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Disney Looks to Its Insurer for Reimbursement on Some of $177 Million Payout for ‘Pink Slime’ Defamation Lawsuit

Earlier this year, the Walt Disney Company paid out $177 million to Beef Products, Inc. in order to settle a defamation lawsuit and is now reportedly looking for some reimbursement through its insurance policy with AIG. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “AIG unit Chartis Specialty Insurance Company doesn’t believe anything is owed. Disney is now Disney Looks to Its Insurer for Reimbursement on Some of $177 Million Payout for ‘Pink Slime’ Defamation Lawsuit

New ‘Last Jedi’ Sequence Coming to Star Tours in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that a new mission is coming to Star Tours! The new adventure is inspired by the upcoming film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The action sequence occurs on the planet of Crait, which is featured in the film’s teaser trailer. Guests visiting Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 17 New ‘Last Jedi’ Sequence Coming to Star Tours in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Permits May Allude to Opening Time Frame for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

Disney filed two permits recently that could signal an opening time frame for the upcoming land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The permits look to be related to one of the upcoming attractions; the first is for a ride installation and the second is for exterior architectural ornamentation. The DIS cannot confirm Permits May Allude to Opening Time Frame for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 3rd Quarter of 2017 Released

To remain exempt from major inspection, Central Florida theme parks must list all of their quarterly incidents and injuries with the state. This quarter’s report (July – September 2017) covers a total of 13 incidents/injuries: 8 belonging to Disney, 3 to Universal, and 2 to SeaWorld. Only incidents or illnesses resulting in a hospital stay Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 3rd Quarter of 2017 Released

Disney and Kiehl’s Have Partnered for a Charitable Contribution to Feeding America

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which has prompted a charitable collaboration between Disney and Kiehl’s during the season of giving! One hundred percent of the net profits (up to $100,000) from their new Disney x Kiehl’s collection will be donated to Feeding America, which is a massive non-profit network of food banks. A donation Disney and Kiehl’s Have Partnered for a Charitable Contribution to Feeding America