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One Little Spark of Kindness!

offstagewdw — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 23:20:12 +0000

Figment has taken Epcot by storm! With the start of the International Festival of the Arts, running from January 14 to February 21, 2022, Figment has been highlighted throughout the festival in many different ways, but I think the most popular thing people were trying to get their hands on was the Figment popcorn bucket.

It’s no surprise why the Figment popcorn bucket is so popular, it’s quite possibly, the cutest and BEST popcorn bucket that has hit parks recently! It’s been reported that guests were in line for up to 7+ hours to get one of these. It definitely takes some dedication and patience to wait that long. One guest wanted to brighten someone’s day and decided to spread some kindness by gifting a popcorn bucket to an unsuspecting Figment fan who was at the back of the line. You can watch it all unfold here:

@tattootraveldad

The Disney Spirit! #figmentday #popcornbucket #tattoodisneydad #purplepigment #disneycommunity #distok

♬ Figment – Whimsical

What an awesome magical moment. Hopefully this will help to ignite others to pay it forward and spread a little Disney cheer in their own way because One Little Spark of Kindness really can go a long way!

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The ULTIMATE Star Wars Souvenir-A Custom Lightsaber

offstagewdw — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:00:52 +0000

Calling all Star Wars fans–this souvenir is for you! What if you could construct your very own lightsaber and even use kyber crystals to bring it to life?!

This is not your average souvenir lightsaber. This one-of-a-kind, custom lightsaber can only be built in Savi’s Workshop–a super secret Star Wars workshop tucked away in the Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In true Disney style, you will walk away with much more than a souvenir, the whole experience will be one to remember!!

Meet the Gatherers and Choose Your Path

You will become a part of a small group that will be led by Savi’s Gatherers. They will lead you in the making of your very own lightsaber. You must first choose one of four themes and one special kyber crystal, which is available in red, blue, green or violet.

Peace and Justice
Salvaged scraps from fallen Jedi temples and crashed starships in these Republic-era designs honor the galaxy’s former guardians.

Power and Control
Originally forged by dark side warriors, this style features rumored remnants from the Sith homeworld and abandoned temples.

Elemental Nature
This theme embodies the Force—an energy created by all living things, like Brylark trees, Cartusion whale bones and Rancor teeth.

Protection and Defense
Hilt materials bear mysterious motifs and inscriptions that reconnect users with the ancient wellspring of the Force.

Source: Disney

After you choose your theme you will be given the kit with your pieces and begin assembling your hilt. With the help of the Gatherers, you will receive a 31” lightsaber blade to make your lightsaber complete.

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Get yours TODAY!

This ultimate Star Wars Lightsaber experience does come with a high price (about $219.99 +tax to be exact)–BUT most would agree that it is well worth the price! This lightsaber is the real deal and the experience is out of this world! The video below is the FULL SHOW experience, if you want to check it out OR let it be a surprise if you are ever able to participate in making your very own lightsaber in the future.

Spots are limited and reservations are needed to get your handbuilt, custom Lightsaber.

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Disney’s Cheapest Souvenir–The Pressed Penny!

offstagewdw — Sat, 29 May 2021 13:50:01 +0000

If you are looking for a new Disney souvenir or collection to start, pressed pennies may make the most ‘cents’ for you to get next!

A pressed penny is a penny that is flattened into an elongated coin and embossed with a new design, logo, or mark specific to the location of the pressed penny machine. These coins make for a unique (and cheap) souvenir to commemorate a trip or visit to a special place. They have grown in popularity through the years and pressed penny machines can be seen throughout Disney parks!

Pressed pennies can be dated all the way back to 1893. The first pressed pennies were rolled through a hand-cranked machine at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Disney’s first pressed penny machine made its way to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA in 1987. There were two machines with different presses, DL0001: Disneyland logo and Mickey head and DL0002: Bear country.

Pressed Pennies at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World finally got their pressed penny machines in 1994 and since then, there are approximately 200 pressed penny machines throughout the parks (including the water parks), some resorts, and at Disney Springs! Guests can collect over 700 different pressed pennies; this also includes quarter and dime press options! Each year new designs are added and the year is changed, so this is souvenir that will be different EVERY TIME, EVERY YEAR you visit!

The machines have certainly evolved over time. Guests used to have to carry coins and have exact change to get their pressed pennies (and they still can, if they prefer this option), but now–No coins, No problem–some pressed penny machines allow guests to use their credit cards to purchase their pressed pennies. There are pros and cons to this new machine design, it’s great that you don’t have to carry coins, but now you don’t get to pick the penny that you want to be pressed (just the design) and the cost is a little more when you have to swipe your card BUT there are collection bundle options available–1 for $1 or 8 for $5.

No matter how you get your pressed pennies, the options are endless and certainly make for a great souvenir that costs significantly less than what you would find on the shelves in any store.

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Find the Walt Disney World Pressed Penny Machines here!!

Disney has made it easy for guests to find the pressed penny machines by providing a digital map of all of the locations throughout the property!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/coin-presses/

If you prefer to ditch the digital option and want to stick with paper, I found these awesome, FREE Pressed Coin Pocket Guides and Checklists from The Mouse for Less. You can get it here!!

https://www.themouseforless.com/disney-downloads/pocket-guides/pressed-coins-checklists/

Now what do I do with all these pressed pennies?

Now that you have started collecting these pennies there are so many fun things to do with your collection! Keepsake books, frame in a Disney design, or wear them! These keychains are also available but it looks you would have to take a trip to Tokyo Disneyland to get one of those!

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Next time you visit Disney, skip the expensive souvenirs and start with this new souvenir collection. It’s a special unique treasure that kids and adults will love and it will be much easier on your pockets!

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