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



Paddlefish at Disney Springs Has an Official Opening Date!

The official Paddlefish Orlando Twitter account just announced that they finally have an opening date! This much-anticipated restaurant was originally supposed to reopen in the fall of 2016 after being transformed from the former Fulton’s Crab House, but there have been several delays. The restaurant will open on February 4, 2017! We’re so excited that … Paddlefish at Disney Springs Has an Official Opening Date!



Whoopi Goldberg Steps into A Whole New World with Aladdin on Broadway

Tony Award-winner and host of “The View” Whoopi Goldberg recently made a surprise cameo with fellow Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart on stage during a performance of Disney’s Aladdin. Don’t miss an inside look at the magic on Thursday, January 26, when “The View” takes its audience behind the scenes of the hit Broadway show, … Whoopi Goldberg Steps into A Whole New World with Aladdin on Broadway



RUMOR: Is a Major Tony’s Town Square Restaurant Refurbishment on the Horizon?

While I’ve eaten at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant three or four times and have never had a bad meal there, I hear so many complaints from people all over who have an immense dislike for not only one or two of their menu items, but for everything served there. This restaurant is located in an … RUMOR: Is a Major Tony’s Town Square Restaurant Refurbishment on the Horizon?



Does Disney Management Keep a ‘Toxic-Employee’ File?

You may remember a story we reported on last summer where Xonia Book, a plainclothes operative at Walt Disney World, filed discrimination a lawsuit against the company and the judge decided that it would be split into two separate cases. Apparently, there is now a question about whether or not a ‘toxic-employee’ file exists. Today, … Does Disney Management Keep a ‘Toxic-Employee’ File?





‘Emeril’s Florida’ on the Cooking Channel Highlights Three Disney Springs Restaurants

Chef Emeril Lagasse recently paid a visit to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World to film an episode of his ‘Emeril’s Florida’ series on the Cooking Channel. ‘Emeril’s Florida’ highlights the Sunshine State on-location with a focus on food, cooking, events and activities around the state, so, it’s no wonder that a visit to Disney … ‘Emeril’s Florida’ on the Cooking Channel Highlights Three Disney Springs Restaurants



Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day With Free Hot Cocoa From Vivoli il Gelato at Disney Springs

If you’re planning on being in Orlando on January 31st, be sure to stop by Vivoli il Gelato in the Landing area of Disney Springs as they are offering a complimentary cup of their fabulous hot chocolate with any in-store purchase you make that day. Vivoli il Gelato is a family-run gelato shop that only has one … Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day With Free Hot Cocoa From Vivoli il Gelato at Disney Springs



Chef’s Gala to Benefit Heart of Florida United Way to be Held at Epcot in February 2017

The Heart of Florida United Way Chef’s Gala is celebrating its 25th year with an evening full of exquisite cuisine and thoughtfully paired fine wines. This special dining event held at Epcot‘s World Showplace will feature over twenty of Central Florida’s Chefs from a list of top-notch restaurants to include the following: Artist Point, California … Chef’s Gala to Benefit Heart of Florida United Way to be Held at Epcot in February 2017



Marvel Day at Sea is expanded to select 2018 Disney Cruise Line sailings from Miami

Disney Cruise Line has just announced that they have added Marvel Day at Sea to eight special sailings out of Miami, Florida on the Disney Magic for 2018! Disney Cruise Line originally announced Marvel Day at Sea for select sailings on the Disney Magic out of New York in October and November, 2017 and now … Marvel Day at Sea is expanded to select 2018 Disney Cruise Line sailings from Miami



Man files complaint against Walt Disney World after being “trampled” at Disney Springs

An Orange County man has filed a complaint against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts alleging that he was “trampled” by another person while visiting Disney Springs on December 25, 2016. According to the complaint, Tan Bui states that he “suffered physical injuries to his neck and shoulder” when an unknown person knocked him to the … Man files complaint against Walt Disney World after being “trampled” at Disney Springs