Disney has announced dates and ticket pricing for the 2011 editions of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.  Disney Vacation Club qualify for ticket discounts on select nights for both events.

Disney fanclub D23 has announced the events for its second annual "Magic & Merriment" event at Walt Disney World.  This year's edition includes a visit to the Bay Lake Tower's Top of the World Lounge.

The cost of theme park tickets for Walt Disney World and Disneyland is set to increase on Thursday August 5, 2010. But Disney Vacation Club members still have time to save on their Walt Disney World Annual Passes.

Disney has taken the wraps off of its Disney Vacation Connection desktop widget--a utility designed to bring the latest in Disney news and vacation planning information direct to users' computer screens.  This customizable message center covers many arms of the Disney vacation empire including Disney Vacation Club, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and more.

For additional details or to download the program visit www.disneyvacationconnection.com.

Disney has formally introduced the Disney Premier Passport, a new annual pass variation which provides a year's admission to all of Disney theme parks within the United States for around $700.

Note that according to our sources Disney does not plan to offer any discounts to Disney Vacation Club members.