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



Ashley Eckstein, Founder of Her Universe, to Hold Artist Showcase at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

The Collector’s Warehouse at Disney California Adventure Park and WonderGround Gallery at Disney Springs Marketplace Co-Op will welcome Her Universe founder Ashely Eckstein and graphic artist Ashley Taylor Murphy for an artist showcase featuring their newest release. This great piece of artwork and T-shirt are sure to entice you to dance! Don’t miss out on these exciting Ashley Eckstein, Founder of Her Universe, to Hold Artist Showcase at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Zombie Frappucino Debuts at Starbucks Just in Time for Halloween

If you’re looking for a specialty drink to accompany your Halloween costume this year, Starbucks has got you covered. The popular coffee company revealed their newest spooktacular creation just in time for Halloween. The new Zombie Frappuccino can be yours, but only for a few days. The limited time #ZombieFrappuccino from @Starbucks has made a ghoulish Zombie Frappucino Debuts at Starbucks Just in Time for Halloween

AIG Now Suing Walt Disney Company to Avoid Paying $25 Million Claim in ‘Pink Slime’ Case

As a follow-up to a story we told you about last week concerning the $177 million settlement Disney paid out this past summer to Beef Products, Inc., we’ve just learned that AIG, one of Disney’s insurance companies, filed their own lawsuit yesterday in rebuttal to the lawsuit filed against them by Disney. The two companies (Disney and AIG) have AIG Now Suing Walt Disney Company to Avoid Paying $25 Million Claim in ‘Pink Slime’ Case

Brand New Fireworks Spectacular and Two Familiar Parades Return to the Disneyland Resort in 2018

Beginning on April 13, 2018, as part of Pixar Fest, the limited-time celebration of friendship and beyond that was announced at this year’s D23 Expo, an all-new fireworks spectacular will make its debut at the Disneyland Resort along with the return of two favorite parades as well as even more beloved Pixar characters, new décor, Brand New Fireworks Spectacular and Two Familiar Parades Return to the Disneyland Resort in 2018

Season 2 of ‘Andi Mack’ on Disney Channel to Introduce First Gay Storyline

It’s no secret that the Walt Disney Company supports the inclusion of all people, “with stories that reflect acceptance and tolerance and celebrate the differences that make our characters uniquely wonderful in their own way.” Next month, the Disney Channel will be introducing a gay storyline into the second season of one of its very Season 2 of ‘Andi Mack’ on Disney Channel to Introduce First Gay Storyline

The SpectacuLAB Interactive Show Will Debut at Epcot Next Month

UPDATE: 11/10/17: The SpectacuLAB will officially open on November 13 at Innoventions East! The show schedule is as follows: 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. * * * * * * * * Innoventions in Future World at Epcot has been a great place for guests to explore their imagination, The SpectacuLAB Interactive Show Will Debut at Epcot Next Month

Disney on Broadway Dining Packages for 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Are Now Available

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts was so successful in its first year that it will run a full seven days per week in 2018 instead of just four. Beginning today, guests can reserve breakfast, lunch, or dinner at participating restaurants along with priority seating for a Disney on Broadway-inspired concert during the 2018 Epcot Disney on Broadway Dining Packages for 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Are Now Available

Walt Disney World and Services Trade Council Union Extend Contract to Dec. 31

Walt Disney World and the Services Trade Council Union have been unable to come to an agreement regarding the hourly wage paid to Cast Members. The two parties have been in wage negotiations since August of 2017 and have just agreed to extend the current contract through December 1, 2017, and to resume negotiations on Walt Disney World and Services Trade Council Union Extend Contract to Dec. 31

Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs Resumes Two Shows on Thursdays Beginning Nov. 2

Beginning November 2, 2017, Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World will resume performing two shows on Thursdays through December 31. The performances will be at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. In addition, the box office will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. until Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs Resumes Two Shows on Thursdays Beginning Nov. 2