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Buses from Pop Century Resort to Hollywood Studios, Epcot Reduced to Hourly; Guests to Use Skyliner

Beginning today, bus transportation from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot will be reduced to one bus per hour. A cast member that I spoke with confirmed the transportation change, and also confirmed that guests staying at Pop Century are being asked to use the Disney Skyliner to access the Buses from Pop Century Resort to Hollywood Studios, Epcot Reduced to Hourly; Guests to Use Skyliner

Jaleo will Celebrate Three Kings Day with a Special Brunch on Monday, January 6th

If you’re planning to be near Disney Springs on Monday, January 6th, your lunch plans could revolve around a special event being held from 12pm until 4pm at Jaleo. Jaleo, situated in Disney Springs’ West Side across from the AMC 24 theater, will be offering a special brunch to celebrate their first Three Kings Day in Jaleo will Celebrate Three Kings Day with a Special Brunch on Monday, January 6th

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be Closed January 5 and 6 Due to Cold Weather

Due to forecasted cold weather, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be closed on Sunday, January 5th and Monday, January 6th, 2020. Projected high temperatures are 62 and 67 degrees with lows of 43 and 46 degrees for Sunday and Monday, respectively. As a reminder, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is currently closed for refurbishment. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be Closed January 5 and 6 Due to Cold Weather

Disneyland Resort Debuts New Ariel’s Grotto Coral Spirit Jersey

A new year….a new spirit jersey. Today, the Disneyland Resort introduced their newest themed color spirit jersey which is now in stock at select merchandise locations. Look for the Ariel’s Grotto Coral spirit jersey at the Emporium in Disneyland Park, Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure, and World of Disney in Downtown Disney. Source: Disneyland Resort Debuts New Ariel’s Grotto Coral Spirit Jersey

Disney California Adventures Shares More Details of the 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration

UPDATE: Here’s more of the merchandise coming for Lunar New Year: The Lunar New Year celebration starts soon at Disney California Adventure and we have a few more details of the what’s on tap for the Year of the Mouse, including many returning favorites. As always, look for unique food items, traditional entertainment, fun character Disney California Adventures Shares More Details of the 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration

A Peek at the Sips and Sweets Coming to Magic Kingdom’s Disney Villains After Hours

Disney Villains After Hours, a hard ticket event at Magic Kingdom, returns to Walt Disney World on select nights beginning February 7th and continuing through July 10th, 2020. This three-hour nighttime event highlights some of Disney fans’ favorite villains, and allows event guests to enjoy special entertainment, photo ops, and event-exclusive sweet and savory snacks. A Peek at the Sips and Sweets Coming to Magic Kingdom’s Disney Villains After Hours

Smoke Causes Brief Closure of PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom Cast Members evacuated both the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and the Astro Orbiter for a brief time Thursday afternoon after smoke was seen coming from the area of the PeopleMover. The Orlando Sentinel talked with James Reinert, a guest who was in line at the time of the incident: “I could smell something Smoke Causes Brief Closure of PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom

Alfresco Tasting Terrace at Disney California Adventure to Become Annual Passholder Exclusive

UPDATE: The drinks that have been added to the menu at Alfresco Tasting Terrace include nods to former attractions Orange Stinger, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The Fun Wheel, and California Screamin’, plus the Man Hat N’ Beach shop. The Stinger [$15.00] – Pineapple-Jalapeño Tequila, Orange Liqueur and House-made Orange-Habañero Simple Syrup Specialty Manhattan [$16.00] Alfresco Tasting Terrace at Disney California Adventure to Become Annual Passholder Exclusive

Permit Shows New DVC Tower at the Disneyland Hotel Could be Larger, Shorter Than First Reported

CORRECTION: This permit is not related to a Disney Vacation Club property, but to another timeshare company. We apologize for the confusion. A new permit issued last week by the city of Anaheim gives more insight into the possible size and additional uses for the new Disney Vacation Club tower being built at the Disneyland Permit Shows New DVC Tower at the Disneyland Hotel Could be Larger, Shorter Than First Reported