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.



Reservations for Disney Springs’ Planet Hollywood Observatory now available for December 1

Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs will be opening soon and reservations can now be made for December 1st and beyond. The restaurant closed earlier this year for a full makeover to better fit into the storyline of Disney Springs. The observatory theme will be carried into the inside, with stars and constellations on the Reservations for Disney Springs’ Planet Hollywood Observatory now available for December 1

Select theaters to show Nightmare Before Christmas this weekend

To celebrate Halloween, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas will be playing in select Regal theaters this weekend.  This Disney stop-motion animation film was released in 1993 and has since become a cult classic.  The film’s main characters, Jack Skellington and Sally, can be met at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. 200 Select theaters to show Nightmare Before Christmas this weekend

Man banned from Walt Disney World after bringing a loaded gun to Epcot

A man who attempted to bring a loaded gun into Epcot has been arrested and banned from Walt Disney World. Michael C. Langston, 61, of Abita Springs, Louisiana, went through the no-bag line at the Epcot entrance and was then selected for a random screening in the metal detector. Langston then told the security officer Man banned from Walt Disney World after bringing a loaded gun to Epcot

Disney Cruise Line announces itineraries for early 2018

Disney Cruise Line has announced their itineraries for January – May of 2018, including a stop at a new port. كيفية لعب بلاك جاك New for 2018 will be a port day at Bonaire, a Dutch Caribbean island just north of the South American coast. Bonaire is known for its beautiful blue waters, reef-lined coast, Disney Cruise Line announces itineraries for early 2018

Quarterly theme park injury report shows man dies after riding Star Tours

A Tennessee man died after riding the Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The death was listed on the July-September report of ride-related injuries and illnesses that the Central Florida theme parks turn in each quarter. Ralph Lyles, 67, of Memphis, Tenn., had a pre-existing heart condition and felt ill after riding the motion Quarterly theme park injury report shows man dies after riding Star Tours

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – name change becomes official Oct. 25

In May, we told you about the name change planned for The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, but didn’t have a specific date for this change to take place. It now looks like “Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge” will become the official name as of Tuesday, October 25. Signs and displays around the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – name change becomes official Oct. 25

Orlando International Airport reports 10% increase in passengers

Orlando International Airport has reported a 10% increase in passengers over the past year. From August 2015 to August 2016, there were 41.3 million passengers coming through the airport. In August, international traffic was up 10.5% from the same time last year, with 554,302 international travelers passing through the airport. Domestic passengers were up 7% Orlando International Airport reports 10% increase in passengers

Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant at Walt Disney World named No. 2 in the nation by TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor has named Victoria & Albert’s the No. 2 restaurant in the United States in their 2016 Travelers’ Choice awards. This signature restaurant is located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This dining location has been honored by many different sources, including being named a AAA Five-Diamond Award winner. Victoria & Albert’s managerial team Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant at Walt Disney World named No. 2 in the nation by TripAdvisor