Epcot Merchandise Events for January 2020

Multiple merchandise events are scheduled to take place at Epcot over the next few weeks, which will allow guests visiting the park to enjoy discounts, special offers, and more.

Here’s a list of the events that will take place later this month (please, note that the special events mentioned below may be modified and/or cancelled without notice):

• Jan. 1-5: France, La Signature, Guerlain event – 12-6 p.m.
• Jan. 3-7: United Kingdom, The Tea Caddy, Yardley of London event – 12-7 p.m.
• Jan. 7-14: Italy, Il Bel Cristallo, Prada event – 12-7 p.m.
• Jan. 9-13: France, Plume et Palette, Christian Dior event – 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Jan. 17-21: United Kingdom, The Tea Caddy, Yardley of London event – 12-7 p.m.
• Jan. 22-26: France, La Signature, Guerlain event – 12-6 p.m.
• Jan. 25: United Kingdom, The Tea Caddy, Kit Health event – 12-6 p.m.
• Jan. 27: France, Plume et Palette, Christian Dior event – 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Jan. 29- Feb.2:France, Plume et Palette, Clarins event – 12-9 p.m.

Minnie Mouse the Main Attraction Collection Coming Soon!

Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection releases globally on the third Saturday of each month, the collection will be available in 2020 at shopDisney.com, Disney stores, and select Disney Parks locations around the world.

Each collection in the series features new Disney Parks-inspired designs with a Minnie Mouse plush, Minnie Mouse headband, mug, pin set, MagicBand, and a fashion backpack or waist pack from Loungefly.

The first collection releases on January 18, and you can see the full 2020 lineup in the above image.

 

 

Epcot Character & Entertainment Confirmed for 2020

Just a few hours ago, the Walt Disney World Resort confirmed that many of the popular entertainment offerings available at Epcot will continue to be available to guests in 2020. While the majority of these shows and character greeting locations have been around for years, a lot of entertainment offerings were recently removed at the Walt Disney World Resort, so the following schedule will reassure you that many of your favorite shows will still be available next year.

FUTURE WORLD:

SHOW: JAMMitors extended at least through November 26, 2020 with show times at 9:20 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 1:35 p.m., 2:35 p.m., 3:35 p.m. Thursday-Monday.

NOTE: For the week ending on January 4, 2020, this entertainment offering will not be available on Thursday and Friday.

CHARACTER GREETING LOCATIONS:

Baymax extended through January 4, 2020 with the following operating hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Character Spot extended through January 4, 2020 with the following operating hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Garden Grill characters will continue to meet guests at least through December 30, 2020 with the following set times: 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Joy & Sadness extended through January 4, 2020 with the following set times: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Pluto extended at least through January 31, 2020 with the following set times: 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1:25 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

Ralph & Vanellope extended at least through December 30, 2020 with the following set times: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Visa Experience character greeting location extended at least through December 31, 2020 with the following set times: 1 p.m.-7 p.m.

WORLD SHOWCASE:

SHOWS:

British Revolution extended at least through 11/26/20 with show times at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. Friday-Tuesday.

Jeweled Dragon Acrobats extended at least through 11/26/20 with show times at 4:10 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 8:10 p.m. seven days a week.

Mariachi Cobre extended at least through 11/26/20 with show times at 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m., 1;45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday.

Marimba de las Americas extended at least through 11/26/20 with show times at 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m., 1;45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday only.

Matsuriza, extended at least through 12/30/20 with show times at 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:10 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m.

Oktoberfest Musikanten on extended at least through 11/26/20 with show times at 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4;45 p.m., 5:55 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:05 p.m. seven days a week.

Restaurant Marrakeshextended at least through 12/30/20 with show times at 12:50 p.m., 1:50 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m.; seven days a week

Rose & Crown Pub extended at least through 11/26/20 with show times at 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. NOTE: For the week ending on January 4, 2020, this entertainment offering will not be available on Tuesday and Saturday.

Sergio, extended at least through 11/26/20 with show times at 11:50 a.m., 12:35 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 4:40 p.m. Sunday-Friday

Serveur Amusant extended at least through 12/26/20 with show times at 12:45 p.m., 1:35 p.m., 2:25 p.m., 3:05 p.m., 3:55 p.m., 4:45 p.m. Friday-Tuesday. NOTE: For the week ending on January 4, 2020, this entertainment offering will not be available on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Voices of Liberty extended at least through 11/26/20 with show times at 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:45 p.m. seven days a week.

CHARACTER GREETING LOCATIONS:

Akershus characters extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:10 p.m.-3:15 p.m., and 4:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Alice extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 5:20 p.m.

Anna & Elsa extended at least until 11/26/20 with the following operating hours: 9 a.m.-8:45 p.m. seven days a week.

Aurora extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 6:20 p.m.

Belle extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m. seven days a week.

Daisy extended through 1/4/20 with set times at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3:10 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Donald Duck extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 12 p.m.-3 p.m. and 4:10 p.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week.

Jasmine extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:35 p.m., 5:35 p.m. seven days a week.

Mary Poppins extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m.  Mulan extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m. seven days a week.

Snow White extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 6:20 p.m. seven days a week.

Winnie the Pooh extended at least until 12/30/20 with set times at 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 3:40 p.m.-6:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Please, be aware that showtimes are subject to change without notice. Always refer to the My Disney Experience app and the current Times Guides for the most up-to-date information.

 

 

Epcot Changes Coming January 4th 2020

Earlier this year, several locations in Epcot’s Future World closed to make way for future projects like Journey of Water inspired by “Moana,” and the new pavilion that will play host to park events and festivals. In addition to that, other locations will be impacted in January 2020, including the following:

• On January 4, 2020, Mouse Gear will have its final day of operation in its current location, and will reopen in its temporary location in Innoventions East on January 5, 2020. The temporary location will also be called Mouse Gear.
• Also on January 5, 2020, the character greetings in Innoventions West will close or move to new locations, including:
  • Mickey Mouse will greet guests in the queue area of Disney-Pixar Short Film Festivalin the Imagination! pavilion
  • Minnie Mouse will greet guests in the World Showcase Gazebo. As a result of Minnie’s move, Daisy will relocate to Future World East.
  • Goofy will greet guests in the Main Entrance near Spaceship Earth.
  • Joy will greet guests in the Imagination! pavilion, near Wreck-it Ralph in the ImageWorks area.
  • Sadness and Baymax will not be available to greet guests at this time.

As the park continues to change, new and expanded walkways will open to help guests travel around the impacted areas.

• Some walkways are complete (such as the Rose Walk) and even more are still in development, like the walkway leading to the Family Play Zone.
• Coming soon and continuing through January 2020, new walkways will open connecting the west side of the Main Entrance to the promenade near The Seas with Nemo & Friends; and the east side of the Main Entrance to Future World East near Mission: SPACE and the new, temporary Mouse Gear location.

Breakfast Coming to Friar’s Nook

Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom Park from December 20, 2019 to January 4, 2020 will be able to head over to The Friar’s Nook in Fantasyland to try some tasty breakfast offerings:

• Breakfast Sandwich – Bacon, egg, and cheddar served on a multigrain croissant with tater tots
• Cinnamon Sugar Donuts – Donut holes covered in cinnamon sugar
• Sausage and Gravy tots – Side of tater tots served with sausage gravy

Adjustments to Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance now on MDX

In an effort to ensure that as many guests have the opportunity to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance as possible, the new verbage on My Disney Experience  (MDX) states that they will be giving guests the opportunity to join a backup boarding group.

According to the My Disney Experience app, if boarding groups have reached capacity for the day, and once boarding groups 1-120 have been called, if there is additional capacity for more boarding groups to enjoy the attraction, guests will have the opportunity to join a backup boarding group.

At that time, backup boarding groups 121 and above will be called.

New Updates to DHS Hours (12/12/19)

In order to give guests more time to enjoy the park, the operating hours of Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been extended.

The park is now scheduled to open to all guests at 7 a.m. daily through December 21, 2019.

In addition to that, Extra Magic Hours have shifted to Sunday evenings two hours after park close from December 15, 2019 to January 26, 2020 with the exception of December 29, 2019, which will not have Extra Magic Hours.

Keep checking the My Disney Experience app for the latest updates on park hours.

DHS Extends Opening Hours thru January

The Walt Disney World Resort recently confirmed that Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be opening at 8 a.m. daily from December 9, 2019 to January 4, 2020 (except on Sundays when Morning Extra Magic Hours are already offered):

• Monday, December 9 – Saturday December 14
• Monday December 16 – Saturday December 21
• Monday December 23 – Saturday December 28
• Monday December 30 – Saturday January 4

Holiday Special Filming at Hollywood Studios

Filming for upcoming television specials will take place on Thursday, November 7 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; for this reason, one of the park’s entertainment offerings will have altered show times and some Guest walkways may be temporarily closed.

•ENTERTAINMENT IMPACTS ON NOV. 7:

Show times for Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away will be adjusted to 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7.

The mobile performance platforms will leave Center Stage following the 12:30 p.m. show.

The path of travel for guests as they enter the park may be altered, including the use of a bypass, if needed.

While some portions of the filming may take place before or after park operating hours, guests are welcome to observe the filming as it takes place during standard park operating hours, as space permits.

As always, entertainment is subject to change. Refer to the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date showtimes.

 

 

Possible Park Impacts from 2019 Holiday Special Filming

Filming for upcoming television specials will take place at the Magic Kingdom Park on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10; for this reason, select Magic Kingdom Park offerings will have altered operating hours/showtimes or will not be presented on those dates.

ENTERTAINMENT IMPACTS ON NOV. 9-10:

•Let the Magic Begin (Welcome Show) will be audio only.

•The Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party may take place at 11:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.

The following entertainment offerings will NOT be presented:

Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire

A Frozen Holiday Wish

Once Upon a Time

Throughout the week, the Main Street Bypass may be utilized to direct Guests around Main Street, U.S.A./Castle Hub.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Due to the unpredictable nature of television production, additional adjustments may occur once filming begins.

Fireworks and other special effects, such as holiday lighting on the castle, may be used as part of production performances. Character set times and locations may be adjusted throughout the week.

As always, entertainment is subject to change. Refer to the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date showtimes.