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



Additional Details for ‘Return to Sleepy Hollow’ Offering at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Announced

Earlier this year, there were some rumblings of a “Headless Horseman Meet-and-Greet Coming this Halloween” to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. We now have all the details for this spooky Fall event. The Return to Sleepy Hollow offering will include watching the 1949 Disney animated classic film The Legend of Sleepy Hollow inside the Additional Details for ‘Return to Sleepy Hollow’ Offering at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Announced

Toni Basil, Singer of “Mickey,” Suing Disney and Others for Unauthorized Use of Song

One-hit-wonder Toni Basil who is best known for her 1982 single “Mickey,” filed a lawsuit on August 31, 2017, against Disney, Viacom, VH1, and others “for unauthorized use of her persona, image, and voice.” The filing claims that Basil was “not consulted, did not give written consent to the assignment or licensing of Mickey.” It Toni Basil, Singer of “Mickey,” Suing Disney and Others for Unauthorized Use of Song

Disney Introduces Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A new tour has just been introduced that will take place inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the park transitions from day to night allowing guests to experience that atmosphere in a unique…and cooler way once the sun goes down. Disney’s tour guides will treat guests like a VIPs as they share detailed knowledge during your Disney Introduces Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Starbucks at Disney Springs Announces Limited Time ‘Force Friday’ Beverages

Force Friday II is tomorrow and to join in on the celebration, Starbucks at Disney Springs has just announced five limited-time beverages to give guests a caffeine boost! Here’s the rundown: The Green Master: Green Tea Frappucino with Java Chip and Caramel Drizzle (above; right) Galactic Smoothie: Strawberry with Fresh Blueberries The Trooper: Vanilla Bean Starbucks at Disney Springs Announces Limited Time ‘Force Friday’ Beverages

Anticipated Cost Cuts Could Mean Layoffs for Disney-ABC Television Group

As Disney’s fiscal year-end approaches, several online sources including the Wall Street Journal, are reporting that Disney is looking to cut up to 10% in their costs at their ABC Television Group division. Those affected could include the ABC broadcast network, ABC Studios, ABC News, and local stations, with Disney Channel and Freeform possibly seeing Anticipated Cost Cuts Could Mean Layoffs for Disney-ABC Television Group

Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie Extended through December 2017

Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs has just extended their cake decorating workshops to dates through December 2017! Beginning September 17, the workshops will take place Sunday through Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. through December 21, 2017. The cost is still $129 plus tax for one or two guests working on a single Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie Extended through December 2017

The Slinky Dog Dash Ride Vehicle Has Officially Arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Did you know that today is National Slinky Day? You may have seen the little Slinky Dog teaser we shared on Monday about it! The Slinky Dog Dash attraction is under construction in the upcoming Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Disney Parks Blog has just revealed photos of the coaster’s first The Slinky Dog Dash Ride Vehicle Has Officially Arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

2017 Hocus Pocus Merchandise Seems to Have Gone *POOF*

When the Disney Parks Blog first revealed the Halloween merchandise that would be available for purchase during the 2017 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, there were quite a few items that featured the Sanderson Sisters from the very popular Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular. Guests who attended the first party on August 25th were surprised to find 2017 Hocus Pocus Merchandise Seems to Have Gone *POOF*

Chef Mickey’s Relocating to Convention Center Beginning Late Nov. Through Dec. 2017

We originally reported back in June that Chef Mickey’s would be temporarily relocated to the Convention Center at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for two weeks during kitchen maintenance. That maintenance was canceled in mid-July, but it has now been rescheduled to take place from “late November through December 2017.” The popular all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet along with Mickey Chef Mickey’s Relocating to Convention Center Beginning Late Nov. Through Dec. 2017