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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