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



Prepare for Your Visit to Pandora – The World of Avatar by Learning to Speak Na’vi

As we get closer to the much-anticipated opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar, we’re seeing glimpses of new merchandise that promises to connect guests with the exotic new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Steven Miller, the Merchandise Communication Manager for Disney, had a chance to speak with Merchandise Product Developer Cody Hampton and Prepare for Your Visit to Pandora – The World of Avatar by Learning to Speak Na’vi

Take A Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of ‘Happily Ever After’

It’s getting closer to the debut of the new nighttime fireworks spectacular, ‘Happily Ever After‘ at Magic Kingdom Park and the Disney Parks Blog has shared a new look into its creation. According to Disney, the new show “will feature the latest in fireworks, pyrotechnics and projection technology, plus fresh animation, a new score and Take A Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of ‘Happily Ever After’

Animal Hospital and Veterinary Treatment Room in Rafiki’s Planet Watch Closed for Refurbishment until Mid-June

The Animal Hospital and Veterinary Treatment Room at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, which is typically able to be viewed by guests through an expansive glass window, has closed for refurbishment and is set to reopen in mid-June. Several enhancements are going to take place during the refurbishment, and after reopening, guests will have the ability to view procedures Animal Hospital and Veterinary Treatment Room in Rafiki’s Planet Watch Closed for Refurbishment until Mid-June

Disney’s Water Parks to Test Virtual Queues at Select Attractions

Disney’s Water Parks will be conducting virtual line queue testing at both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon from March 28 to April 7, 2017. Virtual queue systems will help facilitate guests’ ability to reserve their place in line for an attraction without actually waiting in the line, in turn providing more time for additional experiences. Disney’s Water Parks to Test Virtual Queues at Select Attractions

Disney Employees Win Lawsuit Against Local Union in Orlando

Four Walt Disney World employees have won their case against Teamsters Local Union 385 in Orlando. The National Labor Relations Board case claimed that this union blocked these employees’ attempts to cancel their memberships. “At Disney, the Teamsters Local 385 is one of six organizations comprising the Service Trades Council Union. The Teamsters represent workers Disney Employees Win Lawsuit Against Local Union in Orlando

Portobello Country Italian Trattoria Under Refurbishment Beginning April 23

Portobello Country Italian Trattoria at Disney Springs is set to go through refurbishment beginning on April 23. With participation from James Beard and Award-winning Chef Tony Mantuano, the reimagined restaurant will feature an authentic Italian concept including a family style menu along with craft Italian beers and wines. The location is expected to reopen this Portobello Country Italian Trattoria Under Refurbishment Beginning April 23

“Tangled: The Series” Premieres Tonight on the Disney Channel

In the premiere episode titled “What the Hair?!,” Rapunzel and Cassandra venture out to a wizard’s cottage to try and uncover the mystery of how her hair has magically grown back. Jeremy Jordan (“Supergirl”) and Jonathan Banks (“Breaking Bad”) guest star as Varian and Quirin, respectively. “Tangled: The Series” premieres tonight, Friday, March 24 (7:30 “Tangled: The Series” Premieres Tonight on the Disney Channel

BREAKING: Registration is Open for Annual Passholder Previews of Pandora – The World of Avatar

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can now register for a special preview event giving them a first look at Pandora – The World of Avatar. Annual Passholders will be among the first to experience expeditions where they’ll fly on the back of a banshee, walk under floating mountains and navigate the mystical Na’vi River. International-inspired BREAKING: Registration is Open for Annual Passholder Previews of Pandora – The World of Avatar