AUTHOR: Leah Zanolla

Leah grew up in a little farming town in Illinois, right on the Mississippi River. Her Chicago-born husband, David, left the city for her, and they're now raising their three children (Jacob, Jonah and Lydia) just 12 miles from her hometown. As the Senior Editor of the DIS (wdwinfo.com), Leah spends a lot of time writing about, reading about, and discussing Disney. So, it should come as no surprise that one of her family's favorite ways to spend time is going to Walt Disney World and traveling on Disney Cruise Line. She also enjoys shopping, watching movies with her husband and doing crafts with and for her kids.



Family walking from Disneyland to Disney World in memory of 8-year-old daughter

The Cobb family of Houston, Texas, is walking from Disneyland in California to Walt Disney World in Florida in honor of their daughter who passed away from cancer. Jonathan and Jennifer Cobb and their three kids want to raise awareness for childhood cancer and to remember Julia “Ju” Cobb, who passed away at the age Family walking from Disneyland to Disney World in memory of 8-year-old daughter

Disney Cruise Line introduces “Star Wars Day at Sea” for 2016

Disney Cruise Line has introduced a new “Star Wars Day at Sea,” planned for eight sailings on the Disney Fantasy in 2016. On each of the included sailings, one day will be designated as the special Star Wars day. لعبة بلاك جاك مجانية The celebration will include a deck party, youth activities, special foods, beverages Disney Cruise Line introduces “Star Wars Day at Sea” for 2016

Steven Curtis Chapman to perform at SeaWorld Orlando’s Praise Fest

Last week, SeaWorld Orlando announced Praise Wave, a new Christian music festival, to be held on three Saturdays in February. February 14th’s acts were announced as Lecrae and Colton Dixon. Just announced was Steven Curtis Chapman on February 21. لعبة الروليت في الكازينو Chapman is a big name in the Contemporary Christian music world, having Steven Curtis Chapman to perform at SeaWorld Orlando’s Praise Fest

Spider-Man to join Marvel Cinematic Universe

In a move that many saw coming after the Sony Pictures hacking scandal, Spider-Man will soon be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).  Back in 1999, Marvel sold the character’s film rights to Sony Pictures for $7 million.  Since then, Sony has released five Spider-Man pictures; the most recent, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man to join Marvel Cinematic Universe

Disney hotels 89 percent full during first quarter of 2015

Hotel occupancy for the U.S. Walt Disney resorts hit 89 percent in the first quarter of 2015. Last quarter’s rate was 81 percent, but CFO Jay Rasulo said they probably wouldn’t see the numbers go much higher. He told analysts, “I think hoteliers in general will tell you that to try to fill a hotel Disney hotels 89 percent full during first quarter of 2015

Management changes announced at SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando announced several changes in their management on Friday, February 7. Park President since 2010, Terry Prather will transition to SeaWorld Entertainment’s senior vice president of operations, a newly created position. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Prather will oversee “safety, environmental, ride operations and standardization across the company’s parks.” He will also work with Management changes announced at SeaWorld Orlando

Tom Staggs promoted to Disney’s Chief Operating Officer

Tom Staggs has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company. The announcement was made in a press release by Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: A 25-year Disney veteran, Mr. Staggs is Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, overseeing the strategy, operations and creative development of the company’s iconic travel Tom Staggs promoted to Disney’s Chief Operating Officer

Disney requests subpoena for info on leaked Star Wars photo

Disney has requested a subpoena in the wake of an apparent leak of images from the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. A California federal judge will decide if ImageShack, the website that hosted the screenshot leak, will have to identify who posted the image. تعلم لعب البوكر The photo shows a “Sith lord” Disney requests subpoena for info on leaked Star Wars photo