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STM Disney World Updates Oct. 28: Trader Sam's closed to mid-December, Christmas Party Dec. 3 sold out

Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace is now closed through mid-December, and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on Dec. 3 has sold out.

At the parks

Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace at the Polynesian is closed through mid-December, pushed back from the late-October target, and BlogMickey quotes Disney's notice, which blames refurbishment at the Great Ceremonial House (WDWNT reports the same).
No exact reopening date has been given, and Disney's page still says only "currently closed for refurbishment."
Staying at the Polynesian or weighing a Deluxe for the holidays? Our Hotel Comparison tool puts the options side by side.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on Thursday, Dec. 3 has sold out, per WDWNT and MickeyBlog, so check Disney's ticket page for what's left (tickets ran $189 to $229 plus tax, prices as of Oct. 11, per our Christmas Party guide below).
Still deciding on a party night? Our Christmas Party guide covers whether it's worth the ticket.

Reminders

Skipping the party? Find the cheapest ticket for your group with our Park Ticket Calculator, and see the weeks ahead in our early November guide.

Dates to know

Nov. 8 (Sun): first night of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Mid-Dec.: Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace closure now runs through

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