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.



Updated dress code policy for Palo on Disney Cruise Line

The dress policy at Palo, one of the signature adults-only restaurants on the Disney Cruise Line ships, has been updated.  Guests are asked to “preserve the ambiance of this fine dining venue. العاب الربح   Dress pants, slacks and collared shirts are recommended for men and a dress, skirt or pants and a blouse are recommended Updated dress code policy for Palo on Disney Cruise Line

Walt Disney World PhotoPass offering Zootopia Animated Magic Shot

Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World is currently offering an Animated Magic Shot featuring Nick Wilde from the film Zootopia. To get the shot added to your account, get your pictures taken by the photographers at the Magic Kingdom entrance and on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Animated Magic Shots can be viewed on Walt Disney World PhotoPass offering Zootopia Animated Magic Shot

Three new food kiosks coming to Disney Springs’ Town Center

Three new food kiosks have been announced for the new Town Center area of Disney Springs, set to open next month. AristoCrepes will serve a variety of crepes, including both sweet and savory options. Wine, beer, hard alcohol soda, frappes, and hot cocoa will also be available. Menu items will include: Beef with horseradish cream, Three new food kiosks coming to Disney Springs’ Town Center

Disney’s Blizzard Beach water slides closed due to broken water pipe

Summit Plummet and Slush Gusher, water slides at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park, have been closed since the middle of March. Disney is now confirming that this is due to a broken water pipe. The Orlando Sentinel said that in March, “Disney’s construction arm filed a notice of commencement for a project titled, ‘BB March 16 Disney’s Blizzard Beach water slides closed due to broken water pipe

“Kawaii: Japan’s Cute Culture” exhibit in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

While in Epcot earlier this month, I took a little time to explore the “Kawaii: Japan’s Cute Culture” exhibit in the Japan Pavilion. I read about this exhibit opening in the Bijutsu-kan Gallery back in October, so I was hoping it would still be here for my trip. Kawaii means “cute” and according to one “Kawaii: Japan’s Cute Culture” exhibit in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

Disney releases Free Dining to U.K. residents – will it be in the U.S. soon?

Walt Disney World released a Free Dining offer today to residents of the United Kingdom, which has only served to ramp up speculation on if and when the deal may be coming to the U.S. The U.K. offer is a little different than it normally is for U.S. residents. Because overseas guests often stay at Disney releases Free Dining to U.K. residents – will it be in the U.S. soon?

Adventures by Disney releases 2017 itineraries and a new Rhine River Cruise

Adventures by Disney has released 2017 dates for their itineraries, as well as a new Rhine River Cruise Adventure. The cruise is a partnership with AmaWaterways, who first came together with Disney for a cruise on the Danube this year.  A new ship was built just for these sailings, and features staterooms that are perfect Adventures by Disney releases 2017 itineraries and a new Rhine River Cruise

New entertainment coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Memorial Day Weekend

Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently announced that their new nighttime spectacular, Rivers of Light, would be delayed and not opening April 22 as initially announced.  Instead, they’ve now announced a new set of nighttime experiences coming to the park Memorial Day Weekend. سباقات الخيل The new part of the announcement is the “Jungle Book: Alive with New entertainment coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Memorial Day Weekend

First Look at Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Rivers of Light is an all-new nighttime spectacular that will take place on Animal Kingdom’s Discovery River, between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest with the Tree of Life in the background.  This innovative show will use live music and performers, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery. قوانين بلاك جاك The show begins with First Look at Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World increases price for fountain and bottled drinks

Fountain and bottled drinks have increased in price at Walt Disney World at quick service locations. WDWmagic has a list of the changes: Regular fountain drink – $3.29, up from $2.99 Large fountain drink – $3.69, up from $3.29 Apple juice – $3.29, up from $2.79 Orange juice – $4.29, up from $3.99 Chocolate milk Walt Disney World increases price for fountain and bottled drinks