N093 Genie+ Price Increases, Opening Dates for MMRR at Disneyland and Monsieur Paul’s at WDW, Fantasmic! Returns to Hollywood Studios in November, and more

Pete and Shannon discuss Genie+ price increases at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort ticket prices increased as well. Reopening dates have been announced for American Adventure and Monsieur Paul's at EPCOT and Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios. At Disneyland Resort, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway is set to open on January 23, 2023. Magic Key Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members can purchase MagicBand+ at Disneyland Resort beginning October 19th, a week before the general public. N093



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Genie+ Prices are a-rising (as are Disneyland tickets)



At Walt Disney World, Genie+, which was originally a $15 per day charge, will now cost guests between $15 and $22 a day depending on “anticipated demand”.  Rates for specific days have not been provided in advance of the price change. Also, some Individual lightning lanes will also rise - with Rise of Resistance for instance going up to $22 per person. 



Disneyland Resort in California is also seeing increases with the base price of Genie+ going up to $25 a day if you book it with your ticket package, and the individual day price starting at $25 a day but will vary by date by demand, with no listed top price. 



In addition, Disneyland Resort individual and multi-day ticket prices went up as well, with single-day, single-park tickets rising $9 - $15, and hopper tickets going up $15-20. Multi-day tickets also went up between 9 and 12%.  



Web Slingers has been moved from an Individual Lightning Lane attraction to the standard Genie+.



Source: Deadline



Opening Date for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway announced



As part of the announcement of the start of “100 years of Wonder” celebration at Disneyland resort, it has been announced that Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disneyland will be opening before the rest of Toontown on January 27, 2023.  Previously, the attraction was slated to open with Toontown in Spring 2023.



In addition the announcement continues saying, “Beginning January 27th, the Happiest Place on Earth will receive new platinum-infused décor throughout the resort, new sparkling looks for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals, special food and beverage offerings, merchandise and more.”



Source: Disney Parks Blog



American Adventure re-opening Date revealed 



The American Adventure in EPCOT will reopen in mid-December after a nearly three-month refurbishment. The American Adventure closed for refurbishment on September 19th and is currently scheduled to reopen to guests on December 17th.



Source: Blog Mickey



Wicked Wind Down extended indefinitely 



Disney Vacation Club has updated their website to show that reservations are available on select nights within a 60-day rolling calendar. Previously, the event was extended for a month at a time.



Eligible Members with access to Membership Extras—who are staying at a Disney-owned-and-operated hotel at Walt Disney World Resort using their Membership—can book this add-on to their Top of the World Lounge plans daily excluding holidays, and special events. Wicked Wind Down is subject to capacity and is $55.00 per person, plus tax and service fees. Eligible Members should call Member Services to book.



Source: Disney Vacation Club website



Monsieur Paul’s has a re-opening date



One of the last restaurants to re-open at WDW finally has an opening date. Monsieur Paul’s in EPCOT reopens on October 18th. Reservations open on October 13th. The site says: The new prix fixe menu offers a gastronomic meal––one in which people devote themselves to the art of “eating and drinking well.”



There is a menu linked on the website which offers a 6-course meal including amuse bouche, appetizer, fish course, meat course, cheese course, and dessert. Pricing is $195 per person, plus tax and gratuity.



Source: Walt Disney World website



Fantasmic! announced to be returning in November



Disney announced on October 12th that Fantasmic! is expected to return to Disney's Hollywood Studios in November. While no specific date has been provided, it is expected that it will open prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. 



Source: Blog Mickey



Another MVMCP has sold out



According to the Walt Disney World Website, there are now four sold out Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates: November 8,10,11 and 22nd. So far no dates in December have sold out. 



Source: Walt Disney World website



Magic Key holders and DVC members can pre-buy MagicBand+ 



An e-mail sent out to Magic Key holders and Disney Vacation Club members indicates that Magic Band+ may be purchased starting October 19th, which is a week before the general public. MagicBand+ may be purchased at three locations at Starcade in Disneyland Park, Super Store in Avengers Campus (DCA) and next to the Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney. 



Source: Disney E-mail








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