Scooterbug to be Exclusive Disney Featured Provider

The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced that beginning October 1, ScooterBug (the current provider of strollers, ECVs, and wheelchairs in Disney’s theme parks and Disney Springs) will also become the exclusive Disney Featured Provider of these mobility devices for guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

When Disney Resort hotel guests choose to rent through ScooterBug, Cast Members will work with ScooterBug to manage deliveries and returns of rented strollers, ECVs, and wheelchairs so the Guest does NOT need to be present when the equipment is delivered to their hotel; on the other hand, guests who choose to rent from any other third-party company will have to work directly with the vendor to arrange the delivery and return of their rented strollers, ECVs, and wheelchairs.

For reservations made on or before September 30, 2019, vendors who were Disney Featured Providers will be given an opportunity to make arrangements to drop off the equipment with the Disney Resort hotel Cast.

For a list of ScooterBug’s products and offerings, please visit scooterbugmobilityrentals.com or call (800) 726-8284.

Water from Fountain of Nations to be Reintroduced to Epcot Water Feature

To make way for the exciting updates coming to Epcot as part of the largest transformation in the park’s history, fans recently said a fond farewell to several locations throughout Future World, including the beloved Fountain of Nations.

To honor Epcot’s heritage while also looking ahead to its exciting future, Melissa Valiquette (Epcot Vice President) and Zach Riddley (Portfolio Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering) were joined by two current Epcot Cast Members to collect water from this iconic fountain.

On Epcot’s opening day, delegations from countries all over the world participated in the Ceremony of International Waters, pouring water from their home countries into the Fountain of Nations from special vessels.

As part of the special moment to celebrate Epcot’s evolution, the vessel from the Switzerland delegation and a beautiful vase (a gift from the Mexico delegation) were brought out from the Walt Disney Archives.

Later in Epcot’s evolution, the water collected from the Fountain of Nations will be re-introduced into one of the new water features to honor Epcot’s past and to celebrate its exciting future.

Magic Kingdom Hours Extended

Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom on select dates in October and November will have extra time to enjoy its exciting rides and attractions, as the park’s operating hours have been extended.

Here is a list showing the operating hours that were modified earlier today:

•OCTOBER 2, 5, 9, 16, 23, 28: Park closing at 10 p.m. (the park was originally scheduled to close at 9 p.m.)

•OCTOBER 12, 19 and NOVEMBER 2: Park closing at 11 p.m. (the park was originally scheduled to close at 10 p.m.)

Disney Releases Operation Hours for Skyliner Transportation

EPCOT LINE:

September 2019:

•September 29-30: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

October 2019

November 2019

December 2019

 

 

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS LINE:

September 2019:

•September 29-30:5:45 a.m.-11 p.m.

October 2019

November 2019

December 2019

Cast Members Get a First Look at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

On a recent visit to Walt Disney World Resort, Bob Chapek (chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products) surprised a select group of Cast Members with a first look into the development of the all-new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction that’s scheduled to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2020.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be the first ever ride-through attraction themed to Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

The attraction will feature a new story, a lovable new theme song and new technologies that will transport guests into the wacky and unpredictable world of Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts.

On the attraction, one magical moment will allow guests to step into the movie and onto Goofy’s train for a wacky, wild ride.

Epcot Forever Testing On Select Nights

Guests staying at one of the resorts in the Epcot Resort area should be aware that fireworks testing will take place at Epcot on select nights after park clear throughout the month of September. These tests should conclude by 12 a.m.

Since these tests include the use of pyrotechnics, loud noises might be heard from some rooms at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin hotels, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, and Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.

The new “Epcot Forever” nighttime spectacular officially debuts on October 1, 2019 at Epcot.

Animal Kingdom Closure Adjustments

 

Guests planning on visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in the coming weeks should keep in mind that Pandora – The World of Avatar and Africa will close earlier than the rest of the park on select dates in September and October:

• September 18, 2019: Pandora will close at 8 p.m. (the rest of the park closes at 9 p.m.)
• October 3, 2019: Pandora will close at 8 p.m. (the rest of the park closes at 9 p.m.)
• October 4, 2019: Pandora will close at 8 p.m., Africa will close at 4 p.m. (the rest of the park closes at 9 p.m.)

In addition to that, on October 4th, the last Festival of the Lion King show of the day will take place at 3 p.m.