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.



Disney PhotoPass Day planned for August 19

Disney has declared August 19 “Disney PhotoPass Day”. At both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, PhotoPass photographers will offer new experiences for the guests. At the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, there will be special character experiences around the parks. In Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Circus, guests will be able to meet Pinocchio, Gideon, and Foulfellow from Disney PhotoPass Day planned for August 19

Nighttime entertainment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to come to an end?

It looks like Disney’s Animal Kingdom may be working its way back to being a daytime-only park after Labor Day. We reported last week that the Jungle Book: Alive with Magic show will end after September 5 (Labor Day). After that, park closing times will move to 9:00 pm instead of 11:00pm like they’ve been Nighttime entertainment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to come to an end?

James Cameron to share details on Pandora: The World of Avatar at D23 Destination D

Fans who are waiting to hear more about “Pandora: The World of Avatar” coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be happy to know that more details will be announced in November. D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures is scheduled for November 19 and 20 at the Contemporary Resort and James Cameron, Jon Landau, and Joe Rohde James Cameron to share details on Pandora: The World of Avatar at D23 Destination D

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can purchase $79 park hopper tickets

A new type of Walt Disney World Annual Passholder discount was announced this past week. العاب المال Through September 30, Annual Passholders can purchase 1-day Park Hopper tickets for only for friends and family; these tickets normally cost 0-0 for adults and 9-4 for kids. الرهان في سباق الخيل There are a few catches – Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can purchase $79 park hopper tickets

R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker passes away

  Kenny Baker, the actor who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, passed away August 13, 2016, at the age of 81. The actor from Birmingham, England was 3 feet 8 inches tall and was hired by George Lucas to bring the droid to life. مواقع قمار StarWars.com says that the actor was responsible R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker passes away

Sneak Peek of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Merchandise

The Disney Parks Blog has shared a sneak peek at merchandise for this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, held this year from September 2-31. All of the following merchandise is only available for purchase at the Parties and will not be available online. There is a new retail MagicBand that will be available at the Sneak Peek of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Merchandise