N046 Resort Hotel Reopenings & Special Holiday Events

DVC Newscast - A podcast by Shannon Ford, Peter Scheidle and the My DVC Points Community

'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. DVC Newscast by My DVC Points Podcast was made possible through financial support from the DVC dream team: DVC Resale Market - Industry Leader in DVC ResalesDVC Rental Store - DVC Point Rental and Swap PartnerMonera Financial - Exclusively Financing DVC ContractsPatreon supporters in the My DVC Points VIP Producer Club. 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. 16Port Orleans - Riverside: Oct. 14Port Orleans - French Quarter: Oct. 28All-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 limite