Merchandise Mobile Checkout Expands to Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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Disney’s new “scan and go” merchandise mobile checkout system is currently being tested at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. When it became available at Walt Disney World a few days ago, it was only testing at Mouse Gear in EPCOT, but it is now available for Everything POP at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. … Read more

Disney Skyliner Reduces Operating Hours at Walt Disney World

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Now that Walt Disney World’s theme parks are operating with reduced hours, the Disney Skyliner has followed suit. Signage outside of EPCOT’s International Gateway reflects the new hours for each station: Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9 AM to 8:30 PM EPCOT International Gateway: 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM Disney’s Pop Century Resort & Disney’s Art of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mary Blair-Inspired Hot Cups Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has slowly been replacing food containers and cups at the parks with new Mary Blair-inspired items. First, we saw new popcorn containers, then new paper cups. Now a matching foam cup for hot beverages has arrived. These new cups were designed by Disney artist Jeff Granito, whose work is recognizable for its … Read more

Select Disney World Resort Hotel Restaurants and Shops Extending Hours for Labor Day Weekend

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With Labor Day almost upon us, many guests will be heading to Walt Disney World Resort to take a well-needed vacation. To accommodate the influx of guests, Walt Disney World has decided to extend the hours of multiple restaurants and merchandise locations across the property. Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Chef Mickey’s: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Friday, … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Reopens at Disney’s Pop Century Resort with New Social Distancing Measures

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The Disney Skyliner station at Disney’s Pop Century Resort is officially reopen to the public. This station transports guests to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, which connects to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This station is also available for guests at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, which remains closed at this time. Depending on when you … Read more

PHOTOS: Tour a Standard Room with “Enhanced Cleaning” at the Newly-Reopened Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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We’re staying at the Pop Century Resort for a few nights and wanted to give you a chance to tour the room with us. Disney has been updating their disinfecting procedures when it comes to hotel rooms to better ensure the safety of guests in the time of COVID-19, so we kept an eye out … Read more

PHOTOS: Long Lines, Mobile Order Only, and Temporary Drink Refill System in Everything POP Shopping & Dining at the Newly-Reopened Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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Earlier this month, Everything POP Shopping & Dining reopened alongside Disney’s Pop Century Resort. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some major changes have been made to this location, so we thought we’d show you around and share our experience. As we approached, a very long line was well outside the entrance, traversing the … Read more

Walt Disney World Offering Florida Residents Up to 35% Discount on Resort Hotel Rooms Through September

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With Walt Disney World’s phased reopening underway, the resort is offering Florida residents an extra incentive to visit. Florida residents can save up to 35% on resort hotel rooms on most nights through September 30th. The maximum discount applies to select Deluxe Resorts and Villas, with up to 30% off for Moderate Resorts and 25% … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Virtual Run Through the Disney Parks with Run The Impossible’s Treadmill Series

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Are you looking for a new way to work out and get your Disney Parks fix while the parks are closed? Thankfully, the folks at Run The Impossible have created a video series that can take you on a treadmill tour of the parks and more! The Treadmill Series, available on YouTube, allows users to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts (Day Two of Closure For COVID-19)

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As all onsite resorts at Walt Disney World prepare to close for health concerns over COVID-19, guests are heading home early from their vacations. Here are some photos from two resorts in the Wide World of Sports Resort Area so you can see what the area looked like leading up to this week’s closure. First … Read more

Walt Disney World Reveals Locations Around the Resort that Will Screen Super Bowl LIV

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Just because you’re visiting Walt Disney World doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the biggest football game of the NFL season. Whether you’re rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs, there are plenty of locations at resort hotels, Disney Springs, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to … Read more

Bus Service to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT Reduced in Favor of Disney Skyliner Transportation Starting Today at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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With the Disney Skyliner having been open for months, bus departures from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been reduced to once per hour, effective January 5th. According to WDWClub, the above sign was posted at Disney’s Pop Century Resort on the evening of January 4th. The Disney Skyliner will … Read more

PHOTOS: New Stainless Steel Disney Skyliner Resort Refillable Mugs Now Available as Upgrades at Walt Disney World

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If you aren’t the biggest fan of the latest Holiday 2019 resort refillable mug design and are looking for something classier, something sturdier, and something that reminds you of that time you spent three hours trapped in a gondola, look no further than these fancy new stainless steel Disney Skyliner resort mugs, now available as … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Halloween 2019 Cast Member Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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Fresh from the pumpkin patch, Cast Member creepy creations are now on display at Disney’s Pop Century Resort just in time for Halloween. Cast Members labored to prepare these frightful gourds so that the resort’s guests can vote for their favorite design. Trick-or-Treating Mike Pumpkin The beloved one-eyed monster, Mike Wazowski, has donned ghoulish attire in … Read more

PHOTOS: Pop Century Resort Airline Check-In Area Expansion Underway

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With the Disney Skyliner now open, there’s a lot more people looking to stay at the resorts on the line, including Pop Century. The resort’s airline check-in area is currently under refurbishment, but it seems like there has been a lot of progress since our last update. The airline check-in area is expanding, and construction … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Skyliner Fan-Inspired Buttons Now Being Sold at Pop Century Resort

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It’s officially September which means we’re getting closer to the opening day of the Disney Skyliner across the Walt Disney World Resort on September 29. While making our way through Pop Century Resort, one of the resorts that will have a Skyliner Station, we happened to stop in at the Everything Pop gift shop to … Read more