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



Minnie’s Seasonal Dine to Extend to Lunch and Dinner at Hollywood and Vine

Beginning May 14, 2017, guests will be able to experience the popular Minnie’s Seasonal Dining at Hollywood and Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during both lunch and dinner. Lunch with Minnie and Friends can already be booked either online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine withSofia the First, Doc McStuffins, Jake from Minnie’s Seasonal Dine to Extend to Lunch and Dinner at Hollywood and Vine

New Pool Bar and Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Set to Open Feb. 13

The Hidden Springs Pool area at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has been under construction for several months. Included on the list of enhancements was a new pool bar being added to the resort’s main pool area. Today, the Walt Disney World Resort confirmed an opening date of Monday, February 13, 2017, for the new Geyser Point Bar New Pool Bar and Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Set to Open Feb. 13

Trattoria al Forno to Offer Character Breakfast This Spring

A brand-new Character dining experience like no other is set to make its debut late this Spring at Trattoria al Forno; the Italian restaurant on Disney’s BoardWalk. Adventurous royal couples from beloved Disney films such as Flynn Ryder and Rapunzel from “Tangled” and Ariel and Prince Eric from “The Little Mermaid” will be in attendance. If Trattoria al Forno to Offer Character Breakfast This Spring

Catch a Special Sneak Peek of “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” from the Disney Wonder and #DisneyParksLIVE

Disney Cruise Line is treating us to a special, live sneak peek of “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” direct from the Disney Wonder! This Broadway-style musical “features an innovative combination of traditional theatrical techniques, modern technology, and classic Disney whimsy.” Whenever I speak to anyone about Disney Cruise Line, one of the things that come up most Catch a Special Sneak Peek of “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” from the Disney Wonder and #DisneyParksLIVE

Original Club Penguin Game Being Replaced with New Platform

This morning, Club Penguin announced that they will be discontinuing the current Club Penguin game on desktop and mobile devices on March 29, 2017, and launching Club Penguin Island. Club Penguin Island will offer a unique penguin experience, with new features and gameplay, making it more fun than ever before. They will be celebrating the Original Club Penguin Game Being Replaced with New Platform

Final “Beauty and The Beast” Trailer is Here!

Walt Disney Studios has released the final trailer for Beauty and the Beast and there are glimpses of quite a few scenes we haven’t yet seen. On March 17, rediscover a tale as old as time. Get your tickets now at BeOurGuest.com

DisneyQuest at Disney Springs to Close July 3 to Make Room for “The NBA Experience”

Disney Springs is continuing on with its multi-year transformation as new experiences have been added throughout the entire area. New experiences are being planned for the West Side Neighborhood, including The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has just announced that in order to make way for the new, basketball-themed experience, DisneyQuest will DisneyQuest at Disney Springs to Close July 3 to Make Room for “The NBA Experience”

Celebrate Your Team’s Conference Football Championship at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

The winners of this year’s big football game between Atlanta and New England will celebrate their victory in style – and now their fans can, too. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is once again rewarding fans with the “I’m off to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort!” deal for residents Celebrate Your Team’s Conference Football Championship at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs is Now Open

We’re happy to report that Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs opened its doors for business on Friday evening, January 27, 2017, after their final inspection. The newly reimagined, night-on-the-town experience along with the spectacular architecture will transport you back in time with its turn-of-the-century inspired design. Once you’ve entered the restaurant, you’ll be treated to Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs is Now Open