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



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



2018 Disney Dining Plan Will Include Specialty Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Guests will have several new beverage options available in 2018 when they purchase the Disney Dining Plan along with their Walt Disney World vacation package. Guests under 21 years of age will be able to choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered). Guests 21 and older will be able to choose either one non-alcoholic … 2018 Disney Dining Plan Will Include Specialty Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages



New Entertainment Begins Tonight in Town Center at Disney Springs

There is some brand new entertainment heading to Disney Springs and it will make its debut tonight, June 19, at Town Center! The shows will run intermittently between 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Let us know in the comments if you catch the show and what you think of it! Source @DisneySprings on Twitter



Sofia the First TV Movie Event Coming to Disney Junior on June 24

In an upcoming TV movie event, Sofia and Amber visit an enchanted new world called “The Mystic Isles” where they encounter some magical new friends, including an enthusiastic unicorn named Skye and mystical human/hawk creatures called Windwalkers. Together with their new friends, Sofia and Amber must stop an evil Crystalmaster named Prisma from covering the … Sofia the First TV Movie Event Coming to Disney Junior on June 24