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.



Behind the Wall Sneak Peek at new Frozen Ever After attraction

Lauren Niederhiser, assistant project manager with Walt Disney Imagineering, gave the media a sneak peek of the new “Frozen Ever After” attraction at Epcot, due to open this summer.   Using concept art of the remodeled Pavilion, Lauren described the setting and how it related to the film. “One of the greatest things about this Behind the Wall Sneak Peek at new Frozen Ever After attraction

Epcot’s Tutto Italia to offer prix fixe lunch

Epcot’s Tutto Italia restaurant will be offering a prix fixe three-course lunch from May 3 through August 31. The new lunch will be $27 and include an appetizer, entrée, dessert, and choice of soft drink or iced tea. Choices for appetizers include: Antipasto (sopressata, finocchiona, roasted peppers, ovolini mozzarella) Insalata Mista (endive, arugula, radicchio, white Epcot’s Tutto Italia to offer prix fixe lunch

Reports of low attendance at “Disney After Hours” event at Magic Kingdom

Thursday, April 14, was the first Disney After Hours event at the Magic Kingdom and it may not have been all that Disney had hoped for. Disney After Hours was announced a few weeks ago and for $149 per person, gives guests the chance to stay in the Magic Kingdom for 3 hours after park Reports of low attendance at “Disney After Hours” event at Magic Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom to celebrate Earth Day with a Party for the Planet

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be celebrating Earth Day on April 22 by hosting Party for the Planet presented by Disneynature. A sand sculpture featuring the newest Disney film, The Jungle Book, will be constructed near the entrance to the park. There will be interactive activities throughout the park, including animal-care team members, animal educators, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom to celebrate Earth Day with a Party for the Planet

Walt Disney World and Disneyland break ground on Star Wars lands

Walt Disney World and Disneyland have officially broken ground on the new Star Wars lands coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park. To celebrate this milestone, Disney Parks Blog has released a 360-degree photo of the construction at Disneyland. News source/photo credit: Disney Parks Blog

Walt Disney World Free Dining Promotion coming soon?

During an apparent computer glitch this week, dates for a possible Free Dining promotion at Disney World were seen on the Disney travel agent website.  The dates listed were: 8/23-10/1/16 11/15-11/21/16 11/26-11/28/16 12/10-12/21/16 The information was quickly removed, but it looks like we will probably see this information being released soon.  If/when Free Dining is Walt Disney World Free Dining Promotion coming soon?

Tom Wolber leaves Disneyland Paris to return to leadership at Disney Cruise Line

Management changes have been announced at Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise Line. Tom Wolber, president of the Paris theme park, will be replaced by Catherine Powell. Karl Holz, president of New Vacation Operations and Disney Cruise Line, says, “We are thrilled to welcome Catherine to Disneyland Paris. (She) has held a variety of senior leadership Tom Wolber leaves Disneyland Paris to return to leadership at Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line announces Summer 2017 itineraries

Disney Cruise Line has announced their Summer 2017 itineraries. New ports and new itineraries are part of this release, including new destinations in Alaska and Europe. كيفية ربح المال من الالعاب Itineraries to Norway, the British Isles, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the Bahamas will all return as well. New ports in Alaska include Icy Disney Cruise Line announces Summer 2017 itineraries

FamilyFun Magazine honors Orlando and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort

FamilyFun magazine’s Travel Awards honored Orlando and one of the Disney hotels in their recent awards issue. العاب تربح منها المال Orlando was named “most kid-friendly city in the southern region,” as well as number five best overall destination. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter was named the number ten best overall destination. Elizabeth FamilyFun Magazine honors Orlando and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort