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Should You Wear a Poncho at Disney?

“You May Get Wet” That sign can be seen on various Disney rides around the park. While Disney may not have many “wet” rides, they do have a few that can either get your drenched or just sprinkle you with a little water. Some people, when they brave the water rides, choose to wear a Should You Wear a Poncho at Disney?

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

U.S. Travel Association Launches Industry-Wide ‘Let’s Go There’ Initiative

For all the uber-planners out there, being able to begin planning your next Disney vacation seems to make everything better as your current vacation comes to an end. In a recent survey that was conducted as part of a new travel industry-wide initiative called “Let’s Go There,” 97% of those who responded said that having U.S. Travel Association Launches Industry-Wide ‘Let’s Go There’ Initiative

Furloughed Disney Cast Member Launches ‘The Cast Member Pantry’ to Help Others Feed Their Families

There’s a saying that I love – not all heroes wear capes – and today, we’re shining our spotlight on a hero in the Walt Disney World community. Her name is Emily Lartigue and she’s a Walt Disney World cast member; a furloughed Walt Disney World cast member. It all started back when the Disney Furloughed Disney Cast Member Launches ‘The Cast Member Pantry’ to Help Others Feed Their Families