Thanks for cruising over to the Disney Parks Moms Panel with these great questions, Deni!
Disney Vacations by Land and Sea are my family's absolute favorite! We get to experience the perfect balance of high-seas adventure and theme park magic. I'm thrilled to hEAR you are planning a magical cruise aboard the magnificent Disney Dream and visiting the Walt Disney World Resort too!
You will be able to see
Beauty and the Beast aboard the Disney Dream next January. In this production, one of Disney's most iconic songs has been completely re-imagined for the stage. "Be Our Guest" becomes a multi-course French dinner that comes to life! So, get ready to enjoy the rousing choreography and dazzling visual effects of this incredible Broadway-style musical!
As of today, we don't yet know when the 2019 Disney After Hours dates will be released. I suggest checking back with us here, as we get closer to the dates. You can also subscribe to the Disney Parks Blog for official announcements. It is the perfect place to find the newest information as it gets released.
The bus depots at Disney theme parks are located near the entrances. The distance between entryways and the bus queue for Disney's Pop Century Resort isn't far. Currently, I don't have an exact measurement of distance to offer. That said, I can assure you that it will not take more than five minutes, at a normal walking pace, to reach them. The only exception right now is at Disney's Hollywood Studios. This park has a temporary drop-off-pick-up area that was recently opened. Although Disney's Pop Century Resort is assigned to bus stop number one, it may take a few more minutes to reach the park's entrance.
Hope to "Sea Ya' Real Soon!"
Ritzy °O°