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.

runDisney and Runner’s World design digital event guide for 2017 races

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 21, 2016

runDisney is continuing its partnership with Runner’s World, this time by launching a new digital event guide for the 2017 races. The new guides will debut in January at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, which is a “designated Runner’s World VIP program event. All pre- and post-race events will be included and runners will … runDisney and Runner’s World design digital event guide for 2017 races

Disney Store to stop on-call scheduling for shift workers

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 20, 2016 | Updated October 21, 2022

Disney Store and five other major retailers have announced that they will stop using on-call shift scheduling. With this way of scheduling, employees have to call into work before a shift to find out if they have to come in, making child care arrangements and other plans difficult. The other companies are Aeropostale, Carter’s, David’s … Disney Store to stop on-call scheduling for shift workers

Walt Disney Studios first in history to hit $7 billion at global box office

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 20, 2016 | Updated October 28, 2022

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story came out strong at the box office in its opening weekend, hitting $155 million domestically and $290.5 million globally, causing the Walt Disney Studios to top billion this calendar year. لعبة كازينو This industry record bests Comcast’s Universal Studios’ . العاب تربح جوائز حقيقية 9 billion in 2015. Disney’s hits … Walt Disney Studios first in history to hit $7 billion at global box office

2016 Holiday Happenings at the Swan and Dolphin – Santa’s Favorite Resort!

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 19, 2016

Are you and your family visiting Walt Disney World for the holidays? Guests at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort can participate in some festive activities to make their visit even more special. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and Kandy Kane the elf – Get your photos taken with these visitors from the North Pole … 2016 Holiday Happenings at the Swan and Dolphin – Santa’s Favorite Resort!

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story tops U.S. box office with $155 million

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 19, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was the top film in the box office this weekend, bringing in an estimated $155 million domestically and $290.5 million globally. The film’s success led to “the third largest opening of the year, the fourth largest December weekend in history, and the twelfth largest opening of all-time.” Rogue One … Rogue One: A Star Wars Story tops U.S. box office with $155 million

Movie studios win injunction against streaming service VidAngel

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 17, 2016 | Updated October 22, 2022

Walt Disney Co., Lucasfilm, 20th Century Fox, and Warner Bros. Entertainment have won a suit against VidAngel, a streaming service that filters movies to make them more family-friendly. A U.S. district judge granted an injunction against VidAngel after the movie studios sued the company to stop illegally “ripping DVDs and streaming without a license.” VidAngel’s … Movie studios win injunction against streaming service VidAngel

Disney theme parks offer limited edition trading pin with $75 gift cards

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 15, 2016

The Disney theme parks are offering a special limited edition trading pin with the purchase of $75 gift cards for the holidays. The cards come with the choice of four different designs – Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto. The glitter-covered pins feature the same character as the cards and are shaped like a winter mitten. … Disney theme parks offer limited edition trading pin with $75 gift cards

Pizza kiosks at Disney’s All-Star Movies and Music Resorts now serving breakfast

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 15, 2016

A change is taking place in the food courts at All-Star Movies and All-Star Music Resorts. The food court pizza kiosks, World Premiere Express at All-Star Movies and Intermission Express at All-Star Music, will now serve breakfast in the mornings, giving guests one more option before they head out to the parks. World Premiere Express … Pizza kiosks at Disney’s All-Star Movies and Music Resorts now serving breakfast

Donald’s Happy Holiday-O-Saurus Dance Party added at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 15, 2016

A new character dance party has been added at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the holiday season. Donald’s Happy Holiday-O-Saurus Dance Party will take place in DinoLand U.S.A. from December 18-31. During the party, Donald and Pluto will not be meeting guests in their normal locations. Check the Daily Times Guides for party times.

Lunar New Year Celebration planned for Disney California Adventure

By Leah Zanolla | Published December 13, 2016 | Updated October 31, 2022

Disney California Adventure is making plans for this year’s Lunar New Year Celebration. The event will expand to 17 days this year, taking place January 20-February 5. كيفية اللعب في bet365 Lunar New Year is an Asian celebration that highlights “the moment the sun and moon begin their journey for another year. لعبة سباق الخيل … Lunar New Year Celebration planned for Disney California Adventure