Sugarboo & Co. at Disney Springs Offers Gift for Disney Vacation Club Members in May

Sugarboo & Co., Disney Springs' self-described "dealer in whimsy," is offering Disney Vacation Club Members a gift with purchases of $50 or more throughout the month of May 2017.

Owned by artist Rebecca Puig and her husband, Rick, Sugarboo & Co., features Rebecca's original creations along with a curated collection of her favorite things, from art prints to home goods to whimsical paper products. It's from that collection of paper products, in fact, that Sugarboo & Co., selected a gift for Members in May.

Stop in for a look during your next Walt Disney World vacation, and remember to present your valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card and photo ID with your purchase of $50 or more to claim your gift.

May not be combined with any other discount, offer, or promotion. Offer valid while supplies last. Offer is for personal use only and may not be used to purchase merchandise with the intent to resell the merchandise.

You should not purchase or add on a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club Resort in reliance upon the continued availability or renewal or extension of these offers. These offers may only be available to Members at various times and may or may not be renewed or extended. Membership Extras, such as certain discounts, offers, and special events are incidental benefits. These incidental benefits are subject to change or termination without notice, may require the payment of a fee and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Membership Extras are also subject to availability and block–out dates may apply, including high periods of demand such as Christmas and New Year's Day. To receive any Membership Extras, purchasers must present a valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card along with a corresponding valid photo ID. Effective April 4, 2016, Members who do not purchase an ownership interest directly from Disney Vacation Development Inc. will not have access to Membership Extras.

Hong Kong Disneyland Welcomes First Guests to Disney Explorers Lodge

We've got some exciting news to share with you from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. In February, we gave you a sneak peek inside Disney Explorers Lodge, our newest hotel in Hong Kong, and this weekend, we welcomed our first official guests.

As the resort hotel opened its doors, the lucky visitors received a warm welcome from cast members – including Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassador Sammy Phu – and had a special photo moment with Mickey and Minnie in their brand-new Disney Explorers Lodge outfits.

Disney Explorers Lodge is unlike anything we've ever created. Dedicated to the spirit of exploration, the story takes place in the grand era of exploration and tells of four explorers who built a lodge based on their adventures around the world, adding their own artifacts and specimens gathered during their lifetime of travels.

Dining experiences have become such an important part of any Disney vacation, and the meals at Disney Explorers Lodge are sure to create unforgettable memories. With three new restaurants to choose from, guests can try signature Chinese delights at Dragon Wind, international cuisine at the World of Color Restaurant and laid-back dining at Chart Room Café.

All Disney fans, including young adults and children, will also be excited to discover a collection of more than 20 exclusive Disney Explorers Lodge merchandise items at The Trading Post, including special Mickey and Minnie plush items and Disney Explorers Lodge travel tumblers and mugs.

We have a grand opening celebration planned for May 16, so keep an eye out for more from one of our most exciting milestones at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

Disney Wonder Becomes First Passenger Vessel To Transit New Panama Canal Locks

This weekend marked a milestone for the cruise industry when the Disney Wonder transited the Panama Canal as the first passenger vessel to go through the canal's new set of locks.

It was a momentous occasion for everyone onboard as the ship completed its passage through the recently expanded waterway. My team was there so we could share the excitement with you, and we captured some amazing footage of this once-in-a-lifetime journey. Check it out …

The Disney Wonder Panama Canal crossing is part of a 14-night voyage from Port Canaveral, Fla., to San Diego. The ship entered the Panama Canal from the Atlantic, beginning its journey at the new Agua Clara Locks. From there, the ship headed south through Gatun Lake and the Culebra Cut, passing through the new Cocoli Locks and under the Bridge of Americas before exiting to the Pacific.

Before and after our summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail from San Diego to Baja and the Mexican Riviera. The ship departs the West Coast on Oct. 27 and will pass through the Panama Canal again to begin our Halloween on the High Seas cruises from Galveston, Texas.