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



Update: Planet Hollywood Observatory has yet another delay in opening

We told you last week that Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs looked like it might be opening as early as yesterday, but more delays prevented that from happening. According to Orlando Business Journal, the restaurant is possibly set to start taking reservations on January 27, but that, of course, remains to be seen. It’s … Update: Planet Hollywood Observatory has yet another delay in opening



Disney Store celebrates 30th Anniversary with exclusive pin set

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Store and to celebrate the occasion, they are releasing a commemorative set of 30 pins! Beginning January 28, the Disney Store will be releasing three new pins every Saturday in-store and every Sunday online, through April 1. All of the pins are brand new too! In … Disney Store celebrates 30th Anniversary with exclusive pin set







Disney Moana “How Far I’ll Go” sing-along sequence has arrived

In celebration of the special sing-along engagement of Disney’s Moana coming to select theatres nationwide on January 27th, we thought that we’d share the sing-along sequence of “How Far I’ll Go,” featuring music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by Auli’i Cravalho. Have fun singing and please do share videos of it over on our Facebook page! … Disney Moana “How Far I’ll Go” sing-along sequence has arrived



New Special Photo Opportunities available at Epcot International Festival of the Arts

You may have seen some of the fun, new photo opportunities that were taken by some of the members of the DIS Unplugged team during the first weekend of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. These artful photo opportunities let guests blend into some of history’s most recognizable masterpieces! Here is a look at … New Special Photo Opportunities available at Epcot International Festival of the Arts



Celine Dion to Perform Original Song “How Does a Moment Last Forever” for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Five-time Grammy-winning and best-selling recording artist Celine Dion will perform an all-new original song, “How Does A Moment Last Forever,” for Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast.” The song will also be included on the film’s soundtrack. Written by eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin”) and veteran lyricist and three-time Oscar winner … Celine Dion to Perform Original Song “How Does a Moment Last Forever” for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast



It’s #NationalPopcornDay! Tell us which Disney Popcorn flavor is your favorite!

Close your eyes and imagine, if you will, that wonderful smell of freshly popped popcorn that wafts through the air as you enter Magic Kingdom Park and walk down Main Street, U.S.A. I don’t know about you guys, but I feel like the popcorn at Disney tastes better than any popcorn I’ve had anywhere else. Maybe … It’s #NationalPopcornDay! Tell us which Disney Popcorn flavor is your favorite!



Permits filed for large expansion at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Last summer, we told you that Disney Vacation Club may be looking at building their first resort villas at a moderate resort. Today, we’re seeing reports on DISboards.com that plans have actually been filed for a large expansion at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Disney’s plans say that work is to begin in 2017 with completion expected … Permits filed for large expansion at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort



New Happy Hour taking place at Portobello at Disney Springs

We’ve just learned of a brand new Happy Hour; that’s ‘Contenta Ora‘ in Italian, taking place at Portobello Country Italian Trattoria. Portobello is located at The Landing at Disney Springs. Happy Hour will take place Monday through Friday from 3:00-5:00 p.m and Monday – Thursday from 9:30-11:00 p.m. and will feature pizza and wine selections. Hold on … New Happy Hour taking place at Portobello at Disney Springs