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Entertainment Cutbacks at the Disneyland Resort Due to Lower Attendance

Due to budget cutbacks, the “Laughing Stock Co.” show at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon and the Pixarmonic Orchestra band in Pixar Pier will perform their last shows on September 15, 2019, at the Disneyland Resort. Lower attendance numbers this summer in combination with the massive investment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has caused cutbacks like Entertainment Cutbacks at the Disneyland Resort Due to Lower Attendance

New Band – Born to Polka – Begins Performing in Germany Pavilion at Epcot Today

Beginning today, Born to Polka makes their debut in Epcot’s Germany pavilion. The new band will perform classic polka music using a broad assortment of instruments and their pieces are sure to encourage guests to dance and clap along. Catch them at the Germany pavilion stage Sunday-Tuesday at 12:05, 1:05, 2:10, 3:40, 5, 6, and New Band – Born to Polka – Begins Performing in Germany Pavilion at Epcot Today

Disneyland Resort Construction Worker Dies After Being Struck By Metal Plate

Early this morning, a contractor working backstage at the Disneyland Resort died from his injuries after being hit by a metal plate. Javier Jimenez, 37, was working in a trench installing new pipes for a HVAC system. According to Sgt. Daron Wyatt from the Anaheim Police Department, a piece of equipment accidentally hit a cross Disneyland Resort Construction Worker Dies After Being Struck By Metal Plate

No Changes Yet to Disney Dream & Disney Fantasy Sailings Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

UPDATE: Disney Cruise Line has extended the August 30th sailing for the Disney Dream. The cruise will depart as schedule, but isn’t expected to return to Port Canaveral until September 4th. Ports may be adjusted due to the path of the storm. Guests will receive the extended cruise at no additional charge. Guests that wish No Changes Yet to Disney Dream & Disney Fantasy Sailings Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

runDisney Shares First Look at Dooney & Bourke Bags for Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Take a peek at the new Disney-princess inspired handbags from Dooney & Bourke that are coming to Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World. Each bag has a specially-designed leather hangtag and features beloved Disney Princess such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Pocahontas, Ariel, and Moana to name a few. The bags have a runDisney Shares First Look at Dooney & Bourke Bags for Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Disneyland Passholders Can Pose With Miguel Next Week at California Adventure

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can get a preview of Halloween Time fun next week during a special photo opportunity featuring Miguel from Coco. Beginning September 3rd and continuing through 5th from 12:00pm to 6:00pm each day, Passholders can snap a picture with Miguel at Disney California Adventure. On September 6th, Halloween Time begins at the Disneyland Passholders Can Pose With Miguel Next Week at California Adventure

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Introduces the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Team

Cast Members that will be bringing Batuu to life each day in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios gathered recently for a set of group photos. Cast Members also posed with a banner that they signed almost two years ago during a construction beam signing event. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge official opens to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Introduces the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Team