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Mouse Gear’s Temporary Location Now Open in Epcot’s Future World East

The changes continue in Epcot’s Future World as Mouse Gear, the flagship Disney merchandise store for the park, opened its new temporary location this morning. You’ll find Mouse Gear’s temporary store located just behind Electric Umbrella in the space that formerly housed Colortopia. Black plastic covers the doors and most of the windows of Mouse Mouse Gear’s Temporary Location Now Open in Epcot’s Future World East

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

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

Sam Eagle to be the Host of Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot’s American Adventure

UPDATE (1/3/20): In addition to yesterday’s news that Sam Eagle will be the host of the new fast-casual dining location in Epcot’s American Adventure, we have been given at peek at signage that will grace the pillars and posts of the establishment. As you can see, Sam plays a prominent role on both the sign and poster. Sam Eagle to be the Host of Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot’s American Adventure

Park Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extended through Saturday, January 4th

According to the My Disney Experience app, the park hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been extended for the remainder of the week. Hollywood Studios will now close at 10pm (instead of 9pm) today through Saturday, January 4th. As previously reported, January’s Extra Magic Hours for Hollywood Studios have shifted from morning to evening (Sundays Park Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extended through Saturday, January 4th