Limited Edition EPCOT Wonders of Life Poster Available

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The EPCOT serigraph poster collection continues with a new limited edition poster featuring the Wonders of Life Pavilion. Another version of this poster was available last December but quickly sold out. You’ll have to move fast to snatch this one as it is only available until May 31st.

Limited Edition EPCOT Wonders of Life Serigraph Poster – $99

The iconic Wonders of Life building and DNA strand sculpture are featured prominently, along with the Bravo 229 ride vehicle for Body Wars, and Buzzy from Cranium Command.

The art by Stacey Aoyama is a serigraph, a type of silk-screening, printed on black archival paper made in Italy. The posters were produced in the same way that original Disney Parks attractions posters were made, on an updated version of the same printing press.

The Wonders of Life Pavilion closed in 2007 and is set to be replaced by the Play Pavilion.

Disney to Donate a Book for Every Book Purchased on shopDisney Through 2021

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Disney is has started a new program via shopDisney that will last through the end of the year. For the “Buy a Book, Give a Book” program Disney will donate a book for every book purchased through 2021. That’s right, you can buy all the books you’d like, knowing with every book purchase you’re giving to a great cause! 

As shared by Disney: “For every book purchased on shopDisney.com now through December 31, 2021, Disney will donate a book to First Book (firstbook.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing new books and educational resources to educators who serve children in need. As one of the world’s largest children’s publishing brands, Disney Publishing Worldwide has a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of storytellers and equip them with books and resources to build their skills. In addition to igniting a love of storytelling in children, educators report that First Book resources help students develop confidence in their own abilities and promote cross-cultural awareness.”

New Dooney & Bourke “Moana” Collection At Disney Springs

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Like Moana, the sea is calling you… to Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories in Town Center at Disney Springs. The brand new Moana collection from Dooney & Bourke has shored up. Earlier today, we found a matching Dooney & Bourke Moana MagicBand in the parks, and we expect to see the rest of the collection there soon.

Dooney & Bourke Moana Satchel Bag – $268

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The satchel bag is an aqua blue with the symbol of the Heart of Te Fiti, and Gramma Tala’s manta ray spirit splashed across it. Moana, Maui, Hei Hei, Pua, and a Kakamora can all be found in the pattern.

Dooney & Bourke Moana Crossbody Bag – $198

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The crossbody bag shares the same pattern as the satchel and has a zippered pocket on the front.

Dooney & Bourke Moana Tote Bag – $298

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The tote bag shakes things up with a large graphic on the front of Moana and Pua beside Moana’s shell. In the background, Maui, Hei Hei, and two Kakamora are on Moana’s canoe.

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The satchel bag, crossbody bag, and MagicBand can also be found on ShopDisney.

The Land and The Living Seas Limited Release EPCOT Posters Coming to shopDisney

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Two brand new Limited Release Posters will be available on shopDisney next week. Whether you prefer to live with the land or the seas, these retro inspired posters shouldn’t be missed.

Dive back in time with this amazing vintage-inspired print. Guests take a Hydrolator ride down to Sea Base Alpha where a myriad of aquatic animals await on this poster.

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This pastel The Land pavilion poster is a perfect addition to any EPCOT fan’s collection. The poster showcases many of the ecosystems found in the iconic opening day attraction.

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Both of these limited edition posters will be available on shopDisney.

Disney Closing at Least 20% of Physical Disney Stores, Focus Shifts to E-Commerce

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According to CNBC, The Walt Disney Company is closing at least 20% of its brick-and-mortar stores by the end of the year, as its focus shifts more and more towards e-commerce. At least 60 out of 300 Disney Stores will be closing across North America, and then an evaluation on whether to extend these closings to other parts of the world will begin.

The company plans to further utilize its popular shopDisney website and will be adding more “adult apparel collections, streetwear, premium home products, and collectibles” to the online store in the coming months.

Stephanie Young, president of consumer products, games, and publishing states, “While consumer behavior has shifted toward online shopping, the global pandemic has changed what consumers expect from a retailer.” As the COVID-19 pandemic created a massive increase in demand for online shopping, this does not come as a surprise.

The pandemic alone changed shopping habits so drastically, that the demand for e-commerce jumped ahead by about five years. E-commerce sales increased by 32.4%, up to $791.7 billion, in 2020, and that number continues to grow.

While North America will be the first continent to see mass Disney Store closures, Disney officials state that after the effects of these closures are evaluated, Europe would likely be the next target. In the meantime, Disney plans to continue updating and improving its popular shopDisney site, and will add a larger selection of merchandise to appeal to a wider audience.

The Walt Disney Company has not yet made a statement on the impact of job losses due to the store closings.