AUTHOR: Zoë Wood

Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world. Join Zoë as she lets you in on all the tips, tricks, anecdotes, and embarrassments that arise from her family adventures.





Monday Merch Meeting: 2021 Grad Gifts, Mother’s Day, Pins, Bride & Groom, and More!

Welcome to one of the all-time smallest Monday Merch Meetings that we have had here on The DIS. Grab your morning beverage of choice and let’s have a look at a few new things now available from Disney. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Pins – Limited Release You can collect all three in this set Monday Merch Meeting: 2021 Grad Gifts, Mother’s Day, Pins, Bride & Groom, and More!



The Future of Disneyland is… Across the Road?

It’s been commonly thought for many years now that Disneyland had reached its limitations. Nestled in the heart of Orange County’s Anaheim, Disneyland’s most recent addition of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially nudged up against the last boundary, neatly occupying all available space within the confines of South Harbor Boulevard, West Katella Avenue, Disneyland Drive, The Future of Disneyland is… Across the Road?



Monday Merch Meeting: Jerrod Maruyama, Rebecca Hook, Tropical Loungefly, Otterbox and More!

I blinked twice and all of a sudden it’s April. How did that go so quickly? I hope the new month is off to a fabulous start for you all and will be made even better by today’s offerings from the Disney powers that be. Let’s take a look at what has been released! Jerrod Monday Merch Meeting: Jerrod Maruyama, Rebecca Hook, Tropical Loungefly, Otterbox and More!





Monday Merch Meeting: Side Kicks, Yeti, 2021 Graduation, Disney Dress, Castle Collection & More!

Happy Monday to you, my bright-eyed friends! I hope it wasn’t too painful getting out of bed this morning, and the sun is shining wherever you are joining me from. It’s time to get cracking on another Monday Merch Meeting. Are you ready? Aurora Castle Light-Up Figurine – Sleeping Beauty – Disney Castle Collection – Monday Merch Meeting: Side Kicks, Yeti, 2021 Graduation, Disney Dress, Castle Collection & More!



Avoid These Five Mistakes When Booking Your Disney Summer Vacation

With many of our 2020 vacations derailed, some of you might be planning to make up those missed memories over the warmer months at Walt Disney World. For those who are headed to the parks, here are five mistakes you don’t want to make when planning your revamped, COVID-friendly return to the magic. Underestimating Table Avoid These Five Mistakes When Booking Your Disney Summer Vacation



Monday Merch Meeting: Starbucks, Fairy Tale Weddings, Jerrod Maruyama, PANDORA & More!

It’s Monday, again! Somehow. Is it just me, or are the days just flying by at the moment? Nonetheless, we are back for another Merch Meeting with an underwhelming offering of new items on this week’s agenda. I’ve hand-picked the best ones on offer so that you don’t have to go searching for worthy items. Monday Merch Meeting: Starbucks, Fairy Tale Weddings, Jerrod Maruyama, PANDORA & More!





Monday Merch Meeting: Flower & Garden, Vera Bradley, Orange Bird, Figment & More!

Happy Monday to you… If you joined me last week, you’d get it. After the trickle of EPCOT International Flower & Garden 2021 merch that we saw flow last week, the flood gates have opened for all those cute accessories you previously could only get in the park. We will run through everything that has Monday Merch Meeting: Flower & Garden, Vera Bradley, Orange Bird, Figment & More!