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.



Hosts of ABC’s “The Chew” return to Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The hosts of ABC’s The Chew will be returning to tape a week of their show at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The tapings will take place from October 5-7 and the shows will air October 10-14. The Chew, hosted by Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly, and Daphne Oz, Hosts of ABC’s “The Chew” return to Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Kiosks at Walt Disney World to sell portable chargers for mobile devices

The Walt Disney World resort will be adding FuelRod kiosks across property beginning July 1. These kiosks are basically vending machines selling portable chargers for cell phones and other mobile devices. For $30, you will get a portable charging battery, 6” USB Type A to micro-USB cable (works on most Android devices), one Apple 30-pin Kiosks at Walt Disney World to sell portable chargers for mobile devices

2016 Holiday Wishes Dessert Premium Package

In 2016, guests have the opportunity to experience the Holiday Wishes Dessert Premium Package during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.  Available on select nights November 7-December 22, the party will feature holiday-themed cupcakes and desserts such as chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, ice cream, cheeses, and fresh fruits.  Toast the season with sparkling cider, signature lemonades, 2016 Holiday Wishes Dessert Premium Package

FastPass+ for Pirates of the Caribbean being awarded during interactive Pirate’s Adventure game

Guests who complete three missions in the “A Pirate’s Adventure – Treasures of the Seven Seas” game in Adventureland will receive a FastPass+ for Pirates of the Caribbean. Sign up for the interactive game in The Crow’s Nest near the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. When you complete each of the five missions, you will FastPass+ for Pirates of the Caribbean being awarded during interactive Pirate’s Adventure game

New menu items and Frozen-themed desserts at Epcot’s Kringla Bakeri og Kafe

The Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion is now opening at 9:00am to accommodate the influx of guests that are coming to the new Frozen Ever After ride. New menu items have been added, including a variety of Frozen-themed desserts. The new savory menu items include the Fisherman’s Tasting Box for $9.99 and New menu items and Frozen-themed desserts at Epcot’s Kringla Bakeri og Kafe

Search suspended for alligator responsible for deadly attack at Disney hotel

Searches for the alligator responsible for the deadly attack at Disney have been suspended. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have taken six alligators out of the Seven Seas Lagoon and released a statement saying “The FWC is confident that the alligator responsible for the attack has been removed.” The attack happened on Search suspended for alligator responsible for deadly attack at Disney hotel