In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: new pricing system is coming to Genie+, the Grand Floridian gets into the Halloween spirit, plus Fantasmic! is set to return.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of October 8, 2022.
EPCOT
American Adventure Set to Reopen in EPCOT: The American Adventure in EPCOT closed on September 19 for refurbishment. It is not known at this time what updates have been made during the refurbishment. The patriotic Audio-Animatronic show will reopen to guests on December 17, 2022.
Monsieur Paul Eyes October Reopen Date: Guest favorite restaurant Monsieur Paul has been closed for more than two years. EPCOT recently announced that Monsieur Paul will reopen on October 18.
Other Disney News
Genie+ Will Operate on a New Pricing System: Walt Disney World is introducing variable pricing for the Disney Genie+ service, based on your date of attendance.
Individual Lightning Lane Prices Will Increase Based on Date: Walt Disney World has announced that Individual Lightning Lane access will follow the new pricing system. Lightning Lane access minimum prices remain the same at $15, but now select attractions will see increases costing between $15 and $22.
Grand Floridian Shows Off Their Halloween Spirit: Nothing says spooky like the Haunted Mansion and now you can find some incredible chocolate creations celebrating all of the Haunted Mansion’s spookiness at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
Disney Extends Hours From October-December: You know the holidays are here when Disney World extends its park hours to accommodate larger crowds. Both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT have extended their hours for the last few days of October, throughout November, and in early December 2022. We can probably expect similar news for Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom to be right around the corner.
Fantasmic! Set to Return to Hollywood Studios: While an exact return date hasn’t been divulged yet, Fantasmic! will reopen in November. The show will feature a few updates, including a new sequence and technical enhancements. Of course, the show will feature Sorcerer Mickey and will continue to display the pyrotechnics.
Biggest Disney news this week: Fantasmic! returning, or the new Genie+ Pricing System?