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



Minnie Van Airport Service Now Expanding to Deluxe Walt Disney World Resorts!

Beginning Wednesday, August 13th, Minnie Van airport service will be returning as another transportation option for guests staying at Deluxe Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World. Minnie Van airport transportation was once a popular service at Walt Disney World, offering guests a fun and convenient way to travel to and from Orlando International Airport Minnie Van Airport Service Now Expanding to Deluxe Walt Disney World Resorts!

Meet H.E.R.B.I.E. From ‘The Fantastic Four’ for a Limited Time at Disneyland

Guests at Disneyland park can meet The Fantastic Four for a limited time, and joining the family for the first time is their beloved and iconic robot, H.E.R.B.I.E. I suppose you could say that Tomorrowland just got a little more fantastic, no? H.E.R.B.I.E., whose name stands for Humanoid Experimental Robot B-type Integrated Electronics, was designed Meet H.E.R.B.I.E. From ‘The Fantastic Four’ for a Limited Time at Disneyland

New 2025 Halloween Snacks Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

There are so many new Halloween snacks coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in 2025 that it’s making our heads spin! You can take a peek at the Halloween menus for Disney Springs here, including the full list of dishes that are coming to Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar. Wandering through Disney Resorts is New 2025 Halloween Snacks Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Shocking Moment Lightning Strikes Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

A Disney Food Blog reporter who was visiting the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World was standing in front of Cinderella Castle as lightning struck early Tuesday evening. In the video below, you can hear how loud the strike was as the reporter fumbled their phone when they were startled. Yikes! If you’ve ever visited Shocking Moment Lightning Strikes Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

Disney World Shares FIRST LOOK at The Beak and Barrel Menu, Opening Aug. 29

Walt Disney World just shared that the much-anticipated Pirate lounge - The Beak and Barrel  (click to see the full menu with prices!) – will begin welcoming guests in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom on August 29, 2025! Plus, we’ve got the first look at the menu!  Reservations will open on August 14th, so be ready with those fast Disney World Shares FIRST LOOK at The Beak and Barrel Menu, Opening Aug. 29

Disney and AI: Can Artificial Intelligence and Disney Magic Coexist?

When Disney started working on the live-action remake of Moana, the studio explored the idea of using artificial intelligence to help bring the character of Maui to life, without always needing Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on set. Johnson, who’s returning to play the larger-than-life demigod, agreed to a plan where his cousin, Tanoai Reed, would Disney and AI: Can Artificial Intelligence and Disney Magic Coexist?

First 3 Nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party SOLD OUT

As we rapidly approach the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the hard-ticketed spooktacular event in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, we’ve got a few sold-out nights to report. Halloween night sold out way back in May, just a few days after party tickets went on sale! The following party nights are completely First 3 Nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party SOLD OUT