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



Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

The most wonderful time of the year is here, and it’s just about time for the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade! Filmed at Walt Disney World and other Disney Destinations worldwide, the annual Christmas Day tradition includes some of your favorite Disney characters, festive cheer, and spectacular performances to brighten the holiday season. Be Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Stay 3 Nights at Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels, Get 1 Free!

Extend your Disneyland Resort getaway with this special offer! When you book a vacation package at select Good Neighbor Hotels, enjoy a fourth night FREE while supplies last. This special offer is available at the following Good Neighbor Hotels: This offer is available for travel between January 6 and April 10, 2025. Subject to availability. Stay 3 Nights at Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels, Get 1 Free!

Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond Shop NOW OPEN at Disneyland!

Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond – the all-new retail shop next to the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square – opens today in Disneyland Park! Inside, guests can shop for spooky gifts inspired by The Haunted Mansion and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The repurposed Mansion carriage house is adorned with eclectic decor, including a crystal ball, Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond Shop NOW OPEN at Disneyland!

‘Bluey’ Coming to Disney U.S. Theme Parks and Cruise Line in 2025

Disney Experiences has announced that Bluey, the Emmy®-winning animated series loved worldwide, will join Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line. Starting January 2025, Disney Cruise Line sailings from Australia and New Zealand will offer families unique experiences with Bluey and her sister, Bingo. Enjoy meet-and-greets, an interactive clue-filled game, and a lively ‘Bluey’ Coming to Disney U.S. Theme Parks and Cruise Line in 2025

¡Celebración Encanto! Becomes Full-Time at EPCOT

Earlier this year when Disney announced ¡Celebración Encanto! – a spirited sing-along that celebrates Encanto and the marvelous Madrigal family – it was said to be a limited-time engagement coming to CommuniCore Plaza in EPCOT. Today, Walt Disney World reported that the show will become a full-time entertainment offering! If you were hoping to catch this spirited ¡Celebración Encanto! Becomes Full-Time at EPCOT

Celebrate Christmas Day with Special Programming on Disney Plus

The countdown to Christmas has begun, and on Christmas Day, Disney+ will bring subscribers live programming, new originals, holiday favorites, eight festive shorts, and an exclusive offer. We told you yesterday about the brand new Disney+ perk from Disney Cruise Line — save 50% on kid fares (under 18 years of age) for third and Celebrate Christmas Day with Special Programming on Disney Plus

The Hall of Presidents Closing Temporarily at Walt Disney World

The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom will temporarily close for refurbishment beginning January 20, 2025. This iconic attraction, which celebrates the history and leadership of U.S. presidents, will undergo updates as Donald Trump steps into office. Disney has not yet announced a specific reopening date, but the attraction is expected to The Hall of Presidents Closing Temporarily at Walt Disney World