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'Tis the season as Walt Disney World has announced its holiday season offerings for 2021. Join the Newscast team as they discuss the special holiday events returning to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, additional resort hotels reopening at Walt Disney World, the Skyliner's upcoming closure, and an another venue reopening at the Boardwalk.

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DVC Confirms extended Hours for Members and Guests in e-mail to members

Members and Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and Disney Vacation Club Villas, as well as other select hotels, will have a new early theme park entry benefit giving them the first chance to enjoy select attractions at EVERY theme park, EVERY day, with a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for that theme park and date.

Additionally, Members and Guests staying at a Disney Vacation Club Resort or Disney Deluxe Resort hotel will exclusively be able to enjoy extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks providing more time to enjoy the Magic. Extended evening hours will begin in early October with specific dates and parks to be shared at a later time, so please be sure to check back on DisneyWorld.com for the latest.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

Additional Walt Disney World Resort Reopenings

Story Lead: jake

Walt Disney World will be reopening all of its resort hotels by the end of 2021. Here’s the list of reopenings:

• All Star Music: Sept. 16
• Port Orleans - Riverside: Oct. 14
• Port Orleans - French Quarter: Oct. 28
• All-Star Sports: Dec. 9

Source: Walt Disney World

Oogie Boogie Bash Returning to Disneyland

On 25 select nights, beginning Sept. 9 through Oct. 31, the separate-ticket, after park-hours event Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will add to the family friendly fun during Halloween Time. At Oogie Boogie Bash, kids and guests of all ages can trick-or-treat their way through the park in their favorite Halloween costumes and encounter characters both spooky and fantastic. At this limited-capacity event, you can experience Disney California Adventure park in a unique way, with exclusive offerings like immersive treat trails, “Frightfully Fun Parade,” Villain’s Grove at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, “Mickey’s Trick & Treat” show and more. Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash will go on sale beginning Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT). 

Also at Disneyland Park:

Haunted Mansion Holiday will be returning on September 3rd through October 31st. This is Disneyland’s overlay of the Haunted Mansion inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Atlantic Dance Hall Reopening

Story Lead: pete

Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk will be reopening on August 6th, 2021. The hours will be 8pm to 1am on its reopening date. 

Source: Walt Disney World

Skyliner Closure

Story Lead: Shannon

From January 23 through January 28, 2022, Disney Skyliner service between Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort and Epcot will be out of operation for refurbishment. Complimentary bus and FriendShip boat service will be available.

Source: Walt Disney World

Disney Very Merriest After Hours

In the article: “Disney Very Merriest After Hours,” a new special-ticketed event, will debut Nov. 8 before all the rest of the festive fun. It will be available on select nights through Dec. 21. The four hours of festivities will delight guests with “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” Disney characters throughout the park, holiday music and décor, treats included and so much more! As with other Disney After Hours events, a limited number of tickets will be sold for this event. It’s held after regular park operating hours, with lower wait times and access to more than 20 select attractions.”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Extended hours will be returning later this fall for Disney resort guests. Join Shannon, Peter, & Jake as they discuss this special offering returning for the 50th Anniversary, runDisney's 2021-22 race season announcement, additional dining locations reopening, the Polynesian hotel-side reopening soon, and Mickey's Philharmagic adding an additional scene to its show.

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New WDW Resort Hotel Benefits

From the Disney Parks Blog:

“Just in time for the start of this magical celebration, on Oct. 1, we will be rolling out a new early theme park entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel guests and guests of other select hotels, giving them the first chance to enjoy select attractions at EVERY theme park, EVERY day. These guests will also be among the first each day to see the dazzling decorations and EARidescent excitement. Guests will need a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same date for early theme park entry.

In addition, with the kickoff of the 50th anniversary, guests staying at one of our Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels will also be able to enjoy extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks. Extended evening hours will begin in early October with specific dates and parks to be shared at a later time, so please be sure to check back on DisneyWorld.com for the latest.”

It was also revealed that the Disney Dining Plan will return at some point in the future. Details will be released at a later time.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

runDisney 2021-22 Race Season Announced

runDisney will return to in-person races this fall!

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by AfterShokz: November 4-7, 2021

Club runDisney Gold and Platinum: July 6 at 10am all times EST

General: July 13 at 10 am

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend: January 5-9, 2022

Club: July 20 at 10 AM

General: July 27 at 10AM

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: February 24-27, 2022

Club: Aug 17 at 10 am

General: Aug 24 at 10am

runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend presented by Otterbox: March 31-April 3, 2022

No registration details yet.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Additional Dining at WDW Reopening

• Citricos, which has new Mary Poppins Returns decor, will be reopening on July 15th

• Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will reopen July 17 with hearty family-style skillets for breakfast and dinner (no longer a buffet).  At breakfast, a bounty array of selections including Mickey Waffles, bacon, sausage and cheesy potato casserole. The family-style Smokehouse Skillet comes with pecan-smoked brisket, rotisserie chicken, andouille sausage, fingerlings potatoes, green beans, and buttered corn on the cob. Pork spare ribs, peel n’ eat shrimp, and cornbread-crusted salmon are available as tasty add-ons to your meal.

• Casey’s Corner is now open.

• Dino Diner at Animal Kingdom will reopen on July 4th

• Plaza Ice Cream Parlor will reopen on July 7th

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Polynesian Hotel Side to Reopen

The Polynesian will reopen on July 19th with its brand new Moana-themed rooms. However, it has been noted that the monorail and main entrance to the Great Ceremonial House will not be available initially.

Also, it appears that as the hotel side room renovation is complete - the soft goods replacement of the DVC side is beginning. This is the reason some members are being moved to cash rooms. It is expected that the DVC rooms will get a Moana themed makeover as well. 

Source: Walt Disney World Website

New Scene Added to Mickey's Philharmagic

A new scene will be added to Mickey's Philharmagic inspired by the movie Coco. This will be in addition  to all the existing scenes. Scene will be added at Disneyland July 17th and Disney World sometime in the near future.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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It's almost time to celebrate Walt Disney World's golden year! Join the Newscast team as they discuss entertainment coming to WDW's 50th anniversary, Destination D dates, Incredibles themed rooms coming to Disney's Contemporary Resort, refurbishments coming to the lobbies at Disney's Saratoga Springs & Old Key West Resorts, DVC's website maintenance and offices' closures, and optional housekeeping no longer being available at DVC resorts.

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Entertainment Revealed for 50th

On October 1, new entertainment will be coming to WDW. 

At Magic Kingdom, Disney Enchantment will be presented and includes music, enhanced lighting, stunning fireworks, and immersive effects on Main Street. 

Epcot will also have added entertainment as Harmonious will be debuting on Oct 1. 

Animal Kingdom will offer Disney KiteTails which will be offered several times throughout the day in the Discovery River Amphitheater. Each kite will elaborate across the water depicting Disney characters and friends from The Lion King. 

There will also be a 50th cavalcade. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Destination D Dates Announced

Destination D, a D23 event, will be taking place on Nov 19-21 at the Contemporary Resort. Gold D23 Members can purchase tickets when they go on sale in July. 

Source: D23

Contemporary Incredibles Room

Disney Parks Blog has released concept art for the new Incredibles room at Contemporary Resort. The rooms offer characters from the Incredibles movies and have been refurbished to offer a more modern look. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Lobby Refurbs and Member Website Maintenance

Lobby Refurbs

Old key west and Saratoga springs are scheduled to receive lobby and front desk maintenance on June 28. 

Member Services & Website Closure/Maintenance 

Starting 10PM ET on July 17th until maintenance 20th. In addition DVC offices will be closed on July 18 and 19. 

Source: Disney Vacation Club

Housekeeping no longer available at DVC Resorts for a fee

DVC members can no longer request additional housekeeping for stays. All resorts show unavailable except for Riviera on DVC website (could be an error). 

Source: DVCNews

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Firework spectaculars will be returning to both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort in early July! Join today's Newscast team as they discuss one of the park's traditions returning to the sky, Disneyland's updated face-covering policy, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge reopening, and Disney Cruise Line's fall and winter itinerary release.

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Disneyland Updates Face Covering Policy

“Face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated Guests both indoors and outdoors. Guests (ages 2 and older) who are not fully vaccinated must continue wearing face coverings indoors, except when dining.

When the Toy Story parking structure reopens on June 18, all Guests, regardless of vaccination status, will need to wear an appropriate face covering while on the bus transportation to and from the lot and the parks.

While Guests will not be required to show proof of vaccination, all Guests must attest that they are aware that: 1) the State of California strongly recommends that Guests be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Disneyland Resort, and (2) unvaccinated Guests must wear face coverings when indoors.”

Source: Disneyland Website

Fireworks Returning to Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resort

Fireworks will be returning to Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resorts. 

On July 1st, Happily Ever After will be returning to Magic Kingdom park, and EPCOT Forever will be returning to World Showcase Lagoon. Over in Disneyland, Mickey’s Mix Magic will be returning on July 4th. 

Times, based on initial reopening, per the Walt Disney World website:

• Happily Ever After: 9:15 PM
• EPCOT Forever: 10:00 PM

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Reopening

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be reopening on August 26th, 2021. Reservations for this resort are currently available.

Source: Walt Disney World

Disney Cruise Line Fall & Winter Itineraries Released

Disney Cruise Line has released its fall and winter itineraries for all five Disney ships; which include Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises. 

The Disney Wish will be sailing out of Port Canaveral for its second season for Bahamian itineraries, along with the Disney Fantasy, which will be sailing to the Caribbean. The Disney Dream will be sailing out of Miami, as it will be the ship’s second season out of this port. The Disney Magic will be sailing out of New York for Bermuda and Canada & New England sailings, San Juan for two special itineraries, and Gavelston for Caribbean sailings. The Disney Wonder will return to San Diego for Baja Peninsula sailings this fall as part of its Halloween on the High Seas season. 

In addition, select late-September sailings that were part of the summer release, have had Halloween on the High Seas added to them. 

Here are the booking windows for this release:

• Platinum Castaway Club & Golden Oak Members: June 21
• Gold Castaway Club: June 22
• Silver Castaway Club & DVC Members: June 23
• General Public: June 24

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Aloha! 'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort will be reopening on July 9th. Join the Newscast team as they discuss this guest-favorite restaurant reopening, Walt Disney World's face covering policy update, and Disney After Hours Boo Bash adding additional nights to its season.

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Walt Disney World Updates Face Covering Policy

Per the WDW website:

“Beginning June 15, you will start to notice the following changes:

FACE COVERINGS

Face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated Guests in most areas. Face coverings will still be required of all Guests on Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner. While we will not require proof of vaccination, we expect Guests who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, and upon entering and throughout all attractions and transportation. Guests must observe current policies on face coverings until June 15.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

We will be relaxing physical distancing guidelines for Guests. This will be visible in places like queues, shops, restaurants, attraction boarding, transportation and our theaters. It’s important to remember that some experiences and entertainment may still be operating with limited capacity or may remain temporarily unavailable. We’re not quite ready to bring back everything yet, but we are optimistic and look forward to the day when Disney pals and princesses are able to hug once again.

CLEANING

We will continue the high standards for cleanliness and sanitation we’ve always set for ourselves. Cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer stations will still be available.

We encourage people to get vaccinated.”

Source: WDW Website

‘Ohana & Sebastian’s Bistro Set to Reopen

• ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be reopening on July 9th, 2021 for breakfast and dinner. Popular items, such as the grilled beef, potstickers, ‘Ohana noodles, and bread pudding will be returning when the restaurant reopens next month. Reservations are currently available through the Walt Disney World website.

‘Ohana Pricing

Breakfast: $25 for adults, $14 for children ages 3-9

Dinner: $55 for adults, $33 for children ages 3-9

DVC Members and Passholders can take advantage of a 10% discount. 

There will be no characters at breakfast when it initially reopens. 

• Sebastian's Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be reopening on June 24th. 

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Additional Dates Added for Disney After Hours “BOO BASH”

The following dates have been added for the Boo Bash: 

• Sunday, September 5, 2021
• Sunday, September 12, 2021
• Sunday, September 19, 2021
• Sunday, October 10, 2021
• Sunday, October 17, 2021

Tickets for these additional dates will be available on June 15th, the same day tickets are released to the general public. 

Source: Walt Disney World Website

It takes an incredible community of DVC members to produce our content. We're always recruiting people to help research, produce, edit, or join our shows to share their stories. Thus far, we've had over 400 DVC members on our shows.

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