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Spaceship Earth at Epcot Will Have Adjusted Hours Oct. 1-4, 2018

Spaceship Earth will be closing at 8:00 p.m. for routine maintenance beginning Monday, October 1 and going through Thursday, October 4, 2018. Guests who have a  selected FastPass+ time for the attraction after 8:00 p.m. will be given other options such as another time for Spaceship Earth that works within their itinerary or a FastPass+ selection Spaceship Earth at Epcot Will Have Adjusted Hours Oct. 1-4, 2018

Changes Coming to Disability Access Service Location Inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Beginning Sunday, September 30, the in-park Disability Access Service (DAS) location will move from The Oasis to Ticket Corner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Ticket Corner was set up as a test earlier this year that was set to end today, September 29, but it looks like the location was a success as it’s staying put – Changes Coming to Disability Access Service Location Inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Joffrey’s Offering $1 Coffee at Walt Disney World on September 29, National Coffee Day

Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea will be celebrating National Coffee Day on September 29th with a special offer at its many Walt Disney World locations. Throughout the day, grab a 16-ounce hot coffee or 24-ounce iced coffee for just $1.00! You can find Joffrey’s at all four theme parks and at Disney Springs. At the Disney Joffrey’s Offering $1 Coffee at Walt Disney World on September 29, National Coffee Day

Disney Cruise Line Announces New Early 2020 Itineraries and Departure Dates

Disney Cruise Line has released new itineraries and departure dates for early 2020 with destinations throughout The Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Hawai’i! Additionally, Disney Cruise Line will have ships sailing out of the Port of New Orleans and sailing to Hawai’i in 2020! If you’re currently a Platinum, Gold, or Silver Castaway Club member, take advantage of the opportunity Disney Cruise Line Announces New Early 2020 Itineraries and Departure Dates

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy’s Contract Extended Three Years

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Kathleen Kennedy, current president of Lucasfilm and lead producer for the Star Wars films, has renewed her contract through 2021. Kennedy supervised the relaunch of the Star Wars franchise after Lucasfilm was purchased by Disney in 2012. The box office alone for the four newest films totals nearly $4.5 Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy’s Contract Extended Three Years

Walt Disney World Confirms Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Conservation Station to Reopen Spring 2019

After announcing the closure of both Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Conservation Station last week, the Walt Disney World Resort is now saying that both attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will reopen in Spring 2019. The area will be unavailable to guests beginning October 21st. While the attractions are closed, Walt Disney World is expected to Walt Disney World Confirms Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Conservation Station to Reopen Spring 2019