The Walt Disney World Resort is turning to the Dark Side. runDisney has announced an all-new half marathon weekend, the Star Wars Half Marathon: the Dark Side. The race pays homage to the dark side of the Force, and now the Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon will be called "The Light Side."

I was never a big FastPass user before the roll out of MyMagic+, but these days I easily find the value in how making FastPass+ reservations can fit in and benefit just about every touring style. If you haven't given the new system a chance yet, you should take a deeper look to see how it can enhance your Walt Disney World vacation. Here are just a few tips and tricks, to get you rolling!

Disney has announced plans for a live-action film based on the popular Jungle Cruise attraction and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been announced as the star of the as-yet-unnamed film. Johnson is also one of the stars of Disney's animated film Moana where he'll play the demigod Maui.

The D23 Expo gave us tons and tons of incredible Marvel news. As we leave behind Marvel Phase Two with the story of Antman, we can look forward to Phase Three beginning in May of 2016 with Captain America: Civil War, which we discussed last week.

The 2015 Night of Joy at the Walt Disney World Resort is scheduled for September 11 and 12 at the Magic Kingdom. Disney has recently announced the official lineup of performers and fans will have a chance to see contemporary Christian artists including MercyMe, TobyMac, and Skillet.

If you find yourself needing to satisfy your sweet tooth while touring the Magic Kingdom there is no shortage of great things to eat. You can choose from the old standbys like the Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar to something a little bit healthy like apple slices with caramel sauce. Or you could go all out and order a sundae at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor.

The Fourth Annual Great Irish Hooley is planned for Labor Day Weekend at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downtown Disney (soon to be Disney Springs). This halfway to St. Patrick's Day celebration starts Friday, September 4 and runs through Monday, September 7.

It's happened to all of us at one time. We see the perfect Disney souvenir and think "Oh I'll come back later and get it" and then you forget. And by the time you remember you've already returned home and now your left wishing you had picked up that great gift.

Last week's Food & Wine Festival Attire post proved to be wildly popular, so I thought that I would pull together a look for men that's been inspired by my husband's favorite food - bacon. A soft cotton tee emblazoned with "bacon is meat candy" creates a comfortable base to this outfit.

Are you the go-to person when it comes to planning a Disney vacation, whether we're talking about Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland, or even Disney Cruise Line? Do you love to share your knowledge and love of Disney with everyone? Then you might be a good fit for the Disney Parks Moms Panel.