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.

First full Cars 3 trailer released

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 10, 2017 | Updated November 5, 2022

The first full trailer has been released for the upcoming Cars 3. Brian Fee, the film’s director, who was a storyboard artist on the first two films in the franchise, said, “McQueen is not the young hotshot anymore, the kid he was back then in Cars 1. He’s in the middle of his life, and as an … First full Cars 3 trailer released

ABC’s The View to broadcast from Animal Kingdom; sweepstakes winners will win trips to Walt Disney World

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 9, 2017

ABC’s The View announced today that the show will be broadcasting in March from Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. A new “The View’s Magic is Endless Sweepstakes” by American Tourister is offering three viewers (and three guests each) the chance to win a vacation package to come to Disney World for the taping, … ABC’s The View to broadcast from Animal Kingdom; sweepstakes winners will win trips to Walt Disney World

Disney launches “Magic of Storytelling” campaign to donate 1 million books

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 9, 2017 | Updated October 17, 2022

Disney and ABC are celebrating families and reading during the fifth annual “Magic of Storytelling” campaign and the second annual Disney Reads Day. In honor of the campaign, Disney and ABC will donate up to one million books to First Book. betway This nonprofit makes sure that organizations and educators who service low-income children have … Disney launches “Magic of Storytelling” campaign to donate 1 million books

Disney’s Zootopia wins Best Animated Feature Film at Golden Globes

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 9, 2017 | Updated October 22, 2022

Disney came away from the Golden Globes ceremony with a Best Animated Feature Film trophy for Zootopia. Disney’s Moana was also nominated in the category, as well as for Best Original Song for “How Far I’ll Go.” Byron Howard, Zootopia’s co-director, accepted the award, saying that the team wanted to make a film about “embracing … Disney’s Zootopia wins Best Animated Feature Film at Golden Globes

Fredison Costa wins Walt Disney World Marathon for 4th consecutive time

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 8, 2017

Fredison Costa, 39, won the 24th annual Walt Disney World Marathon for the fourth consecutive time, and sixth overall. Costa, who hails from Brazil, but now lives in Kissimmee, finished the race with a time of 2 hours, 23 minutes, 15 seconds, a full seven minutes faster than the runner-up. Vanilson Neves, also of Brazil, … Fredison Costa wins Walt Disney World Marathon for 4th consecutive time

Cold weather advisory for Walt Disney World Marathon

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 7, 2017 | Updated October 17, 2022

runDisney has posted a Weather Advisory on Facebook for tomorrow’s Walt Disney World Marathon. The post says: We are actively monitoring the weather for Sunday’s Walt Disney World Marathon and are expecting below average temperatures. Based on the forecast for cold temperatures, we recommend all runners dress in layers, particularly prior to the start of … Cold weather advisory for Walt Disney World Marathon

Disney Vacation Club “Membership Extras” for 2017

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 7, 2017 | Updated January 18, 2017

Disney Vacation Club has announced some of the 2017 offerings for their members. 2016 was the 25th anniversary for the group, which celebrated with the theme “25 years and BEYOND”. Several of the “Membership Extras” from this celebration have been extended into this year as “Membership Magic Ever After.” The Member Lounge at Epcot will … Disney Vacation Club “Membership Extras” for 2017

Bad weather may affect Walt Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday, January 7

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 6, 2017 | Updated January 7, 2017

**Update: The following notice has just been issued regarding runDisney events tomorrow, January 7. “In an abundance of caution, the Walt Disney World Resort has cancelled all running events on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 due to weather conditions. This includes the Walt Disney World Half Marathon and the Disney Kids Races. In addition, the runDisney … Bad weather may affect Walt Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday, January 7

Magic Kingdom to test new one-day dining plan

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 6, 2017 | Updated January 7, 2017

The Magic Kingdom is doing a test of a one-day dining plan in January and February. From January 12-February 22, guests can test out the new “Disney-Dine-on-the-Go” plan, which allows them to pre-pay for one day of meal credits. The plan is available for both children (ages 3-9) and adults, who will receive certificates that … Magic Kingdom to test new one-day dining plan

Disney plans new “family adventure” film helmed by Wedding Crashers director

By Leah Zanolla | Published January 6, 2017 | Updated November 5, 2022

A new “family adventure” film is in the works at Disney. مواقع مراهنات كرة القدم David Dobkin (Wedding Crashers, The Change-Up, The Judge) is currently in talks to direct the film, which will be produced by Neal H. Moritz and Ori Marmur (Passengers). The Hollywood Reporter describes the plot as involving “a father and son … Disney plans new “family adventure” film helmed by Wedding Crashers director