AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey

Senior Editor for The DIS and DCL Fan | Disney Vacation Club Member | Thrilled to have been a '13/'14 planDisney Panelist | Lover of all things Disney; the Magic of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and especially Disney Cruise Line | ºoº







‘High School Musical’s 20th Anniversary Brings New Disney Merch

It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since High School Musical first premiered, but Disney is marking the milestone in a big way with a brand-new anniversary merchandise collection. The new lineup is now available online at the Disney Store, giving longtime and new fans a chance to celebrate twenty years of Wildcats pride ‘High School Musical’s 20th Anniversary Brings New Disney Merch





Disneyland Releases All Details on $50/Day Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer

Back in early December, Disneyland teased a new Kids’ Ticket offer for this summer, and with tickets going on sale tomorrow – Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – we now have all of the official details. Don’t miss this great opportunity to take your kids to Disneyland for such a low price! For a limited time, children Disneyland Releases All Details on $50/Day Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer





Disney, Mattel, and Viktor&Rolf Unveil High-Fashion Cinderella Doll

Disney has teamed up with Mattel and acclaimed fashion house Viktor&Rolf to introduce a striking new collectible: the Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll. This limited-edition release offers a bold, fashion-forward take on the classic Disney Princess, blending couture design with modern storytelling.The special-edition doll is being unveiled during Paris Fashion Week at the Musée Disney, Mattel, and Viktor&Rolf Unveil High-Fashion Cinderella Doll





New Disney Merch: Girls Crew, Festival of the Arts, Fuzzy Journals & More

Another week, another wave of Disney merch that absolutely did not ask for permission before stealing our hearts. From plush journals so cute they feel almost illegal to use, to matching plush pens that will somehow make writing feel more magical, this week’s new Disney merch drop is stacked and will be well worth the New Disney Merch: Girls Crew, Festival of the Arts, Fuzzy Journals & More





New Magic Shots Debut for EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026

The first day of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is officially here at Walt Disney World, and with it comes one of the most popular parts of the festival: brand-new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots. This year’s lineup leans heavily into color, creativity, and Figment-approved whimsy, with 14 different Magic Shots available around the New Magic Shots Debut for EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026





Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as President of Lucasfilm

The Walt Disney Company has announced a major leadership transition at Lucasfilm, with longtime president Kathleen Kennedy stepping down from her role after nearly 14 years. Kennedy will transition back to full-time producing, including work on the upcoming feature films The Mandalorian and Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter. As part of the change, Dave Filoni Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as President of Lucasfilm









Disney Creates New Marketing Division, Names Asad Ayaz to Lead

The Walt Disney Company has announced the creation of a new enterprise-wide marketing and brand organization, a move aimed at better aligning Disney’s marketing efforts across its many businesses. As part of this change, longtime Disney executive Asad Ayaz has been named Chief Marketing and Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Disney says the Disney Creates New Marketing Division, Names Asad Ayaz to Lead





Disney Teases Next Annual Passholder Magnet With New Video

Disney Annual Passholders know the drill. A short video drops. The internet zooms in on every frame. And all of a sudden, everyone is playing detective over what the next free magnet might be. That’s exactly what happened Wednesday morning after the WDW Annual Passholders Instagram account shared a quick teaser hinting at the theme Disney Teases Next Annual Passholder Magnet With New Video