Fantasmic! Reopening Date, More Character Dining Returns, and Other Disney News From the Week!

As October begins to wind down, we’re beginning to say goodbye to Halloween in Disney Parks, and hello to the holidays (and yes, Disneyland has already started decorating for it).

This is usually a quiet time, but we still had some pretty big Disney news this week, so let’s get to the biggest stories!

Disney World Announces Fantasmic! Reopening Date

Fantasmic! closed with Disney World in 2020 and has been closed ever since. But now, we know the exact date when the nighttime show will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios: November 3rd. Not only that, but the Fantasmic! dining packages will be returning, too — reservations open on October 26th for performances on November 30th or later.

Guests wanting to see that first show of Fantasmic! on November 3rd, though, you’re out of luck — park pass reservations for Hollywood Studios are going fast (and are already sold out for select Disney World guests).

Fantasmic! Gets a Reopening Date in Disney World

Monsieur Paul Has Reopened

In the France Pavilion in EPCOT, Monsieur Paul has been closed since 2020, but recently opened its doors again this week. The menu is now a prix fixe menu and costs $195 per person.

If you’re looking to enjoy this signature dining experience, be sure to make advance dining reservations.

PHOTOS: Monsieur Paul Has Reopened in Disney World — Come Inside With Us!

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Set To Reopen Soon

In EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion, another restaurant is getting ready to reopen soon. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall will open its doors to the public again on November 4th. That means that guests will soon get to enjoy some Norwegian-inspired food while visiting with Disney Princesses.

There have been a few menu changes since it was last open, so be sure to check that out before making reservations (which will open on October 24th).

Akershus Reopening Date Announced in Disney World!

MagicBand+ Is Now Live In Disneyland

MagicBand+ has finally made its way to the West Coast and went live in Disneyland this week (although it’s only currently available for sale in Disneyland to select guests). There are currently 20 designs available in Disneyland, including five designs unique to Disneyland.

Note that if you buy a MagicBand+ in Disneyland, you can use it in Disney World and vice versa. However, the old MagicBands will not work in Disneyland.

MagicBand+ Now Live at Disneyland Resort

Disney+ News

How about some streaming news? We got a full list of everything coming to Disney+ in November, including the premiere of The Santa Clauses series starring Tim Allen.

Also, if you’ve been anxiously awaiting the premiere of Disenchanted, the sequel to Enchanted, we’ve got some great news — Disney moved the premiere date up by six days and it will now be available to watch on November 18th.