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



New Dooney & Bourke Handbag Designs Coming to Disney Parks This Summer

Do you remember years ago when the very first Disney Parks Dooney & Bourke design was released? As it turns out, that has been one of the most popular collections and it has recently received a bright and artistic refresh courtesy of Paola Gutierrez, Senior Graphic Design with Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media Creative … New Dooney & Bourke Handbag Designs Coming to Disney Parks This Summer



Evening Extra Magic Hours at Animal Kingdom Extended Nightly Through August 19

Disney originally announced that there would be additional evening Extra Magic Hours at Pandora – The World of AVATAR from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. each night through July 4, 2017. Additional Extra Magic Hours have just been added through August 19, 2017, for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The park will now be open for resort guests … Evening Extra Magic Hours at Animal Kingdom Extended Nightly Through August 19





Vox Populi: What Disney Fans are Saying About the Renovated Rooms at Pop Century (PICS!)

The rooms at Disney’s Pop Century Resort have been undergoing some major renovations since February and they’ll continue through May of 2018. There has been an awful lot of concern from our posters at DISboards.com as to the theming of the new rooms. Most folks are saying that the rooms are sterile looking while a … Vox Populi: What Disney Fans are Saying About the Renovated Rooms at Pop Century (PICS!)



BREAKING: Large Piece Falls Off Of Monorail Blue – Service Temporarily Suspended

Monorail Blue was stopped in its tracks after a large piece of metal fell from it while it traveled toward the Transportation and Ticket Center on the Epcot line. The big hunk of metal apparently had a near miss with one guest seen above holding the fallen debris and tweeting “This just flew off the … BREAKING: Large Piece Falls Off Of Monorail Blue – Service Temporarily Suspended



New Ride Photo Coming to Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction at Magic Kingdom

Beginning June 19, a Disney PhotoPass Service camera will be capturing the perfect snapshot of your swashbuckling voyage on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Magic Kingdom Park. To preview, purchase, and download this attraction photo, you must be wearing an active MagicBand that is linked to your My Disney Experience account. Your photo … New Ride Photo Coming to Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction at Magic Kingdom



Introducing the Brand New Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot’s World Showcase

Beginning July 17, 2017, the new Frozen Ever After Dessert Party will be held on select evenings [through October 30, 2017] in Epcot. The festivities will begin at World Showcase Plaza East in an exclusive setting for guests of the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party. Guests will enjoy sweet treats, specialty beverages, and prime seating along … Introducing the Brand New Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot’s World Showcase



Walt Disney World Resort to Honor Memory of Lane Graves with Lighthouse Sculpture

One year ago today, two-year-old Lane Graves and his family were visiting Walt Disney World from Nebraska. As they sat on the sandy shores of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, an alligator came up and pulled Lane into the Seven Seas Lagoon where his body was recovered nearly sixteen hours later. The little boy’s … Walt Disney World Resort to Honor Memory of Lane Graves with Lighthouse Sculpture



Tickets Now Available for the 2017 Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party Package

This holiday season, guests will once again have the opportunity to experience spectacular views of the holiday fireworks along with sweet treats at the Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant! This premium dessert party will be held on the following nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: November: 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, … Tickets Now Available for the 2017 Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party Package



HalloWishes Dessert Party and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dining Available to Book

Reservations have just opened for table-service dining at Magic Kingdom Park for Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and The Crystal Palace for times during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which is set to take place select nights beginning August 25 through November 1, 2017. Reservations are also available for the HalloWishes Dessert Party! This … HalloWishes Dessert Party and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dining Available to Book