents Residents Living Near Magic Kingdom Experiencing More Debris From Happily Ever After Than Wishes

Surrey Bike and Beach Cruiser Rentals Now Available at Art of Animation and Pop Century

If you’ve walked around Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and crossed the bridge over Hourglass Lake to Disney’s Pop Century Resort, you know how beautiful of a walk it is. Well, now you can enjoy that same view on wheels instead of on foot. Guests can now rent a Beach Cruiser for $10 per hour… Surrey Bike and Beach Cruiser Rentals Now Available at Art of Animation and Pop Century

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Resort Hotel Rates Announced for Fall 2017

With the new Enchanted Escapes offer, Annual Passholders can stay right in the middle of the magic and enjoy rates starting as low as $75 per night, plus tax in a standard room at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, most Sunday through Thursday nights from September 1 through October 7, 2017. Sample Savings Include: Disney’s All-Star Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Resort Hotel Rates Announced for Fall 2017

Disney Reveals Full Lineup of ‘Eat to the Beat Concert Series’ Performers

Disney has just announced that several brand new acts will be joining the lineup for the 2017 Eat to the Beat Concert Series that takes place during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The new artists will include Jazz Legend Kenny G, and pop superstars like 10,000 Maniacs and Squeeze! Returning artists such as Disney Reveals Full Lineup of ‘Eat to the Beat Concert Series’ Performers

Netflix to Stream ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ in July

We have more exciting news for Disney movie fans as Netflix has just released their preview trailer for upcoming films that will be available for streaming next month. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has been added to July’s line-up! The contract that took effect back in September 2016 between Netflix and Disney also includes movies Netflix to Stream ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ in July

Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dining Available to Book

Last week, we told you that Advance Dining Reservations for times during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the HalloWishes Dessert Party had opened up. Today, we’re happy to report that Advance Dining Reservations for times during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as well as festive Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party are now available. Guests can enjoy Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dining Available to Book

RUMOR: New Resort Hotel Planned Near Walt Disney World Swan/Dolphin Hotels?

Marriott International, Inc., the company who operates both the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels, is reportedly seeking to build a smaller ’boutique’ resort adjacent to Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf. Orlando Theme Parks News reports that “not too long ago, some height balloons were spotted in and around the tennis court area of RUMOR: New Resort Hotel Planned Near Walt Disney World Swan/Dolphin Hotels?

Disney Magic Ignites When Hearing Impaired Child Meets Mickey and Minnie

A hearing impaired little boy recently visited Disneyland with his family where he was treated to a big surprise when he met Mickey and Minnie Mouse and they spoke his ‘language.’ Olive Crest, an organization that works with abused and at-risk children, shared a video online of the little two and a half-year-old boy approaching Disney Magic Ignites When Hearing Impaired Child Meets Mickey and Minnie