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Walt Disney World Water Parks Closed Until at Least March 7, 2021

Walt Disney World has updated their website to indicate that they don’t plan to open their water parks until March 7, 2021. Disney says that, pending government approval, either Disney’s Blizzard Beach or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, will open in March. In light of the extended closure, Disney is processing a partial refund to Annual Passholders Walt Disney World Water Parks Closed Until at Least March 7, 2021

Walt Disney World to Shift Hours for Epcot, Park Opening at Noon Starting Nov. 27

Walt Disney World continues to experiment with theme park hours and has now shifted the opening hours for Epcot beginning November 27th, just after Thanksgiving. According to the Walt Disney World website, Epcot will be open from 12:00pm to 8:00pm on November 27-28, 2020. Official information is not available beyond November 28th, so it’s difficult Walt Disney World to Shift Hours for Epcot, Park Opening at Noon Starting Nov. 27

Disney CFO Christine McCarthy Shares Theme Park Construction Priorities

On Thursday, the Walt Disney Company’s Chief financial official Christine McCarthy spoke during a Bank of America Virtual Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. She shared details on not only the company’s business but the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some of their construction projects. She mentioned that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney CFO Christine McCarthy Shares Theme Park Construction Priorities

Florida Bars Allowed to Reopen September 14 at 50% Capacity

Halsey Beshears, Florida’s Secretary of Department of Business & Professional Regulation, announced Thursday evening that bars in Florida can reopen on Monday, September 14th at 50% capacity. Beshears rescinded his June 26th emergency order suspending on premises consumption of alcohol statewide. The order was eventually amended to allow bars that served food to remain in Florida Bars Allowed to Reopen September 14 at 50% Capacity

Walt Disney World Offering Florida Residents a 20% Discount on Merchandise

The Walt Disney World Resort has announced that Florida residents can receive a 20% merchandise discount on select days starting September 15th. The discount will be good at Disney-owned locations throughout the resort Mondays through Thursdays until October 29th. Some exclusions apply, including gift cards, tickets, outdoor vending, some artwork, and certain brand named items. Walt Disney World Offering Florida Residents a 20% Discount on Merchandise

Additional Details Shared on Halloween Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World

Earlier this month, we shared some of Walt Disney World’s plans for the Halloween season, and today, more details have been revealed. At various times throughout the day, special Halloween cavalcades will pop up on the parade route and head down Main Street, U.S.A. Guests may see Mickey Mouse and his friends dressed up in Additional Details Shared on Halloween Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder 30% Merchandise Discount is Returning Sept. 15

Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders will be happy to learn that the special 30% merchandise discount offer that expired recently will be returning starting September 15th. The extra discount on purchases at Disney owned-and-operated locations at Walt Disney World will available through October 29th. This discount is for personal use only and normal restrictions Walt Disney World Annual Passholder 30% Merchandise Discount is Returning Sept. 15

Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers to Reopen Soon Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Walt Disney World has just announced that Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will begin welcoming guests back on September 20, 2020. Savi’s Workshop is chock full of unique parts and whimsical pieces that are said to have been collected from the far reaches of the galaxy. Guests can construct Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers to Reopen Soon Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Walt Disney World Announces Socially Distanced Festivities for the 2020 Holiday Season

Walt Disney World has just announced that they will kick off the holiday season beginning on November 6th going through December 30, 2020. Guests will be able to enjoy festive décor, themed merchandise, seasonal food & beverage offerings, and entertainment at the theme parks and across the Walt Disney World Resort. The holidays will be Walt Disney World Announces Socially Distanced Festivities for the 2020 Holiday Season