Magical Express to Cease Operations Friday (3/20)

The Walt Disney World Resort recently confirmed that Disney’s Magical Express will cease motorcoach operation this Friday evening until further notice.

On Friday, motorcoaches will pick up guests based on their current scheduled Resort departure time up until 5 p.m.

Guests wanting to utilize Disney’s Magical Express to return to the Orlando International Airport must be scheduled for the last Resort departure time or find alternative transportation.

Below are the last scheduled departure times for Friday, March 20, 2020:

•All Star Resorts:

All Star Sports – 16:55 (4:55 PM)

All Star Music – 16:35 (4:35 PM)

All Star Movies – 16:45 (4:45 PM)

•Animal Kingdom and Victory Way Resorts:

Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village – 17:00 (5:00 PM)

Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House – 16:40 (4:40 PM)

Coronado Springs/Gran Destino – 16:45 (4:45 PM)

Disney’s Art of Animation – 16:55 (4:55 PM)

Pop Century Resort – 16:35 (4:35 PM)

•Magic Kingdom Resorts:

Bay Lake Tower – 16:50 (4:50 PM)

Contemporary Resort – 17:00 (5:00 PM)

Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas- 16:40 (4:40 PM)

Polynesian Resort and Villas and Bungalows – 16:50 (4:50 PM)

Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Villas – 17:00 – (5:00 PM)

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground – 16:35 (4:35 PM)

•Disney Springs Resorts:

Saratoga Springs Resort – 16:50 (4:50 PM)

Old Key West Resort – 17:00 (5:00 PM)

Port Orleans French Quarter Resort – 16:40 (4:40 PM)

Port Orleans Riverside Resort – 16:50 (4:40 PM)

•EPCOT Resorts:

Boardwalk Resort and Villas – 16:45 (4:45 PM)

Yacht Club Resort – 16:55 (4:55 PM)

Beach Club Resort and Villas – 16:35 (4:35 PM)

Caribbean Beach Resort – 16:45 (4:45 PM)

Disney’s Riviera Resort – 16:55 (4:55 PM)

 

 

 

Disney Transportation Adjustments (as of 3/14/20)

Walt Disney World Resort confirmed that select transportation options will be available to guests that will be staying on property after all the theme parks and water parks close due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Here is what’s changing starting Monday, March 16:

•Resort Monorail

•Buses connecting on-site resorts to Disney Springs​

•Additionally, buses will start running BETWEEN resorts during the park closures.

NOT OPERATING:

•Disney Skyliner

•Express Monorail connecting the Transportation & Ticket Center to the Magic Kingdom Park

•EPCOT Monorail

•Buses connecting the on-site resorts to the parks

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Starting February 27, 2020, guests will have a new Dining Plan Option when booking their Walt Disney World Resort hotel package. The all-new “Disney Dining Plan Plus” takes everything guests love about the Disney Dining Plan and adds even more flexibility.

Disney Dining Plan Plus is a brand-new Disney dining plan option only available as part of a Disney Resort hotel package.

This new plan allows guests to redeem their two meals each day in any combination of either Table Service, Quick Service, or Character Dining, or a combination.

In addition, a Disney Dining Plan Plus package includes two snacks per night, one Disney Resort hotel refillable drink mug (which can be used at any Disney Resort hotel quick-service locations), and at each meal, unlimited refills of fountain sodas, single-service teas and brewed coffee, or one specialty non-alcoholic beverage, or for Guests 21 and older with valid ID, one beer, wine or cocktail. Meals can be redeemed in any order and in any combination.

Unused meals or snacks rollover day to day so Guests can use them whenever they want during their stay.

Guests can start using the Disney Dining Plan Plus as soon as February 28, 2020.

SuperBowl LIV Viewing at Disney

There are countless places to watch the Superbowl while vacationing at Disney, but so far, here are the confirmed locations & any specials they are offering:

•All Star Resorts

Recreation teams will be showing it on their big screen

•Art of Animation

Landscape of Flavors: will show the game throughout the televisions in their dining room

Drop Off Bar: will show the game and will offer a drink special: Finish Line for $15

•Boardwalk

ESPN Club: 3 p.m. seating, $100 with minimum for Food and Beverage orders

Atlantic Dance Hall:5:30 p.m. seating (unable to sell food within due to contract/Guests can purchase food on the boardwalk and bring in their own food)

Big River Grill – Will be showing the game

Bellvue Lounge – Will be showing game

•Coronado Springs

Three Bridges –  will be showing game

Rix Sports Bar and Grill – Will be showing game

•Fort Wilderness Campgrounds and Cabins

Crockett’s Tavern – Will be showing game

•Animal Kingdom Lodge

Victoria Falls: Adding an additional 55″ television to the two small ones

•Polynesian Resort

Barefoot Pool Bar:will be showing game

Tambu Lounge: will be showing game

Oasis Bar and Grill(For Polynesian Guests Only) will be showing game

•Pop Century

Petal’s Pool Bar: will be showing game

In the Food Court:  Purple section will have it on the television

•Saratoga Springs

The Turf Club Bar and Grill: Will be showing game

•Wilderness Lodge

Geyser Point: will be showing the game

Reunion Station (Only for DVC Guests): Hosting an event for a maximum of 28 Guests with food and beverage for $45 (additional beverages available for purchase)

Territory Lounge: Will be showing game

•Yacht & Beach Club

Crews Cup: Will be showing game

Martha’s Vineyard Lounge: Will be showing game

Ale and Compass Lounge: Will be showing game

•ESPN Wide World of Sports

ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill: Will be showing game

•Disney Springs

Splitsville: Will be showing game

Rainforest Café:Lava Lounge will be showing game

Planet Hollywood:Will be showing game

Paradiso 37: Will be showing game

The Boathouse: Will be showing game

November Resort Activity Calendars

Seasonal Treats Available at Resorts

Disney Resorts are getting into the Fall Feeling with seasonal treats!

*Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Take a trip over to Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to dig into something sweet! Don’t miss out on the Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake topped with spiced panna cotta and cranberry compote.

*Warm Cinnamon Rolls at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Grab your closest friends and head over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to experience the Warm Cinnamon Rolls at Whispering Canyon Café. Served in a skillet, these freshly baked cinnamon rolls are finished with icing, walnut bourbon maple sugar, and a sugar crisp.

*Turtle Brookie at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

While traveling through the decades at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, stop by Everything POP Shopping and Dining to enjoy the Turtle Brookie. This scrumptious offering combines two Guest favorites—a brownie and chocolate chip cookie—into one fabulous dessert: the brookie!

 

 

October 2019 Resort Activity Calendars

Magic Kingdom 2019 Holiday Show Rehearsal Schedule

As the Magic Kingdom Park gets ready for the winter season, overnight rehearsals and tests for various offerings will take place through early November. Guests staying at nearby hotels should be aware that show-level audio and lighting may be used, and pyro will be included on some nights.

Parade rehearsals are currently expected to take place on the following dates:

• October 2
• October 14
• October 30
• November 5
• November 6

Castle stage rehearsals (occasionally including pyrotechnic effects) are expected to take place

October 25 – November 1 and November 3 – November 7, while Rockettower Plaza Stage rehearsals will take place on October 16, 28, 30-31.

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.

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