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



Columbia Sportswear launches collection inspired by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Columbia Sportswear has unveiled three limited-edition, high-performance jackets inspired by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The collection represents the first movie merchandise collaboration for Columbia and will be available in very limited quantities on www.columbia.com and at Columbia’s retail locations beginning December 9, 2016. The high-performance jackets, featuring Columbia’s industry-leading technologies, take unique design Columbia Sportswear launches collection inspired by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

ABC Commissary kicks dinner up a notch

ABC Commissary, the popular quick service eatery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has a more upscale experience in store for guests who dine there for dinner. Noticeable menu changes and a different way of being served are coming right up. First, let’s talk about the menu. Newly added appetizers include jalapeño poppers and pita chips with ABC Commissary kicks dinner up a notch

Disney CEO Bob Iger to be part of Donald Trump’s advisory board

President-elect Donald Trump is establishing the President’s Strategic and Policy Forum, which is comprised of some of the country’s most respected and successful business leaders. Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company is on the list of 16 members that will be on the forum. The forum will be chaired by Stephen Disney CEO Bob Iger to be part of Donald Trump’s advisory board

Walt Disney World introducing “Express Transportation” option

Walt Disney World Resort is getting ready to launch a special, add-on service along with the park-hopper ticket called Express Transportation. This add-on service will enable guests with park-hopper tickets to travel more conveniently than ever before by transporting them from inside one Theme Park straight into another. Once guests have entered a park, they Walt Disney World introducing “Express Transportation” option

New topiaries and two new Outdoor Kitchens added for 2017 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

A few years ago when Outdoor Kitchens started showing up at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, guests were thrilled and the offerings were pretty fabulous. While no further details have been offered at this time, it’s exciting to hear this morning that two new Outdoor Kitchens are being added to the 2017 Festival. New topiaries and two new Outdoor Kitchens added for 2017 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

New ALEX AND ANI gift sets created exclusively for Disney Parks

The Shop Disney Parks app is featuring some brand new gift sets from ALEX AND ANI for the holiday season. There are two and three-piece sets; each including one of their famous charm bangles. Included in the designs are a Mickey Mouse Filigree in RAFAELIAN SILVER Finish; Mickey Mouse Filigree in RAFAELIAN GOLD Finish; Tinker New ALEX AND ANI gift sets created exclusively for Disney Parks

A behind-the-scenes look at Starbright Holidays – An Intel Collaboration

Earlier this month, we told you about Walt Disney World’s first drones show lighting up the skies of Disney Springs and shared some video footage of the show from the night it made its debut. Today, Disney has shared a behind-the-scenes look at how Walt Disney World Creative Entertainment worked with Imagineers as well as A behind-the-scenes look at Starbright Holidays – An Intel Collaboration

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort announces $12 million transformation of Dolphin Resort lobby

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort’s Dolphin lobby will undergo a $12 million re-design as the final stage of the largest makeover in the resort’s history. When finished in the fall of 2017, the new lobby will be completely transformed into a sleek contemporary space and feature new dining and beverage options. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort announces $12 million transformation of Dolphin Resort lobby