Happy Friday! Whew...we made it through the first full week of 2017! Everyone doing OK? We have a few news stories in today's round-up including the return of the Delicious Disney Chef Series. And this weekend is Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

I must admit that I'm a little starstruck by the new Disney Parks 2017 merchandise. The theme this year is all about magic in the stars, with Sorcerer Mickey and a bevy of sparkling constellations. Nighttime magic is strong at the Disney Parks and the DIsneyStore.com has the merchandise to help you bring it home.

It's no big secret that Walt Disney World is the best place to go if you want to show a little princess love. Whether you're looking to be treated like a princess, or you're hoping to meet a princess, the Disney Parks have no shortage of royal experiences. Checkout just a couple of the great places you can get your princess-fix on your next Disney vacation.

Happy New Year! We hope you had a magical New Year's celebration. We have some exciting Disney news to bring you today including confirmation that a new tequila bar is coming to Epcot's Mexico Pavilion! We'll drink to that!

Happy New Year! Have you started planning for your next Walt Disney World vacation yet? Let's face it, we all need a little extra magic now and again, so in 2017 I'm resolving to be a better traveler. It can be the little things that make all the difference between a great vacation and a stressful one, here are a few tips to alleviate stress a become a better traveler.

Disney's Pop Century Resort recently celebrated its 13th birthday (the resort opened December 14, 2003) and it is our favorite Value resort on property. The resort is themed around oversized, colorful icons and memories from the 20th century including Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, mood rings, and even Lady and the Tramp.

I'm a bubbly girl year round, but there's nothing quite like celebrating a new year that brings people to pop the cork on a bottle of sparkling wine. If you're celebrating New Year's Eve and Day at Walt Disney World, but you're not a fan of a straight brut champagne, here's where you can find a few of my favorite sweet bubbly beverages to help you toast in 2017!

Happy Thursday! We're checking in with some exciting Disney news including new Disney World vacation packages for 2017, reservations for special events at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts and much more!

Who said all of your holiday shopping was done? It's time for the Twice Upon A Year sale at DisneyStore.com! This semi-annual sale has all the best prices of things that Santa may have forgotten to leave under your tree. Check out a few of our favorites - all at a discounts up to 50% to keep you happy for the last of the holidays.

If you're planning on celebrating New Year's Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort several of the theme parks have special events planned for Saturday night. Guests at the Magic Kingdom can celebrate on Friday and Saturday night.