​This week at Walt Disney World, a holiday upcharge sells out in just a few hours, indoor character "sightings" kick off at the resort, plus Disney changes an important Genie+ policy 

Outside Walt Disney World, Universal's final nights of Halloween Horror Nights sell out, plus Sesame Street Weekend comes to SeaWorld Orlando! 

1. Indoor character "sightings" return 

Indoor character meet and greets, which have been rebranded as "sightings" have returned to Walt Disney World this week. Guests are able to interact with characters from a distance and snap a selfie, but there are no hugs, autographs or PhotoPass photographers present. You can see a full listing of the character sightings that are now available here. 

2. Candlelight Processional Dining Package sells out in two hours 

Only a few hours after they became available, dining reservations for the EPCOT Candlelight Processional sold out. Guests are still able to wait stand-by for this experience, which kicks off next month as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. You can learn more here. 

3. New Year's Eve celebrations rumored to be returning to Walt Disney World theme parks 

After skipping New Year's Eve celebrations in December 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it looks like guests may be able to ring in 2022 at Walt Disney World as the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney's Hollywood Studios are all open until midnight in according to the resort's most recent operating hours update. You can check out the full calendar here No specific entertainment has been announced just yet.