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



Hawai‘i to Raise Transient Tax: What Disney Aulani Visitors Need to Know

The State of Hawai‘i charges a Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) for hotels, short-term vacation rentals, and timeshares. The current State of Hawai‘i TAT of 10.25% will increase to 11% beginning January 1, 2026. The 3% City & County of Honolulu TAT and 4.712% Hawaii General Excise Tax remain unchanged at this time. Please keep the Hawai‘i to Raise Transient Tax: What Disney Aulani Visitors Need to Know

Chicken Guy! at Walt Disney World Has NEW Menu Items

Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World has just revealed two new limited-time offerings that celebrate the vibrant flavors of summer. First up is the Honey Money Chicken Sandwich, a mouthwatering creation that features their signature crispy chicken, perfectly complemented by a drizzle of their exclusive Honey BBQ Sauce. This delightful sauce adds Chicken Guy! at Walt Disney World Has NEW Menu Items

Something Spooky Is Coming to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney World

There is no doubt that a visit to Walt Disney World is so much fun, no matter what time of the year you visit, but it’s especially fabulous during the Halloween and holiday seasons. The Disney Eats Instagram dropped a hint Wednesday that Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs is up to something for Something Spooky Is Coming to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney World

NEW Movie Trailer and Poster Released for ‘Zootopia 2’

Take a look at the latest trailer and poster for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ brand-new cinematic journey, Zootopia 2, set to premiere in theaters on November 26, 2025. Following their success in solving the most significant case ever in Zootopia, rookie officers Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) discover NEW Movie Trailer and Poster Released for ‘Zootopia 2’

What It’s Like Staying in a Studio at the New DVC Tower at Disneyland Hotel

It’s no secret that the Disneyland Hotel is among my very favorites, and when Disney Vacation Club announced that they were adding a brand-new tower, I was thrilled! As a DVC member myself, as well as being someone who doesn’t enjoy seeing old things demolished and replaced by new ones, I knew I could wrap What It’s Like Staying in a Studio at the New DVC Tower at Disneyland Hotel

Tsunami Warning in Effect for Disney’s Aulani in Ko’Olina, Hawai’i

Following a massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, tsunami warnings are now being issued. The National Weather Service says that “a tsunami has been generated that could cause damage along coastlines of all islands in the state of Hawai’i. A tsunami warning remains in effect for Tsunami Warning in Effect for Disney’s Aulani in Ko’Olina, Hawai’i

Do You Tip Mousekeeping at Disney? If So, How Much?

Gratuities can be a somewhat contentious topic regarding the expectations surrounding them. In recent years, it has become increasingly common to leave a gratuity for services that may not have historically warranted one. Many establishments now provide prompts for tipping even when customers are ordering, paying for, and picking up their own food. This shift Do You Tip Mousekeeping at Disney? If So, How Much?

Disney World Reverts Back to Previous Park Reservation Policy for Magic Kingdom

The special theme park reservation requirements for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders visiting Magic Kingdom, which were implemented as a limited-time measure due to anticipated demand from the launch of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, have officially ended as of today. Beginning Monday, July 28, 2025, park pass reservation requirements revert back to the Disney World Reverts Back to Previous Park Reservation Policy for Magic Kingdom