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Our Favorite Star Wars Bounty Hunter Finally Shines In This New Kitchenware Collection!

With Baby Yoda taking over the world (no seriously, he’s everywhere), it’s sometimes hard to remember that there are other characters in the Star Wars universe!

Boba Fett in Star Wars Weekends Parade

While it’s hard to step away from “The Child,” it’s about time Boba Fett got some love, too!

A new collection from Toynk has dropped featuring the infamous bounty hunter. This four piece set is super durable (hello stoneware!) and a fun way to add even MORE Star Wars into your life.

Boba Fett Dinnerware Collection ©Toynk

This collection includes a mug, a large bowl, a smaller dessert plate, and a larger dinner plate that could house some pretty scrumptious bites.

Boba Fett Dinnerware Collection ©Disney

The color is similar to Boba Fett’s iconic armor, and the manufactured wear and tear on these items is a nice touch. The Boba Fett Stoneware Collection is $49.99 and you can head over to Toynk to grab yours now!

Check out the symbols on the Boba Fett Dinnerware Collection ©Toynk

This is a fun collection for anyone who is looking to add some more Star Wars to their meals. There has been some crazy adorable merch that has hit the market since The Mandalorian launched, and we can’t wait to see what else drops from the Star Wars universe while we wait for season two!

Still obsessed with Baby Yoda? See what other items you can add to your collection!

What do you think about this new collection? Let us know in the comments!

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Union leaders say Disney World to bring back thousands of workers in next few weeks

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A union leader recently announced that Walt Disney World Resort will be bringing back thousands of furloughed Cast Members. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney may have to reshuffle its employees to replace the positions formerly filled by Disney College Program interns. Eric Clinton, the Union Leader of 362, spoke about this update.

Eric Clinton provided an update on what the future of Disney theme parks might be like for both guests and Cast Members once they reopen. First, he expects roughly 8,000 Disney employees to return to work in the next few weeks. Starting in June, the Walt Disney Company will recall full-time attractions and custodian workers.

However, Mr. Clinton doesn’t expect all attractions to be available when the theme parks reopen. According to the union, Disney doesn’t plan to bring back seasonal employees for a while given the circumstances. Instead of cultural representatives, World Showcase will feature domestic workers filling in for duties at Epcot when the park reopens in July.

Furthermore, the Disney union leader even thinks that live entertainment shows, such as Beauty and the Beast Live at Hollywood Studios, might not return right away to Disney World. The need to practice social distancing will require shifts in available entertainment. The full list of what attractions will reopens is still unknown at this point in time. Clinton went on to say the following:

“Disney has not shared those details with us. What we do know is there’s going to be a massive need for attractions workers across property. There’s going to be a lot of work that needs to be done.”

Source: Orlando Sentinel

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Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion Hiring Cultural Representatives Now!

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Working for Disney has always been your dream? Well if you are from Mexico, you are in luck because Epcot is looking for Cultural Representatives! 

Walt Disney World has several Disney Internships & Programs, one of them is the Cultural Representative Program that is responsible for hiring all the Cast Members that work at the World Showcase in Epcot.

And during this time, they are accepting applications for the Mexico Pavilion! To be eligible you must:

  • Speak English fluently
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be able to authentically represent Mexico
  • Be receptive to Disney Look guidelines
  • You must available to work Sunday through Saturday, including days, nights, holidays and overnight

If you get selected, you might work in one of these areas:

  • Merchandise
  • Attractions
  • Food & Beverage

You can send your application and cover letter starting now and until June 12th, 2020. Please be aware that in case of getting an in-person interview, you will have to travel to Mexico City.

Interested in applying? You can do it here! 

Good luck in your application process! And remember, “All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them.”

Credit: Disney Careers

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Here’s How We Snagged a FREE One-Time Express Pass in Universal Orlando Today

It has been an exciting day at Universal Studios now the theme parks are open to the general public!

Hogsmeade

And believe it or not, the crowds haven’t been too bad today! We’re not sure what sort of wizardry is at work, but we’ll take all the extra elbow room we can get in Hogsmeade right about now!

The line for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure was noticeably more subdued as we waited for our chance to ride! We had reserved a spot in the virtual line this morning using the Universal app, but there was still a short wait!

Line for Hagrids’ Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

But alas! Just as it was almost time to embark on our adventure, the ride broke down! Since no one knew when the attraction would be up, the crowd dispersed.

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

But just when all hope seemed lost, we received a push notification…and WHAT WAS THIS?! Universal sent us a one-time use Express Pass for our troubles!

Screenshot of Universal App

That’s right — the QR Code for a single-use Express Pass (which is a feature Universal guests usually have to pay for) magically showed up on our device. Similar to Disney’s Multi-Experience Fast Passes (which Cast Members sometimes issue to guests when things don’t work out quite right) this was Universal’s way of saying, “Sorry for the trouble!”

Unfortunately, the Express Pass wasn’t available for every attraction, but it was awesome to be able to walk up to any ride at any time and use it whenever we wanted!

Screenshot of Universal App

We can’t guarantee Univeral is giving out these one-time Express Passes every time a ride breaks down or if we just got lucky today! Either way, we wanted to share this little tip with you so you could be prepared just in case this happens to you!

Check out 6 things we learned from attending Universal’s reopening here!

Have you ever received a multi-experience FastPass from Disney? Tell us what happened on your trip in the comments below!

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Disney World Photopass Photographers no Longer Using Guests Phones/Cameras

Walt Disney World is reopening next month but not without some changes. Among the new health and safety measures in place is one specifically to protect Cast Members: they can no longer use your phone or camera to take your picture.

According to the Orlando Sentinel:

“Disney has already said it’s eliminating parades, character meet-and-greets and fireworks, all of which would draw major crowds at theme parks when it first reopens.

Don’t ask a cast member to take a photograph with your phone either. Employees will politely decline.”

PhotoPass photographers will still be available to take your pictures but they’re no longer able to use your phone or camera. So if guests want to have those photos, they will have to purchase them.

Disney’s PhotoPass is a completely digital system that allows Guests to collect and view their photos in their Disney account on the My Disney Experience app before ever having to go to the shop and get them printed. And by using Magic Bands, those photos can be uploaded to Guests’ accounts in an almost contactless exchange.

“That’s how serious Disney is taking this,” said Cast Member Union representative Eric Clinton while addressing Cast Members. “That’s a very different Disney World you all worked at back in March.”

The phased reopening of Disney World‘s theme parks begins July 11. We will continue to update with more information as we receive it.

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