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



Cruise Critic Names Disney’s Castaway Cay Top Cruise Line Private Island

For the second year in a row, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, has just been named the “Top Cruise Line Private Island” in the annual Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards. Castaway Cay was also the most highly rated island in all of the Caribbean! The Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards … Cruise Critic Names Disney’s Castaway Cay Top Cruise Line Private Island



New Grand Avenue Area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Open BaseLine Tap House this Fall

A brand new area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is being reimagined by Walt Disney Imagineers and they’re calling it Grand Avenue. The area will “capture the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles, showing vintage office buildings and warehouses representing the different vibrant districts and cultures of the city.” BaseLine Tap House, a lively corner pub … New Grand Avenue Area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Open BaseLine Tap House this Fall



Star Wars Themed Shop to Replace Marketplace Fun Finds at Disney Springs

The Star Wars section of Once Upon a Toy at Disney Springs will go under refurbishment beginning July 31 and will re-open in time for the holiday season. To make way for the refurbishment, the Star Wars merchandise will be relocated to Marketplace Fun Finds. Marketplace Fun Finds is currently unavailable and will re-open on … Star Wars Themed Shop to Replace Marketplace Fun Finds at Disney Springs







Service Trades Council Union Looks to Reopen Labor Negotiations with Disney

UPDATE (7/27/17)- On Wednesday July 26th, the STCU announced their priorities for upcoming negotiations. The Orlando Sentinel outlined what was discussed: “Acceleration toward a ‘living wage’ for all workers. The union claims 8,000 of its members are making $10 an hour now, and those positions won’t rise to $15 per hour until 2028 under the current … Service Trades Council Union Looks to Reopen Labor Negotiations with Disney





runDisney: First Look at Disneyland Half Marathon Medals Inspired by Disney Pixar

The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna is just over a month away and we’ve got a peek at the adorable medals. The entire race weekend is themed around all things Pixar! First, the Disneyland Half Marathon has a Toy Story theme and the medal features Andy’s toys – Buzz, Jessie, and Woody. Mike … runDisney: First Look at Disneyland Half Marathon Medals Inspired by Disney Pixar



Celebrate National Hot Fudge Sundae Day with a 50% Discount at Ghirardelli

Did you know that tomorrow, July 25, is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day? Neither did we, but according to the @WDWToday Twitter account, it is. To celebrate the occasion, Ghirardelli at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World is offering a 50% discount on their World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae – tomorrow only! Tomorrow only, enjoy 50% … Celebrate National Hot Fudge Sundae Day with a 50% Discount at Ghirardelli



Breakfast Now Available at Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney has added another quick service option for breakfast at Animal Kingdom! The Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafe in Asia has begun serving up various breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and tacos for guests arriving to the theme park early in the morning. Take a look at the full breakfast menu including pricing by clicking here. … Breakfast Now Available at Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom