On the 2nd anniversary of the DVC Newscast, Shannon and Pete discuss the Halloween events this fall at Disneyland Resort, the 2023 DVC Member Cruise, and a new Adventures by Disney offering. Disney also announced a reopening date for Victoria and Albert's and Disney Vacation Club has officially declared all new resort studios in the expansion of the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. N081

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Disneyland Halloween announcements

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort will run Sept. 2 – Oct. 31, 2022. 

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit will return to Downtown Disney from Sept. 9 – Oct. 31, 2022. The hotels of the Disneyland Resort will have Halloween-themed lobby displays, too.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will be offered as a separate-ticket event at Disney California Adventure park on 23 select nights starting Sept. 6, through Oct. 31, 2022.  This limited-capacity event offers the opportunity to enjoy the park’s attractions, unique entertainment, character sightings and more, while dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes. Guests attending Oogie Boogie Bash will also be able to explore areas inside Disney California Adventure park that remain open during the party, including Avengers Campus. Highlights of Oogie Boogie Bash include immersive treat trails, “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” show, the “Frightfully Fun Parade,” Villains Grove at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, and more. And new this year: members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club may purchase tickets to their own Oogie Boogie Bash night on Sept. 10 during D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.  On June 28 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), a limited amount of Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders, and members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club may begin to purchase tickets to their own exclusive one-night special event (scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10). Tickets to the events, except the D23 special event, go on sale to the general public beginning June 30 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) at Disneyland.com/OogieBoogieBash.

Every night from Sept. 2 – Oct. 31, 2022, guests may enjoy the return of the supernatural showcase “Halloween Screams,” a vibrant projection and light show. On weekend nights, “Halloween Screams” will take to the skies with fireworks that are sure to waken the Halloween spirits.

Both parks will have rides with Halloween theming.  The Haunted Mansion attraction will undergo its annual seasonal transformation to become Haunted Mansion Holiday.  Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will become Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters will become Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.  Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will transform into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark.

Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure park will return Sept. 2 – Nov. 2, 2022, to celebrate the spirit of Día De Los Muertos with live entertainment, delightful foods, hands-on crafts and interactive experiences.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney Vacation Club has announced the 2023 Member cruise on Sept 4-8. This 4-night, round-trip Disney Cruise Line sailing from Port Canaveral aboard the Disney Wish will include stops at Disney Castaway Cay and Nassau in The Bahamas.

Disney Vacation Club member cruises are known for exclusive entertainment, special guest stars and generous stateroom gifts offered to all who sail. Exact details will not be revealed until closer to the cruise date.  

The scheduled itinerary for the 2023 Member Cruise to The Bahamas is as follows:

• Monday, September 4, 2023 – Depart from Port Canaveral, FL
• Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Enjoy a day at sea filled with unique experiences and special shows created with Members in mind
• Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – Arrive at Disney Castaway Cay
• Thursday, September 7, 2023 – Arrive in Nassau, The Bahamas
• Friday, September 8, 2023 – Return to Port Canaveral, FL

Members can begin booking at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Point charts and cash rates will be revealed closer to the booking date. 

Source:Disney Vacation Club Website

Adventures by Disney announced a bucket list adventure to visit all Disney Parks around the world for 75 ultimate Disney fans. The vacation spans 24 days and covers 6 countries that includes all 12 uniquely magical Disney theme parks worldwide, as well as 3 iconic landmarks: the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Giza and Eiffel Tower. The trip includes world-class accommodations, including the rare opportunity to be a Guest at Summit Skywalker Ranch. Air travel will be in a private VIP-configured Boeing 757, operated by Icelandair, with long-range capabilities that allows for direct flights to maximize your time in each destination. 

Source: Adventures by Disney Website

Victoria & Albert's will reopen on July 28, 2022. Queen Victoria's Dining Room and the Chef's Table will both be available for booking at the AAA Five Diamond-award winning restaurant. Guests will find a newly-renovated dining room along with a new menu designed by Executive Chef Kevin Chong, Chef de Cuisine Matthew Sowers and Pastry Chef Kristine Farmer.  New offerings include Colorado Lamb with pickled blueberry and violet mustard and line-caught turbot with fennel fondue, Wagyu A-5 Miyazaki with sauce romesco and potato rösti and Spectrum of Chocolate, an ombré featuring specialty sourced chocolates with accents of buttermilk, Grand Marnier and vanilla. 

Reservations open on June 20 for reservations beginning July 28. 

Victoria & Albert's will return just days after nearby Narcoossee's closes for an extended refurbishment. Narcoossee's is said to reopen sometime in late 2022 but no date has been revealed. Citricos was renovated prior to its reopening in July 2021. 

Buffet 1900 Park Fare is currently closed with no information regarding its future. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

All 202 new Resort Studio rooms which make up the recent addition to Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have now been added to the Disney Vacation Club system. 

On June 10, 2022 the Orange County Comptroller recorded Disney Vacation Develpment's amendment to the Grand Floridian's Condominium Association, adding the remainder of the units in the Big Pine Key building. This move adds the remaining 101 villas and nearly 900,000 additional points to the program. 

The first Resort Studios are set to open on June 20. The rooms are currently available for reservations, with all Grand Floridian DVC owners able to book 11 months ahead of their desired arrival date and owners of other resorts eligible to book 7 months in advance. 

Source: DVCNews.com

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