N094 DVC Halloween Meet & Treat, Fantasmic! Reopening Date, More Restaurants Returning, and more

Pete and Jen discuss the new Disney Vacation Club event, Halloween Meet & Treat and the long-awaited announcement of a reopening date for Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Three popular restaurants are returning in early November: Tusker House Restaurant buffet, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, and Kona Cafe. Pete and Jen also discuss reports that a few character meet and greets throughout Walt Disney World have been removed from the schedule, likely due to staffing issues. N094 My DVC Points is proudly sponsored by: DVC Resale Market - Industry Leader in DVC Resales DVC Rental Store - DVC Point Rentals Monera Financial - Exclusively Financing DVC Contracts Patreon supporters in the My DVC Points VIP Producer Club. DVC Halloween Meet & Treat Disney Vacation Club announced a new complimentary event called Halloween Meet & Treat, presented as part of Membership Magic. The event will be held inside the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney’s BoardWalk on October 21, 22, 28, and 29 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Eligible Members with a qualifying Disney Resort hotel reservation may attend only one event date per Membership in order to allow as many Members as possible to enjoy this event. No registration is required and admission is subject to capacity limits. Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVCNews.com Fantasmic! opening date and dining packages announced   “Fantasmic!” returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 3rd! Back and better than ever, the larger-than-life, open-air nighttime musical will boast live performers, stunning effects, rousing music and dazzling pyrotechnics, complete with a brand-new show sequence! The new heroes sequence features a high-energy Aladdin chase with stunts never before seen on the “Fantasmic!” stage, a powerful scene with Elsa set to the song “Show Yourself” that is sure to thaw the most frozen of hearts, and stirring moments with Pocahontas, Moana and Mulan.  Beginning October 26, “Fantasmic!” dining packages for select restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be available for performances November 30 and beyond. Packages include an entree and either an appetizer or dessert or one full buffet (where applicable), a non-alcoholic beverage, and a voucher for guaranteed seating at Fantasmic! in a reserved area. Prices are listed below.  RestaurantAdults (ages 10 & up)Kids (Ages 9 & Under)50’s Prime Time Café$51.00$22.00Hollywood & VineBreakfast: $54.00 Lunch & Dinner: $71.00Breakfast: $36.00 Lunch & Dinner: $47.00Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano$54.00$22.00Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant$49.00$22.00The Hollywood Brown Derby$73.00$29.00 Source: Disney Parks Blog Three Favorite Restaurants Re-opening  Beginning November 1, Tusker House Restaurant will be transitioning to an all-you-care-to-enjoy, buffet style dining experience.  This adventurous spot not only has mouthwatering eats, but Donald Duck and some of his Disney pals have taken a break from their safari adventure to celebrate with guests. At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Kona Cafe will soon be returning from its recent refurbishment. Beginning November 1, this favorite restaurant will reopen with a refreshed experience. The look, feel, and even some flavors of this relaxed café will be different, yet familiar. Kona Cafe will feature American cuisine with that Asian flare that makes it so unique. Akershus Royal Banquet Hal will open its doors once again on November 4. This dining experience is found at the Norway pavilion in the World Showcase at EPCOT and gives guests a taste of Norwegian cuisine. Aside from the delicious eats and treats, what makes Akershus Royal Banquet Hall so special is it being home to a unique Storybook Dining featuring the Disney Princesses. Reservations are available now for both Tusker House Restaurant and Kona Cafe and will be opening up for Ake