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



A bit of Disney Magic joins the 108th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade this year

I always love it when a fun event that takes place in my hometown gets a small piece of Disney Magic added to it. Now, I’m not from Newport Beach, but the folks who are will be getting a real treat this holiday season! Taking place from December 14-18, 2016 in Newport Harbor, CA, the … A bit of Disney Magic joins the 108th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade this year





Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special premieres on Disney Channel tonight

Mickey Mouse and his pals are getting ready to celebrate the holidays in a style all their own this year. In a brand new, extended-length Mickey Mouse cartoon that premieres tonight on Disney Channel, Donald Duck decides to stay home and enjoy a winter wonderland Christmas instead of migrating South with all the other ducks … Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special premieres on Disney Channel tonight







Adventures by Disney introduces Private Group Travel

If you have always wanted to take an Adventures by Disney vacation but do not want to travel with people other than your own friends and family, you can now enjoy a more intimate Adventures by Disney vacation with just your group. Adventures by Disney presents an extraordinary way to experience exciting destinations around the globe with … Adventures by Disney introduces Private Group Travel



Disney California Adventure Park to host Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ – 13th Hour Party

Tickets are on sale now for what sounds to me like an awesome final farewell to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ inside Disney California Adventure Park. The glamorous event will start at 10:00 p.m. and will last until 1:00 a.m. on the attraction’s final day in operation; Sunday, January 1, 2017. The event will … Disney California Adventure Park to host Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ – 13th Hour Party



Splitsville Luxury Lanes is coming to the Disneyland Resort!

I’m excited to report that Splitsville Luxury Lanes is coming to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! Splitsville is a fabulous, retro eatery and bowling alley – except that it’s not your typical mid-century bowling alley. There is an extensive menu including fresh-rolled sushi, gourmet appetizers, hand-cut steaks, and classics like burgers, crinkle-cut … Splitsville Luxury Lanes is coming to the Disneyland Resort!



Spaceship Earth transformed into the Star Wars Death Star and more at special Rogue One Event

Last night, I had the opportunity to attend the special Rogue One Event hosted by the Disney Parks Blog. It’s funny because I’m admittedly not the biggest Star Wars fan there ever was, but seeing the cool detail on Spaceship Earth as it turned into the Death Star was pretty cool, especially with the music … Spaceship Earth transformed into the Star Wars Death Star and more at special Rogue One Event



‘Beauty and the Beast’ is the theme of the 2017 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Have you seen the new medals for the upcoming runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend that takes place annually at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL? I always love seeing how the medals change from year to year depending on what the theme is. It came as no surprise to me that Beauty and … ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is the theme of the 2017 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend