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



I’m Already Obsessed With This NEW Mickey & Minnie Loungefly Backpack

Sometimes a piece of Disney merchandise pops up that makes me stop scrolling immediately, and this new Mickey & Minnie Treats Loungefly Mini Backpack did exactly that. Loungefly shared a first look at the upcoming backpack on social media, confirming that it’s a Disney Parks and Disney Store exclusive. While there’s no word yet on I’m Already Obsessed With This NEW Mickey & Minnie Loungefly Backpack

7 Pieces of Disney Vacation Advice That Haven’t Aged Well

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has never been simple, but the advice people give today doesn’t always match the Disney World that exists now. Some tips get passed around for years because they worked once. Others survive because somebody heard them from a friend who heard them from another friend, and eventually they just 7 Pieces of Disney Vacation Advice That Haven’t Aged Well

D23’s FANtastic Prizes Sweepstakes Is Back With Incredible Disney Experiences

Being a Disney fan has its perks, and this year’s D23 FANtastic Prizes: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes might be one of the biggest yet. To celebrate Disney fans around the world, D23 has unveiled 23 incredible sweepstakes prizes spanning nearly every corner of The Walt Disney Company. From once-in-a-lifetime Disney Parks vacations and Disney Cruise D23’s FANtastic Prizes Sweepstakes Is Back With Incredible Disney Experiences

Disney Reveals Every Treat Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

If you’re the type of Disney fan who plans snack stops before attraction stops, it’s time to grab your party map. Disney has released the complete Foodie Guide for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026, and this year’s lineup is packed with spooky sweets, savory bites, and festive drinks that are almost too fun to eat. Disney Reveals Every Treat Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

New Dishes Debut at Ale & Compass in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to make a reservation at Ale & Compass Restaurant, Disney just gave you several. Beginning July 22, the popular table-service restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will roll out a refreshed menu featuring new breakfast favorites, seafood-forward lunch and dinner options, and a lineup of desserts that look New Dishes Debut at Ale & Compass in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Disney Reveals Full D23 2026 Event Shopping Lineup

Shopping at D23 has become an event all its own, and Disney is packing even more into the show floor this year. Disney has revealed the full lineup of stores, exclusive merchandise, collectibles, and specialty shopping experiences coming to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which takes place August 14 through 16, 2026, at the Disney Reveals Full D23 2026 Event Shopping Lineup

Save $400 Per Person on Select Adventures by Disney Rhône River Cruises

There’s something special about seeing France from the water. You unpack once, settle into your stateroom, and wake up somewhere new almost every morning. If that kind of vacation has been on your bucket list, Adventures by Disney just made it a little easier to plan. When you book by September 23, 2026, you can Save $400 Per Person on Select Adventures by Disney Rhône River Cruises

Report: Disney Cutting Hundreds More Jobs Across the Company

According to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, The Walt Disney Company is eliminating hundreds of additional positions across several divisions as the company continues its ongoing restructuring efforts. The latest round of layoffs is expected to impact corporate functions, ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television, and the company’s film studios. The Hollywood Reporter says that Report: Disney Cutting Hundreds More Jobs Across the Company

Disney Unveils New .YNSD Merch Brand Ahead of D23 2026

Disney is introducing an entirely new way for fans to wear their love of the parks. Ahead of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Walt Disney Imagineering has pulled back the curtain on Disney .YNSD, a new merchandise brand that takes a much more subtle approach to Disney-inspired apparel and accessories. Rather than oversized character Disney Unveils New .YNSD Merch Brand Ahead of D23 2026