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



Bakso the Tiger Cub Makes Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

It’s always the best time when a new baby comes into the world, and that’s no different with baby animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. You might remember that back in October, Bakso, a critically endangered baby Sumatran Tiger, was born at Walt Disney World. Today, Disney announced that Bakso has made his grand Bakso the Tiger Cub Makes Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Your 2025 Guide to Valentine’s Day Sips & Bites at Disney Parks

The Disney Parks Blog has shared the official 2025 Valentine’s Day Foodie Guide for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Although Valentine’s Day is on February 14, some of these delightful drinks and bites are available now—giving you extra time to fall in love with the flavors! Let’s dive right in, shall we? Walt Disney Your 2025 Guide to Valentine’s Day Sips & Bites at Disney Parks

Renovations & New Lounges Announced for Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort just announced exciting upgrades for its three on-property hotels, including new concierge lounges, themed suites, and refreshed interiors. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Napa Rose is set for a remodel, including a new interior and patio. The restaurant will temporarily close this spring and reopen with hotel dining options enhancements in fall Renovations & New Lounges Announced for Disneyland Resort

Star Wars Nite Tickets for Disneyland After Dark Go on Sale Next Week

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite returns to Disneyland Park on select nights from April 8 to May 6, 2025, featuring stellar entertainment and unique themed snacks. Tickets for this after-hours event go on sale to the public on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 9 a.m. PT, with early access for Magic Key holders. Guests of Star Wars Nite Tickets for Disneyland After Dark Go on Sale Next Week

Disney Shines with 15 Academy Award Nominations!

The Walt Disney Company announced that they’ve received 15 nominations for the 97th Academy Awards® across The Walt Disney Studios (including from 20th Century Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Walt Disney Studios), content brands (National Geographic Documentary Films), and platforms (Disney+ and Hulu). The Oscars will air live on ABC and, for the Disney Shines with 15 Academy Award Nominations!

Walt Disney World Shares New Pics & Details on Upcoming Entertainment

Walt Disney World has revealed new details regarding the “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the new “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom. It’s going to be an exciting year for Disney fans as these brand-new experiences will kick off this summer! Let’s start Walt Disney World Shares New Pics & Details on Upcoming Entertainment

Imagineer Gives Tour of Haunted Mansion’s New Queue at Disneyland

Disneyland‘s Haunted Mansion will reopen on Saturday, January 18th, with an updated queue. Disney just posted a new video featuring Imagineer Katie Garfias hosting a tour of the new gardens surrounding the eerie attraction in New Orleans Square. She’s also sharing some fascinating inside scoop on the story of the plants and statuary Imagineers selected. Imagineer Gives Tour of Haunted Mansion’s New Queue at Disneyland

CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT Shines at Festival of the Arts

When Walt Disney World first announced CommuniCore Hall and its purpose, many Disney fans questioned what guests would actually see in the space. So far, it has been utilized for extra indoor, air-conditioned seating and as a “hub” for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, where guests could see the Spaceship Earth gingerbread display CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT Shines at Festival of the Arts