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



Surprise! Test Track Soft-Opens at EPCOT Ahead of Official Reopening

Guests strolling through EPCOT at Walt Disney World today got a surprise: the newly reimagined Test Track has entered a soft‑open technical rehearsal phase, allowing select visitors to experience the ride ahead of its highly anticipated official return on July 22nd. Park-goers, including X-user and Orlando journalist Ashley Carter, were unexpectedly allowed into the standby Surprise! Test Track Soft-Opens at EPCOT Ahead of Official Reopening

Did You See the New Attraction Poster for “Walt Disney – A Magical Life”?

Earlier this week, Walt Disney Imagineering revealed the attraction poster that guests will see just outside of the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park, where the brand-new “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” attraction will debut later this month. In the post, Jeremy, a Senior Graphic Designer, shared how the poster was Did You See the New Attraction Poster for “Walt Disney – A Magical Life”?

New Episode of ‘We Call It Imagineering’ to Show FIRST LOOK at Disney Starlight Parade

Disney Live Entertainment has announced that a new episode of We Call It Imagineering will be released on Friday, July 11th. In the episode, Disney is giving fans their first behind-the-scenes look at the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade, which debuts on July 20th at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. You can watch the New Episode of ‘We Call It Imagineering’ to Show FIRST LOOK at Disney Starlight Parade

FL & GA Residents Enjoy BIG Holiday Savings at Select Disney World Resorts

Florida and Georgia residents have reason to celebrate this holiday season: Walt Disney World is offering special hotel rates starting at just $129 per night for select dates this winter! From November 16th to 29th and again from December 12th to 25th, both Sunshine State and Peach State neighbors can book rooms at fantastic rates, FL & GA Residents Enjoy BIG Holiday Savings at Select Disney World Resorts

NEW Halloween Character Dining Announced for Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort is introducing a fresh character dining experience at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in celebration of the Halloween season – Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner at Storytellers Cafe! From August 22 through October 31, 2025, guests can enjoy a delicious meal with Clarabelle Cow and her woodland pals as they put on their NEW Halloween Character Dining Announced for Disneyland Resort

Disneyland to Launch Virtual Queue for ‘Walt Disney – A Magical Life’ Attraction

On July 17, 2025, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” will debut with a virtual queue accessible through the Disneyland app, allowing guests to enjoy the new attraction located on Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland Park. If a virtual queue is in use, a standby queue will not be available, so it’s essential to have Disneyland to Launch Virtual Queue for ‘Walt Disney – A Magical Life’ Attraction

Dates & Details Announced for 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

The holiday season is quickly approaching, bringing with it the cheerful sounds of sleigh bells and the enchanting atmosphere that guests cherish. As families and friends prepare to create lasting memories, the countdown to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom has officially begun! This beloved event, filled with festive decorations, sparkling lights, and Dates & Details Announced for 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Is Losing Tom Sawyer Island & Rivers of America a Bigger Blow Than Muppet*Vision?

With Walt Disney World constantly evolving, it’s no surprise that certain attractions eventually close to make way for new and fresh experiences. On July  6, 2025, the Magic Kingdom bid farewell to a treasured slice of Disney history. The Liberty Square Riverboat made its final voyage around Tom Sawyer Island via the Rivers of America Is Losing Tom Sawyer Island & Rivers of America a Bigger Blow Than Muppet*Vision?