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In this week's episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss Disney's United States of America's 250th anniversary celebration next year, including updating Soarin' to Soarin' Across America, extended fireworks displays, and great discounts for military members and their families. EPCOT also revealed dates and entertainment for the 2026 Festival of the Arts. Among other news, Disney Vacation Club Members have opportunities to watch A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland from a special reserved section in the Small World Promenade, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure is converting from 3D to enhanced 2D visuals, and more! N172

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Disney celebrates America's 250th with new version of Soarin’Last month, Disney announced that the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States will kick-off on Veterans day, November 11th, and continue through July 4th, 2026. The biggest piece of news is that Soarin’ will be updated to “Soarin’ across America” in summer 2026. In addition, both coasts will have extended fireworks presentations for from July 3rd through July 5th. In addition, there will be a 24-hour long media event across Disney platforms on July 4th, as well as merchandise surrounding the holiday.

To celebrate veterans, on November 11th Disney announced steep discounts for veterans, including a Walt Disney World ticket valid for 2026 for all active and retired military members for only $499+ tax. In addition Disney is also offering a 6-day Park Hopper pass for $449+ tax, as well as 5-day and 4-day ticket deals for military members. These offers are valid January 1 through December 18, 2026, with an advanced theme park reservation and subject to blockout dates from March 29 – April 11, 2026 and November 22 – 28, 2026.

Discounts are also offered on Disneyland tickets for active and retired military, with discounted 3-Day and 4-Day Park Hopper tickets valid for visits January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and a 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Adult Ticket.

Disney Cruise Line is offering special military rates on select cruises, and eligible active and retired US military personnel can earn a $250 onboard credit per stateroom for all 2026 sailings from Florida aboard the Disney Wish and Disney Dream.

Source: Disney Parks Blog - 250th Celebration Details, Disney Parks Blog - Military Ticket Offers

EPCOT Festival of the Arts official dates announced The 2026 Festival of the Arts at EPCOT is slightly extended from past years, running a full 39 days from January 16 to February 23rd,2026. The event will continue to showcase Broadway entertainers now expanded to seven nights per week. There will also be food booths, artists sales, and the return of a special display of costumes and memorabilia from Disney’s Broadway at Communicore. The displays are promised to be significantly different from last year.

The list of performers is as follows:

• Isabelle McCalla (“Aladdin”) and Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) January 16, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 27
• Sierra Boggess (“The Little Mermaid”) and Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”) January 17, 20, 21, 23, 25, 28, 29
• Anastacia McCleskey (“Tarzan”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”) January 30 February 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10
• Mandy Gonzalez (“Aida”) and Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”) January 31 February 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12
• Ainsley Melham (“Aladdin”) Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) February 13, 15, 16, 19
• Susan Egan (“Beauty and The Beast”) and James Monroe Iglehart (“Aladdin”) February 14, 17, 18, 20, 21
• Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”), Ainsley Melham (“Aladdin”), Susan Egan (Beauty and The Beast”), James Monroe Iglehart (“Aladdin”) February 22, 23

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure converting to enhanced 2DRemy's Ratatouille Adventure will experience a short downtime Nov. 10-13, 2025, and will return with enhanced digital visuals and clearer imagery projected in 2D. Remy's fans will spot new props and lighting enhancements when they are added to the queue and attraction over the next few months.

Source: WDW Magic

Changes to Bars at Poly and Grand FloridianThe Perch Lobby Bar at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort officially opened for business on November 10th. The bar serves wine, beer and specialty cocktails. This new bar was inspired by the large birdcage that used to be in the Grand Floridian lobby. This is all part of the full refurbishment of the main salon area that has been going on at the resort.

In addition, Walt Disney World announced that the Wailulu Bar and Grill at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Island Tower will end the current walk-up policy and begin taking reservations. This will start on December 3rd for dates of December 4th and beyond.

Source: WDW Magic - Grand Floridian, WDW Magic - Polynesian

DVC Members get a special viewing area for the Disneyland Christmas ParadeOn November 20, November 25, and December 11, 2025, Disney Vacation Club Members can watch A Christmas Fantasy Parade from a special reserved section in the Small World Promenade. Eligible owners must claim a wristband at Star View Station - A Member Lounge beginning at 11:00am on the event date. The member plus up to 4 additional guests on their resort reservation can be accommodated. Each member of the party must be present to claim a wristband. The parade starts at 3:00 pm and participants with wristbands must arrive 30 minutes prior to the show time. The viewing area is standing room only. Note there is limited parking for ECVs.

Source: DVC News

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss price increases at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, newly announced preview days for Zootopia: Better Together for Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders, and more! N171

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DVC members get exclusive early access to Zootopia: Better ZoogetherWalt Disney World has announced special Disney Vacation Club Member preview days for the new Tree of Life attraction called Zootopia: Better Zoogether. With the attraction set to open to the public on November 7th, previews for DVC members have been announced for November 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Guests must have rooms booked by October 19th and the Registration date is scheduled to open on October 23rd. It is expected to work similar to the queue for Moonlight Magic.

If you have an annual pass, there are also AP previews scheduled for November 5th and 6th. The attraction will use a virtual queue system for those days. The queue will open at 7:00am for passholders with a theme park reservation. A second queue window opens at 1:00pm daily which does not require a park reservation.

Source: DVC News

Disneyland and Walt Disney World roll out price increasesWalt Disney World has raised one-day ticket prices which affect tickets for October 2025 through December 2026. The ticket range for a single day ticket for each park is now as follows:

• Magic Kingdom: $159 – $209 (increase of $10)
• EPCOT: $139 – $209 (increase of $15)
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $149 – $204 (increase of $5)
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $119 – $184 (increase of $5)

Park hopper tickets and multi-day tickets for the last quarter of 2026 also show a year-over-year increase. Parking also increased from $30 to $35 for standard rates. In addition, Disney has removed the discount on ordering a magic band with your resort reservation, which usually save $10 off the price.

Annual Pass prices increased as well, though, with the exception of the Incredi-Pass, the increases were moderate:

• Pixie Dust Pass: $489 (previously $469)
• Pirate Pass: $869 (previously $829)
• Sorcerer Pass: $1,099 (previously $1,079)
• Incredi-Pass: $1,629 (previously $1,549)

Disney PhotoPass Downloads and the Water Park and Sports Option both increased from $99 to $109 per pass.

Disneyland Resort also got in on the game, with new Magic Key prices as follows:

• Inspire: now $1,899 (increased $150 from $1,749)
• Believe: now $1,474 (increased $100 from $1,374)
• Enchant: now $974 (no change)
• Imagine: now $599 (no change)

Parking also increased by $5 in all categories with the base price at $40.

Single day and multi-day tickets increased as well - with details in our show notes:

• 1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 0) – $104 (previously $104)
• 1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 1) – $129 (previously $126)
• 1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 2) – $149 (previously $142)
• 1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 3) – $169 (previously $164)
• 1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 4) – $184 (previously $180)
• 1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 5) – $199 (previously $196)
• 1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 6) – $224 (previously $206)
• 2-Day, 1-Park – $335 (previously $330)
• 3-Day, 1 Park – $425 (previously $415)
• 4-Day, 1 Park – $480 (previously $474)
• 5-Day, 1 Park – $520 (previously $511)

Finally, California residents can visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure park with a 3-Day Park Hopper ticket for just $249, or including a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, for a total cost of $351. These tickets are good for January 1st to May 21st 2026 and do not have to be used on consecutive days.

Source: Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Disneyland Ticket Offer

Mickey’s Philharmagic and Vacation Fun to close for short refurbishmentMickey’s Philharmagic at Magic Kingdom will be closing from November 1st to November 22nd for a short refurbishment. Walt Disney World’s operating schedule shows it will return on November 23rd just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

In addition, the Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios, currently showing Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie, will be closed starting October 20th. The attraction is expected to reopen before the end of the year though no return date is set.

Source: WDW Philharmagic, WDW - Vacation Fun

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the several membership extras announced, including special Hoop Dee Holidays performances and giveaways at select Disney's Jollywood Nights and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party events. Membership Magic Beyond has been confirmed to return in 2026, Spaceship Earth has an reopening date, and more! N170

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Hoop Dee Holidays returns for Members in DecemberDisney Vacation Club Hoop Dee Holidays is back for 2025 with two exclusive performances for eligible Members. The performance will include a unique themed pre-show, a special commemorative keepsake, and a variety of holiday touches to the classic show presented at Pioneer Hall at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Member showings are scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Doors open at 4:00pm and 6:15pm for the two nightly performances, with the show beginning 20 minutes later. Pricing is as follows:

• Category 1: $83.00 per person (Ages 10 and older), $50.00 per person (Ages 3 to 9)
• Category 2: $79.00 per person (Ages 10 and older), $46.00 per person (Ages 3 to 9)
• Category 3: $75.00 per person (Ages 10 and older), $45.00 per person (Ages 3 to 9)

Each Member can make reservations for a party of up to 12 (Member plus 11 guests.) The Member must be in attendance and available to show their digital member ID card plus photo ID. Members may book only one show per membership.

Source: DVC News, Disney Vacation Club website

Members get extra treats for certain Holiday party dates Members attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on Fridays can stop by McKim’s Mile House in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom between 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM and pick up a free holiday souvenir magnet.

Disney Jollywood Nights joins in the DVC Member magic on Monday, November 17th and 24th. Members can stop by the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios for a sweet treat and hot cocoa.

Source: DVC News, DIsney Vacation Club website

Add-on contract policy changed to allow for smaller contracts at all resorts Current Disney Vacation Club Members have always been able to add-on small point contracts direct from Disney. While a new Member has to purchase a minimum of 100 points to join DVC direct, a current Member can add onto their contracts with as few as 25 points through direct purchase at most resorts.

However, newer resorts do not fall under that 25 point minimum, and existing Members have been required to purchase a minimum of 50 points at the The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Riviera Resort, or The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. This requirement has recently changed and now Members can add-on 25-points to any resort in the DVC portfolio.

Source: DVC News

Membership Magic Beyond returns in 2026Disney Vacation Club has announced that the Membership Magic Beyond benefit will return in 2026. This program started in 2025 and provides special ticket discounts, a 30-day memory maker benefit, annual passes for points, half-price one-time use points, priority lounge access, and a special character meet and greet. DVC has not confirmed if the price will remain at $99 but did indicate that the meet and greet after hours at the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge at EPCOT will change from Nick and Jody of Zootopia to Mickey and Minnie Mouse in exclusive DVC outfits. Disney has also hinted at new perks but nothing has been announced. Membership Magic Beyond runs with the calendar year, not use year or 12-months from purchase.

Source: DVC News

DVC Pool Closures, and Spaceship Earth reopening dateDVC has announced that the Miller’s Road pool at Old Key West will be closed for refurbishment from September 29th through late November. Three other pools on property will remain available for guest use, including the sandcastle feature pool.

The Paddock Pool at Saratoga Springs is scheduled to close on October 13th with a planned reopening in early December. Though previously announced, the Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower will be closing January 26th through Early May.

Finally, Disney has announced that Spaceship Earth is scheduled to reopen on October 25th after a two-month closure. Details of the refurbishment have not been disclosed but there is not expected to be any major changes to the ride during such a short closure.

Source: DVC News, Disney Tourist Blog

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share the Moonlight Magic dates for the rest of 2025 and 2026, information from Destination D23, a final closing date for DINOSAUR, and more!

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2026 and remaining 2025 Moonlight Magic Dates announced.Disney Vacation Club has announced three additional Moonlight Magic events in 2025, as well as the slate of events for the next year.

First up, three new 2025 Moonlight Magic dates were added at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These dates are Wednesday, October 29th, Tuesday, November 18th, and Monday, December 15th. Registration for these dates will be available starting on October 2nd at 11 AM for guests with resort reservations, and October 11th for members without reservations.

The 2026 slate includes 10 total events. The dates are as follows:

• Winter
  • Tuesday, January 20: Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Thursday, February 12: EPCOT
  • Monday, February 23: Disney California Adventure
• Spring
  • Wednesday, April 22: Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • Thursday, June 25: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park
• Summer
  • Monday, July 20: Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • Tuesday, August 4: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park
  • Thursday, August 20: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park
  • Thursday, September 10: EPCOT

For the Winter dates, resort guest registration is scheduled to open December 16th, with general registration following on the 19th.

Resort guest registration for the Spring dates is on February 26th and general registration opens on March 5th. For Summer dates, resort guest registration begins on June 4th and general registration will open on June 11th.

Eligible Members can register for one event per season.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

Announcements from Destination D23 event in AugustIn August, Disney held their Destination D23 event in Florida, but new parks and resorts information was minimal. Among the announcements are the following:

• A Walt Disney Audio Animatronic is planned to be added to the Carousel of Progress in an opening scene for the attraction. There will also be some sort of updates to the attraction, but no further details have been given.
• Cinderella Castle is going to be repainted with “greys, creams, blue and a touch of gold” going back to its more traditional material.
• Some samples of the Imagineering for Villains Land was shown providing the inspiration for the architecture of the land. No attractions or other specific information was shared.
• TRON: ARES overlay planned for Tron Lightcycle run from September 15th forward using new red colors and a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Closing Date for DINOSAUR Dinoland U.S.A. has been gradually closing for the replacement with a themed land around Tropical Americas. The Boneyard play area closed recently on September 2nd. Walt Disney World has announced that the last day of operation for DINOSAUR and Restaurantasaurus is scheduled for February 1st, 2026. Meet and Greets with Donald and Chip and Dale are planned to move to other locations at that time.

In addition, Disney has announced changes planned for the Harambe Marketplace with the many menu options from Restaurantasaurus moving to that location in Africa. Harambe Marketplace will close for the refurbishment in December and is expected to reopen around the beginning of February

Finally, the Kali River Rapids annual refurbishment will be completed earlier than usual, with a closure beginning October 6th with an expected reopening in December.

Source: Disney Tourist Blog, Walt Disney World website

WDW Annual Pass Gift Card Rebate end date revealedWalt Disney World is currently offering a gift card rebate for all Annual Pass purchases. As a reminder, the Sorcerer Pass purchase earns a $75 Gift Card for each AP purchased by eligible Disney Vacation Club members. Other passes offer discounts from $25 to $100. Disney has now announced the promotion will end on September 30th.

Source: DVC News, Walt Disney World website

The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Celebrity Narrators Announced. If your holiday season isn’t complete without a mass choir of cast members and community singers, the incredible Voices of Liberty, a 50-piece orchestra, and the story of Christmas told by a celebrity narrator, then it’s time to unwrap some exciting news: the 2025 Candlelight Processional lineup is here!

• Nov. 28-29 – Constance Wu (NEW)
• Nov. 30-Dec. 2 – Jordan Fisher
• Dec. 3-4 – Jennifer Garner (NEW)
• Dec. 5-6 – Ashley Eckstein
• Dec. 7-8 – Ralph Macchio
• Dec. 9-10 – Leslie Uggams (NEW)
• Dec. 11-13 – Marlee Matlin
• Dec. 14-15 – Henry Winkler (NEW)
• Dec. 16-17 – Lauren Daigle (NEW)
• Dec. 18-19 – Gary Sinise
• Dec. 20-22 – Brendan Fraser
• Dec. 23-24 – Luis Fonsi
• Dec. 25-26 – Joel David Smallbone (NEW)
• Dec. 27-28 – Brie Larson (NEW)
• Dec. 29-30 – Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW)

Source: Disney Parks Blog.

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In this week's episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss the elimination of Early Entry at Disneyland Resort, the opening date for the new Zootopia show in Disney's Animal Kingdom, new ride details for Walt Disney World refurbishments, and more! N168

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Disneyland to eliminate early entry in 2026, close Pixar Pier entrance to DCAFor many years, Disneyland Resort has allowed guests and Disney Vacation Club Members staying at on-site hotels to enter one of the two parks 30 minutes early, allowing a slight jump on the crowds. On January 5th, 2026, early entry will no longer be offered and will be replaced by a free entry to one Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction per person for the resort stay. The Individual Lightning Lane attractions are not included as choices.

In addition, the Pixar Pier entrance to Disney’s California Adventure will be closing on January 5th. Resort Guests will be allowed to enter through the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel entrance. This is likely to do with the construction of the new Coco ride scheduled to be installed in that corner of Pixar Pier.

Source:WDW Magic

Zootopia show in Animal Kingdom debut date set Disney Parks Blog has provided some details on the new Tree of Life show, including the opening date. Zootopia - Better Zoogether is scheduled to open on November 7th. The show is described by Disney as follows:

“Zoogether Day, a celebration of unity amongst the diverse biomes across the city, will be recognized with special performances such as ice-skating spectaculars from the heart of Tundratown! Synchronized swimming direct from Marsh Market! Tiny mouse drone shows soaring over Little Rodentia! And of course, a musical finale by superstar Gazelle – all of which we’ll see from the livestream watch party.”

Disney also indicated to keep an eye out for more information coming later this fall about special previews for cast members, Annual Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club Members.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

More updates on Rock n Roller Coaster and Big Thunder MountainDisney Parks Blog has also provided more details on two attractions getting facelifts. First, Big Thunder Mountain is getting a new track and some new magic. The article describes changes to the opening lift hill with new concept art:

“ One such moment comes when the trains rattle their way underground to spectacular natural caverns full of phosphorescent pools, shimmering and illuminating iridescent stalagmites and stalactites. The Rainbow Caverns certainly are beautiful… but they ain’t as friendly as they first appear. In fact, that menacing rumble from deep within the mountain may be a sign that we ain’t welcome.”

In addition, the blog has shared more information about the changes coming to Rock and Roller Coaster when the Muppets take over:

“…at G-Force Records, we’re treated to a VIP tour of the legendary rock and roll recording studio. Things might look a little different around this Hollywood institution, as the label has recently come under new management – The Muppets!”

“With your VIP passes, you’ll be welcomed inside the recording studio, where you’ll find the Electric Mayhem are cranking out some seriously rocking tunes. Along with the finest audio engineers (all penguins, of course) we’ll see Scooter doing his best to convince Electric Mayhem to stop jamming and get to their increasingly restless fans. But will it be enough to get the band across town and onstage in time?”

“With the help from our friends at Muppet Labs and a very fast limousine, we’ll take a twisting, turning, and screamingly fun road trip across Hollywood to reach the concert in time. The iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist. And throughout the journey, you’ll hear the Electric Mayhem playing some of the most iconic, rockin’ hits in your ears to keep the music and adrenaline pumping.”

The ride is scheduled to remain open through the end of 2025 and re-open with the Muppet theme sometime in 2026.

Source: Big Thunder and Rock and Roller Coaster

Samawati Springs Pool at Animal Kingdom Kidani to be closedBeginning September 8, 2025, the Samawati Springs Pool slide at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village will temporarily close for routine maintenance. Disney says that during the refurbishment, guests staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge can use the waterslide at the nearby Uzima Springs Pool, located at Jambo House. Both pools remain open throughout the project, with only the Samawati Springs slide unavailable. The return date has not been provided, but the closure is expected to be relatively short.

Source: WDW Magic

DVC Tote bag giveaway during some Halloween Party NightsDisney Vacation Club Members will be offered an exclusive halloween tote bag when they stop by McKim’s Mile House during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on select dates. These include:

• August 15, 22, 29
• September 5, 12, 19, 26
• October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Individuals must qualify for Membership Extras in order to receive the free bag. Present the digital member ID card and a photo ID in order to claim.

DVC Halloween Meet and Treat returns for 2025Disney Vacation Club has announced the Halloween Meet & Treat event is back for another year. Moving from Atlantic Dance Hall to a new location in the Convention Center at Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas, the event gives owners a chance to meet with Disney characters while enjoying music, treats and other surprises. The event is scheduled for four dates in October:

• Monday, October 13, 2025
• Tuesday, October 14, 2025
• Monday, October 27, 2025
• Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Each day, the event will take place from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The event will take place in rooms Promenade West/Salons I-III of the BoardWalk Convention Center. Costumes may be worn, but they must adhere to Disney's theme park costume guidelines. Characters scheduled to appear have not been announced.

Source: DVC News

DVC offers discount on direct points for Welcome Home WeeksAs discussed in a previous episode, August 14th to September 16th are Welcome Home Weeks for DVC members at Disney parks and resorts in the USA. In addition to the treats of free ice cream and meet and greets, Disney is offering members an additional $2 off per point for direct contracts from 100-149 points, and $5 off per point for direct contracts of 150 points or more. This is in addition to the already existing discounts, and will last through September 29th.

In addition, for Welcome Home weeks. DVC is hosting a contest and owners have a chance to be among the first to sail on the Disney Destiny. The grand prize of the Welcome Home Weeks Sweepstakes is a 5-night voyage on the Destiny, schedule for November 28 to December 3, 2025. This "First Wave" itinerary is one of the first sailings of the brand new Disney Cruise Line ship.

The grand prize winner and up to 3 guests will enjoy an ocean view stateroom for the duration of the trip. As with all Disney Cruise Line voyages, the prize includes all meals and entertainment during the cruise. Pre-paid gratuities, taxes and port fees are also included. The prize does not cover transportation to-and-from Ft Lauderdale, Florida. The prize has an approximate retail value of $4,926.00.

The link can be found at https://www.dvcsweeps.com/welcomehomeweeks.

Source: Welcome Home Weeks and DVC Cruise Contest

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss Beak and Barrel, the new Pirates of the Caribbean- themed tavern opening at Magic Kingdom on August 29th. They also share details of a limited time discount on Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Disneyland Magic Key Holders and details on the upcoming room refurbishments for Kidani Village and Jambo House at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. N167

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Disneyland Magic Key Holders get discount off Lightning Lane for limited time AugustDisneyland has announced that Magic Key holders will be given an opportunity to purchase the Lightning Lane Multi Pass for 50% off for 5 days in August, from the 13th to the 18th. Prices normally start at $32 and varies by date. The Individual Lightning Lanes for Rise of the Resistance and Radiator Springs Racers are not included in this deal.

Source: WDWNT

Beak and Barrel Opening Date and Menu revealed Disney Parks Blog has announced that the new Pirates of Caribbean themed tavern at Magic Kingdom will have its grand opening on August 29th, with reservations beginning on August 14th.

The site also offered a look at their limited food menu and drinks, with Including:

Kraken’s Catch - This cold salad is quite unique with octopus tentacles marinated in lemon and lime juice and paired with olives, bell peppers, avocado, and Piquillo pepper-almond foam

Cook’s Corn Griddle Cakes - This warm corn cake is stuffed with melted cheese, lime sour cream, and chili peppers topped with cotija cheese. There are two options - one with roasted corn and poblano peppers or one with chipotle-braised chicken. 

Island Provisions This shareable bite contains plantain chips, blue corn tortillas, and toasted flatbread served with various savory dips. 

In addition there are multiple specialty drinks, including non-alcoholic choices, including the Cursed Treasure, the Siren’s Whisper, Barrels Ablaze, and Plunderer’s Punch.  

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney gives Animal Kingdom Lodge refurbishment updateDisney Vacation Club has released an update on the refurbishment of the two Animal Kingdom Lodge resorts. From October 2025 through May 2026, guest rooms at Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will undergo refurbishment, followed by refurbishment work at Jambo House from May 2026 through January 2027. During these times, Guests may see or hear construction work in the area. All amenities will remain available throughout the refurbishment.

Animal Kingdom Lodge has the oldest room decor of any resort on property and this is the first hard goods refurbishment for these resorts. Jambo opened in 2007 and Kidani in 2009. The rooms are expected to receive the fold-down Murphy Style bed and an extensive makeover.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website - Kidani, Disney Vacation Club website - Jambo, Disney Tourist Blog

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New Animation experience coming to Hollywood StudiosWalt Disney World has announced that a new experience themed around “The Magic of Disney Animation” will take the place of Star Wars Launch Bay. Inspired by the Emmy Award-winning short film, “Once Upon A Studio,” the attraction will be housed in a building reminiscent of the iconic Roy E. Disney Animation Building, with a large Sorcerer’s Hat overlooking the entrance.

Inside, guests will be able to interact and explore the Disney Animation headquarters, which will include portraits that come to life, a short film, and character sketch opportunities. Young children can explore the “Drawn to Wonderland” playground filled with an oversized flower garden with musical instruments, a Mad Tea Party playset and a Tulgey Wood exploration area, all inspired by the original “Alice in Wonderland” concept art from Disney Legend Mary Blair. This new area is scheduled to open in 2026.

To make way for this new experience, Star Wars Launch Bay will be closing permanently on September 25th. Disney Junior Play and Dance will close as well on that date, but it is expected to reopen with some refreshed entertainment.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Special Offer on Annual Passes for a Limited TimeFor a limited time, Walt Disney World is offering up to a $100 Disney Gift Card eGift with purchase of a new Walt Disney World Annual Pass.

• $100 Disney Gift Card eGift – included with a Disney Incredi-Pass
• $75 Disney Gift Card eGift – included with a Disney Sorcerer Pass (for Florida residents and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members only*)
• $50 Disney Gift Card eGift – included with a Disney Pirate Pass (for Florida residents only)
• $25 Disney Gift Card eGift – included with a Disney Pixie Pass (for Florida residents only)

This ticket offer went up on July 22nd, but at this time Disney is not indicating an end date. Annual Pass prices are expected to increase in October or earlier.

Source: Walt Disney World website

DVC Member Discount Added at Wailulu Bar & GrillThe new Wailulu Bar and Grill at the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is now included on the list of restaurants that provide 10% discount to Disney Vacation Club members. The discount is available during both lunch and dinner for the member and up to three guests. The restaurant does not currently take reservations.

Source: DVC News

Holiday Dining at Grand CalifornianDisney Parks Blog announced two new holiday-themed dining experiences at Storyteller's Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. For breakfast and brunch, guests can enjoy "Daisy's Holiday Pajama Party." with a character lineup consisting of Donald and Daisy Duck, Chip and Dale and Pluto. Meanwhile, dinner brings the all-new "Mickey's Christmas Carol Holiday Feast." Guests will be joined by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Scrooge McDuck and others, all wearing outfits resembling those from the animated classic "Mickey's Christmas Carol." Start dates, reservation availability, and pricing have not yet been announced.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

New, better DVC discounts announcedAfter several months of less than spectacular direct purchase discounts, it looks like Disney Vacation Club is looking to boost sales with improved discounts. All five currently selling resorts have some level of discounts for members. (Note starting prices are $235 for most resorts, and $245 for the Disneyland resort.) These offers will be valid through September 29th.

Most resort discounts kick in at 150 points for new members and 100 points for current members, but the best discounts kick in at 200 points and 150 points respectively. For example, at Disney's Riviera Resort, current members see a $24 discount for as low as 150 points, while new members only receive $11 off, though it jumps to $24 at 200 points. The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort have even sharper discounts for both new and current members, with discounts of $28 or $30 respectively for only 150 points. Strong sales at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows lead to weaker discounts, with 10 or $11 off per point at 200 points. Aulani incentives are a little less than the Cabins, but new and current members can save $26 on with a 200 or 150 point contract respectively. Existing members can even save $30 a point for a 150 point contract at The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel, with the same discount for new members at 200 points.

For sold-out resorts, the only one with a current incentive is Animal Kingdom Lodge, but discounts $10 per point at 100 points, $15 per point at 150 points, and $20 per point on contracts of 200 points or more are available. This offer is only available to current members.

Disney's Riviera Resort New BuyerDiscountNew BuyerNet PriceCurrent MemberDiscountCurrent MemberNet Price25 - 99 pointsn/an/an/a$235100 - 124 pointsn/a$235$9$226125 - 149 pointsn/a$235$11$224150 - 199 points$11$224$24$211200 - 249 points $24$211$26$209250 - 299 points$26$209$28$207300 - 499 points$28$207$30$205500 - 999 points$30$205$32$2031000+ points$30$205$32$203The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort New BuyerDiscountNew BuyerNet PriceCurrent MemberDiscountCurrent MemberNet Price25 - 99 pointsn/an/an/a$235100 - 124 points$12$223$14$231125 - 149 points$14$221$28$207150 - 199 points$28$207$30$205200 - 249 points $30$205$34$201250 - 299 points$34$201$36$199300 - 499 points$36$199$38$197500 - 999 points$38$197$40$1951000+ points$38$197$40$195Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows New BuyerDiscountNew BuyerNet PriceCurrent MemberDiscountCurrent MemberNet Price25 - 99 pointsn/an/an/a$235100 - 124 pointsn/a$235$4$231125 - 149 pointsn/a$235$5$230150 - 199 points$5$230$10$225200 - 249 points $10$225$11$224250 - 299 points$11$224$12$223300 - 499 points$12$223$13$222500 - 999 points$13$222$14$2211000+ points$13$222$14$221Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas New BuyerDiscountNew BuyerNet PriceCurrent MemberDiscountCurrent MemberNet Price25 - 99 pointsn/an/an/a$235100 - 124 pointsn/a$235$11$224125 - 149 pointsn/a$235$13$222150 - 199 points$13$222$26$209200 - 249 points $26$209$28$207250 - 299 points$28$207$31$204300 - 499 points$31$204$34$201500 - 999 points$34$201$37$1981000+ points$34$201$37$198The Villas at Disneyland Hotel New BuyerDiscountNew BuyerNet PriceCurrent MemberDiscountCurrent MemberNet Price25 - 99 pointsn/an/an/a$245100 - 124 pointsn/a$245$14$231125 - 149 pointsn/a$245$15$230150 - 199 points$15$230$30$215200 - 249 points $30$215$34$211250 - 299 points$34$211$36$209300 - 499 points$36$209$38$207500 - 999 points$38$207$40$2051000+ points$38$207$40$205Source: DVC News

New Disney Collection exchange option with National GeographicDisney Vacation Club has added a new exchange option to the Disney Collection option. While eligible Members could already participate in National Geographic Land Expeditions and River Cruises, points are now also eligible for Expedition Cruises with National Geographic! The points needed for these cruises range from 800-1000 per person.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

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Blizzard Beach closing down for fallOn September 8th, Blizzard Beach appears to be closing for its annual refurbishment. While no official announcement has been made, no the operating calendar lists the water park as closed.

Source: Blog Mickey

Upcoming WDW ride closuresA number of attractions have upcoming closures this summer at Walt Disney World.

• Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid will close for a short refurbishment on July 21st through 26th.
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will close for the addition of new technology on August 4th. An opening date has not been shared other than in 2026.
• Spaceship Earth is closing for a refurbishment on August 25th. While this closure is not expected to result in any extensive changes, the refurbishment could last for a few months. The only information provided is that it will reopen “later in the year”.
• Hall of Presidents reopened in Magic Kingdom on June 29th. The show features the current president reciting the oath of office.
• As a reminder, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Belle Riverboat will be closing on July 7th for permanent closure.

Source: Touring Plans

AP and DVC preview dates for Test Track Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will have the opportunity to preview Test Track from July 13th through 16th and July 18th and 19th for a total of six days. Guests can join a virtual queue at 7 AM or 1 PM on the day of. Passholders must have a reservation at EPCOT to join the 7 am queue.

Disney Vacation Club members will also have an opportunity to ride on July 12th. Members need to have a stay booked on that day with the reservation made by July 6th. Registration will open on July 8th, though exact timing has not been shared. In addition, Club 33 members and Golden Oak owners will have a preview date on July 11th.

In other news, the ride will debut to Lightning Lane as a Tier 1 along with Remy and Frozen, bumping Soarin’ down to a Tier 2 attraction.

Source: Facebook post, Disney Tourist Blog

Eat to the Beat Lineup announced With EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival only a month away, more details have been revealed. The line-up for Eat to the Beat was announced, with concerts scheduled Friday through Monday. Many bands are returning, but some new bands such as KT Tunstall, Jordan Sparks, Bowling for Soup, and the Beach Boys have been added.

As usual, there is expected to be three 30 minutes shows per night at 5:30, 6:45 and 8PM, and there will be dining packages that will be available at all EPCOT table service restaurants.

• Aug. 29–30 – Joey Fatone & Friends
• Aug. 31–Sept. 1 – MercyMe
• Sept. 5–6 – KT Tunstall (NEW)
• Sept. 7–8 – TobyMac
• Sept. 12–14 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
• Sept. 15 – Bacilos
• Sept. 19–20 – Sheila E.
• Sept. 21–22 – Ben Rector (NEW)
• Sept. 26–27 – Tiffany
• Sept. 28–29 – Jesse & Joy
• Oct. 3–4 – Baha Men
• Oct. 5–6 – TBD
• Oct. 10–11 – The Wanted 2.0 (NEW)
• Oct. 12–13 – The Fray
• Oct. 17–20 – Hanson
• Oct. 24–25 – Hoobastank
• Oct. 26–27 – Smash Mouth
• Oct. 31–Nov. 1 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• Nov. 2–3 – Boyz II Men
• Nov. 7–8 – David Archuleta
• Nov. 9–10 – Jordin Sparks (NEW)
• Nov. 14–15 – Bowling For Soup (NEW)
• Nov. 16–17 – The Beach Boys (NEW)

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue reveal the opening date for the reimagined Test Track and discuss new language to the Terms and Conditions on Disney Vacation Club reservations. Stormalong Bay renovations are now complete and the pool is now available for guests of Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts. Peter and Sue also discuss work that recently began on a new entrance to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and refurbishment of the feature pool at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. N164

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Test Track 3.0 Opening DateWalt Disney World has announced that Test Track 3.0 will be opening on July 22nd. The newest update of the attraction will have previews for cast members starting in late June. In addition, preview dates will be announced for Club 33, Golden Oaks, Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders.

Source: Disney Parks Blog, DVC News

Stormalong Bay reopens at Beach ClubAfter a six-month closure, Stormalong Bay reopened on June 17th. Surprisingly, no prior announcement was made to guests of Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts prior to reopening. Additional refurbishment work of the resort continues around the property.

Source: WDWNT

Disney announces new entrance to Polynesian ResortFrom May 2025 through 2026, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished, including the reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. This is combined with current roadway improvements around the resort.

Source: Walt Disney World website, Blog Mickey

DVC sets stronger wording against point rentals As of June 1, 2025, Disney Vacation Club updated the Terms and Conditions associated with making reservations using DVC points. Under the heading of "General Terms and Conditions and Responsibility", Members are asked to confirm that reservations "are solely for personal use and not for commercial purposes." Additionally, DVC added a required checkbox to the final step of the online booking process, asking Members to confirm that the reservation is for personal use only.

Note that DVC has previously indicated that they have no problem with members who rent out their points when not being used. As such, it is assumed they are looking to crack down on points that are rented commercially.

Source: DVC News

Fort Wilderness Meadow Swimming Pool Expansion announcedConstruction is about to begin on the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool, the main feature pool at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. The additions will bring a new zero entry pool to the area as well as additional deck space. The remodeled recreation area will also include a tennis court and two Pickleball courts. The existing feature pool will remain open during construction.

Source: Walt Disney World website, Blog Mickey

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Disney Starlight opening dateWalt Disney World’s first non-party night-time parade in nine years now has an opening date. Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will premiere on July 20th. Disney revealed the parade has nine different main sections of the parade listed with the opening float featuring the blue fairy and the final float featuring Mickey and Friends. Other sections include Moana, Frozen, Encanto, Coco, and Peter Pan. Final showtimes haven’t been announced.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC Welcome Home weeks announced for 2025Disney Vacation Club has announced Welcome Home Weeks will return to the parks and resorts from August 14 to September 16th.

The extra perks offered include the following:

• Free Mickey bars, ice cream sandwiches or fruit bars at select times in all 6 theme parks as well as Disney Springs and Saratoga Spring Preview center. Hilton Head and Vero Beach will also offer treats.
• Welcome Home Wakeup morning coffee and treats will be offered at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.
• Extra Character Meet and Greets at Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk, The Adventure Room at the Disneyland Hotel, The Croquet Lawn at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, The Big Dipper Pool Deck at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, and Kipuka Lawn at Aulani Resort.
• 40% off at select restaurants from Monday - Thursday:
  • Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (Lunch & Dinner)
  • Toledo –Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (Dinner)
  • Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside (Dinner)
  • Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort (Dinner)
  • The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom Park
  • Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
  • Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT
  • Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (Breakfast & Lunch)
• One-time Mobile Order discount of 20% off any order during the time window at Disneyland Resort
• Welcome Home Mixers at Brisa Courtyard at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on August 27th and September 10th and at Hoku Hideaway at Aulani Resort August 20, 27, September 3,10. Grand Californian has a phone number for pre-registration on August 1st at the DVC website, but Aulani can only pre-register in person.
• Free Welcome Home Week donut at Everglazed Donuts in Disney Springs starting August 20th. Limited to one donut per member per week.
• Complimentary Candy at Movie Under the Stars locations at the DVC resorts at WDW and complimentary popcorn on Disney Cruise Line movie showings.
• Complimentary Reusable Shopping Bag at Gateway to Discovery in Disney Springs and Golden Vine House in California Adventure Park, while supplies last.
• Free Hawaiian Arts and Cultural Experiences in Aulani.
• Free Appetizer with order of a specialty drink at the Palm Breeze bar at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.
• Welcome Home Weeks buttons at various lounges and a Welcome Home Weeks magnet with Disney Files magazine mailed to Members' home address.

Only eligible members will be able to enjoy the perks of Welcome Home Weeks.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

Beach Club RefurbishmentFrom early June through September 2025, exterior maintenance work is planned for Disney's Beach Club Resort. The porte cocheres will be closed. However, all services, including valet parking, luggage assistance and transportation services, will remain available during the refurbishment.

Source: Walt Disney World website, DVC News

More Rooms Declared at RivieraOn May 15th, Disney declared another 27 vacation homes into the Riviera Condo Association. Now 321 of the 341 vacation homes have been declared, or 94% of the resort, and all these rooms are available to book by members.

Source: DVC News

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue give their take on recent Disney news, including the new park coming to Abu Dhabi, new details on the tavern coming to Adventureland, and more! N162

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Disney announces new park in Abu DhabiIn what may be the biggest Disney announcement in recent years, on May 7th Disney announced a seventh global resort in Abu Dhabi on YAS Island, where several other theme park resorts are already located.

The resort is in conjunction with and wholly paid for by Miral, a local Abu Dhabi company, and designed by Disney Imagineering. This will be the second park fully financed by another company after Tokyo Disneyland, which is owned by the Oriental Land Company. It is expected that the park will be open in about 5 years.

Source: Walt Disney Company, CNN

Details on new Pirate Tavern in Adventureland announcedDisney has release some details of the upcoming tavern that will open later this year. The tavern is called The Beak and Barrel and per Disney, was established by a pirate rumrunner, Captain Meridian “Merry” Goldwyn, and her talkative first mate, Rummy.

Rummy appears to be an animatronic parrot that will greet guests in the main mess hall. There will also be an enchanted Rum Bottle that serves as the source of the taverns brews.

A second room is called “The Captain’s Quarters” and will also have some magical bottles that may come to life as well, seemingly inspired by the Adventurer’s Club.

Alcoholic drinks will be served but limited to two per customer and no carry-out allowed. In addition, the guest experience is listed as a 45-minute time-cycle experience. No word on whether the bar will wholly refresh every 45 minutes with guests, but that seems unlikely. Reservations will begin on June 12th for resort guests, and to the general public June 16th.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Mickey’s Not So Scary and Food and Wine dates announcedWalt Disney has released the dates for Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party for 2025 and they stretch for 38 dates from August 15th to October 31st. The exact dates are available in our show notes but are three nights a week through late September at which point they go to four nights a week per the usual schedule.

Tickets went on-sale to on-site guests May 15th which is when we are recording this, and will be available to the general public on May 22nd. Prices are listed between $119 and $229. Dates after October 2nd are all $189 and up.

Aug. 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29

Sept. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30

Oct. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31

In addition, Disney has announced that the Food and Wine festival will run from August 28th to November 22nd this year. Guests will be treated with over 35 global marketplaces and a return of the Eat to the Beat concert series as well as Emile’s Fromage Montage and Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt.

Source: Disney Parks Blog - MNSSHP, Disney Parks Blog - Food and Wine

More News Bites* DVC added the ability to select condo meeting notification by email or letter. The option can be found by logging onto the members website and going to "My DVC" then "Condo Association News”. The default is notification by mail. * The next round of Condo Maintenance meetings are scheduled for June 10th at the Contemporary Resort. Meetings for each resort are scheduled every 30 minutes. * Disney Villains - Unfairly Ever After show at Disney's Hollywood Studios has released showtimes for opening date on May 27th. Showtimes range from 10 AM to 6 PM with a total of 15 showing listed each day. The show is expected to take between 17-20 minutes and play as frequently as every 30 minutes so quick changeovers are expected. * The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure is also on the schedule with showtimes running from 9:15 AM to 7:15 PM daily starting May 27th. This show is also listed on the Lightning Lane selections. * The entrance to Disney California Adventure located in Disney's Grand California Hotel has reopened after a two-month closure. * Advance Reservations for Summer Moonlight Magic events opened for resort guests on May 15th. General registration will open on May 22nd.

Source: DVCNews

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the perks and discounts at Walt Disney World for 2025 and 2026, including VIP Passholder days, kids free dining, exclusive extended park hours, and more! N161

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Disney Extended Park Hours and Water Park perk to continue into 2026Walt Disney World has announced that both early entry and extended evening hours will continue to be offered through 2026. Early entry 30 minutes before official park opening is available to Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels. The evening hours are available to all guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort or other select hotels. These benefits are all included with stays at a Disney Vacation Club resort regardless of Member eligibility.

In addition, the free water park entry on arrival day will be offered next year, though Disney’s announcement simply says “Summer 2026” for the perk.

Source: WDW website - Early entry, WDW website - Extended evening, WDW website - Water park, DVCNews.com

Kids Free Dining available for DVC Members in 2026In an unusual move for Disney, Disney Vacation Club Members will be allowed access to a discounted dining plan perk in 2026. One child’s dining plan (age 3-9) can be added to the reservation for free for each adult paid package.

The Quick Service Dining Plan offers two quick service meals and one snack or non-alcoholic beverage per day, plus a refillable beverage mug for the entire length of the stay. The plan is priced at $60.46 per adult and $26.16 per child. The traditional Disney Dining Plan includes one table service meal, one quick service meal and one snack or drink per day, along with the refillable mug. This plan is priced at $98.59 per adult and $31.94 per child.

Source: DVCnews.com

VIP Passholder Days return in 2025 Disney has announced VIP Passholder days will be returning this summer at the Walt Disney Resort from May 14th to July 31st. This is longer than previous years. The following perks will be offered:

• Passholder Lounge in the former Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT with free snacks and charging stations. The lounge will be open May 14th - July 13th from 11 AM to 7 PM.
• 40% Table service dining Monday through Thursday with two sets of offers:
  • May 14 – June 30, 2025 restaurants available are:
    • Boatwright’s Dining Hall
    • Cape May Cafe (dinner only)
    • Hollywood & Vine
    • Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
    • Tusker House (lunch and dinner only)
  • July 1 – July 31, 2025 restaurants available are:
    • Ale & Compass Restaurant (breakfast and lunch only)
    • Coral Reef Restaurant
    • The Diamond Horseshoe
    • Tiffins Restaurant
    • Whispering Canyon Cafe

Source: Walt Disney World website, WDW Magic

Strong DVC sales for March continue Total direct sales for Disney Vacation Club in March 2025 were just north of 180,000 which is continued strong sales. Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows dominated the sales numbers with 91,000 points total, which is the second highest total since the resort went on sale. The Polynesian has sold 14% of the resorts 3.8 million points, and is on pace for selling out by the end of 2027. 33% of the resort inventory has been declared to DVC, so with additional declarations not expected until August or September.

Meanwhile, Disney’s Riviera Resort continues at a pace of 60,000 points in March, which is slightly below the average of the resort. The resort is currently 77% sold and, barring a serious drop, will be sold out by the end of 2026. The resort is also 87% declared into inventory. There are still 47 units not yet declared.

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness continue to sell a small but steady 7,000 points a month and are now 3.3% sold.

Source: DVC News

D23 Members save $500, 15-year financing now availableD23 Gold members are now eligible to receive $500 off a Disney Vacation Club purchase of 150 points for new Members or a 100 points for existing Members. This offer is good through the end of 2026.

In addition, Disney Vacation Club is now allowing 15-year financing for direct purchases instead of 10-year financing. Rates start at 12% which is an extra percentage point above a 10-year loan.

Source: DVC News

Dance, Play and Chill with Cool Kid Summer at Disney WorldGet ready to dance, play and chill because Cool Kid Summer is taking over Walt Disney World Resort starting May 27 through September 1. This is the perfect destination for kids and kids-at-heart with DJ-fueled dance parties, surprise character appearances, hands-on activities and nonstop summer vibes.

Here’s your first look at what’s coming across Walt Disney World this summer.

• Cool Kid Summer at EPCOT
• Cool Kid Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Cool Kid Summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Cool Kid Summer at Magic Kingdom Park
• Extra Perks When Staying in the Magic
• More Ways to Save During Cool Kid Summer

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the Disney Vacation Club's announcement of the first in-park Welcome Center in the Canada pavilion at EPCOT. They also share opening dates for two attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios and the details of a major update coming to Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom. N160

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First in-park DVC “Welcome Center” coming to Disney WorldDisney Vacation Club announced the opening of the first in-park Welcome Home Center in the Canadian pavilion in Epcot. The location will serve as a walk-in sales location for individuals to learn more about the Disney Vacation Club program and will be called “Chateau de Voyage.” It will feature a walk-through model room of the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, similar to the Disney Springs location that opened last year with its own model villa of Disney's Riviera Resort.

The Welcome Home Center is not intended to function as a member lounge, but Members will be encouraged to visit and consider adding on points.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Facebook; DVC News

Disney adds more units to Island Tower Inventory On March 18, 2025, Disney Vacation Club declared 18 more vacation homes for the timeshare inventory at the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. This is the third declaration of inventory, bringing the total units available for Members up to 72 units, which is about a third of the resort. The breakdown of the units now available for booking is as follows:

• 15 of 39 Duo Studios (38%)
• 26 of 91 Tower Studios (28%)
• 9 of 26 Dedicated One-Bedroom Villas (35%)
• 18 of 46 Lockoff Two-Bedroom Villas (39%)
• 2 of 16 Dedicated Two-Bedroom Villas (12%)
• 2 of 4 Two-Bedroom Deluxe Villas (50%)

The remaining undeclared rooms are available for cash reservations from Disney.

Source: DVC News

Opening Dates revealed for new Hollywood Studios attractionsDisney Parks Blog revealed that The Little Mermaid: An Undersea Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will both open on May 27, 2025.

The Little Mermaid show was originally announced to reopen last fall, but the extensive rebuild of the theater took longer than expected. While in the same location as the original, this show has been reimagined, including newly added renditions of “Kiss the Girl” and “Daughters of Triton”.

The Disney Villains show is replacing Lightning McQueen Racing Academy on Sunset Boulevard and is expected to feature Cruella DeVil, Captain Hook and Maleficent as live characters with other characters featured in the show on screens.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Major update announced for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger SpinBuzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom will be closing in August 2025 for a major upgrade. The update will include a new character named “Buddy” who will provide training at the start of the adventure and enhanced ride vehicles with video monitors. Blasters will be handheld instead of mounted on vehicles, similar to Disneyland’s version of the ride. The blasters will also feature always on tracking beams with a different color for each blaster in the car to make it easier to aim. Targets will also be interactive by lighting up when hit.

The ride is scheduled to reopen sometime in 2026.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the surprise opening of McKim's Mile House, the new Disney Vacation Member Lounge in Magic Kingdom's Frontierland, along with details of the new lounge coming to Spaceship Earth in EPCOT. Disney also revealed more information about the technology used in previously announced attractions coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. N159

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DVC Member Lounge in MK now open, more details on adults-only EPCOT loungeDisney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge had a surprise early opening on March 18th. The new lounge in Frontierland was expected to open sometime this summer. It hosts a number of seating spots, free beverages, and lots of charging ports. Sadly though there are stairs to a second level, members are not allowed upstairs and there is no balcony for viewing parades as they go by. Hours of operation are 11 AM to 6 PM.

In other lounge news, Disney dropped a few more details about the Spaceship Earth lounge in a post on the Disney Parks Blog, including the official name. The new lounge will be called GEO-82 and will offer reservations open to all guests 21 and older. GEO-82 will offer specialty cocktails and small bites with a view of World Showcase Lagoon and World Celebration Gardens.

Source: Disney Parks Blog - MK DVC Lounge and Disney Parks Blog - EPCOT Lounge

Change to Interval International Cancellation policyDisney Vacation Club has quietly changed an Interval International cancellation policy, effective January 1, 2025. Per the website:

“Disney Vacation Club Members are entitled to cancel any exchange confirmation issued 30 days or more in advance of the initial date of occupancy of the Host Accommodations.

However, in all instances, the Member—through the applicable Disney Vacation Club Cast Member—must notify Interval of their desire to cancel such confirmation 30 days or more in advance of the Host Accommodations’ initial date of occupancy.

The previous policy, effective through December 31, 2024, entitled Disney Vacation Club Members to cancel any exchange confirmation issued 7 days or more in advance of the initial date of occupancy of the Host Accommodations.

Regardless of when the cancellation of the qualified exchange confirmation or request occurred, the Member’s Points will not revert to their Disney Vacation Club account. However, the Member will have the right to request a future use through the Vacation Exchange Program, including multiple exchanges (with the exception of a hotel exchange booking), until December 31 of the second calendar year following the calendar year in which the Member’s confirmation was cancelled.”

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

Announcements from Disney at SXSW Disney Parks presented an advanced technology seminar at SXSW in Austin showcasing some of the technology from the upcoming new attractions, including the launch system for the Monsters Inc. roller coaster in Disney's Hollywood Studios, the off-road ride vehicles for the Cars ride in Magic Kingdom, and the Stark Flight Lab at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure.

While generally no timing was provided for projected opening dates, Disney did reveal an update to the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run will coincide with the Mandalorian movie in May 2026.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Upcoming Whispering Canyon Cafe brief closureWhispering Canyon Cafe at Disney's Wilderness Lodge will be closing for a short refurbishment from May 12th to 21st. No other details have been provided.

On another note, Kali River Rapids in Disney's Animal Kingdom reopened on March 14th and Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros in EPCOT reopened on March 15th.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Grand Californian park entrance closed for 2 monthsThe private entrance from Disney's Grand Californian resort to Disney California Adventure has been temporarily closed. Disney has stated it should reopen by mid-May. Until then, the Pixar Pier entrance into Pixar Place can be used by hotel guests to get into DCA.

Source: Disneyland website, DVC News

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss Moonlight Magic registration changes, Disney's 30th celebration of Blizzard Beach, and more! N158

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Changes to DVC Moonlight Magic Sign-upAs evidenced by the spring Moonlight Magic sign up experiences, there have been some changes put in place to make the opportunity for sign up more fair to all members.

For both the member with rooms booking and the open registration, Members are encouraged to sign-in ahead of the 11 AM Eastern opening. Logging into the link requires your member number and is only one valid for one browser.

At 11 AM, all members signed in are given a random spot in the queue, regardless of the timing of log-in. Spots are assigned until the event is full.

Reports say that most members who were signed on before 11 AM were able to get the event they selected.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

DVC members receive 20% discount on VIP tours for a limited time Disney Vacation Club is offering members a 20% discount on VIP Tours for April 28th through September 27th with the exemption of holiday dates. VIP Tours can include up to 10 people and typically range from $450 - 900 per hour.

Inside sources say that the advent of the Premier Lightning Lane pass has created considerably less demand for the VIP tours, as park-goers can get front of the line access to all of the rides without paying for the VIP tours. For smaller groups there is a significant savings doing this.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Grand Californian refurbishment photos reveal only slight changesImages of a 2-bedroom refurbished rooms were released and the results are somewhat surprising. Although the Murphy-style bed has replaced the existing sofa beds as expected and new appliances have been installed, much of the flooring, walls, and cabinetry look the same or have been only refaced. The bathrooms as well seem to be unchanged from previous configurations, and while the room decor is a little lighter, it still maintains the mostly dark tones of the rest of the resort.

In addition, the exterior of the DVC wing and the Fountain Pool, one of the three pools at the resort, are also being refurbished

Source: DVC News

Blizzard Beach to host month long celebration for 30th anniversaryBlizzard Beach first opened its gates on April 1, 1995, and Disney is celebrating with a series of limited-time events at the park. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will greet guests dressed in their winter attire. A DJ will play music throughout the day, along with dance parties and family-friendly games. Unique character-themed tubes will be found on Cross Country Creek, and limited time food and beverage offerings will be available for purchase.

On May 1st, Blizzard Beach will be closing for the season, with Typhoon Lagoon opening to take its place. Since the pandemic, Disney has only had one of the two water parks open at any one time. Normal operating hours are 10 AM to 5 PM.

Source: Disney Parks Blog, DVC News

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the sad news of Jellyrolls closing on Disney's Boardwalk and the announcement of new offerings at Disneyland Resort's Season of the Force. Also, two Member cruises have been scheduled for 2026, direct prices increased for several DVC resorts, and the first quarter condo association meeting information has been announced. N157

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Jellyrolls closing on the BoardwalkJellyrolls Original Dueling Piano Showcase at the Disney's Boardwalk is closing after 30 years. Jellyrolls posted on their Instagram account: "After nearly thirty years on Disney's Boardwalk, Jellyrolls is making a move! Come celebrate with us into the spring season and keep your eyes on our social media for exciting new updates!"

After recording, Jellyrolls announced their final performance will be on April 19, 2025. No information on the new location has been provided, but in a separate post it was indicated that the new location will be off Disney Property.

Rumors have been circulating for last 6 months about the closure, but this was the first news we have heard. No word on what will replace Jellyrolls if anything, though the rumors have mentioned a Jazz Club in that location.

Source: Jellyrolls Instagram, DVC News

2026 DVC Member Cruise and “First Wave” River Cruise scheduledDisney Vacation Club has announced a Member exclusive river cruise through Adventures by Disney. The cruise is from June 4-11, 2026 in the south of France, including stops in Lyon, Avignon, and Arles. Per DVC, Disney artist and the voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan will "join Members in the voyage’s guided adventures at each idyllic port and spend quality time adventuring together with some of the best Disney fans on Earth." Bookings will open on February 18th at 9 AM Eastern time. Members may use either points or cash. Prices have not yet been released.

Also, the 2026 Member cruise dates were also revealed to be August 31 - September 7. The cruise will depart on the Disney Dream from Southhampton England and visit Denmark and Norway. Registration is scheduled to open Saturday March 22, 2025 via member services. At least one member must register for the cruise using points.

Source: DVC website - ABD River Cruise, DVC website - Member Cruise

Disney Direct Prices for numerous resorts increaseWhile it has been known for a while that the primary on-sale resorts would be increasing in price on February 11th, a number of additional resorts increased in price as well.

New Resorts at the Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, Disney's Riviera Resort, The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas all increased by $10 to $235 per point. The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel also increased to $245 per point, a $6 increase.

Meanwhile, prices per point increased for sold out resorts as follows:

• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins, up $5 to $255
• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, up $5 to $215
• Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, up $10 to $215
• The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, up $20 to $330 per point.
• The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, up $35 to $265 per point.

There are still discount rates for all the new resorts available when buying a minimum of 100 points for existing Members and 150 points for new Members. Disney Chase Visa is also offering $1000 incentive for any purchase of 150 points or more.

Source: DVC News - New resorts, DVC News - Sold out resorts, DVC News - Chase Visa

DVC Announces First Quarter 2025 condo association meetingsRecent changes in Florida timeshare laws require DVC resorts to hold condo association meetings quarterly, and Disney has announced that the Q1 2025 condo association meetings will take place on March 5th, 2025. Each meeting will be 45 minutes long, with the first one starting at 9 AM at the Boardwalk Inn Convention Center. Members need to register in advance.

Source: DVC News, Condo Meeting Link

New Offerings at Disneyland’s “Season of the Force”Every spring, the Disneyland Resort holds the Season of the Force event, scheduled this year for March 28th through May 11th. A new projection show will be added in the area of the Millennium Falcon, called “Shadows of Memory: The Skywalker Saga”. In addition, Luke Skywalker will be meeting during this time. Showtimes for both the projection show and the meet and greet have yet to be announced. In addition, special food items will be available, including a droid popcorn bucket and Darth Vader drink mug.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue share the news of a Member Valentine's event and closing dates for the Grand Avenue area, including Muppet*Vision 3D. They also discuss upcoming room refurbishments at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and look back on 2024 direct sales statistics. N156

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Valentine’s Day Meet and Treat at Boardwalk AnnouncedDisney Vacation Club has added another “Meet and Treat” event at the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney's Boardwalk. On February 3rd, 4th, and 5th, the Valentine's event will take place between 11 AM and 1 PM. Disney characters will be available for photos and Members will receive special treats.

Members must have a stay booked on the day of the event at a Walt Disney World resort or Disney's Vero Beach Resort. The Member and up to 4 guests will be allowed to participate.

Source: DVC News

Muppets Courtyard Closure DatesLast August, Disney announced that a new Monster’s Inc land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, and now we have a better idea when construction will start. Disney has announced Mama Melrose will close after May 10th, with Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzaRizzo to follow after June 7th.

No expected date for the Monster’s Inc land opening has been announced. Based on the concept art shared, much of this area is expected to remain the same with the two restaurants and the theater being rethemed and repurposed for Monster’s Inc. The new door coaster is expected to be installed beyond the back of the area, so it is quite possible that portions of the area could re-open before the coaster is completed.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Grand California room refurbishmentA recent Disney Parks Blog article mentioned all rooms at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be refurbished this year, including the Disney Vacation Club villas. An image shared in the post shows the arts and crafts style with a brighter look. Exact dates were not shared but based on previous comments, the room refurbishments are expected to start in the spring and are long overdue.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC Directs sales for 2024 down from previous two years Disney Vacation Club direct sales for 2024 showed a 13.9% drop in sales from 2023 with just over 1.9 million points sold. This is still a better number than 5 of the last 13 years, but maybe surprisingly low considering the opening of two new resorts in 2024.

However, December was a strong month, almost double of December 2023 sales, thanks to strong sales at the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Disney's Riviera Resort sales remain brisk as well, with 83,000 points sold at the former and 67,000 points at the latter. Riviera is now 74% sold, and at current pace should sell out in about 2 years. The Polynesian declared another 14 units on December 10th, with 24% of the resort now declared into inventory.

The Villas at Disneyland Hotel continues to sell at a slow but steady pace of around 20,000 points per month and is 26% sold. Current rates calculate the resort will be on sale at least 6 more years before it sells out.

Meanwhile The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort continue to be a bust. 5,900 points were sold in December, meaning the total for 2024 of 66,000 points is less than last month sold at either Riviera or Polynesian. The cabins are now 2.4% sold and are on pace for being on sale forever.

Source: DVC News

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the updates to rules for point transferring and Moonlight Magic registration eligibility. They also share news on upcoming refurbishments, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Copper Creek, and one of the Grand Floridian pools. N155

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DVC changes transfer point rulesDisney Vacation Club has added an addendum to the multi-site public offering statement that governs all DVC resorts in regards to the transfer of points. Point transfers are transfers of points between Members. Transfers can only be done once per year per contract, whether transferring points in or out. Points retain their home resort and original use year when transferred and can be used by the receiving owner at the 11-month window.

Previously only points in their original use year could be transferred. Now all points that are eligible, including points that are banked or borrowed.

Note that once points are banked or borrowed, they cannot change use year again and would retain the use year even after the transfer.

Source: DVC News

Moonlight Magic Adjustments and 2025 Registration DetailsDisney Vacation Club has updated registration eligibility guidelines for Moonlight Magic events for Members. Previously, Members were limited to only registering at one event in each park per year. New for 2025, Members will only be allowed to register for one event per “season,” with three seasons announced for 2025 so far. The registration dates were released as well. Early registration is available for Members with an eligible on-site reservation on the day of the event.

Winter Season

• Disney's Hollywood Studios - January 26, 2025
• Disney California Adventure - February 3, 2025
• Disney's Animal Kingdom - February 12, 2025

Early registration for winter season is on January 15, 2025, followed by general registration on January 17, 2025.

Spring Season

• EPCOT - April 30, 2025
• Disney's Typhoon Lagoon - May 20, 2025
• Disney's Typhoon Lagoon - June 9, 2025

Early registration for spring season is on February 27, 2025, followed by general registration on March 6, 2025.

Summer Season

• EPCOT - July 17, 2025
• Disney's Typhoon Lagoon - August 11, 2025
• Disney's Hollywood Studios - September 1, 2025

Early registration for summer season is on May 15, 2025, followed by general registration on May 22, 2025.

The intent behind this change is to give more Members opportunities to attend these events.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Pull-down sofa beds confirmed at Copper Creek refurbInovabed, the manufacturer of the pull-down Murphy-style beds installed at most DVC properties over the last 5 years, has confirmed that the beds are scheduled to be installed at the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge during the upcoming refurbishment. The refurbishment is scheduled to start May 2025, with no definitive end date announced.

Source: DVC News

Extended closure for Big Thunder Mountain beginsBig Thunder Mountain Railroad closed for a major refurbishment on January 6th, 2025, and is expected to last about 15 months. The refurbishment includes full replacement of the track and is expected to also include improvements to some of the show scenes. It is unknown if the length of closure will be affected by the Magic Kingdom closure of Rivers of America or the Villains Land expansion.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Short pool refurb at Grand FloridianWalt Disney World has announced that the Courtyard Pool at the Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be closed from January 13th to late February for a brief refurbishment. Of the two pools at the Grand Floridian, the Courtyard Pool is at the center of the resort. The Beach Pool, which is nearer the original DVC building, will remain open.

Source: DVC News

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DVC Removes the Ability to Pay Monthly Dues with Gift CardsDisney Vacation Club has removed from the system the option to enroll in monthly dues payments and still use a gift card to pay dues. In previous years, Members could enroll in monthly autopay and then pay dues each month with a gift card just before the deduction of the payment.

Now, DVC has indicated this will not be an option. In a statement, DVC has shared the following:

While you are enrolled in Auto-Pay for Annual Dues, Disney Gift Cards and Disney Rewards Redemption Cards are not acceptable forms of payment per our terms and conditions. To make a payment with a Gift Card or Rewards card, please first un-enroll by selecting My Annual Dues > Manage Auto-Pay > Cancel Autopay. After making your payment, please re-enroll in Autopay by February 14 for any remaining balance due. If you are not re-enrolled in Autopay by February 14, any outstanding Annual Dues balance will be considered past due on February 15, subject to late fees and interest, and due in full. If you removed Autopay to pay in full, please remember to re-enroll if you want to continue with automatic payments for future years.

Source: DVC News

Bits of news from Condo Association meetingsLots of good info came out of the recent annual Condo Association meetings. Thanks to DVC News.com for gathering all this information.

• Soft goods refresh on Copper Creek is expected to start in late Spring 2025. Changes include a new color palette, more Disney Intellectual Property, artwork, fabrics, and more. 12 to 16 rooms will be taken out of service at a time. The project is expected to take just under 12 months. There is no word on the installation of Murphy Beds.
• Bay Lake Tower refurb planned in four stages.
  • The current set of rooms is expected to open
  • All rooms to get murphy style bed.
  • Twin sleepers were added to 1- and 2-bedrooms, NOT studios.
  • The design of the studios won’t change (galley kitchen).
  • USB ports are being added to rooms.
  • Skybridge will close January 2025, guests will have to go to ground floor to walk to Contemporary.
• Hard goods for AKV will start in October 2025, starting in Kidani units. Kidani will also refresh the lobby and community hall. Expected to last 9 months. Jambo will start in 2026.
• Grand Californian hard goods refurbishment is still expected to start in 2025. Saratoga Treehouse villas are planned for late 2025 as well, with Old Key West on deck for 2026.
• Board members spoke out about commercial renting of points:
  • Shannon Sakaske, VP, Member Experiences & Club Management: "There’s two types of renting that members do. One that you alluded to, which is ‘I’m not going to use my points this year. They’re going to expire and I want to get some money to offset my dues.’ That’s allowed within our rules. We allow members the flexibility to rent. The other category is someone who is doing it commercially. They own a lot of points and it’s a frequent occurrence. We are actively figuring out ways to go after that, and stop that to the best of our ability. Hopefully this is not a conversation we will be having in future years. We’re going to go after that and try to remedy it as best we can."
  • Senior Vice President and General Manager Bill Diercksen confirmed that DVC has "added resources to our core team at DVC in order to pursue this and make sure that it is fair" to everyday members. According to Yvonne Chang, Executive Director, Business Operations "We’ve got a whole team of folks focused on this. Hopefully by next year when we have this conversation, we will see some improvement.”
  • In a later session Sakaske was even more direct, saying that while they have no issues with members occasionally renting points, "[y]ou just can’t do it commercially. That is against our rules. We are actively pursuing plans to go after those people and stop that behavior."
• The Board was also asked about the practice of walking reservations. “Walking” involves booking a reservation weeks or months early, and then adjusting the times on the Resort Tool to ensure you get hard-to-get dates and/or room categories. The board seemed less interested in resolving this issue as the focus seemed to be on not causing “unintended consequences” with any changes.
  • Sakaske said, "[w]e’re aware of that dynamic and the impact that it can have on others who are waiting on the 11-month window to book. We set those rules and we could change it if we find a better approach."
  • Yvonne Chang later added: "One of the responsibilities obviously as a board is always to listen to feedback and act on behalf of the membership as a whole. To make sure that whatever rules are changed are…because of your input and because it benefits everyone. Everything that is done sometimes has unintended consequences."
  • Steve Whittington, Director of Strategy and Development: "The members that are walking—they don’t like to do that either. So we’re looking at different solutions as Yvonne mentioned. How do we maintain the spirit of what we want, which is fewer calls to the reservation center [or going online] to make the booking? But at the same time, make sure we aren’t creating any unintended consequences."

Source: DVC News

Direct Price Increase February 10th, 2025Starting February 10th, base direct prices are scheduled to increase for most resorts, including Riviera, Fort Wilderness, Polynesian, and Aulani; the base price increases by $10 to $235 per point, while the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel will increase from $239 to $245 each.

Source: DVC News

Room Distribution at Poly Island TowerWith the opening of the Polynesian Island Tower, it is now possible to break the number of rooms down to determine the quantity of room types and categories.

• Rooms facing the golf course/parking lot are considered resort or standard views.
• Rooms facing the pool are considered Preferred View
• Duo Rooms facing the lake but with restricted views are considered Premium View
• All other rooms facing the lake have views of Magic Kingdom and are considered Theme Park Views.

Source: DVC Help

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Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge announcedDisney Vacation Club officially addressed the construction going on at Fort Wilderness, and it’s what many predicted - DVC has restarted construction on the location of the former Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge.

The project has been renamed Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge and it was announced that plans are to open it sometime in 2027. This location was first announced in 2018 but was postponed indefinitely after the pandemic. There has been no further information released so it is not known if the construction plans will be similar to what had previously been released for Reflections. We posted the layout of the resort and some concept art on the Lakeshore Lodge resort page on DVCHelp.com. The resort originally was going to be a shared cash and DVC resort similar to Boardwalk, showing at least 17 cabins as part of the layout. A Princess and The Frog inspired restaurant was also described.

Source: DVC News

New operating hours coming to EPCOT Member LoungeWith the new Membership Magic Beyond program, the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge at EPCOT will have updated operating hours. Starting January 12th, the normal operating hours will shift an hour earlier from 10 AM to 5PM. The lounge will then be closed for an hour and re-open for the Membership Beyond benefit with a character Meet and Greet that will run from 6 PM to 9 PM in the lounge. It is not known if there will still be drinks and snacks available during that extra time.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

More info on Membership Magic BeyondDisney Vacation Club has released more information on Membership Magic Benefits, including pricing for discounted park tickets and the option to purchase the Sorcerer Pass with points.

For Walt Disney World, the discounted offering is a 5-day weekday only park ticket that includes a free one-day Water Park benefit. The ticket discount is 5% for some dates and 10% for the remaining dates. Tickets may also be purchased with a park hopper and must be used within 8 days of first use. Tickets are only available for a maximum of 8 people and are restricted to those in the Member's household. (Note: Our sponsor, DVC Resale Market, offers ticket discounts of 10% on all dates with unrestricted use.)

For Disneyland, a 3-day weekday only ticket is available up to 35% off, with two pricing options at $330 for dates through December 19th, and $415 through January 1st, 2026. Hopping can be added for $90. Similarly, the tickets have to be used within 13 days of first use and are restricted to those in the Member's household.

Finally, Members can purchase a Sorcerer Pass using 75 points or can renew for 65 points. Current purchase/renewal price is $1079/$929 plus tax. This means you are getting a value of $15.32 per point on new purchase, and $15.22 per point for renewal.

Membership Magic Beyond is available to purchase from Disney Vacation Club for $99 for eligible Members. Only one person per membership needs to join.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Points Charts released for 2026For the most part, the points charts for 2026 showed little change from 2025 except for the shifting of holidays. “Standard view” has been changed at most resorts to “Resort View”, with Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa being the exception. At Bay Lake Tower, the room categories are now Resort, Preferred, and Theme Park. At Boardwalk Villas, the room categories changed to Resort, Preferred, and Boardwalk.

At the Boardwalk Villas, Studio points were adjusted slightly throughout the seasons.

• Standard weeknights in three lowest categories increased by 1 point. (September, January, May, early December)
• Standard weeknights in Category 4 lowered by 1 point. (Early February and Summer)
• Standard weekends in Category 5 lowered by 1 point (October, November)
• These changes flatten out the weekly rate for the bottom 4 categories, which used to range from 71 to 92 points per night, but now range from 76 to 87 points a night.

At The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate increased from $2.87 per point to $2.96 per point. The Grand Villas increased between 2 to 4 points per night. It doesn’t appear any other room categories were lowered accordingly, and the change totals to less than 2,200 points across the whole year.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

WDW and Disneyland Updates for 2025* Disney has listed Test Track will return in “late summer 2025.” * Disney also announced that DINOSAUR will remain open through all of 2025 and is expected to close sometime in 2026. * Pirates of Caribbean-Inspired Tavern is listed as opening in late 2025. * EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth lounge will open “before summer begins” in 2025. * The new villains show coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios will be called “Unfairly Ever After,” opening Summer 2025. * The new Zootopia: Better Together show at Tree of Life Theater is still listed for “Winter 2025.” It's Tough to be a Bug is expected to close after the holiday season. * On May 16, 2025, Disneyland Resort will begin their 70th anniversary celebration with new entertainment. “Walt Disney - A Magical Life” will open in the Main Street Theater in Disneyland. In addition, a new show called “World of Color Happiness” will debut. The Paint the Night parade will also return on this date. The 70th anniversary celebration will run through Summer 2026. * The Disney Parks Blog shared the menu for Wailulu Bar and Grill at the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

Source: Disney Parks Blog - WDW, Disney Parks Blog - Disneyland, Disney Parks Blog - Wailulu Bar and Grill

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue share a breakdown of the 2025 dues, more details on the new Disney Vacation Club lounge in Magic Kingdom, attraction changes at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and much more! N152

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DVC 2025 Dues ReleasedOn November 21st, Disney Vacation Club released the new dues per point for 2025. Overall, the numbers were pretty much in the normal range with most of the resorts increasing between the 4.0 - 6.0 %. The California resorts actually saw a lower rate with only a 3% increase. Disney's Riviera Resort was also very low at 2.3% and Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows actually saw a nearly 4% decrease in dues with the addition of the Island Tower absorbing much of the cost.

Resort2024 Dues2025 DuesIncreaseAnimal Kingdom Villas$9.0820 $9.6470 6.22% Aulani $9.7620 $10.1219 3.68% Aulani Subsidized$7.3385 $7.6090 3.68% Bay Lake Tower$7.5902 $8.0150 5.59% Beach Club Villas$8.6256 $9.1207 5.73% BoardWalk Villas$8.6711 $9.0570 4.45% Boulder Ridge$8.6790 $9.1885 5.87% Copper Creek Villas$8.0938 $8.4914 4.91% Disneyland Hotel$9.5307 $9.8207 3.04% Fort Wilderness Cabins$12.1542 $11.8769 -2.33% Grand Californian$8.5544 $8.7974 2.84% Grand Floridian$7.5740 $7.9298 4.69% Hilton Head$11.3140 $11.9207 5.36% Old Key West$9.8666 $10.5049 6.46% Polynesian$8.2301 $7.9263 -3.69% Riviera$8.8508 $9.0572 2.33% Saratoga Springs$8.1388 $8.5394 4.92% Vero Beach$13.8628 $14.3026 3.18% Vero Beach Subsidized$10.8906 $11.2374 3.18% Source: DVC News

More info released on DVC Lounge in Magic Kingdom Disney Vacation Club has announced that the new member lounge in Magic Kingdom will be opening in the Summer 2025. The lounge will be named “McKim’s Mile House - a DVC Lounge.” The name is a nod to former Imagineer and Disney Legend Sam McKim who helped influence the design of Frontierland. It is located in the former location of the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade. Similar to other member lounges, the location will feature comfortable seating for guests, wireless internet, recharging stations for electronic devices and free beverages and snacks.

Source: DVC News

Major changes for Muppets announced at Hollywood StudiosDisney shared on the Disney Parks Blog that Monstropolis, the new Monsters Inc area coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, will be taking over the Muppets section, including MuppetVision 3D, PizzaRizzo, and Mama Melrose. The concept art shows the area re-using the existing buildings for new shows and dining experiences. The new door roller coaster will be built behind the existing structures, likely into part of the parking lot.

However, the Muppets will remain in the park and will instead be replacing Aerosmith from Rock and Roller Coaster as the new “hosts” for the ride.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Other DVC announcements* Disney Vacation Club announced that Copper Creek resort will undergo their soft goods refurbishment from May to September of 2025. * Murphy style beds have been seen being installed at Bay Lake Tower, confirming their installation in the latest refurb. * Topolino’s Terrace closing for short refurb from January 12 to 25, 2025. * As of November 19th, bookings at the new Island tower are open to all DVC members with rights to book at the Polynesian resort. * Disney Treasure had its official christening and will be setting sail on its first itineraries out of Port Canaveral. * Destination D23 event announced at Walt Disney World August 29-31st at Coronado Springs, with the event “Double in Size” from previous ones held in Florida.

Source: DVC News - Copper Creek, DVC News - BLT, D23 website

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Shannon and Peter discuss the price increase of the Disney Sorcerer Pass, the return of the EPCOT Member lounge, special Member treats at Jollywood Nights and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and more! N151

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Disney Sorcerer Pass price increaseThe cost of the Disney Sorcerer Pass, the annual pass available to Disney Vacation Club Members, increased from $999 to $1079, an $80 increase. This pass is still a $470 savings over the Disney Incredi-Pass, which is the only pass available to the general public. Despite the blockout dates around Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the eligibility to purchase the Sorcerer Pass is one of the most valuable perks of membership.

Source: DVC News, Walt Disney World website

DVC ImaginAtrium Lounge re-opensThe Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium in EPCOT has reopened after a lengthy refurbishment. The lounge has not changed significantly, mostly a new paint scheme and new seating, but it is available again for those with member benefits. Check-in is located inside the exit to the Journey Into Imagination With Figment attraction.

Source: DVC News, Disney Vacation Club website

Special treats for DVC members at the holiday parties.Both of the special event Christmas parties at Walt Disney World this year will have dates with special treats for Disney Vacation Club Members.

During Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios on November 13th and 18th, Members will have a special treat stop at PizzaRizzo from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The perk is open to qualifying members and up to 4 guests.

Three dates of the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will also have a special Member offering, called Very Member Merriment. On December 5,12, and 19, Members can visit A Pirate’s Adventure - Treasures of the Seven Seas in Adventureland between 7 PM and midnight to claim a complimentary treat along with a keepsake. Details of the giveaway have not been provided.

Source: DVC News - Jollywood Nights, DVC News - MVMCP, Disney Vacation Club website

More Riviera rooms declaredDisney Vacation Club has declared another 25 DVC studios into inventory at Disney's Riviera Resort as of October 25th. This declaration means that 86% of the resort or 269 of the 294 rooms have been released to member bookings. Based on current inventory and sales rate, it is expected that this resort will be completely sold out in about 2 years.

Source: DVC News

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Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss the newly announced Membership Magic Beyond program for Disney Vacation Club members and a new Lightning Lane offering called Preimier Pass. The crew also shares upcoming closures and refurbishments and new holiday offerings at Walt Disney World. N150

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New Membership Magic Beyond Program revealedDisney Vacation Club announced a new program for eligible Members called Membership Magic Beyond. This add-on will cost $99 for the first year and will apply from January 12th through December 31st, 2025. Only one purchase is necessary to apply across all memberships in a household.

Benefits of this extra program are as follows:

• Access to Walt Disney World 5-day weekday ticket with 1 water park visit or Disneyland 3-day weekday pass including Lighting Lane Multi-pass for discounted rates for the Member and up to 7 others in the household. Actual prices have not yet been provided.
• Reserve a 30-day Memory Maker entitlement once a year.
• Priority Access to the Member lounges that will put you to the top of the waitlist - including the EPCOT, Disneyland, and upcoming Frontierland lounge.
• An Exclusive Meet and Mingle with special characters at the Epcot lounge.
• Use your points to buy a sorcerer’s pass. No word on how many points for this, but Peter Estimated 100-120 points per pass.
• Get BOGO pricing on One Time Use Points. Can purchase up to 12 points and get 24 in a use year.
• Wave $95 transaction fee to use points for Adventures by Disney, Disney Collection, ABD, and DCL.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

Disneyland Ticket Prices Increase Disneyland ticket prices rose again on October 9th. The average price increase was 6-7%. Single day tickets remain on six tiers, with the most expensive single day ticket priced at $206.

A 4-day pass is now $445, and a pre-book Lightning Lane Multi Pass is now $32, up from $30.

Annual passes also increased by up to 20%, though they are currently not available to purchase.

Source: Mouse Planet

Permanent and extended closes announced for Walt Disney World This week Walt Disney World announced the first closures related to the replacement of DinoLand USA. On January 12th, 2025, Triceratops Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures will be closing. The remaining DinoLand attractions do not have a closing date yet.

In addition, an extended closure of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been announced to be closing on January 6th, 2025 and will reopen sometime in 2026 with “a little bit of new magic”.

Finally, a delay in the opening of the new version of the Little Mermaid stage show has been announced. Originally planned for fall of 2024, Walt Disney World is now saying this attraction will not open until summer of 2025.

Source: All Ears - Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World website - Big Thunder Mountain, Blog Mickey - Little Mermaid

New Lightning Lane Premier Pass for Deluxe Guests AnnouncedDisney is trying a new program where guests and members staying at Deluxe resorts can add a Premiere Lightning Lane to their park ticket. The perk gives access to one of each Lightning Lane ride in each park on the day of purchase. This includes both Multi Pass and Single Pass for all rides in the park, but only applies to one park each day. Prices vary significantly by park and date:

• Animal Kingdom : $129 to $199
• Epcot: $169 to $249
• Hollywood Studios: $269 to $349
• Magic Kingdom: $329 to $449
• Disneyland: $300 to $400

Source: Walt Disney World website, Disneyland website

New Holiday Additions at Walt Disney WorldSome new announcements for the holidays at Walt Disney World:

• Santa will be greeting at Restaurantosaurus’ 75th Annual Dino Institute Holiday Party in Animal Kingdom starting November 12th.
• Live entertainment will be added to Hollywood Studios for the holiday. The includes Juggling Elves, the Holiday Spirit Band - a dynamic brass ensemble, and Seasons Jukebox - a collegiate marching band. All are scheduled to start November 12th.
• Candlelight Processional Narrators will be as follows:
  • 11/29 – 11/30 Josh Gad
  • 12/1 – 12/2 Nico Santos (NEW)
  • 12/3-12/5 Chrissy Metz
  • 12/6 – 12/7 Whoopi Goldberg
  • 12/8 – 12/10 Tituss Burgess (NEW)
  • 2/11 – 12/12 Brendan Fraser
  • 12/13 – 12/14 Ralph Macchio (NEW)
  • 12/15 – 12/16 Gary Sinise
  • 12/17 – 12/18 Neil Patrick Harris
  • 12/19 – 12/21 Pat Sajak
  • 12/22 – 12/23 Gloria Estefan
  • 12/24 – 12/26 Edward James Olmos
  • 12/27 – 12/28 Sterling K Brown
  • 12/29 – 12/30 Jodi Benson

Source: Disney Parks Blog, Disney Parks Blog - Candlelight Processional

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue share the return of the Halloween Meet and Treat event for Disney Vacation Club Members, Island Tower incentives, Bay Lake Tower refurbishment news, and a permit request related to the Reflections site. N149

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DVC Halloween Meet and Treat returns this October For the third year, the Halloween Meet and Treat event is returning and will take place at the Atlantic Dance Hall on the Boardwalk from 11 AM to 1 PM on October 14, 15, 28 and 29, Members can bring up to four guests and can only attend one of the dates. Members must have a reservation at a Walt Disney Resort on the event day.

Previous years' events featured character greets, snacks and treats, and a collectible popcorn bucket.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Island Tower Incentives Revealed for Current MembersIncentives for the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows were released on October 1st. Existing Members can get a discount of $10 per point off the $225 starting price for a 150 point contract. New Member discounts have not been announced but are usually lower than those for existing Members.

Current MemberDiscountCurrent MemberPrice per Point 50 - 99 pointsN/A$225 100 - 124 pointsN/A$225 125 - 149 pointsN/A$225 150 - 199 points$10$215 200 - 249 points $13$212 250 - 299 points$14$211 300 - 499 points$15$210 500 - 999 points$16$209 1000+ points$17$208In addition, the Disney Vacation Club Preview Center at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has opened up a preview of a 2-bedroom lock-off room of the Island Tower.

Source: DVC News

BLT room refurbishment begins, pool closure plannedThe year-long refurbishment of Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort has started, and according to DVC News, some guests in studios have been offered relocation to the Contemporary Tower as well as some daily compensation. The refurbishment is scheduled to last until September 2025. Elevator bank closures have already been experienced and sky bridge closures also expected.

In addition, Disney just announced the extended closure of the entire courtyard pool complex of Bay Lake Tower, including the Bay Cove Pool, whirlpool spa and the kids water play, from January to May 2026. Members will be allowed to use the main pool at the Contemporary Resort during the closure.

Source: DVC News

Reflections work resuming?A new permit has been filed with the Federal Aviation Administration to erect a 240-foot crane on the site of the stalled Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge project near Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Several other permits have been filed over the last few months which indicate possible construction in the area, but this is the most conclusive to indicate something large-scale may be happening here. No official announcement from Disney Vacation Club has been made.

Source: DVC News

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share the Moonlight Magic dates for Disney Vacation Club Members and the key dates of sales and bookings for the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. N148

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DVC announces new 2024 and 2025 Moonlight Magic Dates In an email to members, Disney Vacation Club announced that members with full membership privileges will soon be able to book a new round of Moonlight Magic dates for 2024, as well as sharing the dates for 2025.

First, three new Moonlight Magic events at Disney's Animal Kingdom were announced for the rest of 2024. These dates are listed as October 24, November 21, and December 10, all on Thursdays. Members will be allowed to register for ONE of these events, even if they have already attended a Moonlight Magic in 2024. However, Members may not register for multiple nights. Guests with resort stays will be able to register on September 19th, while guests without reservations can register on October 8th.

As for 2025, the following dates were announced:

• January 26th and September 1st at Disney's Hollywood Studios
• February 3rd at Disney California Adventure
• February 12th at Disney's Animal Kingdom
• April 30th and July 17th at EPCOT
• May 20th, June 9th and August 11th at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

There is no news of registration dates for the 2025 events.

Source: Member e-mail, Disney Vacation Club website

Island Tower begin sales on October 1stThe new Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows goes on sale for existing members on October 1st, 2024. The price is listed at $225 per point, which is consistent with Disney's Riviera Resort and The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness. Promotional discounts will likely be announced on October 1st.

Early booking will begin on October 15th for existing Members that add on at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows or already own as a Home Resort by calling Member Services.

First time DVC buyers will be able to purchase points at the new tower on October 19th, with booking opening on November 5th.

On November 19. 2024, reservations for Island Tower can be made with points from other Home resorts, subject to the 7-month window and any resale restrictions.

As a reminder the opening date for the resort is December 17, 2024. The resort includes four booking categories: Standard, Preferred, Premium, and Theme Park. Preferred includes partial/full view of lakes, pools, or golf course. Premium is partial/full view of seven seas lagoon. Theme Park has at least partial view of Magic Kingdom.

Point charts are similar to Grand Floridian for Standard and Preferred, with Theme Park views higher than most GF rooms. Two-bedroom Penthouses are only a little less than GF grand villas or Poly Bungalows.

The original release of inventory is only 40-units as follows:

• 9 - Duo Studios
• 14 - Dedicated Studios
• 4 - Dedicated One-Bedrooms
• 10 - Lockout Two-Bedrooms
• 1 - Dedicated Two-Bedroom
• 2 - Two-Bedroom Penthouse

Source: Disney email and DVCNews

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the new villains show coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2025, TRON Lightcycle / Run move to a traditional standby queue, DVC cruise for the new Disney Destiny, Disney After Hours dates for 2025 and more! N147

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New Villains show coming to DHS 2025Disney announced a new Villains show taking over the Sunset Showcase theater in Disney's Hollywood Studios, the current home of Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy. The new show is scheduled to debut in summer of 2025. The show will take guests into the realm of the Magic Mirror and feature performances by villains such as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook and Maleficent.

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will close October 7th.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

TRON Lightcycle / Run Virtual Queue ending September 8thThe virtual queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom is ending September 8th. Starting September 9th, the ride will have a traditional standby line and Lightning Lane Single Pass.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Early Access to "First Wave" sailing on Disney DestinyDisney Cruise Line has announced an early sailing on the new Disney Destiny, scheduled for November 28th - December 3rd, 2025. This is not considered a Disney Vacation Club Member cruise but an opportunity for Members to book one of the “First Wave” of cruises. As such, special DVC events during the cruise will not be offered. The 5-night itinerary is as follows:

• Departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Day 2 At Sea
• Day 3 Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
• Day 4 At Sea
• Day 5 Disney’s Castaway Cay
• Return: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Booking for this exclusive sailing aboard the Disney Destiny opens on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. DVC Members can secure their spot by calling Member Services. Expect longer than normal wait times. At least one Member must book using points.

Source: DVC News

Disney After Hours dates for 2025 announcedWalt Disney World announced the dates for 2025 Disney After Hours events. These events will take place January through September at three theme parks. Disney After Hours events typically run from 10:00pm to 1:00am at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, and 9:30pm to 12:30am at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Attendees can enter the park at 7:00pm. Disney After Hours also feature complimentary snacks including non-alcoholic beverages, ice cream novelties and popcorn, and unique character greet opportunities.

Costs range from $155 to $185 depending on park and date. Disney Vacation Club Members and AP holders get a $30 discount on EPCOT and Hollywood Studios dates, but not Magic Kingdom. On-site guests can book on September 4th, with general public opening to book on September 10th.

Magic Kingdom

• January 6, 16, 20, 27
• February 3,10,17, 24
• March 3, 17, 24, 31
• April 7, 28
• May 5, 12, 19

EPCOT

• February 27
• May 8, 29
• June 19, 26
• July 10, 24, 31
• August 7, 14, 21, 28
• September 11, 25

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• January 22, 29
• February 12, 19
• March 5, 26
• April 1, 30
• May 14, 28
• June 4, 11, 25
• July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• August 6, 20, 27
• September 3

Source: Disney Parks Blog

New Quarterly Condo Association Meetings scheduled for September 26thPer new Florida timeshare laws, Disney Vacation Club now will hold quarterly Board of Directors meetings that are open to Members. The first set are scheduled on September 26th. DVC members can attend meetings only for resorts at which they own points.

To RSVP, visit the DVC website and click on the link for Condominium Association News & Notices. Expand the section labeled "Updated Information About Your Association Meetings" for the link. The deadline to RSVP is September 20. Note there is no meeting for the new Cabins at Fort Wilderness because they are a trust.

• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins: 9:00am
• Disney's Riviera Resort: 9:45am
• Boulder Ridge Villas: 10:30am
• Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows: 11:15am
• Disney's Beach Club Villas: 12:00pm
• Disney's BoardWalk Villas: 1:15pm
• The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort: 2:00pm
• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas: 2:45pm
• Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort: 3:30pm
• Disney's Vero Beach Resort: 4:15pm
• Disney's Old Key West Resort: 5:00pm
• Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort: 5:45pm

Source: DVC News

BLT Skyway Bridge to be closed during construction From September 2024 through September 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During the refurbishment, the Skyway Bridge may experience intermittent closures.

Source: DVC News

Vero Beach room refurb completeDisney's Vero Beach Resort has completed a new refurbishment that covers a full renovation of the villa interiors, with many changes to floor coverings, wall coverings and decor. It also includes addition of the pull-down Murphy-style beds in villas. However, it isn’t clear if the Inn rooms have these, as those traditionally had two beds.

Source: DVC News

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the surprising news that Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America will close to transform into the new Cars area announced at D23. Other news include new details of the pool and restaurant at the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort and a new name for the EPCOT Member lounge. N164

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More details about the Island TowerDisney Parks Blog revealed more details on the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, which is scheduled to open on December 17th.

The tower's restaurant will be called the Wailulu Bar & Grill, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating. Disney describes the restaurant as a casual walk-up pool bar with an all-day menu serving lunch and dinner. Specialty coffee and on-the-go morning pastries will be available for breakfast.

The tower will also feature the Cove Pool and a splash pad called Moana’s Voyage with a sculpture of Moana and her raft.

As seen in the blueprints, but now fully defined, the resort will have four tropical terrace gardens. Each terrace garden will feature vibrant artwork, lush foliage and uniquely themed seating areas. Disney also shared that these oases will have picturesque views, including Seven Seas Lagoon for firework viewing.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Closure of Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America for new Frontierland attractionsShortly after the D23 announcement of new attractions coming to Walt Disney World, Disney Parks Blog released a concept image of the two new Cars themed attractions. The image and post confirmed Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America would be replaced to make room for the new attractions. Together, these new additions Construction is expected to start sometime next year.

Source: Disney Parks Blog, Blog Mickey

EPCOT DVC lounge renamedThe Disney Vacation Club lounge at EPCOT is being rebranded by Disney as Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium - A Member Lounge. Currently the closure of the lounge has lasted longer than planned, with no re-opening date announced. Disney has shared that the lounge will receive a new paint scheme, as well as a new exhibit of archival photos.

Source: DVC News

Strong July Direct SalesDisney Vacation Club sold a total of 206,000 points in the month of July, and over 109,000 of those points were for Disney's Riviera Resort. Riviera is now 68% sold and 79% of the resort is declared into inventory.

The Villas at Disneyland Hotel came in second with 35,000 points sold, followed by Disney’s Old Key West Resort with just under 27,000 points.

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort continue to lag, with only 6,500 points sold in July. This number is an increase from the last two months, but the resort is only 1.5% sold after 5 months on the market.

Source: DVC News

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In this week's episode, Sue and Peter share the latest news, including a new Florida law that can evict timeshare owners based on behavior, Jungle Cruise closing for several months in August at Magic Kingdom, new preview centers in Florida and California, and a special open house at Disney's Wedding Pavilion open house exclusively for Members. N144

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DVC owners can be evicted from premises under new Florida timeshare law New Florida legislation went into effect on July 1, 2024, that allows management to remove timeshare owners and guests for a wide range of inappropriate conduct including:

• Illegally possesses or deals in controlled substances
• Intoxicated, profane, lewd or brawling
• Indulges in language or conduct which disturbs the peace and comfort of other guests
• Conduct which injures the reputation, dignity or standing of the establishment
• Fails to make payment of rent at the agreed-upon time
• Fails to check out by the agreed-upon time

Disney has had issues with being able to remove Disney Vacation Club Members engaging in inappropriate behavior in the past, and this new legislation should allow them to appropriately deal with concerning behaviors.

Source: DVC News

Jungle Cruise to close for multi-month refurbishmentWalt Disney World has announced that the Jungle Cruise attraction will be closing for refurbishment on August 26th. No reopening date has been shared, but Disney's website states that the attraction is scheduled to reopen for Guests before the winter holidays begin. Currently Jungle Cruise is not listed as part of the attractions open for either Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Source: Disney Tourist Blog, Walt Disney World website

More news on DVC centers for both coastsThe Gateway to Discovery preview center at Disney Springs has now opened its second floor. The expanded area allows guests to tour models of a deluxe studio and one bedroom villa for Disney's Riviera Resort. The center also offers Members and guests a place to relax with light refreshments, seating, and a balcony overlooking Disney Springs.

In addition, the Golden Vine House Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center is scheduled to open to the public in Disney’s California Adventure on July 26th. DVC Members will have access to a Members-only preview from 10:30 AM to 6 PM on July 24th and 25th. Members attending will receive a commemorative keepsake and a sweet treat. This area is not expected to be a lounge like the Star View Station Disney Vacation Club Lounge, but will be primarily a sales office.

Source: DVC News - Gateway to Discovery, DVC News - Golden Vine House

Disney's Wedding Pavilion open house exclusively for DVC MembersOn September 13, 2024, Disney's Wedding Pavilion will host an open house event exclusively for Disney Vacation Club Members. Attendees will be able to learn more about Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings services, including menus and entertainment. Also, attendees will have the unique opportunity to get a special photo with Cinderella's Coach.

The event is intended for guests considering a Disney wedding or vow renewal. Capacity is limited and registration is required. DVC Members can register for themselves and up to 4 guests; however all guests must be over the age of 18.

Source: DVC News, DVC Wedding event registration

New partnership to bring Disney Cruise Line to JapanIn an agreement announced earlier this month, Disney and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC), have entered an agreement for OLC to build and operate a Disney-branded cruise business in Japan, beginning in 2029. A new Disney Cruise Line ship will be built of the same class as the Disney Wish, with certain modifications to appeal to Japanese clientele. OLC currently owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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In this week's episode, Peter, Shannon and Sue discuss all the news to come out of the D23 Experiences Panel on August 10th, 2024. N145

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Announcements from D23 New Horizons PanelsThe following attractions were confirmed or announced at the D23 panel on Saturday, August 10th. Josh D’Amaro was very specific to say none of these items are “blue sky” but are all in “active development”. However, this statement still does not necessarily mean they will all happen as announced.

There were no announcements directly related to Disney Vacation Club, though a few new concept images of the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows were shared at the DVC booth.

EPCOT

• Test Track Version 3 reopening sometime in 2025. No further images were shared and Disney continues to describe the revamped ride as “inspired by Horizons”.
• Spaceship Earth Lounge opening sometime in 2025. This is an existing VIP lounge for the sponsor of the ride, but will be open with views of the lagoon for fireworks.

Animal Kingdom

• Zootopia: Better Zoogether will replace the "It's Tough to be a Bug" at the Tree of Life. Opening is “next winter” so likely this is December 2025 timeframe.
• Tropical Americas will be replacing Dinoland. Work begins fall 2025 and expected opening is in 2027.
• Dinosaur will be rethemed to an Indiana Jones attraction. The new attraction will be different in theming from Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland in California.
• Encanto-themed dark ride focused on the Casita Madrigal on the day that Antonio receives his gift. Concept art makes it look like Omnimover attraction.
• Central plaza will be called "Puebla Esperanza" or city of hope. Third ride is Carousel theme to Disney horses from different properties.
• Quick Service restaurant will be one of the largest in Disney World - replacing Restaurantasaurus. Theme is said to be Columbian inspired.

Hollywood Studios

• Monsters Inc. themed land. Work begins in 2025. No target date for opening. Guests will be able to tour the Laugh Factory via the first-ever suspended coaster in a Disney Park. No other attractions or experiences were announced. Location of this is currently unsure but people are theorizing either the Launch Bay/Animation building area or Grand Avenue area.
• New story coming to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run with The Mandalorian and Grogu. This will coincide with the new movie in 2026.

Magic Kingdom

• New nighttime parade coming summer of 2025 - “Disney Starlight”. Will incorporate music from Wishes.
• Pirates of the Caribbean themed tavern confirmed for 2025.
• Two new Cars-themed attractions coming to Frontierland area. One will be an off-road rally type race over mountains, past geysers and through mud-holes. Second ride will be for “the whole family”. Construction to begin in 2025.
• Villains-themed land announced. Two attractions, dining and shopping. No other details except for one image of concept art. No date for starting or opening.

Disneyland Park

• Show in Main Street Opera House with first ever animatronic of Walt Disney. To be played in rotation with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. No date given
• Tiana's Bayou Adventure will OPEN NOVEMBER 17, 2024

DCA

• AVATAR land will be themed to second and third movie. First images show a boat ride maybe similar to Shanghai pirates attraction. No date given.
• COCO boat ride attraction/dark ride. Work set to begin in 2026.
• Two Avengers campus rides:
• "Avengers: Infinity Defense" is the ride with King Thanos and entering the multiverse that had been previously discussed.
• “Stark Flight Lab” looks like a Kukla Arm ride (think Forbidden Journey) and Robert Downey Junior will play Tony Stark for the attraction.

Disney Cruise Line

• Stage show on Disney Destiny will be Hercules. The one on Disney Treasure will be Tales of Moana.
• Announced four new ships added to the fleet between 2027-2031 for a total of 13 ships.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass system debuting at Walt Disney World on July 24th. Walt Disney World also announced dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney's Jollywood Nights. Disney Vacation Club's direct purchase incentives remain relatively unchanged, other than new discounts at sold out resorts. N143

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Genie+ being replaced with Lightning Lane Multi PassOn June 26th, Disney announced Genie+. As of July 24th, Genie+ will be replaced will be replaced by two Lightning Lane systems: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. Both products will be able to be booked in advance. Starting 7 days before the first day of their trip, Walt Disney World resort guests will be able to book passes for their entire length of stay (up to 14 days). Non-resort guests will be able to book 3 days in advance of their ticket dates.

Lightning Lane Single Pass will remain consistent with Individual Lightning Lane. We expect that the current rides under this system will also remain the same.

Lightning Lane Multi Pass will basically return to the old FastPass+ system, with the ability to book three ride reservations in advance for each day you purchase the product for a single park. Guests will be able to pick from available one-hour return windows for the rides. The initial bookings will have tier levels, with one tier one ride and two tier two rides selected each day, for all Walt Disney World parks except Animal Kingdom.

Other than the cost, a major difference between FP+ and Lightning Lane Multi Pass is once you use one of your booked Lightning Lane Multi Passes, guests can start booking additional passes. Additional rides appear to have no tier restrictions and can be booked at a different park.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Disney Jollywood Nights returns and MVMCP dates announcedAfter its problems with kickoff last year, Disney's Jollywood Nights hard ticket event at Disney’s Hollywood Studio returns this year with minor tweaks. The event will be held on 13 nights from November 9th to December 21st. The length has been extended to 5 hours instead of 4 and the Virtual Queue for Rise of the Resistance has been dropped. Pricing ranges from $159 to $179. Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders can get a $10 off discount for all dates.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party also returns for 25 select nights from November 8th to December 20th. Prices range from $169 to $219. Tickets will go on sale July 2nd to resort guests and July 10th for general purchase. Disney Vacation Club members can receive a $10 discount for some of the early dates.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Summer Direct Incentives similar and Discounts on sold out resortsCurrent sales discounts for direct purchasing remain similar at the four currently on-sale resorts.

Disney's Riviera Resort, Aulani, and The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort currently start at $225 per point. Discounts of $13 per point for new members start at 150 points and $17 per point for existing members at 100 points. In addition, a “Welcome Home” cash discount varies by the number of points purchased. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel have a similar price structure, but start at $239 per point.

With the recent success of Disney's Old Key West Resort discounted direct sales, Disney Vacation Club has added some discounts to some other sold out resorts. Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort current price is $205 a point, but existing Members can save up to $60 per point. Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas at $210 per point and a maximum discount of $55 per point. Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort starts at the highest price of $275 but offers the largest discount of up to $65 a point.

Source: DVC News

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the confirmation that a new Disney Vacation Club Member lounge is coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom, replacing the shooting arcade. DVC also announced "Welcome Home Weeks" celebration during the summer, with opportunities for free treats, character close-ups, and more. Shannon and Peter also share news including the filing of permits for the upcoming Bay Lake Tower hard good refurbishments, Walt Disney World attraction openings and closures, and Disneyland Resort's Oogie Boogie Bash details. N142

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DVC Lounge to replace Frontierland Shootin' ArcadeOn June 13th, it was announced that the newly planned DVC lounge will be located in Magic Kingdom. The new lounge will replace the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade, which is scheduled to close on June 23rd. No details about the lounge have been released, other than that it will be a Members-only lounge similar to the one in EPCOT.

Source: Orlando Sentinel, DVC News

DVC adds special “Welcome Home Weeks” event this summer Disney Vacation Club announced the first-ever "Welcome Home Weeks," a limited-time celebration from July 22 through August 24 featuring special events, free treats and exciting experiences for eligible Disney Vacation Club Members and up to 4 guests (or for some events, all guests included on the reservation, whichever is larger). Events during the five weeks are as follows:

One-Time-Use Mobile Order Discount - Receive a 20% one-time-use discount on a mobile order at select quick-service dining at Walt Disney World Resort from July 22, 2024 through August 24, 2024.

Sweet Stop - Treat yourself to a refreshing, complimentary Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar, ice cream sandwich or fruit bar at select Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort locations.

• Walt Disney World Resort:
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Tower of Terror Courtyard, Mondays and Tuesdays, starting July 22, 11 AM to 2 PM
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Upper Bradley Falls, Thursdays and Fridays, starting July 25, 1 PM to 4 PM
• Disneyland Resort:
  • Disneyland Park, Star View Station – a Member Lounge, July 23, August 6 and August 20, 2 PM to 4 PM
  • Disney California Adventure Park, Golden Vine House, a Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center, July 30 and August 13, 2 PM to 4 PM

Welcome Home Wakeup - Mingle with fellow Members for coffee and a morning treat at select hotels

• Walt Disney World Resort:
  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Top of the World Lounge and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Reunion Station Dates and
  • Times TBD, but must be a member with a resort reservation AT THESE RESORTS to be eligible
• Disneyland Resort:
  • The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, Discovery Den
  • July 25, August 8 and August 22, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Must have a Disneyland Resort reservation to attend

Welcome Home Wednesday Wine Mixer - Enjoy the company of fellow Members as you indulge in wine and appetizers at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort. The event will be held in the Wedding Garden on July 31 and August 14, 2024, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Character Close-Ups

• Walt Disney World Resort - Delight in an immersive Character meet & greet experience, themed to the film, Frozen, in Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Ballroom Fantasia J) on July 22, July 23, July 29, July 30, August 12 and August 13, 2024. Times to be determined.
• Disneyland Resort - Don’t miss a Character experience featuring a sketch artist and a rockin’ dance party in the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion in the Disneyland Hotel on July 22 and August 19, 2024, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort - Join a pirate-themed experience that boasts some favorite Disney pals in the Resort Lobby, Thursdays, starting July 25, 2024. Times to be determined.

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort - Get ready for visits from beloved Disney friends and a pool party at the Resort, plus fireworks at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Tuesdays, starting July 23, 2024.

Ice Cream Parlor - Take advantage of complimentary ice cream served up at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa DVC Preview Center daily, starting July 22, 2024, from 11AM to 5 PM.

In addition, Aulani Resort will have a number of events including lei-making, hula and ukelele lessons.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, Blog Mickey

Attraction openings and closingsWalt Disney World announced that the new Country Bear Jamboree will open on July 17th. The all new show will contain many of the same characters, but will feature more of the Disney songbook, with songs such as “Try Everything”, “A Whole New World” and “Bare Necessities”.

Disney Parks Blog shared new images and some of the technology from the new Little Mermaid show at Disney's Hollywood Studios, but the only date provided was still listing it as opening in the Fall.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios is also scheduled to re-open from an extended closure on July 27th. The ride has been closed since January.

Finally, there has been a year+ long permit filed for work on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, extending to August 2025. While unconfirmed, it is expected that the ride will be going down at the end of the summer for a lengthy refurbishment that includes replacing the entire track. We expect to hear more about this and the “beyond Big Thunder Mountain” expansion at D23 in August.

Source: Disney Parks Blog - Country Bears, Disney Parks Blog - Little Mermaid, WDW Magic - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, WDWNT - Big Thunder Mountain

Permit Filed for Bay Lake Tower refurbishmentDisney filed a permit expiring September 2025 for refurbishment at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Walt Disney World's website notes that room refurbishment work will take place from September 2024 to September 2025. This will be the first full hard goods refurbishment for Bay Lake Tower.

Source: Blog Mickey, Walt Disney World website

Oogie Boogie Bash on sale datesTickets for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park go on sale on June 25th for Inspire Key holders, June 26th for all other key holders, and June 27th for the general public. Prices range from $134 for the August dates, $154-169 in September, and $169-189 in October.

Disneyland also announced that Haunted Mansion Holidays will be back in time for the holidays with a virtual queue due to the construction.

Source: Disneyland website - Oogie Boogie Bash, Disneyland website - Haunted Mansion

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share all the news of the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, including the official opening date, room categories, and cash rates. They also discuss the temporary move of the EPCOT Member lounge this summer and DVC and Annual Passholder previews for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. N141

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Island Tower rooms officially added to existing Polynesian condo associationOn May 24th, Disney Vacation Club filed an amendment to the existing timeshare license of Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows to add the equivalent of 222 timeshare units. Other sources have indicated that the new building would have 268 rooms, but the discrepancy between the two is probably due to two bedroom lockoffs. If 46 of the rooms would be two-bedroom lock-offs, then both numbers can be correct.

DVC has not announced when sales will begin, but this filing signals that this may be close. It also confirms that the new rooms will be part of the existing condo association, and owners of this resort will have 11-month priority across the entire resort.

Source: DVC News

Polynesian Island Tower opening date and cash rates Disney Parks Blog shared an official opening date of December 17, 2024, along with photos and a video of the room designs for the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. The deluxe studios will include a small dishwasher, the first for DVC studios.

Cash rates are now available, and room categories of standard, preferred, and theme park are listed for Duo studios, Deluxe studios, and one-bedrooms. Two bedroom villas only list theme park views, and the two bedroom penthouses list preferred and theme park views.

Room typeOpening NightMid-JanuaryDuo studios$826$490 - $612Deluxe studios$1,100 - $1,500$654 - $927One bedroom villa$1,600 - $2,000$948 - $1,144Two bedroom villa$2,750$1,600Two bedroom penthouseUnavailable$2,400Examples of Cash Rates at Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and BungalowsThe deluxe studio rates for the Island Tower were comparable to the regular Polynesian resort room categories of standard, water, and theme park views.

Source: Disney Parks Blog, Walt Disney World website

EPCOT DVC lounge moves to temporary location this summerThe EPCOT Disney Vacation Club Member lounge in the Imagination Pavilion will be closing for six weeks from June 2nd through July 14th. During that time, a temporary lounge will be open in the Odyssey Events Pavilion, which is typically used during the EPCOT Food and Wine Festivals. Disney has not indicated what, if any, updates will be made to lounge during the closure, but the limited time indicates no major changes.

Source: DVC News

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Previews scheduledWhile we announced the official opening date of Tiana's Bayou Adventure on June 28th in our last episode, previews dates had not yet been announced. While the registration period has passed, Disney Vacation Club Member previews are taking place on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 1 pm to 4 pm and Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 9 am to noon.

Annual Passholders can still get onto the ride with virtual queues beginning at 7 am and 1 pm on June 13,14,16,17,18 and 20.

Source: Disney Parks Blog, DVC News

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the official opening date of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the newly announced details of the Polynesian Tower, Fort Wilderness policy updates, extension of the Reflections permit, DisneylandForward crossing the final hurdle, Halloween Party dates, and more! N140

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Official Opening Date for Tiana's Bayou AdventureDisney announced Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will officially open on June 28th at Walt Disney World. More information regarding Cast Member, Annual Passholder, and Disney Vacation Club Member preview opportunities will be announced starting May 14. Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park was only mentioned as opening "later this year".

Source: Disney Parks Blog

New details of the Polynesian TowerOn Friday, May 11th, Disney released the first details of the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. This 10-story tower overlooking the seven seas lagoon is scheduled to open in December 2024 and will feature a variety of room types that will sleep from two to nine guests, such as duo studios, spacious one- and two-bedroom villas and brand-new two-bedroom penthouse villas.

Cash booking for the resort will begin on June 4th for Disney Vacation Club Members, June 5th for Annual Passholders, and June 6th for the general public. On-sale dates, points charts, and the exact opening date of the property have not been released.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Policy changes at Fort WildernessDisney has updated some of their policies around golf carts, bikes, and RV rentals at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.

• Guests may only rent golf carts from directly from Disney.
• Guests can provide their own golf carts, but starting June 1st, guests must provide proof of liability insurance with $100,000 individual and $300,000 overall minimum.
• Drivers must be at least 16 years old and have a valid license. Each passenger must have their own seat. (No lap sitting.)
• Bikes are allowed but must have headlights and taillights and be manually powered (no e-bikes).
• RVs can only be rented from one of Disney’s featured providers. They can be delivered without the guest being present by arrangement.

Additionally, beginning July 13, 2024, horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday due to construction. Rides may be available on Saturdays and Sundays during this time.

Source: DVC News, Walt Disney World website

Disneyland Forward passes final hurdle On May 7th, the Anaheim City Council gave final approval for DisneylandForward.

Expect announcements on the Disneyland Resort expansion at the D23 in August, though it is possible that the new parking structure work could begin even sooner.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Permit on Reflections extended 5 yearsDuring the COVID pandemic in 2020, Disney Vacation Club halted construction on a proposed project, Reflections - a Disney Lakeside Lodge. On May 8th, DVC submitted a request to the South Florida Water Management District to extend its construction permits for an additional 5 years. If approved, the construction window would be extended to May 29, 2029. While this move doesn’t confirm that constructions on Reflections will resume, it does indicate that DVC is still considering a resort for that site.

Source: DVC News

Disney declares additional Cabins to Fort Wilderness DVCOn April 3, Disney Vacation Club declared 33 more cabins for use at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, for a total 63 cabins available for booking on points.

Source: DVC News

MNSSHP and Oogie Boogie Bash dates announcedDisney has announced 38 dates for the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in 2024, with dates starting as early as August 9th. Tickets went on sale for resort guests on May 8th, and will be open to the public on May 15th. Tickets prices range from $119 to $199, and Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders can save $10 per ticket for dates in August and September.

• August 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
• September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
• October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31

Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash also announced 27 dates ranging from August 25th to October 31st. Prices are listed at $134 to $189. Individual date prices, on-sale dates, and any Magic Key or Disney Vacation Club Member discounts have not yet been shared.

• August 25, 27, 29
• September 3,10,12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
• October 1, 3, 6, 8,10,13,15,17, 20,22,24,27,29,31

Source: Walt Disney World website and Disneyland Resort website

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the new changes to the Disability Access Service (DAS) system, DisneylandForward passes Anaheim city council, and more! N139

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Disney changes made to the DAS system on both coastsDisney is implementing changes to the Disability Access Service (DAS) registration process at Walt Disney World on May 20th and at Disneyland on June 17th. Visits prior to these dates will not be affected. Highlights are below:

• Guests who have medical conditions that are not developmental disabilities will be accommodated in different ways.
• It will be beneficial (especially at Walt Disney World) to request a DAS via a virtual chat prior to a trip. Cast Members from both Florida and California will be joined by employees from Inspire Health Alliance, who will help determine the approval of a guest’s request if needed. Guest Services will not be assisting with DAS requests in person starting May 20 at Walt Disney World. Disneyland will continue to offer an on-site DAS cast member, but it is recommended to use the pre-screen process.
• Current DAS holders will need to re-apply.
• The DAS party size is limited to 4 guests with exceptions for immediate family members.
• DAS needs to be renewed in 120 days; previously, it was 60.
• The actual function of DAS setting return times while in the park using the My Disney Experience App will remain the same.

The intent is to reduce abuse and overuse. DAS use has tripled over the last five years.

Source: Touring Plans

Disneyland Forward passes the Anaheim city council board vote unanimously On April 16th, the Anaheim City Council voted unanimously to approve the plans for DisneylandForward, the massive $2 Billion expansion planned around Disneyland. A second council vote is needed to finalize the plan is required in May, but once that passes Disney will be able to start moving on these changes. This is expected to be the biggest change to the California parks since the opening of Disney’s California Adventure.

Source: NBC News LA

March sales data indicates continued slow sales for the cabinsDVC News shared their monthly data on direct DVC sales for the month of March. While The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort sales went up compared to the previous month, March was the first full month of sales for the resort. The Cabins only sold 12,326 points over 94 contracts. This brings the two month total to 19,485 points out of the 2.8 million points at the resort. If this month is any indication on the pace of sales, the cabins will take just under 20 years to sell. However, there could be a bump in sales next month due to improved incentives across the board.

On the bright side for Disney, Disney’s Riviera Resort sales had the most sales with 72,275 points, which is well above the previous 12-month average. This is also the average pace at which the resort has sold since 2019, and if continued, the resort should sell out in the next three years.

Villas at Disneyland Hotel sales were also better than the Cabins, though only a little more than 16,000 points were sold. After almost a full year of sales, the resort is close to 20% sold.

Source: DVC News

EPCOT Food and Wine festival shortenedDisney has announced that the EPCOT International Food and Wine festival will run from August 29th to November 23rd. This period is almost seven weeks shorter than in 2023, when the festival started July 15th. It’s been a few years since the festival started as late as Labor Day weekend. No reason was given by Disney, but perhaps they have seen softening attendance in the summer for the festival while it remains extremely popular during the fall season. The usual parts of the festival - the food booths, Eat to the Beat concerts, and Remy’s Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt - all were part of the announcement. The new festival center was also mentioned to be part of events this year.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Media previews scheduledWhile not an official opening date, many outlets are sharing that media previews for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom will occur June 8th through the 11th. Media events for attraction openings are usually done after Cast Member previews and either right before or after Disney Vacation Club and Annual Passholder previews. While the official opening date is not yet set, it seems likely that a late June or early July date will be announced soon.

Source: Blog Mickey

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the upcoming refurbishment of Test Track beginning on June 17th, new details for the planned "Tropical Americas" region of Disney's Animal Kingdom, and more! N138

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Test Track set to close June 17th for extended refurbishmentOn April 5th, Disney announced that Test Track will be closing for refurbishment on June 17th. The ride will be updated with a “World of Motion” inspired make-over. There is no word on how long the closure will be, but it is expected to last at least a year.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Roundup Rodeo BBQ added to DVC discount dining list with 10% discountMany restaurants on property provide a 10% discount for Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders. Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios has now been added to that list! First opening in March 2023, this is the first time a discount for DVC members has been available at this restaurant.

Source: DVC News, Disney Vacation Club website

DVC Direct incentives being increased for Spring 2024Disney Vacation Club is streamlining their new member and existing member discounts.

New members can receive a $13 per point discount on any purchase of 150 points or more on all four currently for sale resorts. In addition, a “Welcome Home” credit is also added for buyers buying 150 points or greater, starting at $2000. This usually applies to those buying points on-site.

Similarly existing members are looking to get $17 per point discount starting at 100 points, with the additional “Welcome Home” credit added starting at 150 points.

DVC is also offering deep discounts on points at Disney's Old Key West Resort. With a base price of $205 per point, existing members can take advantage of $40 per point discount for 150 points which is $165 per point. A 500-point contract would get an $80 per point discount down to $125 per point. This is the lowest entry point to direct purchase that we have seen in quite awhile, so if you are looking for your entry into direct membership at the lowest price, this may be the way to go.

Source: DVC News

Imagineering details “Tropical Americas” model for Animal KingdomDisney has released a clip on Instagram with details of the "Tropical Americas" land, which is replacing DinoLand U.S.A., in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The model still indicates Encanto and Indiana Jones attractions, as well as what appears to be a Coco-inspired carousel. While there is no current timeline for in-park construction, permitting has been submitted to start prepping a backstage area with trailers and storage.

In addition, Disney is expected to begin filing permits for the “Beyond Big Thunder” expansion will be filed within the next few weeks. Anything beyond this should be considered rumor for now. Expectations right now are that further details will come out at the D23 event this summer.

Source: Instagram, Blog Mickey

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This week, Sue and Peter discuss all the latest Disney news, including the Anaheim council approval of Disneyland Forward, more closures related to Tiana's Bayou Adventure, EPCOT opening the rest of their construction this summer, a 2025 DVC Member cruise, a new DCL ship announced with name and theme, and more! N137

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Vero Beach Character Breakfast returns Starting April 20th, the character breakfast will return to Winds and Waves at Disney's Vero Beach Resort every Saturday. This breakfast was a regularly scheduled event prior to COVID, but now will return with a new menu. Goofy and Pluto will be making the rounds in their beach gear while guests enjoy tasty menu items like “Banana’s Foster French Toast” and “The Treasure Omelet”. Breakfast hours are from 8 AM to noon and are now available for booking.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

$2 Billion Disneyland Forward Project passes Anaheim planning board approvalOn March 11th, the Anaheim Planning Commission voted 5-1 to approve a proposed $1.9 billion expansion plan for Disneyland Resort known as "DisneylandForward". As we’ve discussed before, the plan would expand both parks around the Disneyland hotel while also adding new parking and highway access ramps. It also includes potential for more hotel rooms as well as 150 new DVC rooms.

Source: DVC news

Critter Country closing at Disneyland May 1st Critter Country at Disneyland will be closing temporarily starting May 1st to finish the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, including the addition of two new themed stores.

Among the changes, “Ray’s Berets” will replace “The Briar Patch” as a place for Disney apparel and toys and themed to Ray the firefly and his family. “Louis’ Critter Club” takes over the left half of Pooh Corner with more apparel, accessories, home decor. Disneyland’s Tigger Tails will remain. The Winnie the Pooh attraction will be closed during this time as well, but no changes to the attraction are expected. The Hungry Bear is expected to remain open.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC Member Cruise announced for 2025 Disney Vacation Club announced the 2025 Member Cruise, a 5-night cruise on the Disney Dream featuring a stop at Cozumel, Mexico, a day at Castaway Cay and two days at sea.

Booking will begin on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:00am Eastern Time. No pricing has been announced yet. In order to book a DVC cruise, members are required to qualify for Membership Extras. Only qualifying points can be used to book the member cruise and at least one member must book with points. Cash rates will also be available.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Eighth Disney Cruise ship announcedDisney Cruise Line has announced the newest cruise ship to be added to its fleet, the Disney Destiny. The ship, sister to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, will have a “Heroes and Villains” theme, drawing on the legacies of beloved Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions. Onboard, guests will encounter both heroes and villains.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

EPCOT CommuniCore Plaza opens with special Encanto concertThe re-imagining of EPCOT will finally be complete with all the construction walls down and the full opening of the CommuniCore Hall, Mickey and Friends character greet and the new CommuniCore Plaza Stage. This area will be the home base for EPCOT's festivals, and as a celebration there will be a new limited-time show “¡Celebración Encanto!” from June 10th to September 6th. The show will run several times throughout the day and will include opportunities to sing along with favorite songs and see Mirabel and Bruno.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the new resort perk for complimentary water park admission on arrival day and other news. N136

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New Resort Perk for 2025 applies to DVC staysDisney has announced a new resort stay benefit for 2025 bookings. Disney is offering complimentary water park admissions on guests' arrival day at a Disney resort. This perk will also apply to DVC member reservations on arrival day.

There is currently no indication how this benefit would be affected by a split stay at different resorts, or even at the same resort in a different room category.

More details will be available “later in 2024” according to the Disney website.

Note that extra parks hours were also extended through 2025, including the deluxe evening hours which will still be available to DVC guests.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Soarin’ Around the World returned February 28thSoarin’ over California has now left the building! As of February 28th, Soarin’ around the World has returned to Epcot. The original show had returned as part of the 100th anniversary celebration.

Source: Plan Disney

New DVC welcome center opens at Disney SpringsDisney Vacation Club has introduced a new "Gateway to Discovery" store. The building features largely an open space with a globe dominating the center and artwork representing many of the destinations available through DVC. Plans call for additional facilities to be added on the second floor for Members and guests. The expansion will open later this spring.

This space is not expected to be the additional member lounge which was announced back in January.

Source: DVCNews.com

New Star Tours destinations coming April 5thStarting April 5th, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will offer some all-new adventures. These new additions will feature characters and locations from some of your favorite Disney+ new series such as “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian.” With these additions, the attraction provides the opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations aboard the attraction, including a visit to the planet Peridea from the Ahsoka series. Urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin and Grogu may soon be part of your next Starspeeder flight.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Buy a Fort Wilderness Cabin!Some of the old log-style cabins from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are for sale according to a recent Facebook listing, posted on February 26, 2024, by user Kyle Brooks. The 1-bedroom cabins are priced at $49,900 each and are fully furnished, including an Amazon “Hey Disney” device.

Source: Chip & Co

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the new details for the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure at WDW this summer, the return of 1900 Park Fare character meal at Disney's Grand Floridian, and more! N135

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The return of 1900 Park FareDisney announces that 1900 Park Fare is re-opening at Disney's Grand Floridian on April 10th after being closed for more than four years.

Characters will now include an eclectic mix of Cinderella, Aladdin, Tiana (in her new look from Tiana's Bayou Adventure), and Mirabelle from Encanto as they celebrate the “power of a wish.” The artwork throughout the restaurant has also been updated, with a continued theme of a Merry-Go-Round.

Breakfast and dinner will both be available, and special favorites including the Strawberry Soup will still be on the menu.

Reservations are expected to Open March 5th.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC Meet & Treat Event for Valentine’s DayDisney Vacation Club announced another “Meet and Treat” Member event at the Atlantic Dancehall, similar to the event offered for Halloween. The event will be held on four dates in February, the 13th and 14th, as well as the 20th and 21st, from 2PM to 4PM.

These events involve meet and greets with two or three special characters and treats for members. There is no advanced reservations required, but each member is only allowed to attend the event once.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening Summer 2024Disney Parks Blog has a post announcing the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in “Summer of 2024”. While no specific date was given, the previous opening timeframe was "2024". Disney also shared an impressive video of one of the new Tiana audio-animatronic figure and other details of the ride.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Free collectible pin from DVC Disney Vacation Club is offering members a new bonus, a pin that says “Membership Magic.” This pin is currently available at most DVC kiosks in the parks and resorts. It will be available to all owners, and owners will need to present identification and electronic membership card. Pins may be limited to one per family.

Source: DVC News

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Disney commits to $1.9 Billion for Disneyland forwardOn January 23rd, Anaheim announced that Disney has committed to spending a minimum of $1.9 billion and up to $2.5 billion on the Disneyland Forward project should Anaheim city council approve the project. Money would be spent on "theme park lands, attractions, hotels, shopping and dining west of Disneyland Drive and on the Toy Story parking lot."

From the Orange County Register:

“The DisneylandForward proposal calls for Disney to pay $40 million for portions of Magic Way, Clementine Street, Gene Autry Way and Hotel Way to clear the way for the proposed theme park expansion.

The plan also calls for Disney to build a 17,000-space eastside parking structure with direct connections from the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway that would be larger than the combined Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures."

The DisneylandForward proposal is scheduled for Anaheim Planning Commission hearings in March with a vote by the Anaheim City Council in May.

Source: Orange County Register, DisneylandForward website

Pricing, Maintenance Fees, and Incentives for the Cabins The newest Disney Vacation Club resort, the Cabins at Fort Wilderness has opened for sales to existing members, and with that, we have more information on pricing, maintenance fees and incentives.

First off, the starting price for the cabins is $225 per point, which is the same current price as Disney's Riviera Resort and Aulani.

Initial incentives are not particularly impressive, with a 100 point contract receiving a mere $2 discount, and 150 point contract with a $10 discount.

The biggest news is that the maintenance fees for 2024 have been released, and the initial rate is a whopping $12.16. This is the second highest priced maintenance fees of DVC resorts.

Points PurchasedCurrent Member DiscountCurrent Member Price25 - 99 points$0$225100 - 124 points$2$223125 - 149 points$4$221150 - 199 points$10$215200 - 249 points $11$214250 - 299 points$13$212300 - 499 points$14$211500 - 999 points$15$2101000+ points$16$209Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Epic Universe announcement madeThis week, Universal Orland released an official announcement about the new theme park, Epic Universe. There were no real surprises with the announcement except that the central area will be known as Celestial Park and will have two restaurants and three rides including a dueling roller coaster. The other lands are Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, How to Train your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe featuring Universal's Classic Monsters. No real details on the rides or attractions in the various lands were released. Opening is still just listed as 2025, but it’s still worth noting as competition to your time at Disney.

Source: Universal Orlando website

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Peter shares details of Disney Vacation Club's announcements for The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness, including opening date, point charts, and sales dates! N133

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Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Opening Date, Point Charts, and Sales Date RevealedDisney Vacation Club revealed new details on the The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. The new DVC resort is projected to open on July 1st. Sales begin for existing Members on February 1st and for new Members on February 27th.

Existing Members who add-on can book reservations as early as February 15th. New members can book beginning on March 12th. Reservations will be open to all DVC members on April 23rd.

Point charts range from 111 points per week in September to 232 point per week for the Christmas and Easter holidays. Most dates fall between 132-160 points per week.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

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In this week's episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss Moonlight Magic registration changes, a new Disney Vacation Club Member lounge, more details on the Fort Wilderness Cabins, and more! N132

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Moonlight Magic Registration Rule ChangeAhead of the first Moonlight Magic registration for 2024, Disney Vacation Club has changed the verbiage in the “Know Before You Register” section on the Moonlight Magic of the DVC website. The website now states, "When staying using their Membership with Vacation Points, Reservation Points or cash, Members who booked a qualifying Resort reservation by the cutoff date will have access to early or general event registration and can register themselves and up to the number of individuals on their Resort reservation(s)."

Qualifying resort reservations are standard DVC reservations booked with Vacation Points online or over the phone with DVC, reservations booked with DVC for the Disney Collection using Reservation Points, or cash reservations booked over the phone with a DVC representative for a DVC villa.

The new policy means that reservations made at all Walt Disney World (WDW) resorts via the WDW website, by calling a WDW representative, through a travel agent or any other means NOT using an eligible DVC membership do not qualify for early registration. Previously, a standard reservation booked with cash by the deadline for any of the official WDW resorts qualified for early registration, but it absolutely does not anymore.

Source: DVC Fan, Seeking the Magical, DVC News

New DVC lounge in Disney World official Disney revealed that construction on a brand-new Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge will begin in 2024 at Walt Disney World. The location of the new lounge has not been announced.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

More Details on the Fort Wilderness CabinsSeveral new bits of information came out of Disney Vacation Club documentation filings for the new Cabins at Fort Wilderness.

Based on the documentation, each cabin will have a total of 7,661 points for the year, which is an average of 21 points per night. This is similar to many of the studios throughout the DVC system. Point charts have not been released yet.

Full floor plan also revealed the dimensions of the cabin is 43’ x 12’ or 516 square feet, which puts the size slightly above studios but much smaller than most 1-bedrooms.

Dog policies for the cabins have also become available. A maximum of two dogs, with fees of $30 per day for Members and $50 per day for others such as cash guests.

• Dogs must be "fully trained and are not allowed on furniture anywhere on the Resort Property."
• When outside of a cabin, dogs must be accompanied at all times and either within a carrier or restrained with a leash.
• They are not permitted in food and beverage locations, lounges, pools and other recreation areas.
• They cannot be left unattended for more than 7 hours.
• Guests with dogs must contact housekeeping to schedule a room cleaning time when the animals will not be present. Door hangers must be displayed on cabins where dogs are present.
• Management can request dogs to be removed based on behavior.

Source: DVC News - Floorplan, DVC News - Point Cost, DVC News - Pet Policy

2023 DVC direct prices to rise end of JanuaryOn January 30th, the direct price of Disney's Riviera Resort and Aulani are increasing from $217 per point to $225 per point. Meanwhile, on the west coast, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are increasing for the first time from $230 per point to $239 per point. DVC has not been announced if any of the sold out resorts will also have price increases.

Source: DVC News

New “Little Mermaid” show coming to Hollywood StudiosOn December 19th, Disney announced that it was finally going to rehab the old “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” show in the Animation Courtyard. This show has been closed since the start of the COVID pandemic, and cast members have said that the area had a strong mildew problem preventing it from reopening.

The new show will be titled “The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure” and is expected to reopen in Fall of 2024.

Though limited details have been shared, a drawing of a new show scene covering “kiss the girls” was provided. It is likely the show will be a mix of the old and the new, but we should find out in the next few months.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Attraction Refurbishments in 2024Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed on January 8, 2024. As of the time of recording, Disney has made no announcement on details of the closure, but it is listed to be reopen the summer of 2024.

Country Bear Jamboree will close date of January 27, 2024 . The attraction will reopen with an all-new show this summer.

Source: WDWNT, Walt Disney World website, Disney Parks Blog

DVC potentially go to “Trust” modelDisney Vacation Club has registered to form a timeshare trust under the name Palmetto Trust Associations. A timeshare trust model would be something new to DVC. DVC has not released any details regarding a new ownership option.

Source: DVC News

Magic Key Passes to go on sale 1/10Disneyland Resort resumed sales of all four types of Magic Key passes on 1/10 at 9:00 a.m. PT. Since September 2023, Magic Key passes have only been available for renewal. Magic Key pass prices last increased October 2023. By the time of recording, only the Imagine Key was still available for purchase, which is only for Southern California residents living in zip codes 90000 to 93599.

Source: WDWNT

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2024-25 DVC refurbishment scheduleAt the recent Disney Vacation Club condo association meeting, an updated list of refurbishments scheduled for the next two years was shared. Typically a resort gets a “soft goods” refurbishment 7 years after opening, with a full “hard goods” refurbishment at 14 years, and the cycle repeats. These refurbishments are funded with Member dues.

2024 Refurbishment Schedule

• Complete Boardwalk Villas Hard Goods in first half 2024
• Complete Hilton Head Island Hard Goods in first half 2024
• Vero Beach Resort starting soon into 2024 - expected soft goods replacement.
• Bay Lake Tower - start late in the year and expected to take most of 2025 (hard goods)

2025 Refurbishment Schedule

• Animal Kingdom - Kidani and Jambo house (hard goods)
• Copper Creek Villas - Wilderness Lodge (soft goods - but include murphy beds)
• Grand Californian Villas (hard goods - originally scheduled for 2024)
• Saratoga Springs Treehouse Villas (hard goods)

Source: DVC News

Moonlight Magic registration dates for 2024 have been announcedDisney Vacation Club has shared the registration dates for the scheduled Moonlight Magic in 2024. Note for each park, there is only ONE early registration date that covers both events in that park, but there is a different general registration date for each individual event. Virtual queue links will be sent out less than 24 hours before registration is set to occur. Registration typically opens at 11:00am eastern on the designated day.

• Disney California Adventure - January 29, 2024
  • General Registration: December 19, 2023
• EPCOT - January 25, 2024
  • Early Registration: January 9, 2024
  • General Registration: January 11, 2024
• EPCOT - March 1, 2024
  • Early Registration: January 9, 2024
  • General Registration: February 15, 2024
• Disney's Animal Kingdom - February 27, 2024
  • Early Registration: February 1, 2024
  • General Registration: February 8, 2024
• EPCOT - March 1, 2024
  • Early Registration: January 9, 2024
  • General Registration: February 15, 2024
• Disney's Animal Kingdom - April 23, 2024
  • Early Registration: February 1, 2024
  • General Registration: April 11, 2024
• Disney's Typhoon Lagoon - June 4, 2024
  • Early Registration: May 2, 2024
  • General Registration: May 9, 2024
• Disney's Typhoon Lagoon - July 11, 2024
  • Early Registration: May 2, 2024
  • General Registration: June 27, 2024
• Disney's Hollywood Studios - August 27, 2024
  • Early Registration: August 1, 2024
  • General Registration: August 15, 2024

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Disneyland After Dark events returnDisney has announced a new round of Disneyland After Dark events in 2024. All events run from 9 PM to 1 AM, with early entry allowed at 6 PM. No discounts for DVC members or Magic Key holders are offered.

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite

• Dates: Jan 23, 25, 30; Feb 1, 6, 8, 12, 14, 2024 at Disneyland Park
• Ticket prices start at $139 per Guest (ages 3+) and tickets will go on sale to the general public on Dec. 14, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT).
• A royal cavalcade will make its way through Disneyland Park, offering an enchanting gathering of some of Disney’s favorite royals, transported by equally splendid equines.
• Near “it’s a small world,” dance along with princesses, princes and Disney characters at the evening’s royal ball.
• Stitch and Angel will host their very own dance party at the stage in Tomorrowland.
• Character Greets, Photo Ops, and sweet treats will be offered throughout the park.

Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite

• Dates: March 5 and March 7, 2024 at Disneyland Park
• Ticket prices start at $139 per Guest (ages 3+) and tickets will go on sale to the general public on Dec. 14, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT).
• The “High School Musical” pep rally will take place through the streets of Disneyland Park.
• The “Phineas and Ferb” dance party at the stage in Tomorrowland will be a high-energy dance party, complete with a DJ and appearances by your favorite “Phineas and Ferb” characters.
• “Camp Rock” karaoke and The Ultimate Disney Channel Trivia Challenge will be held in The Golden Horseshoe.
• “Descendants” at the Rivers of America will invite you to take a cruise on the Sailing Ship Columbia and enjoy music from the “Descendants” trilogy.
• Opportunities to step into imaginative photo backdrops representing favorite Disney Channel shows and movies, including “Lizzie McGuire,” “The Cheetah Girls,” “Teen Beach Movie” and more.

Prices, on-sale dates, and details of the last two events have not yet been released.

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

• April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7 & 9, 2024 at Disneyland Park
• Pricing listed as “Starts at $159”

Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite

• June 18 & 20, 2024 at Disneyland Park
• Pricing listed as “Starts at $159”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Upcoming Ride refurbishments* Haunted Mansion in Disneyland is closing on January 21, 2024 for expansion of the queue area and new store announced earlier this year. No opening date has been announced. * On January 8th, Kali River Rapids will be closing for its annual winter refurbishment. No reopening date has been shared yet. * Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom will be closing for a short refurbishment on January 16th and expected to reopen January 21st.

Source: WDWNT - Haunted Mansion, WDWNT - Kali River Rapids, WDWNT - Big Thunder Mountain

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter review the 2025 point charts and takeaways from the annual Disney Vacation Club Condominium Association meeting. The World Celebration neighborhood and new nighttime show debuts in EPCOT and Storyliving by Disney announces a new location in North Carolina. N130

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2025 Points charts releasedOn November 30th, Disney Vacation Club released the 2025 points charts. This year, there were no big changes to the charts, with just the usual adjustments due to the dates of holidays like Thanksgiving and Easter. The charts have remained the same for the third straight year.

In addition, there was another increase in the transient tax at the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, from $2.78 per point in 2024 to $2.87 per point in 2025, an increase of 3%.

Source: DVCHelp

DVC Condominium Association meetingDisney Vacation Club's annual condominium association meeting happened on December 7th, and while there is usually not a lot of news from it, there were a few tidbits came out.

An announcement was made that the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness resort would be “on sale soon,” with a few new images of the cabins being shared. A website, DisneyCabins.com, was provided, but the site doesn’t yet work.

In the Q&A section, it was asked whether the new Polynesian DVC tower will be part of the same condo association and the answer was given as “our plans right now are for the new tower to be part of the existing Polynesian resort."

Source: DVCNews

EPCOT World Celebration and new nighttime show debutsOn December 6th, EPCOT opened the World Celebration neighborhood, including Dreamers Point to guests. The area has a lot of trees and seating, as well as embedded lighting that matches along with Spaceship Earth.

The new Luminous show also debuted, and overall guest feedback was positive. In particular, the show does appear the same from all around World Showcase, which addresses a big complaint about the previous show.

Source: Disney Parks Blog, WDWNT

Storyliving by Disney announces 2nd community near Raleigh, NC Storyliving by Disney is the new division of Disney that is planning communities around the country inspired by Disney Imagineers, with the first community, Cotino, already announced for Rancho Mirage, California.

Disney is pushing forward with a second community, just announced in North Carolina outside the capital of Raleigh. It will be called Asteria and is described by Disney as “inspired by the spirit of discovery, the Asteria community is being designed to encourage exploration, spark life-long learning and create new connections for future residents.” The 15,000 acre community is expected to have 4000+ residences. Sales of units are not expected to start until 2027.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Join Shannon, Peter, and special guest Gina to discuss the good, the bad, and the weird of the first ever Disney's Jollywood Nights. This special hard ticket event debuted at Disney's Hollywood Studios on November 11, 2023, and each of our guests attended the event from 8:30 pm to to 12:30 am.

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In this week's episode, Peter, Shannon, and Sue discuss the release of the 2024 dues, changes to how Disney Collection bookings in Disneyland Resort, a Disneyland Hotel DVC member event, and a new DVC welcome center in Disney California Adventure. N128

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2024 Proposed Maintenace Fees releasedOn November 6th, Disney Vacation Club released the dues adjustments for 2024. A few highlights are as follows:

The lowest percentage increases were at Boardwalk with a 1.64% increase, followed by Boulder Ridge/Copper Creek at 1.97% and 2.19% respectively. Old Key West had the highest percentage increase at 6.25%.

The resorts outside of Walt Disney World saw generally larger increases, with the new Villas at Disneyland Hotel increasing 5.19%, and Aulani and Vero Beach seeing the steepest increases.

The lowest dues in the DVC system remain the Grand Floridian followed by Bay Lake Tower at $7.57 and $7.59 respectively. However, note that buying a resort solely for low maintenance fees isn’t necessarily a good strategy. Eight years ago, Old Key West was 4th lowest on Walt Disney World property, but after eight straight years of 5+% increases, the resort is now the highest at Walt Disney World at $9.89 per point.

The two resorts with the highest dues by far remain Hilton Head and Vero Beach, at $11.31 and $13.86 (non-subsidized). The low buy-in for these resorts is offset by much more expensive annual dues.

The historical information for the various resorts can be found at DVChelp.com under the FAQ “maintenance fees/dues” linked below.

Resort2023 Dues2024 DuesIncreaseAnimal Kingdom Villas$8.8099$9.0820+3.09%Aulani $9.1424$9.7620+6.77%Aulani Subsidized$6.8727$7.3385+6.77%Bay Lake Tower$7.4255$7.5902+2.23%Beach Club Villas$8.1655$8.6256+5.63%BoardWalk Villas$8.5309$8.6711+1.64%Boulder Ridge$8.5110$8.6790+1.97%Copper Creek Villas$7.9203$8.0938+2.19%Disneyland Hotel$9.0600$9.5307+5.19%Grand Californian$8.0409$8.5544+6.38%Grand Floridian$7.3332$7.5740+3.28%Hilton Head$10.7305$11.3140+5.43%Old Key West$9.3570$9.8666+6.25%Polynesian$7.9475$8.2301+3.56%Riviera$8.5049$8.8508+4.07%Saratoga Springs$7.8622$8.1388+3.52%Vero Beach$12.8503$13.8628+7.88%Vero Beach Subsidized$10.1298$10.8906+7.51%Source: DVCnews

Historical Dues: DVCHelp

Standard Disney Collection rules apply for non-DVC Disneyland staysDisney Vacation Club announced a minor change to the Disney Collection. For most stays using points to stay at non-DVC Disney resorts, known by DVC as the “Disney Collection”, there is normally a $95 transfer fee, and a Rule that states that members cannot make a reservation AND complete the stay within the last 4 months of their Use Year. (Members can complete the stay within the last 4 months, but need to book before that.)

Previously, these two requirements were waived for the three Disneyland Resort hotels. However, the fee and restriction have been put in place at Disneyland resort hotels, likely due to the opening of the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel.

Source: DVCNews

Holiday DVC event planned for DisneylandA new holiday event is planned for Disney Vacation Club members at the Disneyland Resort. On November 29 and December 5, 2023, qualifying members can visit the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion on the second floor of the Disneyland Hotel for a unique gathering. Disney characters will be present for photos, and members can collect a special treat for attending.

Hours are 2:00 to 4:00pm Pacific time on both dates. Advance registration is not required. However the line may close early if capacity limits have been reached.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVCNews

New DVC “Welcome Center” to open in DisneylandDisneyland Resort announced the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar in Disney California Adventure will become a Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center.

More information will be announced at a later date. Blue Sky Cellar first opened in the park’s Pacific Wharf area (now San Fransokyo Square) in 2008 as a replacement for Seasons of the Vine. On and off for the next several years, Blue Sky Cellar would feature exhibits about upcoming lands and attractions. Blue Sky Cellar has not been used since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.

Source: WDWNT

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In this week's episode, Peter and Shannon share that the Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort is officially sold out, dates for RunDisney races for 2024-25, and more! N127

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DVC reporting Grand Floridian now “Sold Out”As of October 30, Disney Vacation Club informed its staff that the Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort Big Pine Key was officially sold out. The sold out status means that there will be no discounts for purchase of points at this resort. While it may be possible to still purchase direct points, the sales focus will return to Disney's Riviera Resort for Walt Disney World.

New incentives released on October 31st are not as good as the previous incentives. A 150 point contract would only see an $8 discount off direct pricing to $208 per point, while current members would pay $200 per point. Villas at Disneyland Hotel discounts are even less.

Source: DVC News

RunDisney races announced - Halloween half marathon added at Disneyland The 2024-2025 season of RunDisney races were announced, and the big surprise is the addition of a half-marathon race at the Disneyland Resort. The Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon weekend will be on September 5th to 8th of 2024.

Beyond that, it’s the typical 4 race weekends in Florida with another race weekend at the end of January for Disneyland. Follow the link for all the details including registration dates.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Bluey arrives at Walt Disney World (sort of)Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort launched the Heeler Family Hide ‘N’ Seek scavenger hunt on Thursday, marking the first official use of “Bluey” at Walt Disney World and at Disney Parks & Resorts in general.

Note: After recording of this episode, the scavenger hunt was abruptly ended, just days after its debut.

Source: WDWNT, WDWNT - Update

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Moonlight Magic events announced for 2024Moonlight Magic returns in 2024 with a total of 8 dates. The complete lineup is as follows:

• January 25: EPCOT
• January 29: Disney California Adventure
• February 27: Disney's Animal Kingdom
• March 1: EPCOT
• April 23: Disney's Animal Kingdom
• June 4: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park
• July 11: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park
• August 27: Disney's Hollywood Studios

Registration dates have not yet been announced.

Source: DVC Member e-mail

Disney After Hours announced for 2024Disney has announced a new round of after hours events in early 2024. These include events at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot.

Magic Kingdom event hours are 10 PM to 1 AM. Ticket prices range from $155 to $175, with a $30 discount for DVC / Annual Pass holders. The Magic Kingdom After Hours dates and pricing are as follows:

• Thursday, January 11 $155/$125
• Monday, January 15 $165/$135
• Monday, January 22 $165/$135
• Thursday, February 1 $165/$135
• Monday, February 5 $165/$135
• Monday, February 12 $175/$145
• Thursday, February 29 $175/$145
• Monday, March 4 $175/$145
• Monday, March 18 $175/$145
• Monday, April 8 $175/$145

Disney Hollywood Studios event hours are 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Ticket prices and discounts are similar to the Magic Kingdom events, with a range from $155 to $175, with a $30 discount for DVC and Annual Passholders. The Hollywood Studios After Hours dates and pricing are as follows:

• Wednesday, January 10 $155/$125
• Wednesday, January 24 $165/$135
• Wednesday, February 21 $175/$145
• Monday, February 26 $175/$145
• Wednesday, March 13 $175/$145
• Wednesday, March 20 $175/$145
• Wednesday, March 27 $175/$145
• Wednesday, April 3 $175/$145
• Wednesday, April 10 $175/$145

Epcot event hours are 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Ticket prices are lower than the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios events, with a range from $149 to $159 and the same discount of $30 for DVC / APs. The EPCOT After Hours dates and pricing are as follows:

• Friday, February 2 $149/$119
• Thursday, February 8 $149/$119
• Thursday, February 15 $159/$129
• Thursday, March 7 $159/$129
• Thursday, March 28 $159/$129
• Thursday, April 4 $159/$129

Source: Walt Disney World website, Disney Parks Blog

Disney announces two special Hoop-Dee-Doo Holiday eventsDisney Vacation Club announced a new event, the Disney Vacation Club Hoop Dee Holidays. This festive holiday Member Exclusive event will take place at Pioneer Hall in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The event will include a Member-exclusive pre-show and a keepsake before enjoying the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue!

The event dates are Tuesday, November 28, and December 12, 2023, with two showtimes each day at 4:00 PM and 6:15 PM. This event is open to Disney Vacation Club Members who are eligible for Membership Extras benefits. Each member can attend and bring up to 11 additional guests per membership, making it a total of 12 attendees per group. Booking is available starting November 1st,

Guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to their reservation time to check-in. The doors open, and seating begins immediately at these times, with the show kicking off 20 minutes later.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Disney confirms Virtual Queue for Rise of the Resistance at Jollywood NightsDisney has confirmed the details for how to join the Virtual Queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance during the upcoming Disney Jollywood Nights ticketed event at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Guests attending the event can request to join the queue beginning at 8:00 pm. Each guest can request to enter this virtual queue no more than once per event. This is only available for guests on the day of the event they are attending, and their specific event tickets must be linked to their My Disney Experience account in order to join the virtual queue. Guests attending this special ticketed event do not need to be in Disney's Hollywood Studios to request to join at the time the queue becomes available.

Source: WDW Magic

DVC applies for Timeshare license for Fort Wilderness cabins Disney Vacation Club has filed an application with the state of Florida for a new license for timeshare sales on October 12th. The license application currently shows as being “under review” and the application calls for 18,876 timeshare weeks, which breaks down to 363 units. There is no additional information related to a timeline to offer sales.

More recent projects have seen Disney applying for a license 8-9 months before sales began. For instance, a license was issued to sell The Villas at Disneyland Hotel back in August 2022, while sales begin in May 2023. Grand Floridian Resort was opened in July 2021, but points weren’t on sale until March 2022.

Based on these numbers, we are likely to see the cabins go on sale sometime next summer.

Source: Blog Mickey

First resale contract for Disneyland hotel available on DVC Resale MarketThe first resale contract for Disneyland hotel has appeared on the DVC resale Market’s website. The listing is a 150 point contract priced at $185 per point.

Source: DVC Resale Blog

Adventureland Treehouse reopening dateThe newly renamed “Adventureland Treehouse” in Disneyland is scheduled to reopen November 10th. Adventureland Treehouse will pay tribute to the original treehouse Walt Disney and his Imagineers built in 1962 in honor of the movie “Swiss Family Robinson,” but with a fresh story for the next generation of parkgoers to experience and enjoy.

Source: WDWNT

Disney Skyliner Refurbishment in January 2024Walt Disney World skyliner will be closed January 16-21st, 2024. The Epcot leg will remain closed until January 27th.

Source: WDWNT

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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the return of full-day park hopping coming in 2024, a new Moonlight Magic announced for December, and price increases across the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts. All this and more! N125

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Shannon, Peter, and Sue share the unusual news that Disney Vacation Club has lowered the price of one-time use points for Members. Boat service between Magic Kingdoms resorts has resumed. Members can stop by DVC kiosks in resorts and some park locations to receive a collectible coin. Permits have been filed for DVC to begin construction of The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort. Celebrity narrators for EPCOT's Candlelight Procession have been announced, with the addition of some new narrators this year. N124

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Price of one-time use points loweredIn an unusual move, Disney Vacation Club lowered the price of one-time used points, from $22 per point to $20 per point. In February, DVC raised the price from $19 to $22.

One-time use points are designed for members who are short on points to be able to book beyond their annual allotment. A maximum of 24 points can be purchased per use year and have to be purchased through members services. Points cannot be refunded, banked, borrowed, or transferred, and must be used in the use year purchased. They also can only be used for 7-month bookings.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Boat service between Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge set to returnBeginning October 1st, watercraft service between Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will resume. Boats displaying a blue flag will follow this route throughout the day, visiting all three docks in rotation. This transportation is in addition to the red flag boats, which provide direct service from Wilderness Lodge to the Magic Kingdom.

While not a critical route, many guests enjoyed the ability to go directly between resorts to access additional restaurants and activities.

Source: DVC News

DVC member collectable coin availableA new free souvenir for Disney Vacation Club members has become available. Members can stop by member kiosks at DVC resorts and some park locations to receive a collectable coin. The coin shows the DVC logo on one side and symbols of the various resorts on the other. It is not known how long this coin will be available or if it is available at all DVC locations across property.

Source: DVC News

Permits filed for the Cabins at Fort Wilderness On September 19th, Disney filed a notice of commencement to begin construction on the 365 cabins at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort. Permit shows to extend through May of 2025. It is expected that the construction will start shortly and that the cabins will be constructed off site and then moved into place on the existing pads. It is not known if the replacement will take place in stages with the new cabins opening to replace the ones that closed.

Source: DVC News

Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators namedWith more details released about EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays, the Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators have been announced, and there’s a lot of new names along with some familiar ones.

Dining packages will be available to book October 17.

• Chrissy Metz (NEW): Nov. 24-25
• Luis Fonsi (NEW): Nov. 26-27
• Ann-Margret (NEW): Nov. 28-29
• Simu Liu: Nov. 30-Dec. 2
• John Stamos: Dec. 3-5
• Neil Patrick Harris: Dec. 6-8
• Marlee Matlin: Dec. 9-11
• Brendan Fraser (NEW): Dec. 12-14
• Eva Longoria (NEW): Dec. 15-16
• Joey McIntyre (NEW): Dec. 17-18
• Sterling K. Brown (NEW): Dec. 19-20
• Jordan Fisher (NEW): Dec. 21-23
• Steven Curtis Chapman: Dec. 24-26
• Audra McDonald (NEW): Dec. 27-28
• Lisa Ling: Dec. 29-30

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Peter and Sue discuss the announcements from Destination D23. Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders will have a chance to experience Journey of Water before the official opening date. Disney Cruise Line announced an exclusive Disney Vacation Club exclusive cruise for the new Disney Treasure. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will host an open house for DVC members. N123

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DVC and AP previews for Journey of WaterDisney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders will get an early shot at the newest EPCOT attraction, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Previews have been scheduled for September 24th-29th and October 1st-4th. Previews will occur from park opening until 5 PM. A park reservation for Epcot will be necessary to enter the attraction, but no special passes will be required. Members that hop to Epcot after 2 PM will not be eligible to enter. DVC Members can bring up to 4 guests per membership card.

The actual opening date for Journey of Water is listed as October 16th, with a Moana Meet & Greet added to the attraction as well.

Source: DVC News, Disney Parks Blog

Disney Treasure launch date and member cruise announcedThe Disney Treasure is set to launch in December of 2024, and Disney Vacation Club will host an exclusive cruise for members on January 4th - 11th, 2025.

Details of the new ship were released earlier this month, including a Coco dining experience, a Jungle Cruise inspired lounge, a Nautilus themed bar, and a new show called “The Curse of the Golden Egg”. It was then announced that the 7-night exclusive Eastern Caribbean cruise will be available for DVC members to book on October 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM. The cruise will visit Tortola, St Thomas and Castaway Cay while also having 3 “at sea” days.

In order to book, members must qualify for Membership Extras which currently requires the purchase of at least 150 points direct from Disney Vacation Club. For this exclusive cruise, at least one passenger must be booked using DVC points. Other passengers may be booked using points or cash.

Source: DVC News

All the Destination D23 announcementsAt Destination D23, Disney shared many updates and announcements for Disney parks.

EPCOT

• Figment Meet and Greet, which opened on September 10th
• Soarin’ Over California will also return to EPCOT September 22nd for a “limited time” for the 100th celebration
• Asha from Disney’s upcoming ‘WISH’ film will be coming to EPCOT, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris in November
• World Celebration will open in EPCOT in December
• Luminous – The Symphony of Us – will debut at EPCOT on December 5, 2023
• Disney is working with sponsor Chevrolet to completely reimagine Test Track, which will be inspired by the original World of Motion

Hollywood Studios

• Ahsoka will become part of the Star Tours attraction in spring 2024

Magic Kingdom

• Hatbox Ghost will be joining Haunted Mansion in late November
• New act and songs coming to Country Bear Jamboree in 2024
• New “lounge/tavern” is coming to Adventureland near Pirates of the Caribbean
• Discussion of “behind Thunder Mountain” project

Animal Kingdom

• A new show inspired by ‘Zootopia’ is being created for the Tree of Life theater to replace “It’s tough to be a bug!”
• New artwork was shared for a reimagined DinoLand to “Tropical Americas” with mentions of bringing ‘Encanto’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ to life in the park

Other announcements

• Ride Vehicle Details Shared for Third Attraction Coming to Avengers Campus at Disneyland
• Disney Cruise Line’s new island in The Bahamas will be called Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
• New ship coming to Singapore will be named the Disney Adventure
• 2024 D23 Expo kicks off on August 9, 2024, and will take place at different locations around Anaheim

Source: Disney Parks Blog, Disney Parks Blog - EPCOT, Disney Parks Blog - MK

Villas at Disneyland Hotel hosting member Open HouseThe Villas at Disneyland Hotel will host a member Open House event on September 29th through October 1st. The hour-long self-guided tour will offer members an opportunity to see the newest timeshare property including the interior of a 3-Bedroom Grand Villa. Light refreshments and entertainment will also be provided.

Capacity is limited and registration is required. Disney will begin accepting sign-ups at 11:00am eastern / 8am pacific on Thursday, September 14. Registration will utilize Disney's virtual queue system.

Source: DVC News

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Peter and Sue discuss the upcoming direct price increase at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Halloween events for Disney Vacation Club members on both coasts. Disney also announced deluxe evening hours in November at Disney's Animal Kingdom and an expansion of the Haunted Mansion grounds at Disneyland Resort. N122

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Grand Floridian direct price increase coming September 12Disney Vacation Club has indicated that the base price for The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will rise from the current price of $217 per point to $230 per point as of September 12. Current promotional incentives are set to expire on September 11 as well.

There has been no indication that other resort prices will increase. While it is unusual for direct contracts to be offered at different prices, currently the Disneyland Hotel is priced at $230 per point as well.

Source: DVC News

DVC adds Halloween events on both coastsAfter making its debut in 2022, Disney Vacation Club's Halloween member event is back for 2023. From 2:00pm to 4:00pm on select afternoons, eligible members can visit the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney's BoardWalk for photos with Disney characters sporting their holiday garb and complimentary holiday treats. Scheduled event dates are:

• Monday, September 25 & Tuesday, September 26
• Monday, October 9 & Tuesday, October 10
• Monday, October 30 & Tuesday, October 31

The event is open only to members who are registered guests at a Disney owned-and-operated resort at Walt Disney World or Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Attendees must also qualify for Membership Extras. An owner and up to 4 additional guests may attend. DVC digital ID card and photo ID must be presented upon arrival.

In addition, DVC has announced a similar event for members at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. The events will be held on October 17 and 24, both Tuesdays, from 3 to 5 pm. Beginning at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel's Community Hall, members can make "treat stops" at several Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home kiosks scattered throughout property. Along the way, participants can take part in craft projects and pose for pictures with Disney characters.

Like the East coast event, members must have a reservation at a Disney owned-and-operated resort in California or a ticket to the evening's Oogie Boogie Bash, and each member may bring up to 4 additional guests for a total party size of 5.

Source: DVC News, Disney Vacation Club website

Deluxe evening hours coming to Animal Kingdom November 8thFor the first time, on Wednesday, November 8th, deluxe evening hours will be offered at Disney's Animal Kingdom instead of either Magic Kingdom or Disney's Hollywood Studios. Extended evening hours are scheduled from 7 PM to 9 PM. This is likely due to both DHS and MK having hard ticket events starting that week. (Hollywood Studios is offering the Deluxe evening hours in October.) It is expected that evening hours at Epcot and Animal Kingdom may extend through most of November and December.

Source: Disney Tourist Blog

Disneyland Haunted Mansion outdoor grounds being redone in 2024The stately grounds of the Haunted Mansion will expand with a spirited metamorphosis at Disneyland Resort next year. In 2024, the additions will build on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion and include an expanded outdoor queue to immerse guests in enhanced theming, as well as a new retail shop adjacent to the attraction’s exit.

A standalone retail shop will also be added, themed as the carriage house of the mansion, belonging to Madame Leota.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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In this episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss the return of the parking trams to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, an extended Stormalong Bay closure announced, changes to hotel early entry at Disneyland Resort, and new menus for Tiana's Palace and The Plaza. N121

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Parking trams returning to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios in September Under the category of “it’s about time,” Walt Disney World has announced that the parking trams in the EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios parking lots will resume starting sometime in September. While an exact date has not been provided, this is the first update we’ve had for these parks on operational dates.

It was originally announced in December 2021 that all parking trams would return “by the end of 2022,” but that did not happen. While Magic Kingdom resumed parking tram service by Christmas 2021 and Disney's Animal Kingdom started back in May 2022, there was no service at the other two parks until now.

Source: News13 Orlando

Stormalong Bay closing for refurbishment in 2025 From January 2025 through May 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. During this time, guests of Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts can use the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools.

Source: Disney Tourist Blog, Walt Disney World website

Disneyland changing early entry hotel benefit in 2024 Starting January 9, 2024, only one park at the Disneyland Resort will be having early entry for hotel guests, with guests being allowed thirty minutes early entry into one of either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park each day. Currently, both parks are open every day for early entry. The change is a return to the way the benefit worked pre-pandemic, with only one park available each day.

Source: Laughing Place, Disneyland website

Tiana’s Palace menu announced Recently, the Disney Parks Blog published new items coming to Tiana’s Palace restaurant in Disneyland Park opening on September 7th:

• House Gumbo: a New Orleans staple combining braised chicken, andouille sausage, and heirloom rice.
• 7 Greens Gumbo is a plant-based option featuring white beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes, and heirloom rice.
• Cajun Spice Half Chicken is brushed with a house-made chicory BBQ sauce and served with baked macaroni and cheese & coleslaw.
• Muffuletta Sandwich stacks mortadella, salami, rosemary ham, cheddar, provolone and house-made olive relish on toasted New Orleans sesame seed bread.
• Beef Po-boy Sandwich features some slow-cooked beef perfectly coated with gravy and fully dressed with shredded lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise atop toasted New Orleans French bread
• Gulf Shrimp and Grits: Shrimp Grilled in a Creole sauce and then paired with cheesy grits.
• House-filled Beignet features a delicious lemon icebox pie filling topped with lemon glaze for the perfect bite.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

The Plaza Restaurant has significant menu changes The Disney Food Blog is reporting extensive changes to the menu at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom.

Removed from the menu:

• Appetizers: Chili, BLT salad, Seared Crab Cakes
• Entrees: Main Street Burger, Sirloin Steak Salad, and The Plaza Reuben

New Additions to the menu:

• Appetizer: Onion Rings, House Salad
• Entrees: Pot Roast Stack, Crab Cake Sandwich, Bacon Cheeseburger, Impossible Chili Burger, Triple Decker Turkey Club Sandwich, & Chicken Waldorf Salad
• Desserts: Specialty Milkshakes — Chocolate Pecan Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Key Lime, Chocolate Layer Cake with caramel popcorn mousse, Cotton Candy Cheesecake with fresh berries

Source: Disney Food Blog, Walt Disney World website

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Shannon and Peter discuss two new additions to Disneyland Park - Tiana's Palace opening on September 7th and a new Ahsoka character experience beginning August 23rd. In other news, Disney exercised their right of first refusal for the first time in over six months, and Vanellope is no longer meeting at EPCOT. N120

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Tiana’s Palace opens in Disneyland on September 7th Disney has announced that Tiana’s Palace will be opening on September 7th in New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park. Formerly the French Market, this new quick-service restaurant was inspired by “The Princess and the Frog”. The Mint Julep Bar will also be re-opening at the same time.

As of this recording, the menu has not been announced, but we expect it will come out ahead of the opening.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Ahsoka Character Experience coming to Disneyland At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, a new Ahsoka character experience will be coming on August 23rd! It’s not known if a similar experience will be coming to the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.

Source: Disney Parks Facebook post, DVC E-mail

Disney uses Right of First Refusal for first time in over six months For the first time since January, Disney Vacation Club has invoked the right of first refusal on resale contracts. As many DVC owners familiar with the resale market know, when a buyer places a bid on a contract, Disney has the right to pay the seller the same amount and buy back the contract. This is called Right of First Refusal or ROFR for short. Throughout the last 10 years, Disney typically buys back around 10-20% of contracts on average, but in 2023 Disney had only bought back a few Copper Creek contracts in January, and none since. Resale prices have dropped over the last seven months in part due to the lack of ROFR contracts.

The three contracts recently bought back were fairly low price bids, with two being at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas and one at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. If Disney starts buying back more contracts, this could result in a near-term increase in resale pricing.

Source: DVC Resale Market

Vanellope Meet and Greet closes at EPCOT August 19th was the last day to meet Vanellope from Wreck-It-Ralph at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT. Disney has announced that Mickey and Minnie will be greeting here in their platinum 100th anniversary outfits, but there is also the expectation of a Figment Meet and Greet coming soon as well. Joy from Inside Out is still meeting in this space, but it is possible that will close in the near future as well.

Source: WDWNT

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Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss recent Disney news, including the new menu at Trail's End and a limited-time discount for DVC Members on VIP tours. Magic Kingdom has a new interactive experience, Smellephants on Parade in Storybook Kingdom. Disney announced updates coming to their dining reservations system. Additionally, Disneyland Holiday events have been revealed! N119

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Trail’s End and Crockett’s Tavern Re-opens July 27th Disney has announced the reopening of Trail’s End restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern on July 27th with all new menu selections. Trail’s End used to be a buffet restaurant but is now considered a quick-service restaurant. Some of selections include:

• Pizza by the slice or whole pie
• Choice of chicken, brisket or Pork Ribs as either hot grab-and-go with sides available by the pound.
• Homestyle meals including cornbread, cole slaw and mashed potatoes.
• Variety of desserts including Hoop-Dee-Do strawberry shortcake and Lemon Blueberry Trifle.

Crockett’s Tavern has favorite drinks and bar bites such as:

• A Trio of Sliders (Pork, Brisket and Buffalo Chicken)
• Fried Green Tomato sliders
• Chicken Bites
• Charcuterie Board
• Crispy Cauliflower (a favorite on Hoop’s vegan menu).
• Trailblazing Trio (Strawberry shortcake, Smores chocolate pudding, and vanilla pudding with vanilla wafers.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Discount offered on VIP tours to DVC members E-mails were sent to Disney Vacation Club Members regarding a discount of up to 20% off VIP tours at Walt Disney World. Regular pricing for VIP Tours range from $450 to $900 per hour depending on the season. The 20% discount is available on select dates from August 15 through September 30. Eligible Members can book by calling (407) 560-4033.

Source: DVC E-mail, DVC website

Smellephants on Parade in Magic Kingdom Last week, Disney announced a new interactive experience coming to Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom called Smellephants on Parade. This new experience is sponsored by Scentsy, who is now the official home fragrance for Walt Disney World. The experience takes inspiration from the “Pink Elephants on Parade” sequence from “Dumbo”.

Cast Members will give guests a map and sticker sheet at the ticket booth in front of Big Top Souvenirs. Guests can then search Storybook Circus to find various elephant statues and record their unique scents.

Source: WDWNT

Disney updating dining reservation system Disney has announced updates to the Disneyland and Disney World dining reservations system. As part of the update, guests will be able to view all reservation slots available to them for their selected dining location and timeframe. Currently, only a few available reservation slots that fit the guest’s selected timeframe are shown. Reservation availability will also be sorted by meal period so guests can view which menu is being served during the time of their reservation, making it clearer whether it is a lunch or dinner.

Source: WDWNT

Disneyland Holiday Events announced The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are returning on November 10, 2023, through January 7, 2024. Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure draws inspiration from multicultural seasonal celebrations and cherished traditions of Christmas, Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Enjoy new and returning favorite food and beverage items at the marketplaces and groove to music and dance performances at the Palisades Stage, Sonoma Terrace and for the first time, in the Hollywood Backlot,. Also, get ready to dance along as Disney and Pixar characters march to the beat of the Holiday Toy Drummers in “Mickey’s Happy Holidays.” Holiday Overlays include “It’s a Small World” Holiday, the frightfully festive Haunted Mansion Holiday, and on Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree, which will both undergo seasonal spins for the “haul-idays.”

Further entertainment will include “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” starring characters from Toy Story, Frozen and more, “Believe…In Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular with breathtaking fireworks and sprinklings of snow, and “World of Color – Season of Light” will fill Paradise Bay with the spirit of togetherness and love as hundreds of fountains illustrate warm moments from Disney animated films.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Friendship Boat debuts new color scheme Disney is introducing a brand-new color scheme for Friendship Boats. Each boat will continue to have its own unique colors, and the newly painted vessels will feature a dark blue base. Guests can see the first Friendship Boat with the new color scheme sailing the waters of World Showcase Lagoon and Crescent Lake by the end of August.

Source: WDWNT

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Peter and Sue discuss the latest Disney news, including items announced for EPCOT as part of The Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary celebration, extended evening hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a new restaurant announced for Disney Springs. All this and more! N118

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EPCOT to become center of Disney100 starting September 22nd EPCOT will have a few new additions for the Disney100 celebration:

• Platinum Mickey Statue for photo ops
• Mural featuring over 100 characters in World Celebration
• Mickey and Minnie in Platinum outfits meeting in Imagination Pavilion
• Unique lighting show on Spaceship Earth
• Purple Platinum Popcorn bucket

Disney did not mention in the article opening dates for Journey of Water, a new nighttime show, Dreamers Point, Figment Meet and Greet, and more, though these are all expected to be open before the end of the year.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Extended Hours added at Hollywood Studios in October Extended evening hours will be available at Disney's Hollywood Studios on September 30, October 5, October 11, October 19 and October 25, 2023. These dates are the first offered at Disney's Hollywood Studios since December 2022.

It is not known at this time if these will be in addition to the existing Extended Hours at Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT, or if these will replace them. It should be noted that two of the dates are on Wednesdays, which is traditionally the night of the Magic Kingdom extended hours.

Source: Walt Disney World website

EET Indian restaurant coming to Disney Springs Disney announced Maneet Chauhan, the acclaimed James Beard Award-winning chef and Food Network star, and Vivek Deora, international hospitality entrepreneur, are bringing their famed Indian cuisine to Disney Springs with the opening of EET later this year.

Source: Blog Mickey

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Peter and Vicky discuss Disney's extension of Bob Iger's contract for an additional two years. Disney Vacation Club is offering a chance for Members to be part of a collage that will be revealed at the grand opening of the Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Dining plans can now be added to DVC reservations online on or after January 9, 2024. N117

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Bob Iger’s contract extended through 2026 In a unanimous vote, The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced they extended Bob Iger's contract as CEO for an additional two years, through December 31, 2026. The board members said this extension will provide continuity of leadership during the company’s ongoing transformation, and will allow more time to execute a transition plan for CEO succession.

Source: Walt Disney Company Press Release

DVC Member Photos to be used for collage From July 7 to August 18, photo booths will be installed at the following locations:

• Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge at Disneyland Park
• Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at EPCOT
• Disney Springs Town Center
• Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Disney Vacation Club Members can take a souvenir snap shot and the photos will be included in a mural set to be unveiled during the grand opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel on September 28th.

Members who do not have plans to visit these locations during the this period will have an opportunity to participate from home. Additional details will be posted at the website memberstorysnaps.com.

Source: DVC News

DVC members now able to add dining plans online Disney Vacation Club Members no longer have to make a phone call to Member Services if they want to add one of the dining plans to their reservations for dates beyond January 9, 2024. The option will be presented when making a reservation and can also be accessed by visiting the Member Dashboard. Opening trip details on the dashboard shows a new link that allows owners to "Purchase Dining Plan."

Source: DVC News

Cast Member previews of Journey of Water The upcoming attraction, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, at EPCOT appears to be nearing completion. It has been announced that Cast Member previews will begin starting July 19th through August 25th. While no opening date has been set, Disney often offers previews to DVC Members prior to official opening dates of new attractions. Journey of Water is expected to open this fall along with Dreamers Point, CommuniCore Hall, and CommuniCore Plaza.

Source: WDWNT

DVC Direct Sales in June strongest in years Starting with out west, another 162,000 plus points were sold for the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, which includes new member sales that began on May 30th. Total sales are now at 309,500 points, which is about 9.5% of the resort. Since only 575,000 were initially declared that means 54% of available points have already been sold. As such, we are likely to see another declaration occur in the next 1-2 months should sales continue at the current pace.

For those that prefer their numbers in dollars, this means that DVC took in about $130 million dollars in income during those first two months on the Disneyland tower. While it’s likely sales rates will start to taper off next month, it is expected that sales will remain strong. Most predictions say this resort will sell out in about 2 to 3 years.

Meanwhile, sales in Walt Disney World remain strong as well, with 134,000 points sold amongst DVC resorts. The combination of points makes June 2023 the third best month for DVC sales in the last 13 years. The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa remains the top seller with 75,000 points sold, and the resort is now 64% sold out. The resort is expected to be officially sold out sometime in 2024.

Disney's Riviera Resort remains the only real dark spot in sales, with a meager 40,000 in sales, down from 42,000 last month. With only 54% of the resort sold, current predictions say this resort will not sell out for at least another 6 years. In third place was Animal Kingdom lodge selling almost 10,000 points with recent incentives.

Source: DVC News

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Peter and Sue discuss Walt Disney World's announcement of park-specific pricing for Genie+ and the impact on guests. Disney Vacation Club will offer extra festivities at Disney's Jollywood Nights and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on select days this holiday season. N116

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Genie+ park-specific pricing announced Walt Disney World announced plans to change Genie+ to park-specific pricing with a more expensive price to use the service in multiple parks. Disney shared in a statement:

“Beginning June 27, Guests at Walt Disney World will now purchase Disney Genie+ service based on how they want to visit. Guests will be able to select either a single-park option or a multiple-parks option, subject to availability. With this update, prices may now be lower at some Walt Disney World theme parks compared to others.”

The example given showed Animal Kingdom at $16, Epcot at $18, the studios at $24, and Magic Kingdom at $27. The multi-park option is also at $27. At this stage there is no indication whether these prices will be fixed or continue to vary based on date. It has been stated that if ONE park sells out, then the multi-park option will also be sold out.

Source: Spectrum News 13, WDWNT

Six DVC resorts listed among Top 15 US resorts for families Six Disney Vacation Club resorts have made it onto the top 15 list of US resorts for families, according to the Disney Parks Blog. These include:

• Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa.
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Additional Resort Refurbishments Scheduled According to DVC News, two Disney Vacation Club resorts away from Walt Disney World will be receiving refurbishments this year.

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is scheduled to start a refurbishment in July 2023. This is a full hard goods refurbishment which will completely redo the resort interiors as well as other areas across the resort.

Starting in October 2023, the rooms at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort are also scheduled for a soft goods update. While this isn’t as extensive as a hard goods refurbishment, it can mean new flooring and furnishings. The refurbishment is expected to last through January 2023.

Source: DVCNews.com - HHI, DVCNews.com - Vero

DVC Extras expected at select MVMCP, Jollywood Nights For select nights of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights, Disney Vacation Club announced some “extra festivities” will be available for eligible Members. The dates listed for MVMCP are November 9, 16, 30 and December 7, 14 and 21, and December 6 and 20 for Jollywood Nights. At this time, the specifics of the events have not been provided. Expect something similar to the offerings at Gaston’s Tavern during MVMCP in 2022, with special treats and an extra photo op of some sorts. Jollywood Nights and MVMCP tickets go on sale on June 29th for guests with on-site reservations and July 6th for all other guests.

Source: DVC Facebook - Jollywood Nights, DVC Facebook - MVMCP

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Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss the holiday announcements at Walt Disney World, including Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and the new Disney Jollywood Nights. Disney Vacation Club direct sales are strong for May 2023, driven primarily by the debut of the Villas at Disneyland Hotel and continued popularity of the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. N115

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New Nighttime Holiday party at Hollywood studios Walt Disney World announces a new hard ticket event for the 2023 holiday season called Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Among the attractions are a holiday special with Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy at the Theater of the Stars, a sing-along at Hyperion Theater, and the return of the Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam nighttime show. Multiple meet and greets will be offered, including Mickey and Minnie and friends, Phineas and Ferb, Max as Powerline, and Edna Mode and a Super friend. Most rides appear to be open during the event, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will offer a virtual queue. Guests can also enjoy two limited capacity entertainment experiences: a Jazz Lounge at the Brown Derby and an “other worldly soiree” at the Tower of Terror courtyard.

Tickets go on sale June 29th for on-site guests and July 6th for all guests. The ticket price range from $159 to $179 per person, and a DVC discount of $10 is offered. Dates are as follows:

• November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29
• December: 4, 6,16,18, 20

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates announced Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom. Nothing new has been announced for the event and it appears the castle lights aren’t returning as there is a new Frozen-themed castle show that will be on both party and non-party nights which will light the castle “In a whole new way”. TRON Lightcycle / Run will use a virtual queue during the event

Tickets go on sale June 29th for on-site guests and July 6th for all guests. The ticket price range from $159 to $199 per person, and a DVC discount of $10 is offered. Dates are as follows:.

• November: 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 30
• December: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH) initial sales strong DVC News is reporting strong opening sales for the Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Sales started on May 2nd for existing members, and between May 15th and May 31st, 1,151 deeds were registered with Orange County for a total of 147,288 points. Note that this is likely only part of the total sales for the month, and new member sales did not start until May 30th. Average deed size was 128 points and the median size was 150 points, which means more than half the deeds were 150 points or larger.

In addition another 135,000 points were sold at Walt Disney World resorts, with 40% of those sales coming from Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Grand Floridian is now 60% sold and expectations are that it will be sold out within the next 12-15 months. Meanwhile Riviera sold 41,500 points - below recent averages. After sales started in April 2019, Riviera is now 54 % sold after 4+ years, and is likely to take at least another 5 to 6 years to sell out. Even taking the COVID-19 pandemic into account, this cannot be seen as a success by DVC. For instance Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, which is 15% larger than Riviera, sold out in 7 years without the benefit of luxury rooms or direct resort access. It is likely that Riviera will still be selling long after Grand Floridian, Disneyland Hotel, and even the upcoming Polynesian Tower are sold out.

Source: DVC News - VDH, DVC News - WDW DVC

Trattoria Al Forno Refurbishment going on at Boardwalk The restaurant was originally scheduled to be closed for refurbishment June 11th through June 17th, but now Disney is reporting it will stay closed until sometime in late June. The restaurant will not be open for dinner, but will provide a limited breakfast menu. Guests with breakfast reservations will still be honored but will be directed to dine in the Flying Fish dining room next door.

The nearby Pizza Window will also be closed until late June.

Source: WDW Magic, Walt Disney World website

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Peter and Vicky discuss the return of Disney Dining Plans in 2024. Disney Vacation Club also revealed incentives for new and existing Members for the summer. They also discuss the initial declaration of Villas at Disneyland Hotel, the upcoming Copper Creek Refurbishment, and the soft opening of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. N114

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Disney Dining Plan returns in 2024Disney dining plans will be coming back as an option for those staying at Disney Resort hotels starting with stays beginning Jan. 9, 2024, which will also open for bookings on May 31. Guests will be able to choose from two popular options: the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan. Quick service meals include an entree and a drink, and table service meals include an entree, drink, and dessert. Adults 21 and over may order an alcoholic beverage as their drink with their meal with both dining plans.

• Standard Dining Plan Pricing
  • $94.28 per adult, $29.69 per child
  • Must book length of stay
  • 1 TS, 1 QS, 1 snack, 1 mug
• Quick Service Dining Plan Pricing
  • $57.04 per adult, $23.83 per child
  • Must book length of stay
  • 2 QS, 1 snack, 1 mug

Source: Disney Parks Blog, Disney Food Blog

Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH) initial declarationCommonly, when a new Disney Vacation Club resort opens, only a percentage of the rooms are “declared” as part of the DVC availability for sales and bookings, while the remaining rooms are held for cash rentals. Most resorts historically had an initial declaration around 25%, with Grand Floridian recently declaring roughly 50% of the resort right out the gate.

We now know the details of the Villas at Disneyland Hotel's initial declaration. A total of 61 rooms or 575,000 points have been declared at the resort, amounting to just under 20% of the rooms. The specific rooms that have been declared are as follows:

• Duo Studio: 8
• Dedicated Studio: 48
• Dedicated One Bedroom: 1
• Lockoff Two Bedroom: 1
• Dedicated Two Bedroom: 2
• Grand Villa: 1

This number isn’t broken down into total numbers in each category. The main reason we want to share this information is to show that some booking categories - especially 1 and 2-bedrooms - will have limited availability early on. As sales continue, more rooms of the various categories will be declared.

Source: DVC News

Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH) new and current member add-on incentives for the summerOn May 30th, Disney Vacation Club revealed the new member incentives and updated existing member incentives for the Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Incentives combine a flat developer incentive combined with a number of “Free Points”. For example at 150 points, new buyers get $1000 discount and 5 “Free” points, a total value of $2150 or ~$14.33 per point. Existing members get an additional $150 over that number. As predicted, these prices are less generous than the original incentives that started on May 2nd and ended on May 29th.

Similar incentives are being offered for Aulani, Riviera, and Grand Floridian. These offers are scheduled to last through September 11th.

The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Free PointsNew Buyer DiscountCurrent MemberDiscount50 - 99 points0n/a$0100 - 124 points0$0$0125 - 149 points0$0$250150 - 174 points5$1000$1150175 - 199 points5$1000$1150200 - 249 points 10$350$2300250 - 299 points15$0$3450300 - 499 points20$0$4600500 - 999 points40$0$92001000+ points75$0$17,250Source: DVC News

Copper Creek Refurbishment scheduled for 2024As Copper Creek hits seven years of age, its first scheduled refresh has been scheduled. Usually considered a “soft goods” refresh, the refurbishment will begin in April 2024 and continue through August 2024. Rooms will be taken out of service in blocks during this time, so expect availability to be worse than normal during the refurbishment.

Source: DVC News

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster soft openingRock 'n' Roller Coaster started running soft opening over the weekend. While the ride is not yet officially on the Disney system nor on Genie+, it has been open every day since May 27th. Word from those that have ridden it say very little has changed, with bright and improved signage being the most significant difference.

Source: Blog Mickey; Peter Schiedle

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Shannon and Peter react to the recent announcements about changes coming to the park reservations and Genie+ in 2024, as well as the return of the dining plan. Also they discuss Disneyland Hotel incentives, more Disneyland Forward outreach events, and a new sushi restaurant in EPCOT. N113

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Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH) current member add-on incentivesNew member incentives were posted for the first purchases by existing members. Initial incentives are often the best that occur for a while. Incentives start at 125 points with a $4 per point reduction. The price reduction jumps to $20 at 150 points and goes up slowly past that. (For example, $22 for 200 points, $24 for 300 points.)

Source: DVC News

Disney announces more changes to park reservations, Genie+ and Dining plans in 2024In a marketing push for 2024 reservations, Disney announced several changes to vacations coming in 2024.

As of January 9, 2024, multi-day tickets bought to start on a certain date will no longer require park reservations. Single-day tickets, non-dated tickets, and annual passholders “may be required” to use the reservation system.

In 2024, Disney will offer Annual Passholders and cast members “Good-to-Go” days which DON’T require a reservation either. These may vary by the park—no idea what portion of days will fall under this category.

Dining Plans will return starting with a stay on January 9, 2024. Two options will be available initially - The Disney Quick Service Dining Plan and the Disney Dining Plan. Prices have yet to be available, but booking will start May 31st. Last time the dining plans were available, prices were $55 adults / $26 children 3-9 for QS dining plan and $78 adults/$30.50 children 3-9 for full dining plan.

Extended morning hours for resort guests and evening hours for deluxe guests will continue through 2024.

Changes to Genie+ are coming as well, with no details. Still, Disney shared, “We have heard from guests that they would like ways to plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual lightning lane selections before the day of their park visit, and we want you to know we are working on ways guests may do this for visits in 2024. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to spend less time planning in the park and more time enjoying your visit with friends and family.”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disneyland Forward community events for Summer and FallDisney continues to push the “Disneyland Forward” concept with the people and city of Anaheim - a potential future expansion of the Disneyland Resort. The Orange County Register lists nine upcoming events where Disney contacts community members on this topic.

Why is this important to DVC members? The expansion plans would put the Disneyland Hotel and its DVC resort in the center of the possible planned expansion. If you want to take a closer look, go to www.Disneylandforward.com.

While this is more than a rumor, it should be pointed out that Disney has no concrete plans at this time and no guarantee as to when or even if this will happen.

Source: OC register

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Opening at EPCOT This SummerThis table-service restaurant will offer a festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya style for you to create memories and good times through flavors. In addition to a full menu filled with mouthwatering Japanese delights like sushi and teppan items, there will be an open sushi bar and grill. Located on the second floor of the Japan pavilion, Shiki-Sai offers stunning views of EPCOT, the World Showcase Lagoon, and, of course, fireworks!

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Peter and Vicky discuss the surprising announcement of the new Disney Vacation Club resort at Fort Wilderness. DVC also revealed the booking dates for the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel. Vicky also shares her experience at the new DVC lounge at Disneyland, Star View Station! N112

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Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH) booking dates releasedMembers who purchase points at the new Villas at the Disneyland Hotel will be able to book their room reservations starting May 16th. New VDH owners will have an exclusive window for booking from September 28, 2023 (opening date) through April 16th, 2024 and continuing in the 11-month window.

Eligible Members who own at other resorts will be allowed to book reservations at VDH starting July 27th, 2023. Eligibility will depend on what resale restrictions your points may fall under. Booking will be available through February 27th and continuing in the 7-month window.

Source: DVC News

Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness to be converted to DVC’s 17th timeshare. In a rather surprising announcement, on April 20th, Disney announced that the cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness would be torn down and replaced with new units that will become the 17th DVC timeshare. The official name is The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort - a Disney Vacation Club Resort. There will be 350 units available, intended to sleep up to six adults. The new design will include a private bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen with as well as a patio. According to Disney, “Some” of the units will be dog-friendly. Opening of the new cabins is said to be sometime in 2024.

Source: DVC News

Pixar Place reopens at DHS on May 14thGet ready dahling! The Edna Mode Experience returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 14 as part of a reimagined Pixar Place, where you’ll also encounter Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Frozone, and Sulley from “Monsters, Inc."

Source: Disney Facebook

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New sales information was released about the Disneyland Hotel Tower DVC build. The initial reaction from the Disneyland Hotel Tower prospective owners group was grim. Transient Taxes, High Point Charts, and no free parking.

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Story #1 - Sales details on Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH)

Points of Discussion

• Points will go on sale May 2nd for existing members and May 30th for new members.
• The opening price is $230 per point, $13 more than the current price for new Walt Disney World properties.
• The opening Price for Membership dues will be $9.05 / point. Not sure if this is the 2023 or 2024 rate.
• Transient Occupancy Tax for 2023 is approximately $2.73 per point, 2024, is approximately $2.82 per point.
• Point charts are available for 2023 and 2024. Note that ranges for all categories are lower than those for the Grand Californian, though some individual dates are slightly higher.
  • Duo Studio (Standard): 76-118 pts per week, excluding Thanksgiving / Christmas / Easter holidays.
  • Duo Studio (Preferred): 83-132 pts per week.
  • Duo Studio (Garden): 90 - 153 pts per week.
  • Deluxe Studio (Standard): 97 - 174 pts per week
  • Deluxe Studio (Preferred): 113 - 195 pts per week.
  • Deluxe Studio (Garden):141 - 225 pts per week.
  • 1-bedroom: 224 - 310 pts per week.
  • 2-bedroom: 321 - 475 pts per week.
• Grand Cal ranges (excluding major holidays)
  • Deluxe Studio: 129 - 194 pts per week.
  • 1-bedroom: 235 - 388 pts per week.
  • 2-bedroom: 346 - 526 pts per week.

Source: DVC website

Story #2 - Guardians of the Galaxy Screen and Scream

• Exclusive DVC Member event:
  • May 4, 2023.
  • 2 PM screening of Guardians at AMC Disney Springs OR voucher for later screening
  • New EPCOT after-hours party from 10 AM to 1 PM access to “World Discovery,” including Guardians and Test Track. (And Presumably Mission Space)
  • The price is $89 per person + tax.
  • Sign-up was on April 19th at 11 AM Eastern. Did it sell out?
  • Member + 4 guests

Source: DVC Direct Email to Members

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This week, Shannon, Peter, and Vicky discuss the finer points of the DVC new member minimum, the return of Magic Keys and Annual Passes, the closure of Splash Mountain, and release dates for the 2024 member cruises.

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DVC announces on-sale date for two 2024 DVC Member Cruises* We previously talked about the two DVC member cruises for 2024, which are a 7-night Mediterranean cruise May 18th - 25th and a 5-night Caribbean cruise including two stops at lighthouse point and one at Castaway Cay, June 14th - 19th. * Disney has since provided the on-sale date as April 22nd for both cruises. Member cruises frequently sell out very quickly.

Source: DVC website

Disneyland Magic Keys resume sales in all categoriesDisneyland annual passes, known as Magic Keys, have been on and off sale for the last year, and on April 10th, Disney resumed selling all four categories of Magic Keys. Was announced shortly after the announcement that all Walt Disney World Annual Passes would go back on sale.The obvious conclusion is that Disney expects a weak quarter and uses the Annual Passes to increase income.

DVC announces new member buy-in is reduced to 100 pointsLead: Peter* Disney has lowered the minimum purchase for new members to DVC. Where they had previously raised the minimum to 150 points in June 2021, the number has again been reduced to 100 points minimum. * Disney did NOT change the minimum for what they call “Membership Extras” and we often refer to as “Blue Card Benefits”. This still requires 150 points Direct purchase. * This also does not effect existing member buying requirements. Existing members can purchase 50 or 25 points as a minimum depending on the resort. * The reason for this is likely two-fold; DVC is projecting that many new members at the Disneyland Hotel will be looking for more minor contracts. DVC also has had very soft sales of late. If you think about how Disney has increased prices on older resorts over the current new ones, the minimum buy-in is now more than $30,000 for almost all resorts; they likely wouldn’t realize they are squeezing out a lot of potential customers this way. (Wouldn’t be surprised if this is a common complaint with people taking the tour.) By returning to 100 points, membership becomes affordable to more, and getting people in the door makes it easier to sell them more points later.

Source: DVCNews

Splash Mountain closing in DL on May 30th.We finally have an announcement for Splash Mountain’s closure in Disneyland, and it’s a month and a half away on May 30th. So if you’re going to get one final plunge in, you better get your park passes in place. Expect a madhouse on that date. But on the good side, Rogers the Musical opens in DCA on June 30th.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Annual passes are going back on sale at Walt Disney World. DVC Members can login on April 13th to purchase an annual pass online. Here's the official email from DVC.

Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members may purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass starting tomorrow, April 13 – a full week before sales of all Annual Passes resume for all Guests.** Passes or a pass type are subject to limited availability and may not be available at any given time. The DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass is expected to be on sale more often throughout the year, even when the pass is not broadly available for sale to Florida Residents.The DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass will be available to purchase online no earlier than 6 a.m. ET tomorrow.Learn MoreTo purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass, Disney Vacation Club Members must be eligible for Membership Extras.**Passes are subject to the Walt Disney World® Resort Annual Pass Terms & Conditions. All offerings are subject to change or cancellation without notice.My DVC Points is an awesome community of DVC members. Our positive, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club are designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Please join us to continue the conversations on our Facebook Group and YouTube channel.

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Peter and Vicky discuss the latest news about the new Disney Vacation Club lounge opening date in Disneyland, two newly announced DVC cruises for 2024, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, and much more.

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Two 2024 DVC Member Cruises revealedDisney Vacation Club announced two DVC Member cruises. The first cruise is for 7 nights in the Mediterranean on May 18-25, 2024. The ship will depart from Barcelona to Naples, Civittavechia (Rome), Livorno and Villafranche. The second cruise is for 5 nights and will include two stops at Lighthouse Point and one at Castaway Cay. The cruise is scheduled for June 14-19, 2024.

Currently no booking date has been set for these cruises. Member cruises frequently sell out very quickly.

Source: DVC Website - Mediterranean Cruise, DVC Website - Lighthouse Point, WDWNT

New Disney Mega-Ship to sail out of SingaporeOn March 29th, Disney Cruise Line announced a new agreement to base the newly acquired ship (formerly known as the Global Dream) out of the Port of Singapore from 2025 to 2030. Disney has not yet given a name to the new ship. Disney currently has no ships that sail out of Asian ports.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC Star View Station announced the opening dateThe first-ever member lounge at Disneyland Park in California has an official opening date. First revealed last year, an email was sent to members announcing DVC Star View Station opens on April 19th. The lounge is located on the second level of the old Carousel of Progress / Star Wars Launch Bay building. “This complimentary space will welcome eligible Members and their guests to refresh and recharge…Enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary soft drinks, a dedicated DVC Member services team, free Wi-Fi, and more!”

Source: Member E-mail, Disney Parks Blog

Rock 'n Roller Coaster to remain unchangedReports indicate that Rock ‘N Roller Coaster will not see any significant changes when it reopens after the refurbishment. While retheming is frequently rumored, it won’t happen this year!

Source: WDWNT

Replacement for Reedy Creek Improvement District faces challengesThe saga of the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has run up against a wall of Disney lawyers, who put in place agreements with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.

The previous Disney-allied board signed a long-lasting development agreement that drastically limits control over the company and its district. As part of a 30-year development agreement, Disney no longer needs board approval to build high-density projects or buildings of any height and can sell or assign development rights. It also bans the board from using Disney’s name or any of its characters.

The agreement includes a “royal clause” that dates back to 1692 in Britain to determine the limitation of the term. This “Declaration shall continue in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of King Charles III, King of England, living as of the date of this declaration.”

Source: MSNBC

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Cash prices for fall 2023 are shared for the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel. Three new meet and greets are announced for Walt Disney World. Happily Ever After fireworks dessert party dates and pricing announced. And Sue shares a bit of her experience riding the Galactic Starcruiser. Episode 107

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Disneyland Villas cash pricingThanks to Chad Pennycuff and other members of our MY DVC POINTS community, we have a good idea of cash pricing for the new VIllas at Disneyland resort.

• There are three separate views, standard, preferred, and garden.
• The garden view is likely just the four studios and four pods by the pool.
• The standard view is the room on the side facing south away from the resort and only has studios and 2-person pods.
• Preferred are the rooms facing the DVC pool or the Monorail Pool.
• Duo studio - $550 - $650
• Deluxe Studio standard- $700-800
• Deluxe Studio Preferred - $800-$900
• One bedroom preferred - $1200-1400
• Two bedrooms preferred - $1800-2000
• Grand Villa - $4000-4500
• Bookings are available through the end of 2023.

Source: Various

More Meet and Greets coming to Walt Disney WorldShared on the Disney Parks Instagram - these new meet and greets will be added later this year:

• Disney's Animal Kingdom will welcome Moana on April 22 along the Discovery River
• Figment will meet guests at the Imagination pavilion starting this summer, while Mickey & Friends will have a new home for greeting guests when CommuniCore Hall opens at EPCOT.
• In the fall, Mirabel from “Encanto” will greet guests in the Fairytale Garden where Merida used to meet at Magic Kingdom. The area will be transformed with whimsical décor inspired by La Familia Madrigal.

Source: Disney Instagram

Happily Ever After Dessert parties returnHappily Ever After dessert party will be available to book starting March 23rd and will recommence with the opening on April 1st - HEA doesn’t start until April 3rd, so the first two nights will be the last chance to see the current show. Three options are available to book.

• Seats and Sweets - which allows guests to sit at Tomorrowland Terrace during the fireworks and enjoy a variety of sweet treats, cheese, and beverages, including beer and wine for $119 for adults ten and up and $64 for ages 3-9
• A pre-firework package is also available, allowing guests to enjoy the dessert party before the show and access a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden. The cost is $99 for adults and $59 for children.
• A post-firework similar to the pre-firework, but with desserts and beverages after the show.

Source: WDWNT

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The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel open September 28th, Tron ride virtual queue, the Mandalorian and Grogu meeting in Florida, and more.

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More Disneyland Villas News* DVC announces that the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel will officially open on September 28, 2023. * There is currently no information on point charts or when the resort will go on sale for DVC members, but eligible DVC members can book cash rooms starting March 15th. We have reached out to Disney, and currently, they cannot share pricing or the length of the booking window for cash rooms. * E-mails have been posted to some members about sales “coming soon.” The indication is that the minimum purchase will be 150 points at $227 per point. * Note on the DVC website it says that the resort is “Not yet registered in all jurisdictions.” which may be an indication of why we haven’t seen a sales announcement.

Source: DVC website

Mandalorian and Grogu Surprise Character Meeting at DHS* On March 1st, the opening day of the Mandalorian season 3 on Disney+, the characters of the Mandolorian and Grogu - also known as baby Yoda - started meeting in Disney’s Hollywood studios Star Wars land. This was unannounced, so it was a pleasant surprise for fans. Indications are the characters will continue to meet there for the foreseeable future.

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Voyages Frequency Reduced* Starting in October 2023, the schedule for the Galatic Starcruiser will reduce to only two weekly trips. * Disney contacted travel agents to indicate that this will be the new standard as they “have adjusted voyage dates to meet the needs of our guests”.

Tron Virtual Queue and ILL confirmed* Disney has announced that the virtual queue will be used for Tron, with initial return times being given out at 7 AM and follow-up windows dropping at 1 PM. In addition, a 6 PM window will be used for the extended deluxe hours in the park that DVC visitors can access. * There will be no standby queue, but individual LL will be available to purchase, though no prices were shared.

Source: News 13

Chase Visa Holder Discount on Direct DVC points* Chase Disney visa offers $5 off of Direct Purchases at Grand Floridian and Riviera resorts if you purchase 250 points or more. This allows purchases to save $1250 off the purchase of a DVC contract. * This is in addition to any current promotions offered by DVC. The card also offers six months at 0% interest on purchases. * In addition, if you sign up for a new Disney Visa card, you can save additional $300 credit on your first purchase - making it a potential $1550 credit.

Source: DVC NewsLink to CHASE CARD

DCL 2nd Island opening period announced* Disney Cruise lines announced the new island resort at Lighthouse Point is now scheduled to open in the summer of 2024. This is the best window that we have been given to date with previous announcements showing only 2024.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC Direct Sales Decline* DVCNews.com is indicating that direct sales are slumping to the lowest monthly totals outside of the pandemic, * Only 88,000 points were sold in February between the 11 WDW resorts, + With 41,000 at Grand Flo and 33,000 at Riviera. + Down 33% from a year ago and 47% from the average of the last 12 months.

Source: DVCNews

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Disney opens Villas at Disneyland Hotel for cash reservations. Disney After hours events extend through summer and expand to Epcot and Typhoon Lagoon. Genie+ and Annual Pass changes that were previously announced are now given dates. And a new musical is coming to California Adventure this summer.

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Villas at Disneyland Hotel opening informationDisney Parks blog dropped a surprise with a post showing more room concept art for the VIllas at Disneyland Resort. The post shows the resort as opening "this September." In addition, Disney said that room bookings would be available for DVC members on March 15th, Magic Key holders on March 16th, and the general public on March 17th. There has been no indication of when the resort will go on sale to the public, nor any idea on pricing or points charts. However, this indicates that sales will be announced very soon.

Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/the-villas-at-disneyland-hotel-reveal-first-look-at-guest-rooms/

Disney After Hours Expands for 2023Disney has expanded the After Hours events through the summer.

Until now, only Mondays at Magic Kingdom through March 27th and Wednesdays at Disney Hollywood Studios through April 19th. On February 21st, several more after-hours events were announced.

• Disney Hollywood Studios - the event was extended until June 28th, still on Wednesdays, with prices at $149 for non-members and $119 for DVC members and AP holders.
• EPCOT event will run primarily on Thursdays from June 1st to August 24th, costing $129-139 for non-members and $99 for DVC members and AP holders. The event runs from 10 PM to 1 AM.
• Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow after-hours event occurs most Saturdays from May 20th to September 2nd. The cost is $75 for adults and $70 for children 3-9, but again members and AP holders pay $59 for adults and $55 for children. It should be noted the event runs from 8 PM to 11 PM, but guests are allowed to enter the park at 6 PM.

Walt Disney World resort guests can book starting February 28th, while general public bookings will start March 3rd. For more details on the specifics of the events - see the link in our show notes.

Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/after-hours/

Rodeo Roundup BBQ pricing announcedWith the opening of reservations, we now know the pricing for the new Toy Story land restaurant. Lunch and Dinner will cost $45 for adults and $25 for children 3-9.

Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/roundup-rodeo-bbq/

Narcoossee's Reopening on April 1stNarcoossee's has been announced to reopen on April 1st on the Disney Parks Blog. The restaurant has seen an interior redesign, and the menu has been updated with old favorites and new experiences.

Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/disney-eats-narcoossees-to-make-its-grand-return-on-april-1/

Dates Provided for Genie+ and AP after 2 PM visits* Starting March 20, guests purchasing Disney Genie+ service will also receive digital downloads of their Disney PhotoPass attraction photos, taken in the park on the day of their purchase, at no additional charge. * Beginning April 18, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without needing a park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park.

Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/3-changes-walt-disney-world-is-making-to-bring-more-value-and-flexibility-to-your-visits/

Mickey and Minnie VIrtual Queue in Disneyland DiscontinuedThe virtual queue at Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is no more; now, there is only a standby or individual lightning lane.

Rodgers The Musical is coming to Disney California Adventure this SummerDisney Parks announced on Twitter a "Short One Act Musical" would be coming to the Hyperion Theater with a shot of Peggy Carter and a program for Rodgers: The Musical. Disney+ Marvel fans know that Rodgers: The Musical is a Broadway Musical about Captain America that exists in the MCU. A musical number for the show was shown during the first episode of Hawkeye. There had been a casting call the last few months for characters for a new musical at the Hyperion theater. Production is listed as "For a limited time this summer". There is a link in our show notes for the musical number from the show; it's well worth a look if you haven't seen it.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_JD6gt4asI

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Single Use Point prices increased to $22 / point. Rodeo Roundup reservations are opening on February 21st. Two more Disneyland After Dark events has been announced. Tron Previews and Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers Meet. Episode N104

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DVC Single-use Points Price Increasing* DVC recently sent an email out to members: * Effective February 16, 2023, the one-time use Vacation Points price will increase from $19 per point to $22 per point. This program allows Members to purchase up to 24 non-deeded Vacation Points each Use Year they may need to complete a reservation for Disney Vacation Club accommodations in the 7-month booking window or Disney Collection and World Collection reservations. * Please Note: you do not need to be a direct member to purchase one-time use points for a DVC reservation. Many members use this when they are short of the required points. * Source:Email from DVC

Toy Story Rodeo Roundup BBQ Reservations are Coming Soon* Disney has announced that starting February 21st guests will be able to make reservations for the new Toy Story Land Table Service restaurant Rodeo Roundup BBQ starting February 21st. The restaurant is scheduled to open on March 23rd. * Source:Blog Mickey

Tron reservations for previews went live on February 16th* DVC members and annual passholders were allowed to sign up for TRON previews on February 16th. DVC members were given the option of dates from March 4th–6th. Annual passholders are listed as March 4th - 12th.

Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers Greeting* Starting February 15th, Chip and Dale will be greeting at Hollywood Studios in their Rescue Rangers gear. They will meet at the Adventure Outpost near the Indiana Jones stunt show. No end date has been scheduled, so this may be a permanent or at least long-term meet and greet.

Additional Disney After Dark Nights Announced for Disneyland* Disney After Dark: Throwback Night + April 18 & 20, 2023, at Disneyland Park + Don your favorite flashback fashions and join us for an after-hours soiree inspired by the carefree days of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Take a trip down memory lane to relive Disney’s classic past with music and entertainment that pay tribute to the first decade of Disneyland park. + Ticket Price per Guest (Ages 3+): $129 for April 18 and $145 for April 20 + Disney After Dark: Star Wars Nite * May 2, 4, 8 & 11, 2023, at Disneyland Park + Galactic and fantastic, this event is back with four “nites” – the most ever – where you can live your own epic Star Wars adventure. + Ticket Prices vary by date from $149 to $169 per Guest (ages 3+) + Disneyland After Dark events begin with a three-hour pre-party mix-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PT at Disneyland park, then the private party begins from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. PT, when you may ride some popular attractions after regular park hours! * A limited number of these Disneyland After Dark tickets will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning Feb. 21, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) on Disneyland.com. On Feb. 23, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Pricing was not provided in the article. * Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Shannon and Pete discuss Walt Disney World Resort's announcement that Trail's End will close this spring to convert to a quick service restaurant. RunDisney has announced races will return to Disneyland Resort in January 2024. Feedback from cast member previews of TRON Lightcycle Run reveal guest size concerns. N103

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Trail’s End Restaurant closing to convert to Quick Service restaurantTrail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort appears to be coming to the end of it’s trail, at least in it’s current existence. This restaurant is scheduled to close in the spring for a refurbishment, and when it re-opens later in the year, it will return as a quick service location.

Trail’s End has been serving buffet meals to Fort Wilderness guests since 1974, but since reopening after COVID, the restaurant has switched to family-style. The restaurant shares a kitchen with Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, but there is not expected to be any change to Hoop-Dee-Doo.

Source: WDWNT

Boardwalk Luna Park Pool slide closed for refurbishmentThe Luna Park Pool Slide closed at the beginning of February for refurbishment. It is expected that the slide will be closed for six weeks, making a mid-March opening likely. No specific date has been announced for the slide to reopen. The Luna Park Pool remains open during the slide work.

Source: WDW Magic

Disneyland Half Marathon dates and pricing announcedAt D23, Disney announced that the runDisney would be returning to Disneyland in 2024. The Disneyland half marathon is scheduled for January 11-14, 2024. Specific theming of the event has not be shared but booking prices and dates have been released with specific details in the link in our show notes. Included races will be a 5K, 10K and half marathon, as well as the Dumbo Double Dare which combines the 10K and half marathon. Registration is scheduled to open on February 14th, and prices will increase after July 17th assuming any openings are still available.

Source: runDisney, WDWNT

Possible rider size issues during Cast Member previews of TRON Lightcycle RunThe TRON Lightcycle Run has been running cast member previews and there’s been some talk online about size issues. Similar to the issues with Avatar Flight of Passage, some larger people are having a hard time with the seats, though it appears the issue might be worse than Flight of Passage. There are some non-cycle accessible seats on some of the trains, but these seats are limited and the wait for them has been considerably longer.

Source: Various sources

Walking path from Grand Floridian to MK closing for several monthsThe walking path connecting the Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom is going to be closing on February 13th, and will remain closed for several months. This is due to the refurbishment of rooms at the Grand Floridian, particularly the rooms in the Sago Cay building.

Source: DVCNews

DVC Magic Band Sliders now availableDisney Vacation Club is once again providing magic band sliders to eligible Members. When Magic Bands first came out, DVC members could obtain a special slider for their Magic Band. These sliders were only available for a limited time. Now, a redesigned magic band slider is back at the parks, free to eligible Members who stop by the DVC sales podiums at any of the DVC resorts.

Source: DVCNews

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Pete and Sue discuss Disneyland Magic Key sales reopening and Ariel's Grotto and Enchanted Tales for Belle return to Magic Kingdom. Disney Vacation Club released discounts on two monorail resorts, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Roundup Rodeo BBQ will open on March 23rd at Disney's Hollywood Studios and California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort will debut a new three-course prix fixe menu on April 1st. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village will begin a roof replacement project on February 1st and is expected to last through September 2023. N102

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Disneyland Reopens sale of Magic KeysOn January 17, 2023, Disneyland re-opened sales of most categories of Magic Key Passes to the general public. As of January 26th, the two highest levels - Inspire ($1599) and Believe ($1099) - were still available, while the Imagine pass sold out. The Enchant pass is still only available for renewal.

Source: Disneyland website

Return of character meets to Walt Disney World Starting January 19th, Ariel will return to meeting guests at Ariel’s Grotto in Magic Kingdom Park. In addition, Enchanted Tales with Belle is scheduled to reopen on February 19th. Face Character Meets have been some of the last things to return to the parks.

Source: Walt Disney World website - Ariel's Grotto, Enchanted Tales with Belle

Direct Purchase Discounts in place for Bay Lake Tower and Polynesian resortThrough March 1st, Disney Vacation Club is offering direct incentives for Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort that range from $12 off a 100 point add-on to $45 off a 200 point add-on and $49 off a 300-point add-on. Smaller but significant discounts are being offered for new buyers. The base price of Bay Lake Tower points are $275 a point and Polynesian points are $250 a point, leaving the prices to buy at Riviera or Grand Floridian still much lower. With resale prices down, it is still a much better deal to consider a resale contract at one of these resorts.

Source: DVCnews.com

California Grill announces new 3-course menu coming April 1stThe California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort is ending their special 50th anniversary menu on March 31st, but will continue to have a 3-course Prix Fixe menu starting April 1st. The details of the menu have not been provided other than that it will contain contemporary, market-inspired cuisine. The price is listed at $89 for adults and $39 for children 3-9. DVC discounts of 10% still apply.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Roundup Rodeo BBQ Menu Opening March 23Disney announced Roundup Rodeo BBQ will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios on March 23rd. The menu will include house-smoked meats, a roundup of sides, sweet surprises, and more in this western-themed family-style restaurant, where guests will see the world through the eyes of Andy’s toys.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Roof Refurbishment planned for Kidani Village.The next phase of the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will begin on February 1, 2023. Last year, the Samawati Springs Pool and other areas underwent refurbishment. This phase will be focused on the roof of the resort and is expected to last through September 2023. No amenities are expected to close. Guests staying at the resort may be able to hear and see construction work during daytime hours, usually between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Source: DVCNews.com

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Shannon, Pete, and Sue discuss the Moonlight Magic Events announced for 2023 at Walt Disney World. Disney revealed TRON Lightcycle / Run will open on April 4th, and cast members, annual passholders, and Disney Vacation Club members will have a chance to preview the ride. In a surprise announcement, Disney announced significant changes to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, including changes to park reservations, park hopping, and attraction photos. N101

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Return of Moonlight MagicDisney Vacation Club has announced eight dates Moonlight Magic at Walt Disney World:

• EPCOT: February 8 & 15
• Disney's Hollywood Studios: May 11; September 13
• Disney's Animal Kingdom: July 11; August 2
• Disney's Typhoon Lagoon: May 23; August 23

Initial registration for the two EPCOT events will take place on January 25, 2023 for eligible Members with a qualifying Disney Resort hotel reservation on the event date. Members must have their reservation finalized by prior to January 22 in order to participate. Qualifying resort include all Walt Disney World resorts or Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Event registration opens to all eligible Members for the February 8th event on February 2, 2023. Event registration opens to all eligible Members for the February 15th event on February 2, 2023.

Registration details for the remaining events will be announced at a later date.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVCNews.com

TRON Lightcycle / Run opening date announced Disney announced TRON Lightcycle / Run will open on April 4th at Magic Kingdom Park. Cast Member, Annual Pass, and DVC previews will be offered prior to opening. Preview dates have not yet been announced.

Source:Disney Parks Blog

Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever return datesAs Disney previously announced, “Disney enchantment” at Magic Kingdom and “Harmonious” at EPCOT will be ending on April 2nd. On April 23rd, “Happily Ever After” and “EPCOT Forever” will return.

Happily Ever After is expected to be a permanent replacement and will include all-new projections down Main Street, U.S.A. However, "EPCOT Forever" will be offered for a limited time, and a permanent replacement of an EPCOT nighttime show has not been revealed.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Changes to Walt Disney World Walt Disney World announced updates to improve the guest experience and respond to feedback, including Annual Passholders:

• Starting January 10th, self-parking will be complimentary again for staying at Resort hotels.
• Beginning in the next few months, Annual Passholders will be able to enter the parks WITHOUT a reservation after 2PM, with the exception of Magic Kingdom on Saturday and Sunday. Blackout dates are still in effect. Passholders will also receive access to Disney PhotoPass lenses and one complimentary Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories experience.
• Attraction photo downloads will be included with Genie+ service in the next few months.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Changes to Disneyland Resort Disneyland Resort revealed a few updates to enhance guest experience in 2023:

• Starting February 4th, park hopping will be offered at 11 AM, 2 hours earlier than currently offered.
• Disnelyand will offer more low price park days. The Disneyland Resort reservation calendar will offer nearly 60 days of $104 one day, one-park tickets this year.
• Beginning February 4th, complimentary photopass ride photos during your visit will be offered for all guests.
• Disneyland Resort will make select Magic Key passes available for new sales from time to time throughout 2023 as pass inventory becomes available.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Tiana’s Palace replacing French Market restaurant in 2023French Market Restaurant (and Mint Julep Bar) will close on February 17, 2023, and will reopen as Tiana’s Palace (alongside Mint Julep Bar with its famous mint juleps and Mickey beignets) later in 2023 as previously announced. Tiana's Palace will offer authentic New Orleans flavors in a quick-service style restaurant.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Shannon, Pete, and Vicky celebrate the 100th episode of DVC Newscast! Disney Vacation Club announced a Moonlight Magic Event at Disney's California Adventure on February 1, 2023. The Walt Disney World Railroad has finally reopened with a new tunnel under Tron and updated narration. Disney Vacation Club completed a refresh of the DVC Member Lounge in EPCOT. Shannon, Pete, and Vicky also discuss updates to popular character meals, details on nighttime spectaculars, and the upcoming refurbishment of the Lava Pool slide at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. N100

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Reopening of the Walt Disney World RailroadDisney recently surprised fans by reopening the Walt Disney World Railroad on Friday, December 23rd, ending a four-year closure. The train now goes through a tunnel under the Tron ride and has updated narration.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Harmonious ending date, Wondrous Journey debutHarmonious at Epcot is scheduled to end on March 31, 2023. No replacement has been announced.

Wondrous Journeys, the new fireworks show at Disneyland Park, is scheduled to debut on January 27, 2023, at Disneyland Resort. The show will feature nods to every film released by the iconic studio over the past century and a new song, “It’s Wondrous”.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

First DVC Moonlight Magic of 2023 AnnouncedDisney Vacation Club has announced a Moonlight Magic event at Disney’s California Adventure in Anaheim on February 1, 2023.

Registration opens on December 29, 2022 to eligible Members with existing Resort reservations at a Disney-owned and operated hotel at Disneyland Resort in California with prior to December 25, 2022. General Registration opens January 6, 2023, to all eligible Members on January 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (pending availability).

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

Changes to Walt Disney World Character MealsDisney has announced two upcoming changes to popular character meals.

Chef Mickey’s will return to a buffet menu on March 1, 2023. It will continue to have family-style service until February 28.

Cinderella’s Royal Table will resume character dining on February 28, 2023. Character dining has not been available at this restaurant since July 2020.

Source: Chef Mickey's, Cinderella's Royal Table

DVC lounge is refreshed with new furniture and configurationDisney Vacation Club completed a refreshment of the DVC lounge in EPCOT. While Members are still seated in specific locations by cast members, seating has been rearranged with some new furniture installed. A new photo op has been added as well.

Source: DVC News

Polynesian Lava Pool Slide closing for refurbishmentThe Lava Pool slide at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will be closing on January 3, 2023, and is expected to remain closed until early to mid-February. The pool will remain open to guests during this time.

Source: DVC News

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Pete and Vicky discuss the 2024 point charts released by Disney Vacation Club. For the first time in a few years, there were no significant changes. DVC also increased direct pricing for most resorts. Disney announced the closing date for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World. RunDisney volunteer benefits have been reduced without notice, starting with the recent Wine & Dine Half Marathon. N099

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DVC Points Charts Released for 2024Disney Vacation Club released the 2024 point charts last week, and the biggest item of note was that there were no significant changes beyond the dates of the holidays shifting. This is the first time in four years that the points charts have stayed the same, as over the last three years Disney has been slowly increasing the amount of points required for staying in October and November while at the same time lowering the number of points required for summer stays.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

Splash Mountain at Disney World Closing January 23rd On December 3rd, Walt Disney World announced that the final day of operation for Splash Mountain will be on January 22nd, with the ride permanently closing for good on January 23rd.

There has been no announcement for the final closing date of Splash Mountain at Disneyland Resort, but the ride is expected to close soon since both rides are scheduled to re-open in late 2024 as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Source: Walt Disney World website, Theme Park Tourist

Direct Pricing Increases across Multiple DVC resortsDisney Vacation Club increased direct pricing for Aulani Disney Vacation Club Villas, Disney's Riviera Resort, and Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to have a base price of $217 per point.

Many other sold-out resorts had direct pricing increase by $10 per point:

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort (now $275)
• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge (now $215)
• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge (now $250)
• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas (now $210)
• Disney's Beach Club Villas (now $275)
• Disney's BoardWalk Villas (now $240)
• Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort (now $165)
• Disney's Vero Beach Resort (now $150)

Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spas went up as well by $5 to $205 per point. The only resorts to not increase were Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and interestingly Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, which is expected to have new units opening in 2024.

While direct prices are increasing, resale prices are dropping due to a large amount of units on the market. Many DVC contracts can be purchased on the resale market for up to $100 per point less than direct pricing.

Source: DVC News

RunDisney Reduces Benefit for Volunteers Volunteers for the recent Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend were surprised when they received park tickets that were not valid until after 1:00 p.m. In the past, Disney would mail out full-day park tickets to each volunteer within 60 days after the conclusion of a race. However, this time they were handing them out as they were leaving the event.

Source: WDW News Today

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Shannon, Pete, and Vicky discuss Disney Vacation Club's announcement of a third event at the Top of the World Lounge - this time, a themed party called Bound to be Bad. A new exclusive event at Disney's Hollywood Studios was also revealed called Holidays in Hollywood. Disney is now offering a 30% discount to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Additionally, Soarin' over California will return for a limited time during Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival in early 2023. N098

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Third event added to Top of the World Lounge

Another new exclusive DVC event called Bound to Be Bad has been added to the line-up at Bay Lake Tower.

Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can enjoy a fun-filled evening at Top of the World Lounge – a Villains Lair. Hosted by villain superfans deviously decked out in devilish dress, this event is full of Membership magic and includes a sinister spread of desserts, an open bar of cunningly crafted cocktails and a raven’s-eye view of the nighttime fireworks at Magic Kingdom park.

The event takes place on Wednesday nights from December 7, 2022 through January 25, 2023. Check-in starts 2 hours prior to the published fireworks time for Magic Kingdom park. The Bound to be Bad Party is $139.00 per person, plus tax.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

New DVC exclusive Holidays in Hollywood event

On December 15 & 22, Disney Vacation Club will host an event for Members called “Holidays in Hollywood”. The event includes admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios starting at 4 PM including a park reservation and dinner at PizzeRizzo. The dinner is described as "more than just pizza, your festive feast includes delightful dishes inspired by holiday traditions around the world." Beer and wine is also included.

There is no indication of any special access during the event, but it is on the same nights as the Extended Evening Hours, allowing ride access to guests at DVC resorts until 11:00pm.

The cost for the event is $159 per adult or $129 per youth age 3-20. Registration opens at 11:00am eastern on November 29, 2022. Members must have a reservation at a Walt Disney World resort with points or cash. Link to event registration

Source: DVCnews.com

30% DVC Discount on Galatic Starcruiser resort

Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can enjoy 30% off original Points Chart values on select 2-night voyages of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. This offer applies to the following departures in early 2023:

• January 11 – 13, 2023
• January 17 – 19, 2023
• January 19 – 21, 2023
• January 21 – 23, 2023
• January 25 – 27, 2023
• January 31 – February 2, 2023
• February 12 – 14, 2023
• February 28 – March 2, 2023
• March 2 – 4, 2023

Points must be used to pay for at least one Member; a combination of Points or cash may be used to book additional Guests. Reservations must be made prior to the last four months of the Use Year for stays during that Use Year.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

Soarin’ over California returns to DCA for a limited time

Soarin’ Over California will return for a limited time during the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This beloved attraction celebrates the beauty and wonder of the Golden State, from San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the crashing waves in Malibu. Dates for the festival are March 3 through April 25, 2023.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Pete and Shannon react to the sudden announcement of Bob Chapek's resignation and the reinstatement of Bob Iger to CEO for two years. Pete and Vicky discuss Disneyland briefly resuming Magic Key new sales and the reveal of Mickey's Toontown reopening date. Disney Cruise Line has also purchased a new ship previously known as the Global Dream. Disney announced a new affordable housing projects near Walt Disney World. N097

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Chapek out as CEO, Iger to return for two years

In a shocking announcement on the evening of Sunday November 20th, Disney revealed that Bob Chapek would be stepping down as CEO effective immediately and Bob Iger will be returning for two years. The Disney Board of Directors had previously renewed Bob Chapek's contract for three years back in June.

The change is said to have blindsided Chapek and his closest allies with sources stating Disney’s board reached out to Iger on Friday to replace Chapek as CEO, without any other serious candidates in mind.

Source: CNN, Blog Mickey

Mickey’s Toontown to reopen at Disneyland March 8th

The Disney Parks Blog has revealed Mickey’s Toontown in California’s Disneyland resort will open on March 8th. Disney had prevously announces Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will open on January 27th.

The areas of the land are include the following:

The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown will provide open, grassy play spaces for everyone to unwind, starting with CenTOONial Park. This park will be anchored by two new interactive play experiences; a beautiful fountain featuring water tables designed for play that invite guests to have a sensory experience, plus a nearby dreaming tree with sculpted tree roots providing an opportunity for children to crawl and explore.

Over in Goofy’s neck of the woods, you’ll find Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard. It incorporates a whimsical sound garden where kids will discover new ways to make wacky noises, as well as enjoy an all-new, elevated clubhouse.

Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster, where Mickey’s Toontown’s favorite tinkerer, Gadget Hackwrench, has created a one-of-a-kind, fun-sized coaster for the town’s tiniest citizens.

Donald’s Boat will be perched in the duck pond of the Goof homestead. Larger-than-life spinning water lilies, balance beams and rocking toys at Donald’s Duck Pond will help little ones get the wiggles out.

Finally, at Mickey’s House and Minnie’s House, guests can once again step right into their homes and enjoy a self-guided tour with special surprises in every room.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney opens Magic Key sales, then closes them the next day.

On Wednesday, November 16th, Disney announced that Disneyland Resort Magic Key sales would resume to the public. The Inspire, Believe, and Magic keys were available for new sales, but the Enchant key was only available for renewals. Waits on the website were often greater than an hour to register. By mid-day on Thursday, sales were again suspended.

Source: KTLA

Disney Cruise Line buys Global Dream ship

Disney Cruise Line announced plans to complete the cruise ship previously known as the Global Dream in Wismar, Germany. The ship will be renamed with certain features reimagined under the expertise of Walt Disney Imagineers.

The new ship is to be based outside the United States, The 208,000-gross-ton ship is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available. Disney Cruise Line expects the passenger capacity to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney Announces location and size of affordable housing development

Earlier this year, announced plans to set aside nearly 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development. The land for this initiative is west of State Road 429, just a few miles away from the Magic Kingdom, near schools and shopping, including Flamingo Crossings Town Center. The development is expected to include more than 1,300 units.

“For more than 50 years, Walt Disney World has cared for and invested in our community, and we’re committed to being a part of this solution which will bring more attainable housing to Central Florida,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “We will continue to find ways to use our resources to make a difference in the community we call home, and we’re excited to take this step with a nationally recognized developer.”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Pete, Sue, and Jen discuss the proposed Disney Vacation Club dues for 2023, which are up between 4-8% for most resorts. Additionally, Disney Vacation Club has announced two new firework events for members - Enchantment at the Top and Enchantment Fireworks Cruise! The Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT will also begin to be offered to members beginning December 6th. N096

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Proposed 2023 Dues

Disney Vacation Club revealed the proposed annual dues for 2023. Dues increased between 4-8% at most resorts, with operating costs as the primary driver. While these annual dues are preliminary, they are expected to be formally approved by the Disney Vacation Club Board of Directors during the Condo Association Meeting on December 8, 2022.

Resort2023 Proposed Dues Per Point2022 Dues Per PointIncrease %Animal Kingdom Villas$8.8099$8.23656.96%Aulani$9.1424$8.67395.40%Aulani (Subsidized)$6.8727$6.52055.40%Bay Lake Tower$7.4255$7.08264.84%Beach Club Villas$8.1655$7.53628.35%BoardWalk Villas$8.5309$8.08025.58%Boulder Ridge$8.5110$8.14694.47%Copper Creek Villas$7.9203$7.60204.19%Grand Californian$8.0409$7.48247.46%Grand Floridian$7.3332$7.00774.64%Hilton Head$10.7305$10.07076.55%Old Key West$9.3570$8.80636.25%Polynesian$7.9475$7.38597.60%Riviera$8.5049$8.38401.44%Saratoga Springs$7.8622$7.32877.28%Vero Beach (Subsidized)$10.1298$9.41007.65%Vero Beach$12.8503$11.94057.62%

Source: DVCNews.com

Dessert Party added to Top of the World Lounge

Beginning November 18th, Top of the World Lounge - A Villains Lair is introducing Enchantment at the Top Dessert Party. Scheduled for Friday nights, the event features a buffet of dessert items, alcoholic beverages and reserved seating for the nightly fireworks presentation for a fee of $89.00 per adult and $49.00 per child age 3-9. Check-in begins 90 minutes prior to the scheduled Magic Kingdom fireworks.

Enchantment at the Top replaces the Wicked Wind Down event on Friday nights. Wicked Wind Down will continue to be presented Saturday through Thursday nights. Both events can be reserved 60 days in advance by calling Disney Vacation Club Member Services.

Source: DVCNews.com, Disney Vacation Club Website

Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Soarin’ Around the World returns

Beginning Tuesday, December 6th, the complimentary Soarin’ Around the World behind the scenes tour resumes. The tour, which is held from 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM, starts with learning about the original vision of the Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow (EPCOT). Walt’s vision focused on bringing people from all backgrounds and cultures together to work towards a brighter future. After discovering the cultural connection of the Soarin’ adventure and the technology behind it, the tour will end with a VIP ride on the attraction.

The total party size of each tour is five (Member plus 4) and guests must be at least 16 years of age. Some blockout dates may apply. Eligible Members with access to Membership Extras can call Member Services book this tour.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

Disney Enchantment member fireworks cruise returns April 27

Beginning on April 27th, Members can enjoy amazing views of the fabulous Magic Kingdom fireworks from a special cruise. This magical experience includes:

• A champagne toast and an individual sweet and savory treat box
• The Disney Enchantment nighttime spectacular, which lights up the sky over Cinderella Castle in a brilliant pyrotechnic display choreographed to music and sounds from classic Disney films.
• Weather and schedule permitting, a close-up view of the Electrical Water Pageant, where barges covered with colorful lights form fanciful animals and patriotic stars and stripes.

This is not a private experience and each event can accommodate up to several parties. The cruise includes 2 boats, with 10 passengers per boat. The cruise will be offered on Wednesday evenings and will depart 1 hour prior to the fireworks from the Boat Nook at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Pricing is $85 per person, plus tax. Eligible members can call Member Services to book.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

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Shannon, Pete, and Sue discuss numerous recent reports of Disney Vacation Club direct prices increasing in early December and the announcement of the Extended Evening Hours to continue for 2023 for guests staying at eligible Walt Disney World hotels. Disney also revealed a reopening date for Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park after an extended refurbishment, and Disney Cruise Line removed the COVID-19 testing requirement regardless of vaccination status. N095

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More than a rumor? Direct Pricing going up in December

There have been repeated posts of DVC direct guides indicating to clients that the pricing on all the currently for sale DVC resorts will be increasing by $10 in early December - more specifically December 4th. Base price would go from $207 to $217 per point. While it is not unusual for guides to get hints at changes before they are in place, it is rare that this information would come out so far in advance of a date.

We normally do not share rumors on the DVC Newscast, but in this case with information coming from multiple cast members, we felt that we should share. This would apply to Disney's Riviera Resort, Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas. It is not known if any of the older resort direct prices would be affected.

Source: Various

Extended evening hours to stick around through 2023

Walt Disney World announced that the popular extended evening hours benefit for guests staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort or other select hotels will continue beyond the 50th Anniversary celebration throughout all of 2023. There are currently no dates or times yet listed after December 28th, but it is expected these dates will be updated with the Walt Disney World calendar update.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Blizzard Beach resumes operations on November 13th

Last week Disney announced that Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park will be reopening for the first time in 10 months after an extended refurbishment. A new inner tube return system has been added for Runoff Rapids and a Frozen theme to Tike's Peak. The park will re-open on November 13th for guests to visit from 10 AM to 5 PM. Parks hours are shown on the Walt Disney World calendar through December 30th.

It has also been announced that Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be closing for its annual refurbishment on November 13th as well. It is not known at this time whether we will see another closure of Blizzard Beach this winter, or if instead Typhoon Lagoon will get an extended closure.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Disney Cruise Line drops COVID testing requirements

Disney Cruise Line announced that guests would no longer be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding a ship, regardless of their vaccination status.

The official Disney Cruise Line website said the requirement would go into effect starting November 14th for all sailings from the United States. Unvaccinated passengers still have to test negative before boarding prior to November 14th.

Previously, Disney Cruise Line had required guests 5 years or older to provide a negative COVID-19 test one to two days before their sail date.

Disney Cruise Line says guests booked on impacted sailings through January 31st can modify or cancel by November 13th without any cancellation fees. The standard cancellation policy resumes for changes made on or after November 14th.

Source: Disney Cruise Line

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Pete and Jen discuss the new Disney Vacation Club event, Halloween Meet & Treat and the long-awaited announcement of a reopening date for Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Three popular restaurants are returning in early November: Tusker House Restaurant buffet, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, and Kona Cafe. Pete and Jen also discuss reports that a few character meet and greets throughout Walt Disney World have been removed from the schedule, likely due to staffing issues. N094

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DVC Halloween Meet & Treat

Disney Vacation Club announced a new complimentary event called Halloween Meet & Treat, presented as part of Membership Magic. The event will be held inside the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney’s BoardWalk on October 21, 22, 28, and 29 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Eligible Members with a qualifying Disney Resort hotel reservation may attend only one event date per Membership in order to allow as many Members as possible to enjoy this event. No registration is required and admission is subject to capacity limits.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVCNews.com

Fantasmic! opening date and dining packages announced

“Fantasmic!” returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 3rd! Back and better than ever, the larger-than-life, open-air nighttime musical will boast live performers, stunning effects, rousing music and dazzling pyrotechnics, complete with a brand-new show sequence! The new heroes sequence features a high-energy Aladdin chase with stunts never before seen on the “Fantasmic!” stage, a powerful scene with Elsa set to the song “Show Yourself” that is sure to thaw the most frozen of hearts, and stirring moments with Pocahontas, Moana and Mulan.

Beginning October 26, “Fantasmic!” dining packages for select restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be available for performances November 30 and beyond. Packages include an entree and either an appetizer or dessert or one full buffet (where applicable), a non-alcoholic beverage, and a voucher for guaranteed seating at Fantasmic! in a reserved area. Prices are listed below.

RestaurantAdults (ages 10 & up)Kids (Ages 9 & Under)50’s Prime Time Café$51.00$22.00Hollywood & VineBreakfast: $54.00 Lunch & Dinner: $71.00Breakfast: $36.00 Lunch & Dinner: $47.00Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano$54.00$22.00Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant$49.00$22.00The Hollywood Brown Derby$73.00$29.00

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Three Favorite Restaurants Re-opening

Beginning November 1, Tusker House Restaurant will be transitioning to an all-you-care-to-enjoy, buffet style dining experience. This adventurous spot not only has mouthwatering eats, but Donald Duck and some of his Disney pals have taken a break from their safari adventure to celebrate with guests.

At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Kona Cafe will soon be returning from its recent refurbishment. Beginning November 1, this favorite restaurant will reopen with a refreshed experience. The look, feel, and even some flavors of this relaxed café will be different, yet familiar. Kona Cafe will feature American cuisine with that Asian flare that makes it so unique.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hal will open its doors once again on November 4. This dining experience is found at the Norway pavilion in the World Showcase at EPCOT and gives guests a taste of Norwegian cuisine. Aside from the delicious eats and treats, what makes Akershus Royal Banquet Hall so special is it being home to a unique Storybook Dining featuring the Disney Princesses.

Reservations are available now for both Tusker House Restaurant and Kona Cafe and will be opening up for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall starting October 24.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Some Meet and Greets have been cut back due to staffing issues

WDW Magic and other sources have indicated that several character meet and greets will be cut starting Sunday, October 23.

Areas impacted so far include Minnie Mouse at Town Square Theater at Magic Kingdom, Minnie Mouse at EPCOT International Gateway, and Donald, Daisy, and Max at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It isn't clear how long the meet and greet reductions will be in effect.

Source: WDW Magic

Monsieur Paul’s has a re-opening price

Last episode we told you about the re-opening of Monsieur Paul’s in Epcot with a Prix Fixe menu. We have since found out the price - and it is a doozy. $195 + tax and gratuity.

Source: Walt Disney World website

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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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Pete, Vicky, and Sue discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian in Orlando. Disney also announced Disney After Hours events are returning to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios in January 2023. Disney Cruise Line is dropping the vaccine requirement for passengers on upcoming cruises. EPCOT revealed details of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and the full list of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional. N092

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Return of After Hours in 2023

Disney After Hours events will return to Walt Disney World Resort starting January 2023! These fan-favorite experiences are scheduled to kick off January 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and January 9 at Magic Kingdom Park.

Disney After Hours are late-night, separately ticketed events that let you enjoy a Walt Disney World theme park for three additional hours after regular park hours, with treats such as ice cream, popcorn and select beverages included. The number of tickets for these events is limited, which means lower wait times and crowd levels.

Event tickets for Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios can be purchased by all guests starting October 7, 2022, with prices ranging from $129 to $159 (plus tax). Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing Disney After Hours tickets as early as October 4. Eligible Disney Vacation Club members and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can also purchase specially priced tickets for select dates.

Disney After Hours at Disney Hollywood Studios is scheduled from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM, while the Magic Kingdom event is scheduled from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. However, ticketholders can enter the park at 7:00 PM, a few hours before the event officially begins.

Event DatePrice (Excludes Tax)Price for Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members (Excludes Tax)Monday, January 9, 2023$135$105Monday, January 16, 2023$159$129Monday, January 23, 2023$145$115Thursday, February 16, 2023$159$129Monday, February 20, 2023$159$129Monday, February 27, 2023$155$125Thursday, March 2, 2023$159$129Monday, March 6, 2023$155$125Monday, March 13, 2023$155$125Thursday, March 16, 2023$155$125Monday, March 20, 2023$155$125Monday, March 27, 2023$149$119Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park Event DatePrice (Excludes Tax)Price for Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members (Excludes Tax)Wednesday, January 4, 2023$145$115Wednesday, January 11, 2023$129$99Wednesday, January 18, 2023$139$109Wednesday, January 25, 2023$145$115Wednesday, February 15, 2023$149$119Wednesday, February 22, 2023$149$119Wednesday, March 8, 2023$149$119Wednesday, March 22, 2023$149$119Wednesday, March 29, 2023$145$115Sunday, April 2, 2023$139$109Wednesday, April 5, 2023$149$119Wednesday, April 19, 2023$145$115Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios Source: Disney Parks Blog

Festival of the Holidays and Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators announced

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has been announced to run from November 25th to December 30th. Celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional have also been announced:

• 11/25 – 11/26: Simu Liu (NEW)
• 11/27 – 11/29: Edward James Olmos
• 11/30 – 12/1: Raul Esparza (NEW)
• 12/2 – 12/3: Whoopi Goldberg
• 12/4 – 12/6: Isabella Rossellini
• 12/7 – 12/9: Daymond John (NEW)
• 12/10 – 12/12: Josh Gad (NEW)
• 12/13 – 12/14: Gloria Estefan (NEW)
• 12/15 – 12/18: Neil Patrick Harris
• 12/19 – 12/20: Mariska Hargitay (NEW)
• 12/21 – 12/23: Cal Ripken Jr.
• 12/24 – 12/26: Marie Osmond
• 12/27 – 12/28: Courtney Vance
• 12/29 – 12/30: Angela Bassett

World Showcase will also offer 16 specialty food booths as well as special treats at other locations around World Showcase.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney Cruise Line drops vaccination requirements

For cruises on Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, and Disney Wonder beginning October 14, full COVID vaccination is not required but highly recommended according to Disney Cruise Line’s website. Unvaccinated passengers aged 5+ must provide proof of a negative COVID test taken within 2 days of the sail date, through an observed antigen test/lab-based PCR test. Vaccinated guests and children under the age of 5 are not required to test.

The same applies to Disney Magic cruises beginning November 7. The liner will be visiting ports of call in Bermuda and Canada in October, which have their own requirements, though Canada is lifting entry restrictions on October 1.

Source: Cruise Mapper, Disney Cruise Line website

Another MVMCP has sold out

The Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on November 8th has sold out. This is the first party scheduled and the second to sell out.

Source: Walt Disney World website

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Pete, Vicky, and Sue discuss all the Disneyland news and announcements revealed at the D23 Expo. Magicband+ is also set to debut at Disneyland Resort this fall and Eudora's Chic Boutique has opened in New Orleans Square of Disneyland park. N091

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D23 Disneyland announcements

During the D23 Expo 2022, Disney announced two new meet and greets will be coming to Disneyland Resort in 2022. Beginning this week for a limited time, the Incredible Hulk will appear in his Quantum Suit inside Avengers Campus. Additionally, the Mandalorian and Grogu will make their first appearance on Batuu at Disneyland park starting in mid-November.

In late January 2023, Disneyland Resort will begin the 100 Years of Wonder celebration. The park will receive new platinum-infused décor, new looks for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals, special food and beverage offerings, and more. Two all-new nighttime spectaculars, “World of Color – One” at Disney California Adventure park and “Wondrous Journeys” at Disneyland park, will debut in 2023. The “Magic Happens” parade will return in Spring 2023. Disney also announced Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Mickey’s Toontown will open early 2023.

Disney announced Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure will be expanding with a third attraction featuring a brand-new story that will bring guests into battle alongside their favorite Super Heroes. The new concept for this attraction will be an epic family adventure, where guests team up with more of the Avengers and their allies to battle against foes from the multiverse, including King Thanos, a villain designed specifically for Avengers Campus.

Similar to Walt Disney World, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open at the Disneyland Resort in late 2024.

Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure park will be reimagined into San Fransokyo from “Big Hero 6.” Imagineers are in the early phases of this work, but the transformation will include a place to meet Baymax, along with new shops and restaurants.

runDisney races will return to the Disneyland Resort in 2024!

Previously, Disney announced their plan to reimagine Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with a Pixar theme, which was revealed to be called Pixar Place Hotel. The hotel will include many Pixar touches, including a “Finding Nemo”-themed splash pad area. The Great Maple will open a flagship restaurant on the first floor and operate other food and beverage locations throughout Pixar Place Hotel. This modern American eatery specializes in upscale comfort food with a twist, serving fresh takes on American classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

In the Downtown Disney District, Disney plans to introduce more than a dozen new and reimagined locations. Din Tai Fung, a world-renowned Asian restaurant that originated in Taiwan and specializes in soup dumplings, will join the district with its authentic cuisine. Additionally, Porto’s Bakery and Café, an iconic Southern California destination known across the country for its sweet pastries and desserts, as well as delicious California–Cuban-inspired dishes, will be coming to the Downtown Disney District in the future.

Source: D23 Expo, Disney Parks Blog

MagicBand+ to premiere at Disneyland

This fall, MagicBand+ will make its debut at Disneyland Resort, bringing the wearable technology to the West Coast for the first time! Launched at Walt Disney World Resort earlier this summer, MagicBand+ includes smart features like color-changing LED lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition. When MagicBand+ is paired to a smartphone device through the Disneyland app, it unlocks personalization options such as selecting unique light colors and adjusting the vibration and motion recognition settings.

MagicBand+ features and experiences will vary between Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. MagicBand+ can be connected to theme park tickets or Magic Key passes in the Disneyland app for an easy way to enter the Disneyland Resort theme parks, check in at Lightning Lane entrances, and link Disney PhotoPass photographer photos to your Disney account.

MagicBand+ also adds new, immersive elements and surprises to park experiences. In sync with special moments during select nighttime spectaculars, the band will complement the magic in the skies by pulsing with colorful, dancing lights and vibrations. It will also come to life during “World of Color” in Disney California Adventure park and “Fantasmic!” and select nighttime shows in Disneyland park. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland park will include the Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters interactive quest.

It was later announced that at Disneyland Resort, Magicband+ are able to be transferred for a day to another guest. This function is not available at Walt Disney World.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets opened at DL

Eudora’s Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets has opened in the New Orleans Square section of Disneyland park. Tiana, who makes the very best gumbo in town, has collaborated with her talented dressmaker mother Eudora, to open the most fanciful little shop of surprises. Here, one can find accessories to create and serve masterful New Orleans-style cuisine and more. The shop also is home to Eudora’s delightful sense of style.

Source: Blog Mickey

First MVMCP has sold out The first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party has sold out on November 10th. This date is the second party of the season and is also the lowest price.

Source: Walt Disney World website

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Shannon and Pete discuss the announcements (or lack thereof) for Disney Vacation Club, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line from the D23 Expo. Disney Vacation Club also revealed a new booking tool through Interval International, replacing the Concierge Collection. Other news of the week include American Adventure at Epcot closing for refurbishment, extended evening hours added in December for Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Wicked Wind Down event extended for a second time. N090

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D23 DVC, WDW, and DCL announcements

Disney Vacation Club revealed a sample image of a studio for the upcoming refurbishment at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will open in 2023, while the new Polynesian expansion is slated to open in 2024.

No new announcements for Walt Disney World in 2022 were made.

In 2023, Walt Disney World will begin celebrating Disney's 100 years of Wonder. An updated Happily Every After fireworks show will return to Disney's Magic Kingdom, and TRON Lightcycle / Run will open in spring 2023. The Hatbox Ghost will also be coming to the Haunted Mansion. For Epcot, a replacement for Harmonious was announced to be coming, and Figment will begin to meet guests in late 2023. The Journey of Water, inspired by Moana, is projected to open in late 2023 as well.

More details were also revealed for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the replacement for Splash Mountain. The reimagined ride is expected to open in late 2024.

For Disney Cruise Line, a new cruise ship Treasure was revealed based on the theme of adventure and is scheduled for delivery in 2024. Disney Cruise Line also shared a sneak peek at new details and concept art for Disney’s second island destination in the Bahamas, located on the island of Eleuthera at a place called Lighthouse Point. The Disney Wonder was announced to be going to Australia and New Zealand for brand-new “Disney Magic at Sea” cruises beginning late October 2023. During the repositioning voyages between Honolulu and Sydney in October 2023 and February 2024, the Disney Wonder will offer the fleet’s first-ever South Pacific itineraries with destinations like Fiji and Samoa. Bookings open to the public on Oct. 6, 2022.

Source: D23 Expo, Disney Parks Blog - WDW, Disney Parks Blog - DCL

DVC announces new way to travel with Interval International

From Disney E-mail to members:

“We’re excited to share that Disney Vacation Club® is officially launching a new hotel-booking tool through Interval International®. This new option represents a dramatic expansion of vacation and exchange possibilities, adding even more power to eligible Members points and giving you more vacation options than ever before!

Beginning on September 12th, this online self-service tool will curate a list of properties using a combination of points and cash. Hotel exchange features hundreds and hundreds of well-known hotels from trusted brands in sought-out cities across New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, London and many more! Members can even search available hotels by desired travel dates and destination, filter by brand, and calculate required vacation points.

While the previously offered exchange accommodations through Concierge Collection will no longer be available, most of the luxury resorts that were part of the collection are offered within this new hotel exchange."

Source: Disney Vacation Club email to Members

American Adventure closing for refurbishment

According to the latest refurbishment calendar, American Adventure at Epcot, an elaborate audio-animatronic show, will close on September 19th. A reopening date is not yet available, with the show remaining closed for the duration of the published calendar through November 6, 2022.

Source: WDW Magic, Walt Disney World Website

Extra Extended Hours scheduled in December at DHS

Disney's Hollywood Studios has added extra extended evening hours on December 15th and 22nd, which are on Thursdays. These hours are in addition to the normal Epcot and Magic Kingdom extended evening hours.

Rides scheduled to be open are listed as:

• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Toy Story Mania!
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Wicked Wind Down Extended a Second Time

Wicked Wind Down at Top of the World Lounge has been extended an additional month, from September 13th to October 12th. This event includes an appetizer, dessert and drink as well as reserved seating for fireworks for $55 each.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

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Pete and Vicky discuss Disney Vacation Club's exciting announcement of a new Member Lounge coming to Disneyland Resort in 2023! Additionally, Disney Vacation Club has rolled out discounts on three sold-out resorts: Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, and Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. N089

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New DVC Member Lounge coming to Disneyland in 2023

Disney Vacation Club is developing its first Member Lounge at Disneyland Resort in California. The lounge will be called “Disney Vacation Club Star View Station” and is anticipated to open in the first half of 2023. The new lounge will be located in the heart of Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park, in the space on the second floor of the Star Wars: Launch Bay building. The sleekly designed “space” will be home to a dedicated Disney Vacation Club Member Services team, as well as plenty of casual seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, device-charging stations and more.

The new lounge will be open daily during scheduled hours to eligible* Disney Vacation Club Members with valid park tickets and reservations to Disneyland Park.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Discounts on three older properties for direct purchase

DVC has reintroduced discounts for three older properties: Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, and Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Old Key West and Saratoga Springs currently have a base price of $200 per point while Polynesian is set at $250 per point. The supply of points at these resorts is limited given their "sold out" status. Net prices for Old Key West and Saratoga are on par with Riviera while Polynesian is considerably higher than even Grand Floridian.

Sold-Out Resorts - New Member Pricing Discount 8/25 - 11/16PriceOKW / SSRPricePolynesian 150 - 174 points2198248175 - 199 points3197247200 - 249 points 7193243250 - 299 points8192242300 - 499 points12188238500 - 999 points141862361000+ points15185235

Disney Vacation Club previously revealed plans to build a new tower on the grounds of the Polynesian, but there is no word on whether or not current Polynesian owners will have 11-month booking rights to that new tower.

Source: DVC News

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Shannon and Pete discuss the recent update to Walt Disney World's Park Pass reservation system. Disney Cruise Line announced the return of traditional character greetings. Also, Tusker House Restaurant is returning to a buffet and Fantasmic cast rehearsals have begun at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will receive additional discounts and complimentary magnets this fall. N088

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Update to Disney’s Park Pass system on August 23rd

On August 23, Disney made some updates within the Park Pass reservation system.

Disney World Guests can now book Park Pass Reservations for all ticket types at the same time, so if you are an Annual Passholder and want to book with friends that have a single day ticket, you can make all the reservations at the same time.

Another change is that Park Passes will be tied to a ticket and not a guest. This means that guests can have multiple ticket types (eg. Annual Pass, day ticket) and choose which ticket they would like to assign a Park Pass reservation to.

Disney is also increasing the number of tickets that you can reserve from 12 to 30 guests, which should better accommodate larger traveling parties.

And lastly, Guests who wish to make changes to their Park Pass Reservations can now edit the date and Park without having to cancel it first.5

Source: Blog Mickey and Walt Disney World website

Return of Traditional Character Meet and Greets on DCL

Disney Cruise Line announced the return of traditional character meet and greets across the fleet by August 29, 2022. This includes up-close encounters and autographs. In a statement, Disney Cruise Line says the return of traditional character greetings, up-close character greetings, and autographs, has begun across the fleet due to the latest guidance from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and proven success at their land based theme parks.

Source: WDWNT and Disney Cruise Line website

Tusker House Buffet returning in November

Tusker House has been open serving family style meals, but on November 1st all meals at Tusker House will return to buffet service. No details on menu or change of pricing have been released.

Also, Fantasmic cast rehearsals have begun, which usually means that there is around 8-12 weeks until the show opens.

Source: Disney Food Blog and Walt Disney World website; Disney Parks YouTube

Extra Discounts and New Magnet for WDW Annual Passholders

From September 14 through October 14, 2022, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save 30% on most merchandise purchases at Disney owned-and-operated locations throughout Walt Disney World. This represents an increase over the normal 20% discount.

In order to obtain the discount, buyers must present proof of their Annual Passholder status along with a government issued photo ID.

So far there is no word on whether or not this offer will be extended to Disney Vacation Club members who also receive a standard 20% discount on the same merchandise purchases.

In other Passholder news, a new complimentary magnet is set to be distributed later this fall. No word on the design. Passholders will not be required to claim this magnet in person. Instead, magnets will be mailed to all current Annual Passholders.

The 50th Anniversary Mickey and Minnie Mouse magnet is currently available for pick-up in Walt Disney World now through September 21, 2022, at EPCOT's Creations shop.

Source: DVCNews.com

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Pete, Vicky, and Jen discuss the new renewal information announced for Disneyland's Magic Keys program, including price increases, blockout dates, and other changes. Disney's Skyliner will be down for maintenance in late January 2023. Disney also announced three tours will return to Walt Disney World's EPCOT in October 2022, including the popular Behind the Seeds tour. N087

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Magic Key renewal program announced

Disneyland has finally announced the renewal program for their magic key program, the equivalent of an annual pass in Florida. Some changes are being made as well as a pretty hefty price increase.

The top tier program “Dream Key” is being replaced with an “Inspire Key”. This pass has a black-out dates from December 21st to January 1st, leaving no passes available for Christmas holidays. The pass price also went up $200 to $1,599 per person, though photo pass has now been added to all passes and a 20% discount on Genie+ was added to this as well as the “Believe Key”.

The other Key levels remain the same, with the Believe Key price now at $1,099, which is a $150 increase.

The Enchant Key went up $50 at $699 and Inspire Key for local residents at $449 also went up $50.

Magic Key first became available on August 21st, 2021 - and renewals began on August 18th, 2021. Key holders will be allowed to renew up to 30 days after the expiration of their pass.

And this is important - When you renew, you can choose to stay at your current pass level or choose any other Magic Key that might be better for you. However, note that there will be no new Magic Keys sold at this time, only renewals. AND, due to the popularity of certain keys, any key may sell out at any time. It’s possible that a key may not be available during your renewal period (but you’ll still be able to select another available Key). So essentially you are guaranteed to be allowed to renew - but NOT guaranteed to get the same pass you currently have.

Source: Disneyland Website and Micechat

Disney Skyliner to be down for maintenance January 2023

From January 22-29, 2023, Disney's Skyliner will be unavailable while routine maintenance is performed on the transportation system.

It is unlikely that the entire Skyliner route will be closed for this 8-day span; rather portions of the line will likely be unavailable for several days while the rest of the system continues to run.

Since there are three separate spurs, it is likely that one or more of those spurs may be scheduled to close for 2-3 days while the other routes continue to transport guests. The exact maintenance schedule will not be known until closer to January.

Source: Walt Disney World Website, DVCNews

EPCOT Tours to return

There are three more reasons to visit EPCOT with the return of fan-favorite tours from the Enchanting Extras Collection beginning October 2, adding to and completing the previously announced lineup of highly popular tours returning to Walt Disney World Resort.

Returning tours include the Behind The Seeds tour at Living with the Land: This one-hour walking tour gives you an up-close and personal view of amazing plants, insects and fish throughout four state-of-the-art greenhouses.

Second, with EPCOT Seas Adventures – DiveQuest guests once again can dive right into this 5.7-million-gallon saltwater environment and immerse themselves into the sea life surrounding the coral reef. This experience offers SCUBA-certified guests guaranteed calm seas, unlimited visibility, no current and incredible marine life.

Finally, EPCOT Seas Adventures – Dolphins in Depth, allows guests without SCUBA certification the chance to meet the bottlenose dolphins at The Seas to learn about their complex undersea behavior and talk with the experts who work with them every day.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Shannon, Pete, and Vicky discuss Disney Vacation Club's announcement of an additional Moonlight Magic event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, four rides to remain part of the Genie+ service indefinitely, Wicked Wind Down dates extended, and the opening of the Boardwalk Deli. N086

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Moonlight Magic added yet another date at Typhoon Lagoon

Disney Vacation Club added a fourth day to the Moonlight Magic at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park for September 9th. The registration for members with on-site reservations opened on August 11th and will open for general booking on August 16th. There are now four dates in total: August 9th, 15th, and 23rd, as well as the new date on September 9th.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

Rides moved from ILL to Genie+ to remain indefinitely

Earlier this year, Disney announced that Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Space Mountain and Expedition Everest would leave Individual Lightning Lane and be added to the Genie+ service. This was originally announced as a temporary move until August 7th. However, Disney subsequently has moved these five attractions to the Genie+ list indefinitely. This move is likely to maintain the value of Genie+.

Source: Walt Disney World Website, DVCNews.com

Wicked Wind Down extended through mid-September

Disney Vacation Club announced that the Wicked Wind Down at the Top of the World lounge will be extended from August 12th to September 12th. This event was originally scheduled for only a month and has now been extended to a second month. As a reminder, this is a reserved seating event at the Top of the World lounge that gives you a drink, appetizer and dessert for $55 plus tax. Call Member Services for reservations.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

Boardwalk Deli opens August 15th

Walt Disney World's website shows Boardwalk Bakery will open on August 15th.

Source: Walt Disney World Website, Allears

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Shannon, Pete, and Vicky discuss Disney Vacation Club's announcement of additional Moonlight Magic events at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, more changes to Disney's Boardwalk, and the debut of MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World Resort. N085

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Moonlight Magic adds three dates at Typhoon Lagoon

Disney Vacation Club announced a surprise addition to Moonlight Magic at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park on August 9th, 15th, and 23rd. Registration opened to on-site guests on July 27th for all three dates. General registration is scheduled to open August 3rd, 11th, and 16th, for the respective event dates. This is the last scheduled Moonlight Magic event for 2022. Hours for the event have not been posted.

Source:Disney Vacation Club website

Changes continue at Boardwalk

The Boardwalk Bakery is currently closed for refurbishment and will be re-named the Boardwalk Deli when it re-opens. New menus have been announced, which can be viewed at the link below. There has not been an official announcement on a re-opening date other than Summer 2022.

Also at the Boardwalk, Jellyrolls Piano bar announced that as of July 21st that it will be back to daily operations. This change likely coincides with the start of Food and Wine festival, which drives up the popularity of this venue among locals.

Finally, the ESPN Club sign has been demolished at the Boardwalk as that location is renovated to bring in the new restaurant The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Magic Band+ Launches

Disney's long-awaited MagicBand+ finally made its debut on July 27 at Walt Disney World Resort. This third version of the wearable tech brings new interactive features in the Disney theme parks, along with a rechargeable battery. Among the new features are a virtual bounty hunter game within Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, interactions with the 50th anniversary character statues and an interface with the theme parks' nighttime fireworks displays.

MagicBand+ is available to DVC members with resort stays as well as Annual Passholders for a $10 discount. Prices start at $34.99 for a plain band and $44.99 for a premium band.

Source: Walt Disney World website

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Pete, Vicky, and Sue discuss the new Wicked Wind Down at the Top of the World Lounge, the end of borrowing restrictions, and the return of early entry and package delivery for Disneyland hotel guests. N084

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Wicked Wind Down at Top of World Lounge

Step inside the recently refreshed Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair for the Wicked Wind Down, which includes a cocktail and appetizer from the lounge's new Disney villains-themed menu—along with a sinfully sweet treat. Plus, delight in an elevated view of the Disney Enchantment fireworks spectacular at Magic Kingdom park from a specially reserved area of the rooftop terrace.

Wicked Wind Down is $55.00 per person, plus tax and gratuities. Reservations are available July 11, 2022 to August 11, 2022. Additional dates will be added soon. Call member services to book.

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.

As part of this experience Members have access to a reserved table just for them, inside the lounge the day of their reservation and should check in no later than 30 minutes before the fireworks show.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

Borrowing Restrictions end July 12th

Announced on the Disney Vacation Club website and in an e-mail to Members:

"At Disney Vacation Club, we know that flexibility is top of mind when it comes to planning your vacations with us. From accommodation types and length of stay to planning for multiple trips per year, we know you appreciate a variety of options.

With that in mind, our team is pleased to share that you are once again able to borrow your full allotment of Vacation Points from your next Use Year to this Use Year.:

Source: Member E-mail, Disney Vacation Club Website

Disneyland re-instates early entry for hotel guests and package delivery

Theme Park Early Entry: Beginning August 8, Disney hotel guests will enjoy 30 minutes of early entry at both Disneyland theme parks.

Package Delivery: Also Beginning August 8, items purchased in the Disneyland theme parks can be queued for next-day delivery to Disneyland hotels.

Source: DVCnews.com, Disneyland Website

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Shannon and Pete discuss the additional details announced for the retheme of Splash Mountain to Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Disney also revealed even more re-opening dates for character dining and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Halloween events at Walt Disney World and Disneyland have begun to sell out. Disney Cruise Line also shared details of the christening of the Disney Wish. N083

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure coming to Disney parks in 2024

The name of the new attraction evolving from the reimagining of Splash Mountain was announced during ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The all-new adventure which will bring guests into the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film “The Princess and the Frog” like never before is coming to Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland park in California in late 2024.

Currently no date has been announced for the closing of Splash Mountain but it is speculated that the rides will close sometime in early 2023.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

More re-openings at Disney Parks

The Disney Parks Blog continues to give us more opening dates for attractions and other services!

The refresh of the Finding Nemo Submarine ride is nearly complete, and ride will be reopening on July 25. The attraction has been revitalized with more coral, new paint, fresh kelp and seaweed, as well as enhanced special effects and lighting. Plus, when the attraction returns guests can wave to a new friend from Pixar’s “Finding Dory,” everyone’s favorite septopus, Hank!

Also, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will be reopening August 25th on both coasts. Located in the heart of Magic Kingdom and Disneyland park, the reopening of these two iconic locations will join the slate of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques aboard Disney Cruise Line. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney Springs will reopen at a later date.  

Disney announced several re-opening dates of popular character buffets:

• The Crystal Palace: A Buffet with Characters featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends returns for lunch and dinner on September 20.
• 'Ohana Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch returns on September 27.
• Cape May Café Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast will return on October 4.

Booking for these restaurants will be available 60 days in advance.

Source: Disney Parks Blog - Finding Nemo, Disney Parks Blog - BBB, Disney Parks Blog - Character Dining

October 31st MNSSHP is sold out and Oogie Boogie Bash sold out for all dates

The Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on October 31st at Magic Kingdom has officially sold out. To date, this is the only Halloween party that is sold out.

Meanwhile in California, EVERY date for Oogie Boogie Bash has sold out, showing that the parties are either more popular in Disneyland or much smaller.

Source: Walt Disney World Website, Disneyland Website

Disney Cruise Line Officially Welcomes Disney Wish During Enchanting Christening Celebration

On Wednesday June 29th, in Port Canaveral, Disney hosted a celebration filled with musical performances, special guests, and the stars of the show - the Disney Wish godchildren.

During the ceremony, three Make-A-Wish ambassadors—Colby, 10; Megan, 16; and Jenna, 13—played a historic role, representing past, present and future Make-A-Wish children and reciting a time-honored blessing of the ship, which symbolically bestows good fortune on the vessel and all who sail aboard it.

The inaugural sailing, and the DVC sailing are still on schedule to occur as planned. It does appear the ship is ready to sail and accept guests.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Shannon and Pete discuss the return of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party this year, the Top of the World Lounge reopening, and new and returning characters coming to Walt Disney World.

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Walt Disney World Christmas announcements

Holiday joy will unfold at Magic Kingdom as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns this year! On 24 select nights, November 8 through December 22, 2022, this separately ticketed event will invite guests to Magic Kingdom for an evening of merriment.

Besides the usual events, Magic Kingdom attractions will get a special dose of yuletide cheer. Holiday magic will once again transform the Jungle Cruise into the Jingle Cruise. And, as an exclusive treat for event attendees, Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and Mad Tea Party will all receive a special holiday makeover.

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are limited and may be purchased online beginning July 7, 2022. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing tickets as early as June 30, 2022. Ticket prices will range from $149 – $199 per person.

Event dates are:

November: 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29

December: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Top of World Lounge Reopens July 11, 2022

Starting July 11th Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair is open from 6:00 PM to midnight daily, subject to capacity restrictions and operating hours. Check-in time starts at 5:45 PM. Eligible Members must present a digital Member Card and photo ID at security to confirm accessibility.

Prior to the reopening, members staying at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will have a chance to see the lounge with a hard-ticket event called “Bound to be Bad,” which is a fireworks party. It will take place three nights on July 8-10. Part of Membership Magic, it will feature appetizers, cocktails, and views of Disney Enchantment. Cost is $160 per person - tax and gratuity included. A member may invite up to three guests. Registration opened on June 24th.

Please be aware that the lounge may include blockout dates, such as holidays (July 4th, New Year’s Eve, etc.) and special event nights.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

New Grand Floridian Resort studios getting Microwaves and Toasters

Cast Members are telling DVC Members that the new resort studios at the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are going to be equipped with microwaves and toasters in the near future. Guests are able to request them in the rooms in the interim. The indication from Disney is this was a supply issue, but that is contrary to initial announcements about the resort rooms, which indicated no amenities other than the beverage cooler and Keurig single cup coffeemaker.

Source: DVCNews.com

Disney Wish Cancelled Two Preview Sailings

Disney Cruise Line cancelled the first two Preview sailings on the Disney Wish, one that would have sailed on June 21st and the other that would have sailed on July 24th. Sources indicated that the ship is facing a number of challenges and is not quite ready to set sail. The maiden voyage was previously delayed from June 9 to July 14, 2022, due to supply chain issues and the pandemic.

Source: WDWNT

Narcoossee’s Refurbishment delayed

Narcoossee’s closure originally scheduled for June 18th has been rescheduled to July 14th. Re-opening date is still not known, but expected to happen in late 2022.

Source: DVCNews.com, Walt Disney World Website

New and returning characters to WDW

Disney announced some new and returning characters will begin appearing at the Walt Disney World Resort soon.

Mirabel from Encanto will appear in the “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade” starting June 26th.

Minnie Mouse will join Mickey Mouse starting on July 6 in Town Square Theater at Magic Kingdom Park. Both will be in their 50th anniversary EARidescent fashions.

Chip ‘N Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will return on July 6 as well.

Peter Pan and Snow White will once again greet guests at Magic Kingdom Park beginning July 10.

Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars Launch Bay returns on July 17 with meet and greets with Chewbacca, BB-8 or Darth Vader himself.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Direct Pricing Increase for Sold-out Resorts

Disney Vacation Club has raised its direct prices $15-20 per point for three of its older "sold out" resorts including Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins.

• Bay Lake Tower: $265 per point (up $20 each from previous $245)
• Boulder Ridge: $205 per point (up $15 each from previous $190)
• Copper Creek: $240 (up $15 each from previous $225)

Boulder Ridge carries the earliest end date, with ownership expiring on January 31, 2042 regardless of when the points are acquired. Bay Lake Tower points are valid until January 2060 and Copper Creek runs until 2068.

Source: DVC Member website, DVCNews.com

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On the 2nd anniversary of the DVC Newscast, Shannon and Pete discuss the Halloween events this fall at Disneyland Resort, the 2023 DVC Member Cruise, and a new Adventures by Disney offering. Disney also announced a reopening date for Victoria and Albert's and Disney Vacation Club has officially declared all new resort studios in the expansion of the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. N081

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Disneyland Halloween announcements

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort will run Sept. 2 – Oct. 31, 2022.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit will return to Downtown Disney from Sept. 9 – Oct. 31, 2022. The hotels of the Disneyland Resort will have Halloween-themed lobby displays, too.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will be offered as a separate-ticket event at Disney California Adventure park on 23 select nights starting Sept. 6, through Oct. 31, 2022. This limited-capacity event offers the opportunity to enjoy the park’s attractions, unique entertainment, character sightings and more, while dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes. Guests attending Oogie Boogie Bash will also be able to explore areas inside Disney California Adventure park that remain open during the party, including Avengers Campus. Highlights of Oogie Boogie Bash include immersive treat trails, “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” show, the “Frightfully Fun Parade,” Villains Grove at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, and more. And new this year: members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club may purchase tickets to their own Oogie Boogie Bash night on Sept. 10 during D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. On June 28 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), a limited amount of Oogie Boogie Bash tickets go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders, and members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club may begin to purchase tickets to their own exclusive one-night special event (scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10). Tickets to the events, except the D23 special event, go on sale to the general public beginning June 30 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) at Disneyland.com/OogieBoogieBash.

Every night from Sept. 2 – Oct. 31, 2022, guests may enjoy the return of the supernatural showcase “Halloween Screams,” a vibrant projection and light show. On weekend nights, “Halloween Screams” will take to the skies with fireworks that are sure to waken the Halloween spirits.

Both parks will have rides with Halloween theming. The Haunted Mansion attraction will undergo its annual seasonal transformation to become Haunted Mansion Holiday. Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will become Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters will become Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will transform into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark.

Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure park will return Sept. 2 – Nov. 2, 2022, to celebrate the spirit of Día De Los Muertos with live entertainment, delightful foods, hands-on crafts and interactive experiences.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC 2023 Member Cruise Registration

Disney Vacation Club has announced the 2023 Member cruise on Sept 4-8. This 4-night, round-trip Disney Cruise Line sailing from Port Canaveral aboard the Disney Wish will include stops at Disney Castaway Cay and Nassau in The Bahamas.

Disney Vacation Club member cruises are known for exclusive entertainment, special guest stars and generous stateroom gifts offered to all who sail. Exact details will not be revealed until closer to the cruise date.

The scheduled itinerary for the 2023 Member Cruise to The Bahamas is as follows:

• Monday, September 4, 2023 – Depart from Port Canaveral, FL
• Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Enjoy a day at sea filled with unique experiences and special shows created with Members in mind
• Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – Arrive at Disney Castaway Cay
• Thursday, September 7, 2023 – Arrive in Nassau, The Bahamas
• Friday, September 8, 2023 – Return to Port Canaveral, FL

Members can begin booking at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Point charts and cash rates will be revealed closer to the booking date.

Source:Disney Vacation Club Website

Adventures by Disney Parks Around the World

Adventures by Disney announced a bucket list adventure to visit all Disney Parks around the world for 75 ultimate Disney fans. The vacation spans 24 days and covers 6 countries that includes all 12 uniquely magical Disney theme parks worldwide, as well as 3 iconic landmarks: the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Giza and Eiffel Tower. The trip includes world-class accommodations, including the rare opportunity to be a Guest at Summit Skywalker Ranch. Air travel will be in a private VIP-configured Boeing 757, operated by Icelandair, with long-range capabilities that allows for direct flights to maximize your time in each destination.

Source: Adventures by Disney Website

Victoria & Albert’s Reopening on July 28

Victoria & Albert's will reopen on July 28, 2022. Queen Victoria's Dining Room and the Chef's Table will both be available for booking at the AAA Five Diamond-award winning restaurant. Guests will find a newly-renovated dining room along with a new menu designed by Executive Chef Kevin Chong, Chef de Cuisine Matthew Sowers and Pastry Chef Kristine Farmer. New offerings include Colorado Lamb with pickled blueberry and violet mustard and line-caught turbot with fennel fondue, Wagyu A-5 Miyazaki with sauce romesco and potato rösti and Spectrum of Chocolate, an ombré featuring specialty sourced chocolates with accents of buttermilk, Grand Marnier and vanilla.

Reservations open on June 20 for reservations beginning July 28.

Victoria & Albert's will return just days after nearby Narcoossee's closes for an extended refurbishment. Narcoossee's is said to reopen sometime in late 2022 but no date has been revealed. Citricos was renovated prior to its reopening in July 2021.

Buffet 1900 Park Fare is currently closed with no information regarding its future.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Remaining Resort Studios at Grand Floridian declared

All 202 new Resort Studio rooms which make up the recent addition to Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have now been added to the Disney Vacation Club system.

On June 10, 2022 the Orange County Comptroller recorded Disney Vacation Develpment's amendment to the Grand Floridian's Condominium Association, adding the remainder of the units in the Big Pine Key building. This move adds the remaining 101 villas and nearly 900,000 additional points to the program.

The first Resort Studios are set to open on June 20. The rooms are currently available for reservations, with all Grand Floridian DVC owners able to book 11 months ahead of their desired arrival date and owners of other resorts eligible to book 7 months in advance.

Source: DVCNews.com

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Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond opening announced

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond! is opening on June 13. Based on Disney and Pixar’s film Finding Nemo, this exciting stage show invites you to discover the familiar tale of Nemo and friends from a whole new point of view, as well as fan favorite songs such as “In the Big Blue World” and “Go with the Flow.”

This story starts from the end of Finding Dory by catching up with the fish from Dr. P. Sherman’s office in Finding Nemo who made their way across the ocean to the Marine Life Institute. The show is about 25 minutes versus the previous 40-minute show.

Showtimes are listed at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Minnie Vans Returning June 29th

Minnie Vans will officially return to service on June 29, 2022, and guests can enjoy being driven around Walt Disney World property by expert, specially trained cast members. Test rides are expected to begin this week - meaning Minnie Vans may show up on the Lyft App prior to June 29th.

The Minnie Van service works with the Lyft app. Minnie Vans include up to 2 complimentary child seats if needed, and are required for children under 6 years of age.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

DVC Member Lounge returns to Self Service Beverages

The DVC Member lounge has used cast members to serve beverages since reopening from the COVID pandemic. As of this week, members are now able to use the freestyle soda machines on their own. Entrance into the lounge is still being restricted to assigned tables.

Also, Kona Cafe has been announced to close for short refurbishment on August 15th through at least September 1st. Mobile orders will be available at Kona Island with a limited menu.

Source: DVCNews.com, Walt Disney World Website

Incentives announced for DVC purchases during Disney Wish member cruise

The Disney Wish will embark on just its second sailing July 19, 2022 with a shipload of Disney Vacation Club members. As thanks for participating in the cruise, DVC is offering additional savings for add-on points purchases.

For an add-on of 150-199 vacation points, members on the cruise will save an additional $500. For add-ons of 200 or more points, the savings increases to $1,000.

Source: DVC News

Animal Kingdom Moonlight Magic Registration

Disney Vacation Club has announced Members with a Disney Resort hotel reservation can register online for Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park events beginning June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST. Event registration opens to all Members on July 13th, 2022 at 11:00 AM EST (pending availability).

The event dates are July 26, 2022, August 31, 2022 and September 28, 2022.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

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Shannon and Pete discuss a third virtual queue added for guests eligible for Extended Evening Hours, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure moved to Genie+ service for a limited time, new Star Wars characters coming to Disneyland, Magic Key sales suspended, new direct DVC purchase incentives, and a chance to win a cruise on the Disney Wish Maiden Voyage benefiting GKTW! N079

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Third Virtual queue for GotG Cosmic Rewind added for Extended Evening Hours

The new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction is using a virtual queue at Epcot instead of a standby line. Consistent with past virtual queues, the queue opens at 7 AM and a second set of boarding groups open at 1 PM.

Registered guests staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort or other select hotels will have an additional opportunity to request to join the virtual queue at 6 p.m. on select dates during extended evening theme park hours. Guests with this benefit do not need to be in EPCOT to request to join at that time.

A couple other things to note:

• Joining the virtual queue does not guarantee the ability to participate in the experience.
• In order to give as many Guests as possible the opportunity to join the queue, each Guest can enter the virtual queue for a given experience no more than once per day, subject to availability.
• 7:00 AM (Guests do not need to be in the park when they join, but must have a theme park reservation for EPCOT)
• 1:00 PM (Guests must be in EPCOT to join the virtual queue at this time)

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Ratatouille moved from Individual Lightning Lane to Genie+ May 31st to August 7th

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be included in the Genie+ service starting May 31st through August 7th. Riders will not be able to purchase individual lightning lanes for this ride during this time. The ride has been moved to the list of rides shown as “temporarily” removed from Individual lightning lanes listed until August 7th. It is not known at this time if this will be extended further.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

New characters meeting at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

At the recent Star Wars celebration, Disney announced Boba Fett and Fennic Shand from Book of Boba Fett and Mandalorian Disney+ series are now meeting at Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. Disney also announced that The Mandolorian himself and Grogu (also known as “Baby Yoda”) will be coming soon. No announcement was made for Walt Disney World at this time.

Source: Disneyland website, D23

Disneyland Magic Keys sales suspended, New summer deal for California Residents

Disney has suspended sales of its Magic Key annual pass program and is offering California residents a new three-day, one-park-per-day ticket this summer for Disneyland and California Adventure.

Disneyland rolled out the Magic Key program last August. The $1,399 Dream Keys and the $949 Believe Keys sold out late last year, and, as of May 31st, the $649 Enchant Keys and $399 Imagine Keys were no longer available.

Current Magic Key holders will be able to renew their passes, though further details were not immediately available

The new three-day tickets start at $249 for admission on Mondays through Thursdays, or $299 for any day including weekends for eligible guests. Tickets are available for purchase beginning May 31st and can be redeemed on any three eligible days from June 13 to September 15, 2022, subject to park reservation availability.

Source: ABC 10 News LA, Disneyland Website, Disneyland Website

New DVC direct purchase incentives for Summer 2022

From June 2 through July 13, 2022, Disney Vacation Club is offering additional incentives for both first-time buyers and existing members adding-on. Most noteworthy are the new buyer rates for The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, which more than doubles the savings at most purchase levels, resulting in lower prices than when resort sales launched on March 31, 2022.

See below for pricing for new DVC members:

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - New Member Pricing DiscountPrice per point 150 - 174 points$3$204 175 - 199 points5202 200 - 249 points 9198 250 - 299 points11196 300 - 499 points16191 500 - 999 points18189 1000+ points19188

Disney's Riviera Resort - New Member Pricing DiscountPrice per point 150 - 174 points$11$196 175 - 199 points13194 200 - 249 points 19188 250 - 299 points21186 300 - 499 points29178 500 - 999 points32175 1000+ points34173

Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas - New Member Pricing DiscountPrice per point 150 - 174 points$6$201 175 - 199 points10197 200 - 249 points 21186 250 - 299 points23184 300 - 499 points35172 500 - 999 points37170 1000+ points38169

Similar patterns can be found in add-on pricing for current members. While discounted prices are not quite as low as the Grand Floridian debut rates offered for 4 weeks in March, they are an improvement over the more modest incentives provided throughout April and May.

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - Current Member Pricing DiscountPrice per point 25 - 99 points$0$207 100 - 124 points3204 125 - 149 points5202 150 - 174 points8199 175 - 199 points11196 200 - 249 points 17190 250 - 299 points18189 300 - 499 points24183 500 - 999 points26181 1000+ points28179

Disney's Riviera Resort - Current Member Pricing DiscountPrice per point 25 - 99 points$0$207 100 - 124 points14193 125 - 149 points16191 150 - 174 points18189 175 - 199 points24183 200 - 249 points 31176 250 - 299 points33174 300 - 499 points41166 500 - 999 points43164 1000+ points45162

Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas - Current Member Pricing DiscountPrice per point 25 - 99 points$0$207 100 - 124 points9198 125 - 149 points11196 150 - 174 points15192 175 - 199 points18189 200 - 249 points 29178 250 - 299 points31176 300 - 499 points41166 500 - 999 points43164 1000+ points45160

Disney Vacation Club is not offering any incentives for older "sold out" properties.

In light of the incentive increases for Riviera and Grand Floridian, recent buyers may be able eligible to have their purchase updated to the lower rates. Timeshare purchases include a right of rescission period during which the buyer may cancel the contract with no penalties. Buyers who are still within their rescission period or who have not finalized the contracts should reach out to their DVC sales representative to inquire about price adjustments.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

Chance to Win A Maiden Voyage Wish Tower

Give Kids The World is hosting a chance to win a magical Five-Night Bahamian Cruise in the Tower Suite on the Disney Wish Maiden Voyage benefiting Give Kids The World and Make-A-Wish®, departing Port Canaveral, FL on July 14, 2022.

Enjoy the enchantment and magic of the ocean as seen in the beloved Disney film Moana. This first-of-its-kind accommodation features two master bedrooms, a children’s room with bunkbeds, a library that can serve as an additional bedroom and sweeping views of the sea. Enter via a special private entry and relax in the double-height living room which features floor-to-ceiling glass windows that offer breathtaking views of the upper decks and the shimmering sea beyond.

Up to eight (8) guests can participate in this one-of-a-kind vacation package.

Source: Give Kids the World Website

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Story #1 Harmony Barber Shop Reopening

Harmony Barber Shop will reopen on July 31 for the world’s most magical haircut. A limited number of reservations for this timeless experience will be bookable in the My Disney Experience app beginning June 28. Walk-in appointments will be accepted based on availability.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique was confirmed to be reopening later this year at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, but no specific dates have been provided.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Story #2 Genie+ Changes at Walt Disney World

In an announcement that Walt Disney World Resort will open bookings for theme park tickets, Disney Resort hotel stays and packages for visits in 2023 on June 8, a change to Genie+ was also mentioned.

Starting June 8, Disney Genie+ will only be offered for purchase through the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. Previously, Disney offered the option to purchase this service pre-arrival as a ticket add-on.

This means that moving forward, whether you have an Annual Pass, multi- or single-day ticket, you may only purchase Disney Genie+ service on the day of your visit via the app, one day at a time, subject to availability. Disney hopes this adjustment will help manage the strong demand guests have shown for Disney Genie+.

Disney stated, on average, guests who purchase Disney Genie+ service will continue to enter 2-3 attractions or experiences each day using the Lightning Lane entrance when the first selection is made early in the day.

Any tickets already purchased that include Disney Genie+ service for dates later in 2022 will still be honored.

Note this update is also only happening at Walt Disney World Resort and will not affect guests at Disneyland Resort.

Disney also confirmed the early theme park entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel guests will continue beyond the 50th Anniversary for visits throughout all of 2023! This benefit gives Disney Resort guests an opportunity to enter ANY of the 4 Walt Disney World Resort theme parks to enjoy select attractions, shops, and dining EVERY day (valid admission, park reservation, and Resort ID required).

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Story #3: 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Announced

Disney announced 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare coming to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE starting this July. Internationally recognized artists, as well as local bands, will perform on the America Gardens Theatre stage including favorites like Baha Men, Tiffany, and Air Supply, and new acts like Hoobastank, Los Amigos Invisibles, and Stokley.

• July 14-15 – Baha Men
• July 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• July 29-30 – Taylor Dayne
• July 31-Aug. 1 – Tiffany
• Aug. 5-8 – Joey Fatone & Friends
• Aug. 12-13 – The Devon Allman Project
• Aug. 14-15 – Christopher Cross
• Aug. 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
• Aug. 21-22 – Air Supply
• Sept. 2-3 – Southern Avenue
• Sept. 4-5 – Kris Allen & David Cook
• Sept. 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW)
• Sept. 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW)
• Sept. 23-24 – BBMak
• Sept. 30-Oct. 1 – Stokley (NEW)
• Oct. 2-3 – Sheila E.
• Oct. 7-8 – Mark Wills
• Oct. 9-10 – 38 Special
• Oct. 23-24 – Billy Ocean
• Oct. 28-31 – Hanson
• Nov. 4-7 – Boyz II Men

Eat to the Beat Dining Packages will be offered Friday through Monday. Reservations open on May 24th.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Story #4 Direct Sales break 300,000 points in April 2022

Lead: Peter

For only the second time in the 12 years DVCNews has tracked direct sales, more than 300,000 Disney Vacation Club points were sold in a single month. Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa continued to dominate however Disney's Riviera Resort tallied its highest monthly sales numbers in more than two years.

310,866 DVC points were sold in April 2022 for the 11 resorts at Walt Disney World. The last time DVC sales topped the 300,000-point mark was in July 2013 when 364,416 points were sold. Coincidentally, July 2013 was also the second month of sales for the original Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Grand Floridian accounted for 57.2% of April’s sales, while Disney’s Riviera Resort represented 30.0% of total sales.

Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort — In its second month since resuming sales, 177,819 points were sold for Grand Floridian. It was the largest number of points sold for a single resort in a single month since Disney’s Riviera Resort sold 181,289 points in January 2020. Disney has now sold 293,818 points, or 16.5% of the 1,779,822 points that have been assigned to the 202 Resort Studios located in the Big Pine Key building.

Disney has declared exactly half of the 202 Resort Studios for the DVC inventory. This means that 101 resort studios can be booked using DVC points on any given Use Day.

Disney’s Riviera Resort — In April 2022, 93,218 points were sold for Riviera, the largest single-month sales since 153,416 points were sold in March 2020 at the cusp of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Disney has sold 2,874,658 points, or 42.7%, of Riviera’s 6.7 million points. The resort has averaged 78,190 points in monthly sales, which includes several months in 2020 when sales for all DVC resorts were severely impacted by the COVID pandemic.

On April 15, 2022, Disney declared additional vacation homes for the DVC inventory at Riviera. 180 of Riviera’s 341 vacation homes are now available for DVC members to book using points. The declared inventory accounts for about 3,605,940 points or 53.5% of the resort’s total points.

Source: DVCNews.com

Story #5 DVC Virtual Discovery Station Coming To International Drive

Later this month, Disney plans to open a new retail location on the I-4 / International Drive corridor which will feature a remote Disney Vacation Club sales center.

The new Walt Disney World Store will feature Disney merchandise, theme park ticket sales, and a new Disney Vacation Club Virtual Discovery Station. With floor-to-ceiling screens, The Disney Vacation Club Virtual Discovery Station can transport guests to our theme parks, resorts, and cruise destinations around the world via first-person virtual tours, photo galleries, and videos.

The location will also feature a dramatic ribbon-like display board that wraps around the parking garage in Hollywood Plaza. The display will be used to showcase Disney characters, theme park attractions, and more.

The retail location is scheduled to open on May 31, 2022.

Source: DVCnews.com

Story #6 Showtime and Pricing Announced for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Join the Pioneer Hall Players for 2 hours of rousing Wild West dancing, singing and zany comedy at Pioneer Hall in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

In between skits and song standards, chow down on all-you-care-to-enjoy fried chicken and smoked BBQ pork ribs, as well as a tossed green salad, cowboy beans, fresh-baked cornbread, macaroni-and-cheese and creamy coleslaw. And be sure to save room for the grand finale… strawberry shortcake!

The doors open at 4:00 PM, 6:15 PM or 8:30 PM. Seating will begin immediately at these times; the show begins 20 minutes later.

Choose from 3 different seating categories. Prices include tax and gratuity.

Ages 10 and older Ages 3 to 9

Category 1

$74 $44

Category 2

$69 $40

Category 3

$66 $39

Source: Walt Disney World website

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Shannon and Pete discuss the announcement of the return of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom and Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure for 2023. Disney Vacation Club also revealed Top of the World will be reopening, the 2023 DVC Member Cruise, and the name for the new DVC Disneyland Tower. N077

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DVC announces Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower to re-open

Disney Vacation Club announced in an e-mail to members that the Top of the World Lounge will be reopening soon. The Top of the World Lounge is located on the 16th floor of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and offers spectacular views of Magic Kingdom Park for Members and their Guests. The opening date has not yet been announced.

Source: DVC Member E-mail

Disney announces return of MNSSHP and Oogie Boogie Bash

This fall, ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to don their favorite costumes and celebrate all things haunted during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Taking place on 37 select nights Aug. 12 through Oct. 31, 2022, this special event haunts Magic Kingdom Park after normal park operating hours from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party may be purchased online beginning May 18. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing tickets as early as May 12. Ticket prices will range from $109 – $199.

Also, Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, will officially return this upcoming Halloween season! This separately ticketed, limited-capacity, after-hours event at Disney California Adventure park is a seasonal guest favorite, and we’re delighted to share that it will be returning on select nights in fall 2022. No dates have been announced yet.

Source:Disney Parks Blog, Disney Parks Blog

2023 DVC Member Cruise announced

Hoist the anchor and sail away on a dream cruise to The Bahamas! Disney Vacation Club is excited to announce the 2023 DVC Member cruise. This 4-night, round-trip Disney Cruise Line sailing from Port Canaveral aboard the Disney Wish, the newest ship in the fleet, takes you to Disney Castaway Cay, a private island oasis, and Nassau in The Bahamas.

The Member cruise includes daily themed gifts delivered to Members' staterooms and entertainment created just for the Member Cruise!

Dates are September 4 - 8, 2023. No information on booking date or pricing has been announced.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

Disney Hotel DVC has official name!

Construction on the new Disney Vacation Club tower has gone vertical, and it finally has a name, “The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.” Disney has also confirmed that a walkway is being built for Paradise Pier Hotel guests to access Disney California Adventure directly. The walkway will be located across the crosswalk from the hotel near the entry into the parking lot for the Grand Californian Hotel. Disney is currently updating the Paradise Pier Hotel with Pixar theming,

Source: Mice Chat

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Pete and Jake discuss the registration dates for Hollywood Studios Moonlight Magic events, the DVC preview for Cosmic Rewind, plans for the upcoming DVC building at the Polynesian, and runDisney announcements. N076

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Hollywood studios Moonlight Magic registration dates announced

This year, Moonlight Magic events will take place in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 24th, June 16th, and July 14th. Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members who have a Disney resort hotel reservation on one of those dates can register beginning on April 20th. All other eligible DVC members can register for events beginning on May 10th.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

Guardians of the Galaxy “sneak peak” sold out

On April 14th, e-mails were sent out to some eligible Disney Vacation Club members to inform them that at 9 AM the queue would open for dates for DVC previews of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction. Many members received the emails after 9 AM and some didn’t get them at all. There were only two dates for members, May 9th and May 18th. Annual Passholders were given more dates for previews, May 8 - 10, May 15-16, and May 18-21. DVC dates were booked in less than hour, while the AP dates lasted a little longer.

Source: Disney Vacation Club email

Polynesian Permit shows layout of the

Disney has filed the first permit for the new Disney Vacation Club building at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, and there is a layout image showing the location between the Fiji Building at the Polynesian and the wedding pavilion at the Grand Floridian. Though the plans do not provide a lot of detail, it does show the building along the water with a new parking area to the west. On the south side near the existing buildings is both a feature pool and a children’s play area. Not surprisingly, there is no monorail station shown at the new resort, so members will have to walk to the exiting Polynesian station or take the slightly longer walk to the Grand Floridian station.

Source: WDWNT

RunDisney Marathon Weekend

The 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the marathon and the 10th anniversary of the Dopey Challenge. The theme has 90’s retro vibes. The WDW Marathon Weekend will be held on January 4-8, 2023.

The Disney Castaway Cay Challenge on Disney Cruise Line has returned! The race will be held on January 12, 2023.

Registration begins on Tuesday, April 19th at 10 AM. Club runDisney registration is now live.

Source: RunDisney website

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Shannon and Pete discuss the announcement of the return of traditional character greetings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World and the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue! Disney Vacation Club members will have access to Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind previews, but specific dates have not yet been announced. Shannon and Pete also discuss new DVC incentives for the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. N075

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Hoop Dee Doo and Character Greetings Return

Get ready to clap your hands, stomp your feet and sing along, as the beloved musical dinner show Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue returns this summer to Walt Disney World Resort! If you’re hankerin’ for a seat at the table, reservations will be available via DisneyWorld.com starting May 26 for showtimes beginning June 23. Mention of minor changes to the show have been made as well as some backdrops. No word yet on pricing or AP/DVC discounts.

In addition, as early as April 18, Disney will start reintroducing traditional character greetings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as aboard Disney Cruise Line. Very soon, you will once again be able to hug Mickey Mouse, get an autograph from Mulan, and share a laugh with Goofy.

Source: Disney Parks Blog, Disney Parks Blog

VGF new discounts set as of 3/31 - sales open to new members

As of March 31st, Disney Vacation Club has resumed sales of Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for new members. Also, the discount rate for current DVC members have dropped. For example, a 200 point contract is discounted to $195 for current members, and only $203 for new members. See below:

Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian - Current Member Pricing Discount 3/31 to 6/1Price 3/31 to 6/1 25 - 124 points$0$207 125 - 149 points4203 150 - 174 points6201 175 - 199 points8199 200 - 249 points 12195 250 - 299 points15192 300 - 499 points18189 500 - 999 points20187 1000+ points22185

Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian - New Member Pricing Discount 3/31 to 6/1 Price 3/31 to 6/1 150 - 174 points$0$207 175 - 199 points2205 200 - 249 points 4203 250 - 299 points6201 300 - 499 points8199 500 - 999 points10197 1000+ points12195

Source:DVC News

Sales for VGF first month very strong

Our friends at DVC News post monthly sales, and while we don’t normally review the numbers, we thought it would be interesting to look at first month sales for VGF. In March, total sales were 241,490 points, with 116,000 points (48%) coming from Grand Flo, and another 71,000 (29%) coming from Riviera. Next highest was BLT at 17,200 and AKV at 12,400 points. Now remember, Grand Floridian sales were for current members only during this time period. However, the 241,000 points was the best month of sales since pre-pandemic numbers - and the best month since April 2019. (It should be noted that Riviera went on sale in March of 2019 - is this coincidence?)

Source: DVC News

Guardians of the Galaxy ride opens May 27th, DVC previews announced

On Monday, April 4th, Disney announced the opening date of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. The same day an email went out to DVC members:

“As an Annual Passholder or eligible Disney Vacation Club® Member, you’re invited to a special sneak peek of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, an all-new family thrill coaster at EPCOT®! Be on the lookout for a registration email in your inbox soon.”

If you are traveling to Disney in May, keep a close eye on your inbox!

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Pete and Sue discuss the recent price increase to Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas for direct purchases from Disney Vacation Club. Disney also announced the return of Minnie Vans, H2O Glow Party at Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney's Cultural Representative Program! N074

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DVC raises prices on three sold-out resorts

On March 24th, Disney Vacation Club raised the price on Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas for direct purchases. All three resorts are now $200 per point direct, which is a $16 per point increase at Animal Kingdom Villas and a $20 per point increase for Old Key West and Saratoga Springs.

Since there are currently no incentives at these sold-out resorts right now, the Villas Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Disney's Riviera Resort are now priced lower for contracts of 125 points or more.

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge is now the lowest priced Walt Disney World DVC resort at $190 per point.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

Minnie Vans to return this summer

Disney announced that the Minnie Van service, booked through Lyft, will be returning sometime this summer. The exact date has not been given. Minnie Vans are a rideshare service that provides 6 passenger vans with car seats for service to Disney locations.

Source: Disney Parks TikTok

Typhoon Lagoon “H2O GLOW nights” Set to resume this summer

H2O Glow After Hours is a special after hours event at Typhoon Lagoon on Saturdays from May 28th through August 27th from 8 PM to 11 PM. Guests with tickets to this event are able to enter the park at 6 PM.

Tickets go on sale to general public April 1st and for resort guests March 29th. Ticket prices for the general public are $75 for adults and $70 for ages 3-9 plus tax.

Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholder ticket prices are $59 for adults and $54 for age 3-9 plus tax.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Disney Cultural Representative Program to return to Epcot

More international flair will be returning to Epcot this summer as Walt Disney World is relaunching the Disney Cultural Representative Program.

Disney has stated it will be a phased reintroduction, with initial recruitment in Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Norway for Epcot’s World Showcase. More countries will be added after they clear travel restrictions and have CDC-authorized vaccine availability.

The first new participants will begin work at Walt Disney World in August.

Disney now is reaching out to participants whose programs were shortened, canceled or wait-listed in 2020, as well as those who had an offer but had not arrived at Disney World yet. Those people will be given first opportunity to reapply, and others will be invited to apply soon, Disney said.

Source: Disney Programs Instagram

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Shannon and Pete discuss the announcements of the new expansion at Disney's Polynesian Villas and new dining and enhancements at Disney's BoardWalk area. They also review the verbiage change from Guaranteed Week to Favorite Week, the return of the Starlight Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and the opening date of the new Resort Studio rooms at the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

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New DVC villas coming to Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

On March 15th, Disney announced that the Spirit of Aloha dinner show would not be reopening and would be replaced by a new DVC resort building. The proposed plans would offer additional rooms, new recreation offerings and dining options.

In a press release, Bill Diercksen, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Disney Vacation Club said, “It’s no secret that our Members and Guests love the monorail resorts at Walt Disney World. Expanding our Disney Vacation Club offerings at the Polynesian would give our Members and Guests yet another incredible option for staying close to the magic while making vacation memories that last a lifetime.”

It is not known at this time whether this will become part of the existing condo association or will be considered a separate resort for member/booking purposes.

Source: WDW Magic

New Enhancements & Dining coming to Disney's Boardwalk

On March 11th, Disney announced changes coming to Disney's BoardWalk area.

Per the Disney Parks Blog, “Waterside strolls will be extra special with storybook sweet treats and dreamy desserts at The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, a new table service restaurant and bakery that’s sure to delight. Expected to open in 2023, this restaurant will offer both savory and dessert menus, along with afternoon tea service, in a whimsical atmosphere that complements the magic of the idyllic charm of Disney’s BoardWalk that guests know and love."

The Cake Bake Shop will replace the ESPN Club, which has been shuttered since March 2020.

Additionally, the BoardWalk Bakery will become a new sandwich shop located along the water’s edge. Disney's BoardWalk Inn will receive "light and airy touches" throughout the lobby, lounge and guest rooms. A new coffee bar just off the lobby with artisanal beverages and quick bites will be added as well.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Guaranteed weeks now called Favorite Weeks

On March 8th, Disney Vacation Club announced that Guaranteed Weeks would now be called Favorite Weeks. Members can choose to pay a 10% points premium to be guaranteed a specific room type on a particular week each year. The offer first started with the original Grand Floridian resort release. There has not been any changes to the program other than the name change.

Source: WDWNT

Starlight Safari at Animal Kingdom returns April 22nd

The Starlight Safari tour is returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 22nd. Per Disney's description of the tour, “guests will climb aboard an open-sided safari vehicle and witness the wild as it comes to life on an after-dark safari tour. Feel the rush of the night air as they rumble through lush scenery, scanning the horizon for over 30 species of African wildlife on this popular, nighttime expedition.” Pricing is at $89 plus tax. Guests must be 8 years or older to participate, and guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Source: The DIS

Grand Floridian “Resort Studio” rooms to open June 20th

According to members of the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Resort Studio rooms are now bookable for members beginning June 20, 2022, and beyond. Note booking must be completed with member services and is not able to be booked through the DVC website at this time.

Source: Various

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Pete and Sue discuss the pricing and other details of the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa now on sale and updates to Disney Cruise Line mask requirements. N072

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Sales begin for Villas at Grand Floridian Expansion

On March 3rd, the new rooms at the The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa went on sale. New owners will be part of the same condo association as the previous Grand Floridian DVC, so all Grand Floridian owners will have access to the new Resort studio rooms.

Initial pricing is on par with Riviera and Aulani pricing at $207 per point and there are incentives. Initial sales are to only existing members:

• 125-149 points: $8 off per point
• 150-174 points: $10 off
• 175-199 points: $13 off
• 200-249 points: $21 off
• 250-299 points: $22 off
• 300-499 points: $28 off
• 500-999 points: $31 off
• 1000+ points: $33 off

This pricing is good through March 30th.

Sales start to new members on March 31st, and it is not currently known what price or incentives will be available to new members.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website (sign-in required)

Disney Cruise Lines reduces Mask Restrictions

Disney Cruise Line has modified their mask requirements.

"For sailings originating from a U.S. port of departure beginning March 11, 2022, face coverings will be optional in most indoor locations throughout our ships. Guests ages 2 and up, including those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, will still be required to wear face coverings in the Walt Disney Theatre. Guests under 5 years of age who are currently ineligible to be vaccinated will be required to wear face coverings in Youth Activity spaces and in the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique; and, while not required, we continue to strongly recommend these guests wear a face covering in all other indoor locations. Face coverings may be required in ports of call based on local government requirements."

There has been no change in vaccination requirements.

Source: Disney Cruise Line

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Shannon, Pete, and Sue discuss temporary changes to Disney's Genie+ Lightning Lane attractions, return dates for nighttime entertainment at Disneyland Resort, and two new dining discounts at Walt Disney World for eligible DVC Members. N071

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Changes to Genie+ Lightning Lane Attractions

Effective February 25th through August 7th at Walt Disney World, Frozen Ever After, Space Mountain, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will move to Genie+ Lightning Lane and no longer be offered as Individual Lightning Lane selections.

There are no changes to early theme park entry for resort guests.

Source: Disney World website

Return Dates Announced for Nighttime Entertainment at Disneyland Resort

On April 22, 2022, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular will return to Disneyland park, and “World of Color” will return to Disney California Adventure park. “Fantasmic!” is preparing for its return to Disneyland park on May 28, 2022.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the “Main Street Electrical Parade”, this nighttime spectacular will return with an all-new, enchanted grand finale that celebrates the theme of togetherness.

This universal theme is reflected in the creative concept of the grand finale sequence. Inspired by both the original design of classic “Main Street Electrical Parade” floats and Disney Legend Mary Blair’s iconic art style on “it’s a small world,” the new grand finale brings to life more than a dozen Disney Animation and Pixar stories. These stories will be interpreted in thousands of sparkling lights and electro-synthe-magnetic musical sound, with unique representations of beloved characters as animated dolls.

As the new grand finale passes by, guests along each side of the parade route will see a different set of stylized scenes from classic and contemporary favorite stories such as “Encanto,” “The Jungle Book,” “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Aladdin,” “Coco,” “Mulan,” “Brave,” “The Princess and the Frog” and more.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

New DVC Dining Discounts at Jellyrolls and Space 220

Eligible Disney Vacation Club members can now enjoy special discounts at the new Space 220 Restaurant in Epcot and at Jellyrolls piano bar on Disney’s Boardwalk.

Save 15% on Lunch and Dinner at Space 220 Restaurant. The discount applies to the regular price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity). This discount is not valid on the following blockout dates: New Year’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Special events excluded.

Jellyrolls is offering a nightly 10% admission discount for each DVC member plus one guest. DVC members are required to be present and show valid DVC member I.D. upon entry to Jellyrolls to participate in the discount program. All guests must be 21 years to enter. The offer is not valid on New Year’s Eve.

Source: Member email/Disney Vacation Club website

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Moonlight Magic Returns

Moonlight Magic events are back! Experience a night full of excitement at these complimentary events offering exclusive after-hours access. Enjoy select new and classic attractions with shorter-than-usual wait times, Character sightings, reimagined entertainment and delectable delights, all during The World’s Most Magical Celebration!

Epcot - March 17th and March 31st

Hollywood Studios - May 24th, June 16th, and July 14th

Animal Kingdom - July 26th, August 31st, and September 28th

Eligible members with a Disney Resort hotel reservation on the event date can register online for the Epcot events beginning February 23, 2022. Event registration opens to all eligible Members on March 8, 2022 (pending availability). Registration information for the Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom events is not yet available.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

Disney Drops Face Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Guests

Beginning February 17, 2022, face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations. Guests who are not fully vaccinated are expected to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters. Face coverings will still be required by all Guests (ages 2 and up) on enclosed Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails, and Disney Skyliner.

Source: Disney World website

Storyliving by Disney Announced

Disney announced plans to introduce Storyliving by Disney, vibrant new neighborhoods that are infused with Disney’s special brand of magic. Each community will feature distinctively designed spaces, unique amenities and Disney’s brand of world-renowned service.

These master-planned, new home communities are intended to inspire residents to foster new friendships, pursue their interests and write the next exciting chapter in their lives — all while enjoying the attention to detail and special touches that are Disney hallmarks.

Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community, will be built in the heart of the Coachella Valley in Rancho Mirage, California.

Source: Disney Parks blog

Walt Disney World Increases Ticket Prices

Walt Disney World increased ticket prices for multi-day tickets for guests visiting for multiple days on Wednesday, February 16th. This is the first major adjustment to Walt Disney World’s ticket pricing since March 2019.

Some shorter tickets have stayed the same price, but most 4-day or longer tickets are higher by 4-8%. Ticket prices for individual tiers seemingly have not changed as of yet. Annual passes are still unavailable for purchase.

Source: WDW News Today

Grand Floridian sales begin March 3rd

Beginning March 3, 2022, Disney Vacation Club Members can add on to their membership at the newly expanded and enhanced The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Approximately 200 new Resort Studios are expected to open in Summer 2022. DVC has previously announced that the new Resort Studios will be a part of the current condo association for the Grand Floridian and will expire in 2064 with the rest of the resort.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website

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Pete, Shannon, and Sam from DCL Duo discuss the delay of the Disney Wish maiden voyage and the impact on the DVC member cruise. For DVC direct sales, 50% of the Big Pine Key building has been declared and DVC releases significant discounts on Bay Lake Tower. Hollywood Studios will have extended evening hours for one week in lieu of Magic Kingdom beginning April 13th. N069

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Disney Wish Maiden Voyage and DVC Cruise delayed

Disney has sent e-mails to all members scheduled to cruise on the DVC cruise on June 14th. The e-mail stated as follows:

“While we are all eagerly awaiting the ship’s debut, today we must share that our anticipation will unfortunately have to extend a bit longer than initially planned. The shipyard has notified us that despite their very best efforts, they will need more time to finish our ship due in part to the pandemic and particularly the arrival of the Omicron variant in Germany at a critical point in the process.

As a result, we are left with no other choice than to delay our maiden voyage until July 14, 2022. This will regrettably affect the exclusive Disney Vacation Club cruise for which you have a reservation.

Since you were booked on the exclusive Disney Vacation Club cruise, we will automatically shift your reservation to the new Member sail date, July 19, 2022, at a 50 percent discount. If you are unable to move to this new date, you will have the option of either a 50 percent discount on a future cruise departing by December 31, 2023, with all reservation points and monies applied to that future cruise, or a full refund, including reimbursement of any cash and/or the return of any reservation points used for your reservation.”

It’s important to note the difference between “Reservation Points” and “DVC Points”, as once points are converted to “Reservation Points,” they do not convert back to DVC Points.

Source: Disney Cruise Blog

50% of Grand Floridian Big Pine Key Building declared as part of Condo Association

In a series of filings with the Orange County Comptroller's office, Disney Vacation Club has amended the Ground Lease, Declaration of Condominium and Membership Agreement to begin adding the "Phase 2" units to its Grand Floridian timeshare development. A total of 101 Resort Studios were added to the program, representing half of the 202 rooms which make up the project. The rooms formally added include most of the 3rd floor, plus all of the 4th and 5th floors of the Big Pine Key building.

While these filings move Disney Vacation Club closer to selling additional points at the Grand Floridian, no prices or sale dates have yet been disclosed. With Disney's Riviera Resort, sales began about one month after similar declarations were filed. For reference, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge opened sales just 15 days after such filings.

Source: DVC News

Extended Evening Hours switch to Hollywood studios for one week

According to Disney Website - On Wednesday, April 13th, extended hours will be offered at Hollywood Studios instead of the usual Magic Kingdom hours. Magic Kingdom extended hours return to the rotation the following week. It is not known at this time what rides will be available at Hollywood Studios during the extended hours.

Source: Disney World Website

Deep discount on direct points at Bay Lake Tower

Tim Krasniewski over at DVC News has indicated a current special incentive from Disney for Direct purchase at Bay Lake tower, with up to a $48 discount on points purchase. Remember, base price for BLT is $245 but discounts this large are rare for sold-out resorts. For example, 200 points a new member would receive a $26 discount to $219, while an existing member can add-on 200 points with a $43 reduction bringing the price down to $202 per point. This compares to $194 right now for 200 points at Riviera. So if you are a BLT superfan and insist on buying direct - now may be the time. Offer ends March 2nd.

Source: DVC News

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Pete, Shannon, and Vicky discuss new DVC direct purchase price increases at 2042 resorts and several entertainment options returning to Walt Disney World, including a new cavalcade and the Festival of Fantasy Parade. N068

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Prices rise on several 2042 resorts

The DVC website recently showed an increase on several of the older DVC resorts. See below for the new prices:

ResortOld RateNew RateDisney's Beach Club Villas$245$265Disney's BoardWalk Villas$210$230Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort$140$155Disney's Vero Beach Resort$125$140

All of these resorts have only 20 years left on their contracts, as compared to newer resorts like Riviera and Copper Creek that have more than twice as many years remaining on the contract.

Source: DVC News

Return of entertainment to Magic Kingdom

On February 11th, the brand-new “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade" will debut at Walt Disney World! The new cavalcade will include nearly 30 favorite Disney and Pixar friends, such Nick and Judy from “Zootopia,” Baloo and King Louie from “The Jungle Book,” José Carioca and Panchito from “The Three Caballeros,” plus Merida, Moana, The Incredibles, and more – including the Magic Kingdom debut of Miguel from “Coco” in his mariachi best.

On March 9th, Disney “Festival of Fantasy” Parade returns to Magic Kingdom Park – the anniversary of the debut of the parade in 2014!

Finally, on February 25th, “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” will make its debut on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage. The show is enhanced for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration and will incorporate favorite scenes inspired by “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and “The Princess and the Frog” – plus a new opening and a new finale with Mickey Mouse and all his friends in their sparkling, EARidescent fashions. The show will also include an all-new, original song entitled “Where the Magic Feels Like Home.”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Pete and Sue discuss several beloved restaurants reopening at Walt Disney World, the new restaurant and shop coming to Toy Story Land this year, DVC Member early booking opportunity for three river cruises with Adventures by Disney, and the renewal of the DVC member lounge in Epcot. N067

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Flying Fish, Jiko, Turf Club re-opening dates, Cape May Cafe Buffet returning

Several popular resort restaurants have re-opening dates.

• Flying Fish at Disney’s Boardwalk will re-open January 27th
• Turf Club at Saratoga Springs will re-open February 3rd
• Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will re-open February 17th

New menu items will be available at each resort - in some cases replacing old favorites.

In addition, as of February 15th, Cape May Cafe will return to a buffet service option, with both breakfast and dinner options. No word on the characters returning for breakfast, and the dinner buffet will have crab legs and lobster as optional additions on a per pound basis.

As of January 31st, Ale and Compass will be re-starting lunch options and adding additional breakfast options including their famous Blueberry Bacon Pancakes.

Reservations opened on January 20th for these restaurants.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

New fun coming to Toy Story Land

Disney announced Jessie's Trading Post and Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant will be coming in 2022 to Toy Story Land.

Jessie’s Trading Post will be "full of the coolest toys and finest souvenirs handpicked by the rootinest, tootinest cowgirl.”

Roundup Rodeo BBQ was originally announced in April 2019 and will provide “unique, fun, family-friendly dining experience, where guests will enjoy delicious barbecue fare while surrounded by a kaleidoscope of toys, games, and playsets that Andy has brought together to create his one-of-a-kind rodeo.”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC early booking for 2023 River Cruises

Disney Vacation Club members can book 2023 river cruises with Adventures by Disney on January 27, 2022, one day before the general public!

On Rhine River cruises, guests will explore storybook villages in Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Highlights include a toboggan ride through the black forest, high-adrenaline thrills at an indoor winter park and a voyage through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley offering up-close views of 30 majestic castles.

Danube River sailings visit eight unforgettable destinations in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, where adventurers will roam medieval ruins, scale treetop rope bridges and marvel at the rolling hills made famous in “The Sound of Music.”

Seine River cruises will celebrate the magnificence of rural France with visits to picturesque provincial towns, the historic beaches of Normandy, Monet’s House and Gardens, the dramatic cliffs of Etretat, and Paris – the “City of Lights.”

Source: Disney Parks Blog / E-mail

Member Lounge at Epcot renewed for 2022

According to recent mailer that was sent out by DVC, the member lounge at Epcot will remain a perk for members through the rest of 2022. The member lounge was first offered in 2016 and is renewed annually.

Source: WDWNT

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Pete, Vicky, and Sue discuss DVC's reorganization of booking options, the Grand Floridian Spa reopening, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series announcement. N066

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DVC reorganizes alternative booking options into “Disney Collection” and “World Collection”

Disney has reorganized vacation options in two collections: a reorganized Disney Collection and an updated World Collection.

Within the Disney Collection, you’ll find both “Disney Stays” and “Disney Experiences.”

Disney Stays include the 15 Disney Vacation Club Resorts, but for eligible Members, also include traditional Disney Resort hotel exchange options in the heart of the magic and beyond.

Disney Experiences include such exchange options as Disney Cruise Line voyages, Adventures by Disney guided trips, National Geographic Expeditions and 2-night Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experiences.

Interval International options, meanwhile, are part of the new updated World Collection, which for eligible Members also includes Concierge Collection properties across the globe.

Source: Member e-mail

Grand Floridian Spa to reopen January 26th

On January 26, 2022, the Grand Floridian Spa will resume offering a wide range of full-service spa treatments to Disney guests. Massages, exfoliation treatments, manicures and pedicures are just a few of the products which will be offered.

Specific health and safety guidelines have not been disclosed, though Disney does state: "We continue to keep the safety of our guests and cast members top of mind, and your experience may be different from your last visit."

Reservations are available now for dates beginning January 26.

There is no word on a reopening for the spa at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa or other locations around Walt Disney World. Both the Grand Floridian and Saratoga Springs facilities had previously operated under the name "Senses."

Source: DVCNews

Garden Rocks Concert Series Returning to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this March! New this year, internationally recognized artists will bring the groove to the America Gardens Theater stage Friday-Monday, while local Orlando bands step into the spotlight Tuesday-Thursday.

The series features something for everyone – from returning favorites like The Guess Who, Rick Springfield and Simple Plan to Latin hitmakers Melina León and Claudia Leitte, Christian music superstar TobyMac and groovin’ legends Kool & The Gang. View the full list of announced artists at the link below.

Beginning Jan. 19, guests can secure their spot at the show by booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package available Friday-Monday. Find out more by visiting FreshEPCOT.com.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Shannon and Pete discuss the end of Remy's virtual queue, physical DVC cards discontinued, queue introduced to manage DVC site traffic, Riviera and Aulani price increases, Disneyland's Magic Key lawsuit, and more entertainment to return to WDW. N065

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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to end Virtual Queue

Disney announced that on January 10th, they will suspend use of the virtual queue at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. This means there will be only two options for riding, standby queue, or the individual paid lightning lane. It is expected that standby waits will be significant.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC Blue Cards discontinued - now use “Magic Mobile” for your DVC card

DVC had previously announced that the physical “Blue Card” was going to be suspended on January 1, 2022. Now we know the replacement is through the My Disney Experience App, and using Magic Mobile.

MagicMobile was introduced in 2021 as a new feature allowing guests to use most smartphones and watches to replicate features of the MagicBand. It has now been expanded to show digital membership verification.

MagicMobile is configured using the My Disney Experience app on supported smartphones. Tap on the "hamburger" button on the bottom right (three horizontal lines) and select "Disney MagicMobile." Tap "Set Up Your Pass" and use the "Change Pass Style" button to select one of the available card designs. (You do NOT need to select the DVC design for it to register you as a DVC member.) After selecting a design, tap on the "Add to Wallet" button to create the digital pass within the smartphone's Apple or Android wallet. This electronic card will show any affiliation including Annual Passes and DVC.

Source: My DIsney Experience App

DVC Webpage Using Virtual Queue For Login

The DVC members-only website has recently added a queuing system to control the volume of traffic. When the virtual queue is in place, visitors will not be able to immediately log in. Instead, they will be presented with the following message:

Due to high demand on the Member website, you are currently waiting to visit disneyvacationclub.com.

If your need is not urgent, we recommend that you try again at a later time.

If you wish to remain in the queue, please do not refresh this page or close your browser and you'll be redirected shortly.

Thank you for your patience.

This queuing process could present issues for members looking to make reservations early in the morning when the 11 or 7 month booking windows come into play. Reservations open daily at 8:00am eastern, with some resorts and room types filling within minutes, in accordance with high member demand. Several recent late-morning login attempts saw our access delayed by approximately 60 seconds.

The change comes as 11-month reservations are being accepted for popular dates in the fall of 2022, with Thanksgiving and Christmas periods rapidly approaching.

Source: DVC News

Riviera, Aulani Set For Price Increase In Early 2022

On February 3, 2022, the price for Disney's Riviera Resort and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas will rise to $207 each. This represents an increase of $6 per point from the current $201 each.

These price increases come as Disney Vacation Club prepares to relaunch sales of the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. 200 additional Resort Studio rooms are scheduled to be added in the summer of 2022. Points charts were recently revealed for both 2022 and 2023. Sales are expected to begin sometime in the first quarter of 2022. No details have been released regarding pricing or promotions for additional Grand Floridian points.

Source: DVC News

Lawsuit filed by Disneyland’s Magic Key Holders; Disney responds

The lawsuit filed on behalf of other Dream Key holders alleges that limiting the number of park pass reservations available for Dream Keys — which were advertised as having “no blockout dates” — when passes for regular tickets are still available is a violation of the program’s contract as well as false advertising. More than 3,600 Dream Keys were sold.

In total, the lawsuit includes six causes of action, including violations of the consumers’ legal remedies act, violations of the false advertising law, violations of the unfair competition law, breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and concealment/non-disclosure.

Disney has filed a notice of removal, which takes the case from state court to a United States District Court.

Source: WDWNT

More entertainment to return to Walt Disney World

Select fan-favorite tours from the Enchanting Extras Collection will return to Walt Disney World on February 6, 2022.

• Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom
• Caring for Giants
• Wild Africa Trek
• Up Close with Rhinos
• Savor the Savanna

After an over 20-month closure, “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!” is finally performing again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has made a few updates, including repainted sets, replaced lights and soundboard, and new sound effects. Unfortunately, audience members currently are not able to come on stage and be part of the show due to physical distancing guidelines.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Shannon and Pete discuss news from the annual DVC Condo Association Meeting, the new exchange partner Interval International, and the debut of Genie+ at Disneyland. Episode N064

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DVC Condo Association Meeting

Key takeaways:

• New member feedback tool will put feedback directly in the hands of board members and/or the right person to be heard.
• No mention of the return of mention of Moonlight Magic and Top of the World Lounge.
• Grand Californian owners will receive $1.01 per point credit to on their 2022 dues bill to refund the surplus left from the extended closure.
• 7% increase at Grand Californian is caused by wage increases and upcoming refurbishment in 2024.
• Disney’s Magic Express costs were removed from the operating budget for DVC resorts.

Source: DVC News

Disney Genie+ debuted at Disneyland on December 8th

Disney Genie service began at the Disneyland Resort on December 8, 2021. The service costs $20 per ticketed guest per day. Disney Genie+ is similar to Disneyland’s old MaxPass system, which was a digital service that allowed guests to book Fastpasses on their smartphones.

The three attractions available for Individual Lightning Lane in the two parks are Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland park and Radiator Springs Racers and Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disney California Adventure.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Interval International announced as new trading partner for DVC

DVC announced that Interval International will become the program's new exchange partner effective January 1, 2022. Among its current resort brands are Marriott, Hyatt, Vistana, Starwood, and Ritz Carlton. Interval currently represents more than 3200 resorts in 80 nations worldwide.

DVC members may continue to trade via RCI through December 31, 2021. Deposits made to RCI that have not yet been redeemed may be utilized through 2023.

Source: DVC News

Today's show was edited by Chad Pennycuff. Show notes by Jennifer Wagner.

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Pete, Vicky, and Sue discuss the newly released 2023 point charts, Walt Disney World trams returning, DVC member-exclusive fireworks viewing, and two more restaurants reopening. N063

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2023 Point Charts released

The 2023 point charts still show seven travel periods. For the first time in DVC history, most fall travel dates require more points than summer travel dates. The other travel periods remain fairly static.

The 2023 changes only affect Disney Vacation Club Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort. They do not impact Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi. These point charts remain unchanged.

The 2022 and 2023 Grand Floridian charts now show a new point category for “Resort Studio” rooms, with 3 views: standard, lake, and theme park. The "Resort Studio" rooms are the upcoming DVC expansion rooms in the Big Pine Key building. The Standard and Lake categories remain the same as the current Grand Floridian DVC studios, but the Theme Park view sets a new record for most expensive DVC studio.

Source: DVC Member site

Disney World announces return of parking lot trams

Disney announced that Magic Kingdom will begin utilizing their parking lot trams again later this month after suspending the service due to COVID-19. The other three Walt Disney World theme parks will resume their tram service at some point in 2022.

Source: Blog Mickey

Fireworks viewing for DVC members at Merriest After Hours

New this year, qualifying Disney Vacation Club members with tickets to the event have the opportunity to view the night's fireworks from a private area located in the park's East Garden. Attendance is limited to the DVC member plus 3 additional guests.

For registration details click here.

Source: DVC News

Storybook Dining and Boatwright’s to re-open in December

At Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Story Book Dining at Artist Point will reopen on December 16th. Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will be reopening as well on December 14th. Reservations opened to the public on December 2nd for both of these restaurants.

Source: WDW Magazine

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Shannon and Pete discuss DVC Disneyland Tower concept art, WDW annual pass sales temporarily paused, another Disneyland Magic Key sold out, updated Disney Cruise Line vaccination requirements, and announcements from Destination D23. Episode N062

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D23 event releases new images of Disneyland Tower rooms

At the Destination D23 event held at Walt Disney World today, Imagineer Bhavna Mistry and Disney Parks President Josh D’Amaro presented some additional concept art for the DVC Disneyland tower rooms and pool area. The rooms will be themed to the colors of Sleeping Beauty, while the pool will have the theme of an artist's palette. No further details on opening were provided, but the concept art did indicate a 2023 opening date was still the target.

Older concept art and more details can also be found on the DVCHelp page for the resort, linked here.

Source: WDWNT

Disneyland and Disney World annual pass sales are restricted

Bad news if you’ve been waiting to buy your annual pass.

On Monday, November 22nd, Disney quietly removed sales of three of the four annual passes from their website. Only the $399 Pixie Dust pass for Florida residents and very limited is still available. DVC members are not allowed to buy passes either at this time. When the new pass program was rolled out, Disney indicated that pass sales could be suspended at any time, but this is the first time that it has occurred. It appears pass renewals are still an option for existing passes.

Then on Wednesday, November 24th, Disneyland announced that the ”Believe” Magic Key was sold out, making the top two tiers at Disneyland unavailable.

Source: Walt Disney World Website Disneyland Resort Website

Disney Cruise Line Requiring Full Vaccinations for All Guests Ages 5 years and Older Starting January 13, 2022

Currently, Disney Cruise Line continues to require all vaccine-eligible Guests (based on US eligibility requirements) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at the time of sailing. This will be a requirement for all Guests (US and international) ages 5 and up for sailings beginning on or after January 13, 2022. Guests who are not vaccine-eligible because of age must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (paid for by the Guest) taken between 3 days and 24 hours before their sail date. Guests ages 5 through 11 may complete this testing requirement in lieu of being fully vaccinated for sailings that depart before January 13, 2022. Guests 4 years of age and under must complete the testing requirements. The test should be a NAAT test, rapid PCR test or lab-based PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not accepted.

Source: Disney Cruise Line Blog

Other D23 Announcements

Following announcements were made around US parks:

• Fantasmic and Festival of Fantasy Parade will return to Walt Disney World in 2022
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens at Epcot Summer 2022
• Fantasmic, Main Street Electrical Parade, and World of Color return to Disneyland Resort in 2022
• Mickey’s Toontown closing in Disneyland Resort in March 2022, and will reopen with redesign in 2023
• Downtown Disney re-imagining starting in January 2022
• Connections Cafe name of new Epcot Quick Service eatery
• TRON Lightcycle run still in the works, but no opening date provided
• Disney Wish will have two new shows - Seas the Adventure and The Little Mermaid
• A few more details on Galactic Starcruiser - entertainment, lightsaber training demonstration, and castmember costume reveal

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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News Stories

B’Lou Crabbe and Shadow “released” from Hilton Head Island resort

DVC recently announced that popular character B’Lou Crabbe and his dog Shadow were released from their contract at Hilton Head Island. These two had been entertaining guests at the resort for 21 years and were summarily dismissed by Disney.

If you wish to show your support, we have linked the Facebook fan page where people post their experiences and contact information to get in touch with Disney.

Source: B’Lou Crabbe and Shadow’s Facebook Page

DVC Publishes Our 2022 Dues

On November 9th, DVC released the regular dues for the various resorts. On their DVC Member account, every owner will have a link to the details for their resorts, but we thought we would share some info.

For non-WDW resorts, Aulani had a 3.7% increase to $8.67 for the unsubsidized dues, which is pretty standard. VGC was higher than most at 6.9%, as increases occurred across the board. Hilton Head Island only saw a 0.9% increase, while VB saw a 6.2% increase to $11.94, the highest of any resort by almost $2.

On average - the dues for WDW resorts only rose by 2.3%. We believe there are two main reasons for this: the lowered tax assessments and the decreased transportation fees for many resorts, likely due to the removal of Magical Express.

Of note: Old Key West saw the most significant change at 5.3% $8.81 per point, mainly because the reserve funds have dwindled and needed to be increased. OKW is now the most expensive of the DVC resorts in Walt Disney World and the third most expensive dues overall.

The Polynesian also saw a 4.6% increase to $7.39 per point and 33 cents increase, surging it out of the bottom three. We noticed an INCREASE in transportation costs versus other resorts and administration and front desk costs rising by 25% for unknown reasons.

The happiest members will be at Copper Creek and Riviera - where dues remained essentially flat, as well as Boulder Ridge with a mere 0.5% increase.

Source: DVCNews and DVCHelp

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DVC Member Card Changes

Disney Vacation Club is developing an enhanced digital replacement for Membership Cards. The current physical blue Membership Card will expire on December 31, 2021. Until then, all Members may continue to identify themselves and take full advantage of current Membership Extras offerings (if eligible) by using their current physical blue card or accessing the digital version online at DisneyVacationClub.com/card.

Starting on January 1, 2022, Members will be able to access their Membership Card via the My Disney Experience app. Be sure to check back at that time for additional details as new physical cards will not be issued.

Source: DVC Member Website

Run Disney Announces Details on Springtime surprise weekend

The inaugural Springtime Surprise Weekend will feature:

Expedition Everest 5K (April 1, 2022) – The race will once again feature a nighttime 5K combined with a scavenger hunt, but this time the hunt will be conducted during the 5K.

Race for the Taste 10K (April 2, 2022) – The event will mirror the 10K from the past, but now the race will celebrate the newest attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT.

The Tower of Terror 10-Miler (April 3, 2022) – The race will still be a 10-miler, but will be run in the morning instead of at night.California Adventure.

Registration for the Springtime Surprise Weekend begins Dec. 9th at rundisney.com.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

‘Incredibles’-Themed Family Competition Coming to the Disney Wish

Introducing … the Incredi-Games! Inspired by the dynamic characters of Pixar’s “The Incredibles,” this highly interactive, imaginatively produced game show will dare families to take on an incredible obstacle course with over-the-top physical challenges themed to the powers of the Parr family heroes and their good friend Frozone – no capes required!

This game show-style experience will feature high-energy hosts, adrenaline-pumping music, special effects and more that will have our guests saying, “That was totally wicked!”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disneyland Web Slingers opening standby queue

As of Wednesday, November 4th, Disneyland resort is switching to primarily using the standby queue for this ride. Going forward they may switch back to

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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News Stories

Disneyland Raises Ticket and Parking Prices

Lead: Vicky

Parking and ticket prices have increased at Disneyland and California Adventure, with 1-day, multi-day, and Park Hopper costs now up to 8% higher. This October 2021 price increase is the first since February 2020.

Single Day & Park - Range from $104 to $164 with Tier 1 remaining unchanged, the other tiers increasing $5-10, and a new Tier 6 for the busiest of days. Single-day hopper tickets increased by a similar amount, with multi-day tickets increasing from $20 to $25 each. One day hopper top tier is $224; before COVID, Vicky paid $209, and a few months before that, it was $199.

Disneyland has also increased parking prices across all levels

Theme Parks – $30 (previously $25)

Hotel Self Park – $40 (previously $25)

Hotel Oversized Self Park – $45 (previously $30)

Hotel Valet – $50 (previously $35)

Source: Disney Tourist Blog

Disneyland to bring back Trams in 2022

Disneyland announced this week that it would resume tram service between its parking structures and the theme parks. The trams have been sidelined since parks closed for the pandemic back in March 2020.

Disney has not revealed a start date for the trams' return, but insiders note that the target is sometime early next year. Disneyland's trams run between the security check that serves the Mickey and Friends and Pixar Pals parking structure and Downtown Disney, dropping guests steps away from the entrances to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

Source: Theme Park Insider

Disneyland Dream Key now sold out

Disneyland Resort’s Top Tier in the new Annual Pass program, called the Dream Key, is sold out. Appearing for sale in August 2021, the Dream Key supply only took about two months to vanish. Sales prices were $1399 and the only pass with free parking - Believe Key is 50% parking. Disneyland enthusiasts can still purchase the other three tiers of Annual Pass to the Disneyland Resort - Believe ($949), Enchant ($649), Imagine (Socal only $399).

Source: Inside The Magic

DVC 2021 Property tax appraisals drop significantly, resulting in likely refunds to owners

Lead: Pete

The Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World have received their property tax notices for 2021. Tax rates have gone up for 2021, but property appraisals are significantly lower than the year before. The net effect is that the tax bills for 2021 are lower than estimated when DVC approved budgets in December 2020.

The Orange County Property Appraiser reduced the appraisals for nine fully declared resorts by exactly 15%. The only fully declared resort that did not have its value reduced by 15% was Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Resort; its appraisal was lowered by only 13.7%. Riviera saw its value increase by 29.2%. These are the lowest appraisal rates in many years.

How does this affect DVC members? Since members have already pre-paid the 2021 taxes in this year's dues, a lower assessment means members should see a credit against their 2022 dues. This credit will range from 17 cents per point for OKW owners, to 28 cents per point for the Poly Villas, with Copper Creek seeing a 54 cent credit. See the 2nd article link in our show notes for all resorts.

For example, Peter’s credit of $84.28

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Source: DVCnews.com

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Jellyrolls Reopens

Jellyrolls reopened on October 15th; though Walt Disney World's official announcement, it has since shown up on the WDW website. The venue is currently only open Thursday - Sunday instead of previously being open 7 days a week. Doors open at 7 PM, with the dueling piano entertainment starting at 8 PM until closing at 1:45 AM.

Source: Jellyrolls Instagram / WDW website

Disney Cruise Line releases early 2023 itineraries

“Disney Cruise Line will create even more fun in the sun like never before with an array of departures from the Sunshine State in early 2023, visiting tropical destinations throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean.

Departing from Port Canaveral, the Disney Wish will sail into 2023 with three- and four-night voyages to Nassau, Bahamas, and Castaway Cay. Also, from Port Canaveral, the Disney Fantasy will begin the year with seven-night sailings to several favorite destinations in the Eastern and Western Caribbean.

The Disney Dream will embark on an assortment of four- and five-night cruises to locales including Grand Cayman, Nassau, Castaway Cay, and Cozumel from Miami.

The Disney Magic will sail from Galveston, Texas; In February and March, the Disney Magic is “going down the bayou” for the first time during a debut season in New Orleans. “

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC Announces Registration for the 2021 Condo Association Meeting

Lead: Peter

The 2021 condo meeting will be held on Thursday, December 9, in the convention center of Disney's Contemporary Resort. The Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for 2:00 pm, with the Members Meeting to follow at 2:10 pm.

In previous years, the meeting was followed by a reception with free refreshments, Disney character photo opportunities, and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with DVC and resort executives. Members can register to attend by visiting the DVC website and clicking on "My DVC" then "Condo Association News."

Source: DVCNews.com

Plaza Point is Now Open in Disneyland Park

Lead: Shannon

Plaza Point - the all-new holiday store on Main Street, the U.S.A. in Disneyland park, opened on October 21st, and it replaced the photo pass store near the Plaza Inn.

Inside Plaza Point, you will find fun seasonal items – from ornaments to home décor, collectibles, and more! And, throughout the year, the store will change seasonally to showcase additional holidays as well, such as Lunar New Year, Easter, and Halloween, to name a few.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Genie/Genie+ release date

Disneyland Lightning Lane Individual rides Disneyland: Rise of the Resistance & Space Mountain. Disney California Adventure: Radiator Springs Racers and Web Slingers

Source: Various Member Experiences

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Lightning Lane Attractions & Pricing

Here we take a look at the attractions that will be eligible for Lightning Lane, including those part of the Genie+ program.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Character Meets

Story Lead: Jake

Character Meet and Greets returning to:

• Princess Fairytale Hall

• Minnie Mouse in Red Carpet Dreams

• Disney Junior in Animation Courtyard

• Mickey Mouse Town Square Theater

These experiences will be starting in November.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Hollywood Studios Entertainment

Indiana Jones show returning December 19, 2021

Disney Movie Magic cinematic nighttime experience returning Nov 7 at Hollywood Studios.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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MagicBand+

After you enter a theme park, MagicBand+ will come alive at various times with color-changing lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition. The wearable will allow you to engage with favorite Disney moments in new ways, including:

MagicBand+ will be available for purchase beginning next year, including a discounted, pre-arrival price for Disney Resort hotel guests as well as new and renewing Walt Disney World Annual Passholders.

Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind

“This morning, I announced our next major attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, will debut in 2022. That’s right, our friends from Xandar will open the first “other-world” showcase pavilion at EPCOT next year, inviting us on an intergalactic chase through space and time!”

Disney parks blog

DVC VGF Renderings Revealed

The proposed new resort studios will feature two queen-size beds and a day bed with room for up to five guests.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Early Booking

Story Lead: Pete

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser will be opening of March 2022 and DVC Members and

And Passholders will be getting a special early booking window.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

DCL Key to the World Cards - Dining Rotation

Lead: Jake

DCL Key to the World cards will no longer have dining rotation schedules and will be shown exclusively on the app.

Source: DCL Blog

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Early Entry

Early entry was set to start on October 1st. Disney as announced that early entry will start “soft openings” on September 26th. E-mails are being sent to guests and members staying on property. All four parks are scheduled to open 30 minutes early to resort guests.

In addition: Rise of the Resistance has been added to the list of early entry attractions. The ride went to a Standby line as of September 23rd. It is expected that this is due to it being added to Genie+ system.

Source: Disney

Special Live Streams

On Oct. 1, two new nighttime spectaculars – “Harmonious” and “Disney Enchantment” – will debut to help kick off our 50th anniversary festivities during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” at Walt Disney World Resort. And as a special early 50th surprise, we’re LIVE streaming performances of both ground-breaking shows right here on the Disney Parks Blog!

• Wed, 9/29 – LIVE: “Harmonious” at EPCOT at 9:00 p.m. ET.
• Thurs, 9/30 – LIVE: “Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom Park at 10:15 p.m. ET.

Beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, join us to see “Harmonious” at EPCOT, one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park. The show, which is a key milestone in the transformation of EPCOT, pays tribute to the stories and songs that unite us all featuring new technical magic that includes special pyrotechnics, moving fountains, special lighting and media.

And as we shared earlier, Disney Live Entertainment and Walt Disney Imagineering have created a transformative experience with “Harmonious” that invites you to travel the globe through new interpretations of classic Disney songs as you’ve never heard them before. The songs are reimagined in more than a dozen languages by a diverse group of 240 artists from around the world.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Polynesian DVC room refurbishment nearing completion.

According to DVCNews’ Tim Krasniewski, the Moorea Building has been completely reopened, and Tokelau building has at least partially re-opened. According to the article, one guest was told all rooms would be completed by September 23rd, but this has not been confirmed. .

Source: DVC News

California Grill 50th Special Event “Celebration at the Top”

As part of the 50th anniversary, California Grill will have TWO options for dining. The first is a nightly event called “Celebration at the top”.

“Upon your arrival, dine on culinary offerings, including sushi, small bites, favorite dishes from the California Grill menu, desserts and even some odes to our past. As showtime approaches, step out onto the intimate and private observation deck reserved just for Celebration at the Top Guests. Here, you can enjoy an incredible view of Disney Enchantment.. The lights will dim as music plays on the deck, so you’ll be immersed in the magic of the night.”

Pricing is $129 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and includes complimentary valet parking.

California Grill 50th Pre-Fixe menu

In addition for those that want to eat at the regular restaurant, a special Three-course Pre-Fixe menu with 3 courses at a price of $89 for adults, and $39 for children.

Appetizers include Sushi, Duck L’orange Pizza and Braised Short Rib Won tons.

Entrees include Filet of Beef, Grouper, Pork Tenderloin, and a Mushroom and Squash Ravioli

Desserts include a special “5 Bites for 50 years” and a Grand Marnier Souffle

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Mickey’s Philharmagic new scene opening date announced

Disney has announced that the new scene to featuring Coco will premiere at MK on November 12th. In addition, Philharmagic will be switching to all-digital projection, which will require a closure from October 12th to November 11th.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

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Finding Nemo The Musical Returning to Animal Kingdom Park

An updated version of Finding Nemo: The Musical will be returning to Animal Kingdom in 2022. The new show will also include favorite songs, such as “In the Big Blue World” and “Go With the Flow”.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Fireworks Dessert Events Returning

Disney Enchantment Pre-Party: $99 per adult, $59 per child. This includes access to the dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace prior to the fireworks and includes Plaza Garden standing-room only viewing.

Disney Enchantment After-Party: $99 per adult, $59 per child. This includes access to the dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace after the fireworks display and includes Plaza Garden standing-room only viewing.

Disney Enchantment Treats & Seats: $114 per adult, $69 per child. This includes access to the dessert party and reserved seating in the Tomorrowland Terrace.

Reservations for these events open on September 17th, 2021.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Candlelight Processional Returning

The Candlelight Processional will be returning to Epcot as part of the Festival of the Holidays event. The event will run this year from November 26 through December 30, 2021.

Information regarding celebrity narrators and dining packages will be announced at a later time.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Fireworks Dining Packages

Harmonious Dining Packages

Rose & Crown: 3 course meal priced at $89 per adult, and $39 per child.

Spice Road Table: 2 small plates and a dessert included. Priced at $72 per adult, $31 per child.

Guests will be able to watch the all-new Harmonious as they dine at these two restaurants. Reservations can be booked beginning September 23, 2021.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Steakhouse 71 Opening Date and Reservations Announced

Steakhouse 71 will be opening on October 1st for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They will have signature items, such as a full “steakhouse cuts” menu, various appetizers, and entrees, including the infamous Bacon and Eggs. The full menu is available online and reservations will be available for bookings beginning on September 17, 2021.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Polynesian Monorail Reopens

The refurbishment of the monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been completed and guests can now access the monorail from The Great Ceremonial House, once again.

Source: Tim from DVCNews

Space 220 Opening Date Announced

Space 220 at Epcot will be opening on September 20th, 2021.

At the time of these notes, there is no date for when reservations will open but we provide an update once one is announced.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Jellyrolls reopening

As reported by WDWNT, Scotty Kilwein, one of the piano players mentioned on his live stream that Jellyrolls will be re-opening in mid-October. While not an official announcement, the fact that one of the staff is indicating it is happening is a very good sign!

Bill Dierckson to replace Terri Schultz as head of DVC

This past week Disney sent out an email announcing

I’ll tell you that Bill is an extraordinary leader as well – and no stranger to Disney Vacation Club. He is the perfect person to usher DVC into the future. A 20-year Cast Member, Bill most recently served as vice president of finance for our Disney Signature Experiences portfolio of vacation experiences after working for several years as a director at Disney Vacation Club. Bill is very passionate about DVC and is absolutely dedicated to delivering the most magical Member and Guest experiences while bringing new perspectives and creativity to our organization.

Source: Disney e-mail

OKW Buybacks

As originally seen in the My DVC Points community, Disney has been sending out buyback offers to owners. This initially started with Old Key West owners only, but it has since been reported that some Saratoga Springs and Animal Kingdom owners are also getting offers. DVCNews is reporting offers between $80 - 100 are being made by Disney. This is obviously less than resale. prices currently available, but may entice owners due to the simplicity of the process.

Somewhat related, DVCNews also reports that direct pricing for the Old Key West resort has increased to $180 a point.

Source: Tim Krasniewski @ DVCNews.com

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WDW Annual Passes Return

Story Lead: Pete

Disney has revealed the new Passholder program for new sales and renewals. There will be four different passes - Pixie Dust (FL Residents only), Pirate (FL Residents only), Sorcerer (FL Residents & DVC Members only), and Incredi-Pass (all guests).

Current APs

Current Passholders can continue using their pass as they normal would, but when it is time to renew, they will be given a renewal price on the new set of prices.

Water Park and PhotoPass Add Ons

Both of these add ons can be purchased for $99.00 plus tax, each.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DCL Update

For sailings September 3rd through November 1st, The Bahamas has required that all passengers 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be allowed entry into its islands, including cruise line’s private islands. Guests who choose not to provide proof of vaccination will not be allowed to board the ship.

Guests under 12 years of age must provide a negative PCR test between 5 days and 24 hours before the sail date and also undergo a second rapid PCR test, producing a negative result, at the port prior to boarding.

Source: Disney Cruise Line

The Diamond Horseshoe Reopening

Reopening on September 12th, 2021, the Diamond Horseshoe will b e serving favorites from Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch and dinner.

Source: Walt Disney World

Extended Evening Attractions

For the morning, in Magic Kingdom it will be only Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. However, in the evening it will be most of the attraction.

At Epcot, most of the attractions will be open including the Beauty and Beast Sing Along.

Source: Walt Disney World

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Shannon and Pete say farewell to FastPass+, provide their take on the new Disney Genie, Genie+, and paid fast pass services.

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Reopening DATE Announced for Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and reopening as a buffet

Boma — Flavors of Africa is located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House, and guests will soon be able to enjoy a meal here once again! According to Disney, Boma will reopen this Friday, August 20th! Reservations for the restaurant open on August 18th.

It will also reopen as a buffet, making it the first buffet at Walt Disney World to return after the shutdown.

Walt Disney World Removing Face Mask Requirements for Outdoor Rides, Queues, and Attractions

Beginning Thursday, August 19, face coverings will also be optional for Guests in outdoor attractions, outdoor queues, and outdoor theaters at Walt Disney World Resort.

As a reminder, face coverings remain required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) while indoors and in Disney buses, monorail, and Disney Skyliner, regardless of vaccination status.

Disney Genie Service to Reimagine the Guest Experience at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort

We’re almost ready to let Disney Genie out of the lamp!

Coming this fall to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Disney Genie is a complimentary and convenient new digital service designed to create your best Disney day. We’ve been listening to your feedback – you want planning to be easier, you want more flexibility and you want better tools to help you make the most of your visit – and that’s exactly what Disney Genie is here to do. We’ve made significant investments in this cool new technology, which guides you through our theme parks with tips that can help you reduce time in lines, discover magic around every corner, and take the guesswork out of “what’s next.”

Built right into the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps, the Disney Genie service will maximize your park time, so you can have more fun. It includes a personalized itinerary feature that will quickly and seamlessly map out an entire day. From specific attractions, foodie experiences and entertainment, to general interests like Disney princesses, villains, Pixar, Star Wars, thrill rides, and more – just tell Disney Genie what you want to do and it will do the planning for you.

Here are a few more features:

Get Itinerary Updates from Morning to Night: Disney Genie will continue to update your itinerary throughout your day, so you can be more spontaneous and go with the flow.

Find Your Favorites at a Glance: Create your very own personal tip board to instantly see your favorites. It will display current AND forecasted future wait times, helping you predict when you might experience quicker entry to attractions.

Enjoy More Flexibility and Fun: Disney Genie brings existing planning features together in one place. Join a virtual queue at certain attractions, make dining and experience reservations, mobile order food at many locations, get help from a virtual assistant, and more.

For even more convenience and flexibility, there are two other options for enjoying our theme parks, through a queue we are introducing called the Lightning Lane entrance that also saves you time in line:

Disney Genie+ service (available for purchase): For the price of $15 per ticket per day at Walt Disney World Resort and $20 per ticket per day at Disneyland Resort, choose the next available time to arrive at a variety of attractions and experiences using the Lightning Lane entrance. Throughout the day, you can make one selection at a time, from classics like Haunted Mansion to thrill rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and newer favorites like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (attractions subject to limited availability). This convenient option is the next evolution of the fan-favorite Disney MaxPass service from Disneyland Resort. Disney Genie+ will also include Disney parks-themed audio experiences and photo features to capture your memories – augmented reality lenses for those visiting Walt Disney World Resort and unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads from your day if you are visiting Disneyland Resort.

Individual attraction selections (available for purchase): Schedule a time to arrive at up to two highly demanded attractions each day using the Lightning Lane entrance – like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park and Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure park (subject to limited availability; attractions not included with Disney Genie+). Pricing for this option will vary by date, attraction, and park and will be announced closer to launch.

Lightning Lane selections will be made on the same day of your visit and can be used across multiple theme parks, great for those who love the Park Hopper option. Attractions continue to offer a traditional standby queue, or a virtual queue at certain attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – to maximize flexibility.

While the FASTPASS, FastPass+, and Disney MaxPass services will be retired, we’re incredibly excited about the flexibility and choices the Disney Genie service provides. You can choose from all of our new options, a mix of them or none at all, and continue to have a great experience no matter how you decide to plan your best Disney day.

We are also making some enhancements to our Disability Access Service (DAS) program, including new options to enroll in the program pre-arrival and for DAS participants to select attractions directly in the app. These options will be available in addition to our existing, in-person DAS program. Visit our Services for Guests with Disabilities page DisneyWorld.com and Disneyland.com for more details.

For more details on Disney Genie, visit DisneyWorld.com/DisneyGenie and Disneyland.com/DisneyGenie and check out this video from Gary Daniels, Vice President of Digital Experience. Stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog for updates real soon, including how to purchase Disney Genie+.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/08/introducing-disney-genie/

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Join the Newscast team as we celebrate our 50th episode since the start of the show! This episode will cover the news from the week, plus a bonus segment at the end of the show.

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• Tag Questions:

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Disney Very Merriest After Hours Info

Additional information has been revealed for this holiday After Hours.

Mickeys Once Upon a Christmastime parade will be returning this winter, as well as the holiday fireworks display.

Pricing and dates were also released. Pricing starts at $169 and goes up to $249 with discounts for DVC Members and Passholders.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Themes Revealed for Princess Half Marathon 2022

5K - Cinderella

10K - Tiana

Half Marathon - Mulan

Fairy Tale Challenge - Moana

Source: runDisney

Space 220 Update

Space 220 will be opening mid-September that will feature a 2 course meals for lunch and 3 courses for dinner, per the Disney Parks Blog.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

MearsConnect Reveals Pricing

Roundtrip pricing: $32/adults, $27/children

Source: Mears Connect

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Join the Newscast team as they discuss 2022 revised point charts, the Magic Key Pass program, special previews for the all-new Epcot attraction for Passholders and DVC Members, and much more.

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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Preview

It has been announced that previews for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in Epcot will be starting soon for both DVC Members and Annual Passholders.

Dates have been released for DVC Members - Sept. 5, 17, & 20 - and registration links were sent to those with overlapping reservations during those dates.

Dates and registration details for Passholders have not been announced yet, at the time of this recording.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

Disneyland Magic Key Pass

Disneyland has announced its brand-new Magic Key Pass program. The following are the tiers for this program, per Disneyland’s website:

• Dream Key

Price: $1,399

Can hold 6 reservations at a time.

20% off select merchandise.

15% off select dining.

Standard theme park parking included, excluding blockout dates.

• Believe Key

$949

Can hold up to 6 reservations at a time with access to most dates throughout the year.

10% off select merchandise.

10% off select dining.

50% off standard theme park parking (excluding blockout days, and available for purchase at Mickey & Friends Parking Structure, Pixar Pals Parking Structure and the Toy Story Parking Area).

• Enchant Key

$649

Can hold up to 4 reservations at a time with access to select dates throughout the year.

10% off select merchandise.

10% off select dining.

• Imagine Key

$399

Can hold up to 2 reservations at a time with access to select dates throughout the year.

10% off select merchandise.

10% off select dining.

This pass is only available to Southern California residents in zip codes 90000 and 93599.

These passes will become available beginning August 25th, 2021 and can be used at a theme park on the same day. In addition, a monthly payment plan for those residing in California will be an option.

Source: Disneyland Website & Disney Parks Blog

2022 Point Charts Revised

DVC has adjusted their point charts for 2022. Notably, the 11 days from Sept. 20-30 were moved back to the lowest point-cost season.

Source: Tim at DVCNews

WDW AP Update

In the article that announced Disneyland’s Magic Key Program, it was revealed that new sales for Annual Passes at Walt Disney World will be available for purchase in time for the 50th anniversary and additional information will be revealed later.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Kilimanjaro Club Reopening

The Kilimanjaro Club, Jambo House’s club level floor, will be reopening on August 26th. This is currently the only Disney Vacation Club resort that has a concierge booking option utilizing vacation points. The floor includes snacks and beverages throughout the day, an exclusive lounge, and other concierge amenities.

Source: Tim at DVCNews

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser

Prices

$4,800 for 2 people ($2,400 per person)

$5,300 for 3 people ($1,767 per person)

$6,000 for 4 people ($1,500 per person)

Source: Walt Disney World

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Disney ceases the transfer of perishable goods.

In a post-dated July 17, website PlanDisney.com described the current luggage transfer guidelines. Initially, the reply on this official Disney travel planning resource confirmed that complimentary luggage transfers are still offered:

"I’m happy to tell you Bell Services is currently slated to continue offering luggage transportation between your Disney Resorts Collection hotels during your visit this November! Usually, the luggage being transferred needs to be given to Bell Services before noon, so keep that in mind when planning on transferring your things."

Later in the response, PlanDisney stated that the transfer of perishable items is the responsibility of the resort guest:

"Bell Services cannot transfer perishable items, so those will need to also go with you."

Source: Tim K. @ DVCNews.com from PlanDisney.com

Restaurants Returning to WDW

The following restaurants will be returning to WDW:

-Yachtsman Steakhouse - Aug. 5

-Toledo at Coronado Springs - Aug. 5

-Columbia Harbour House - Aug. 5

-Pizzafari - Aug. 2

Source: Disney Parks Blog

WDW Updates Face Covering Policy

Face coverings are now required, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor locations, attractions, and transportation options at Walt Disney World.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Disney Cruise Line Returns to Sailing in the US

Beginning August 9th, the Disney Dream will be returning to seas from Port Canaveral with 3 and 4-night sailings. Throughout the initial sailings, the ship will be making two stops at Castaway Cay during these roundtrip sailings. Additional information can be found on the Disney Cruise Line website, as they have a dedicated page outlining all of the health and safety measures.

Source: Disney Cruise Line

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Beloved Disney shows will soon be taking center stage once again as entertainment will be returning to the parks. Join tonight's team as they discuss these fan-favorite shows returning, Trader Sam's reopening, and character dining returning to the Disneyland resort.

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Additional Entertainment Returning to WDW

More entertainment will be returning to Walt Disney World! The following shows will be returning, per the Disney Parks Blog article:

• “Wonderful World of Animation” at Hollywood Studios: Aug. 1
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor: Aug. 8
• Beauty & The Beast - Live on Stage: Aug. 15
• Turtle Talk with Crush - Aug. 21

In addition, this summer will be the last opportunity to see Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever. The following will be each spectacular’s last show:

• Epcot Forever: Sept. 28
• Happily Ever After: Sept. 29

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Trader Sam’s Reopening at WDW

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace at the Polynesian Resort has reopened with the resort as of July 19th.

Per the WDW Website:

“Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto welcomes the whole family—including children—from opening until 8:00 PM. After 8:00 PM, only Guests 21 years of age or older may visit.”

Source: Walt Disney World

Disneyland Character Dining Returns

Plaza Inn Mickey and Friends Breakfast opening Aug 12th

Storytellers Cafe - Mickeys Tale of Adventure Breakfast opening July 22nd Daily breakfast and brunch Friday, Saturday’s & Sundays from 11am - 1pm

Not character dining - Carthay Circle opening July 22 bookings available now

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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'Tis the season as Walt Disney World has announced its holiday season offerings for 2021. Join the Newscast team as they discuss the special holiday events returning to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, additional resort hotels reopening at Walt Disney World, the Skyliner's upcoming closure, and an another venue reopening at the Boardwalk.

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DVC Confirms extended Hours for Members and Guests in e-mail to members

Members and Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and Disney Vacation Club Villas, as well as other select hotels, will have a new early theme park entry benefit giving them the first chance to enjoy select attractions at EVERY theme park, EVERY day, with a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for that theme park and date.

Additionally, Members and Guests staying at a Disney Vacation Club Resort or Disney Deluxe Resort hotel will exclusively be able to enjoy extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks providing more time to enjoy the Magic. Extended evening hours will begin in early October with specific dates and parks to be shared at a later time, so please be sure to check back on DisneyWorld.com for the latest.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

Additional Walt Disney World Resort Reopenings

Story Lead: jake

Walt Disney World will be reopening all of its resort hotels by the end of 2021. Here’s the list of reopenings:

• All Star Music: Sept. 16
• Port Orleans - Riverside: Oct. 14
• Port Orleans - French Quarter: Oct. 28
• All-Star Sports: Dec. 9

Source: Walt Disney World

Oogie Boogie Bash Returning to Disneyland

On 25 select nights, beginning Sept. 9 through Oct. 31, the separate-ticket, after park-hours event Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will add to the family friendly fun during Halloween Time. At Oogie Boogie Bash, kids and guests of all ages can trick-or-treat their way through the park in their favorite Halloween costumes and encounter characters both spooky and fantastic. At this limited-capacity event, you can experience Disney California Adventure park in a unique way, with exclusive offerings like immersive treat trails, “Frightfully Fun Parade,” Villain’s Grove at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, “Mickey’s Trick & Treat” show and more. Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash will go on sale beginning Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT).

Also at Disneyland Park:

Haunted Mansion Holiday will be returning on September 3rd through October 31st. This is Disneyland’s overlay of the Haunted Mansion inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Atlantic Dance Hall Reopening

Story Lead: pete

Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk will be reopening on August 6th, 2021. The hours will be 8pm to 1am on its reopening date.

Source: Walt Disney World

Skyliner Closure

Story Lead: Shannon

From January 23 through January 28, 2022, Disney Skyliner service between Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort and Epcot will be out of operation for refurbishment. Complimentary bus and FriendShip boat service will be available.

Source: Walt Disney World

Disney Very Merriest After Hours

In the article: “Disney Very Merriest After Hours,” a new special-ticketed event, will debut Nov. 8 before all the rest of the festive fun. It will be available on select nights through Dec. 21. The four hours of festivities will delight guests with “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks,” Disney characters throughout the park, holiday music and décor, treats included and so much more! As with other Disney After Hours events, a limited number of tickets will be sold for this event. It’s held after regular park operating hours, with lower wait times and access to more than 20 select attractions.”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Extended hours will be returning later this fall for Disney resort guests. Join Shannon, Peter, & Jake as they discuss this special offering returning for the 50th Anniversary, runDisney's 2021-22 race season announcement, additional dining locations reopening, the Polynesian hotel-side reopening soon, and Mickey's Philharmagic adding an additional scene to its show.

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New WDW Resort Hotel Benefits

From the Disney Parks Blog:

“Just in time for the start of this magical celebration, on Oct. 1, we will be rolling out a new early theme park entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel guests and guests of other select hotels, giving them the first chance to enjoy select attractions at EVERY theme park, EVERY day. These guests will also be among the first each day to see the dazzling decorations and EARidescent excitement. Guests will need a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same date for early theme park entry.

In addition, with the kickoff of the 50th anniversary, guests staying at one of our Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels will also be able to enjoy extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks. Extended evening hours will begin in early October with specific dates and parks to be shared at a later time, so please be sure to check back on DisneyWorld.com for the latest.”

It was also revealed that the Disney Dining Plan will return at some point in the future. Details will be released at a later time.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

runDisney 2021-22 Race Season Announced

runDisney will return to in-person races this fall!

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by AfterShokz: November 4-7, 2021

Club runDisney Gold and Platinum: July 6 at 10am all times EST

General: July 13 at 10 am

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend: January 5-9, 2022

Club: July 20 at 10 AM

General: July 27 at 10AM

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: February 24-27, 2022

Club: Aug 17 at 10 am

General: Aug 24 at 10am

runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend presented by Otterbox: March 31-April 3, 2022

No registration details yet.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Additional Dining at WDW Reopening

• Citricos, which has new Mary Poppins Returns decor, will be reopening on July 15th

• Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will reopen July 17 with hearty family-style skillets for breakfast and dinner (no longer a buffet). At breakfast, a bounty array of selections including Mickey Waffles, bacon, sausage and cheesy potato casserole. The family-style Smokehouse Skillet comes with pecan-smoked brisket, rotisserie chicken, andouille sausage, fingerlings potatoes, green beans, and buttered corn on the cob. Pork spare ribs, peel n’ eat shrimp, and cornbread-crusted salmon are available as tasty add-ons to your meal.

• Casey’s Corner is now open.

• Dino Diner at Animal Kingdom will reopen on July 4th

• Plaza Ice Cream Parlor will reopen on July 7th

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Polynesian Hotel Side to Reopen

The Polynesian will reopen on July 19th with its brand new Moana-themed rooms. However, it has been noted that the monorail and main entrance to the Great Ceremonial House will not be available initially.

Also, it appears that as the hotel side room renovation is complete - the soft goods replacement of the DVC side is beginning. This is the reason some members are being moved to cash rooms. It is expected that the DVC rooms will get a Moana themed makeover as well.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

New Scene Added to Mickey's Philharmagic

A new scene will be added to Mickey's Philharmagic inspired by the movie Coco. This will be in addition to all the existing scenes. Scene will be added at Disneyland July 17th and Disney World sometime in the near future.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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It's almost time to celebrate Walt Disney World's golden year! Join the Newscast team as they discuss entertainment coming to WDW's 50th anniversary, Destination D dates, Incredibles themed rooms coming to Disney's Contemporary Resort, refurbishments coming to the lobbies at Disney's Saratoga Springs & Old Key West Resorts, DVC's website maintenance and offices' closures, and optional housekeeping no longer being available at DVC resorts.

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Entertainment Revealed for 50th

On October 1, new entertainment will be coming to WDW.

At Magic Kingdom, Disney Enchantment will be presented and includes music, enhanced lighting, stunning fireworks, and immersive effects on Main Street.

Epcot will also have added entertainment as Harmonious will be debuting on Oct 1.

Animal Kingdom will offer Disney KiteTails which will be offered several times throughout the day in the Discovery River Amphitheater. Each kite will elaborate across the water depicting Disney characters and friends from The Lion King.

There will also be a 50th cavalcade.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Destination D Dates Announced

Destination D, a D23 event, will be taking place on Nov 19-21 at the Contemporary Resort. Gold D23 Members can purchase tickets when they go on sale in July.

Source: D23

Contemporary Incredibles Room

Disney Parks Blog has released concept art for the new Incredibles room at Contemporary Resort. The rooms offer characters from the Incredibles movies and have been refurbished to offer a more modern look.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Lobby Refurbs and Member Website Maintenance

Lobby Refurbs

Old key west and Saratoga springs are scheduled to receive lobby and front desk maintenance on June 28.

Member Services & Website Closure/Maintenance

Starting 10PM ET on July 17th until maintenance 20th. In addition DVC offices will be closed on July 18 and 19.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

Housekeeping no longer available at DVC Resorts for a fee

DVC members can no longer request additional housekeeping for stays. All resorts show unavailable except for Riviera on DVC website (could be an error).

Source: DVCNews

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Firework spectaculars will be returning to both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort in early July! Join today's Newscast team as they discuss one of the park's traditions returning to the sky, Disneyland's updated face-covering policy, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge reopening, and Disney Cruise Line's fall and winter itinerary release.

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Disneyland Updates Face Covering Policy

“Face coverings are not required for fully vaccinated Guests both indoors and outdoors. Guests (ages 2 and older) who are not fully vaccinated must continue wearing face coverings indoors, except when dining.

When the Toy Story parking structure reopens on June 18, all Guests, regardless of vaccination status, will need to wear an appropriate face covering while on the bus transportation to and from the lot and the parks.

While Guests will not be required to show proof of vaccination, all Guests must attest that they are aware that: 1) the State of California strongly recommends that Guests be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Disneyland Resort, and (2) unvaccinated Guests must wear face coverings when indoors.”

Source: Disneyland Website

Fireworks Returning to Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resort

Fireworks will be returning to Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resorts.

On July 1st, Happily Ever After will be returning to Magic Kingdom park, and EPCOT Forever will be returning to World Showcase Lagoon. Over in Disneyland, Mickey’s Mix Magic will be returning on July 4th.

Times, based on initial reopening, per the Walt Disney World website:

• Happily Ever After: 9:15 PM
• EPCOT Forever: 10:00 PM

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Reopening

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be reopening on August 26th, 2021. Reservations for this resort are currently available.

Source: Walt Disney World

Disney Cruise Line Fall & Winter Itineraries Released

Disney Cruise Line has released its fall and winter itineraries for all five Disney ships; which include Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises.

The Disney Wish will be sailing out of Port Canaveral for its second season for Bahamian itineraries, along with the Disney Fantasy, which will be sailing to the Caribbean. The Disney Dream will be sailing out of Miami, as it will be the ship’s second season out of this port. The Disney Magic will be sailing out of New York for Bermuda and Canada & New England sailings, San Juan for two special itineraries, and Gavelston for Caribbean sailings. The Disney Wonder will return to San Diego for Baja Peninsula sailings this fall as part of its Halloween on the High Seas season.

In addition, select late-September sailings that were part of the summer release, have had Halloween on the High Seas added to them.

Here are the booking windows for this release:

• Platinum Castaway Club & Golden Oak Members: June 21
• Gold Castaway Club: June 22
• Silver Castaway Club & DVC Members: June 23
• General Public: June 24

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Aloha! 'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort will be reopening on July 9th. Join the Newscast team as they discuss this guest-favorite restaurant reopening, Walt Disney World's face covering policy update, and Disney After Hours Boo Bash adding additional nights to its season.

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Walt Disney World Updates Face Covering Policy

Per the WDW website:

“Beginning June 15, you will start to notice the following changes:

FACE COVERINGS

Face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated Guests in most areas. Face coverings will still be required of all Guests on Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner. While we will not require proof of vaccination, we expect Guests who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, and upon entering and throughout all attractions and transportation. Guests must observe current policies on face coverings until June 15.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

We will be relaxing physical distancing guidelines for Guests. This will be visible in places like queues, shops, restaurants, attraction boarding, transportation and our theaters. It’s important to remember that some experiences and entertainment may still be operating with limited capacity or may remain temporarily unavailable. We’re not quite ready to bring back everything yet, but we are optimistic and look forward to the day when Disney pals and princesses are able to hug once again.

CLEANING

We will continue the high standards for cleanliness and sanitation we’ve always set for ourselves. Cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer stations will still be available.

We encourage people to get vaccinated.”

Source: WDW Website

‘Ohana & Sebastian’s Bistro Set to Reopen

• ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be reopening on July 9th, 2021 for breakfast and dinner. Popular items, such as the grilled beef, potstickers, ‘Ohana noodles, and bread pudding will be returning when the restaurant reopens next month. Reservations are currently available through the Walt Disney World website.

‘Ohana Pricing

Breakfast: $25 for adults, $14 for children ages 3-9

Dinner: $55 for adults, $33 for children ages 3-9

DVC Members and Passholders can take advantage of a 10% discount.

There will be no characters at breakfast when it initially reopens.

• Sebastian's Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be reopening on June 24th.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Additional Dates Added for Disney After Hours “BOO BASH”

The following dates have been added for the Boo Bash:

• Sunday, September 5, 2021
• Sunday, September 12, 2021
• Sunday, September 19, 2021
• Sunday, October 10, 2021
• Sunday, October 17, 2021

Tickets for these additional dates will be available on June 15th, the same day tickets are released to the general public.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

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DCL will be running Test Cruises starting June 29th.

Pete and Shannon have concerns about the prices for the Boo Bash noting that it's just a Halloween themed after hours event. No shows just shorter lines for attractions.

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Disneyland has officially announced its plans to allow out-of-state residents into its theme parks on June 15th! Join Shannon, Peter, & Jake as they discuss this historic day in Disneyland history, Disneyland attraction updates, and direct price increase and construction update at Saratoga Springs.

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Disneyland Accepting Out-of-State Visitors Beginning June 15th

According to the Disney Parks Blog:

“Today, we’re pleased to announce that beginning June 15, 2021, we will once again be able to welcome travelers from outside the state of California back to our theme parks! Out-of-state visitors may now begin booking their return to the parks on Disneyland.com. Until June 15, all guests visiting the Disneyland Resort must be California residents visiting in groups no larger than 3 households.

The State of California strongly recommends that all guests be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the theme parks. In addition, all guests will be required to wear an approved face covering throughout their visit at the Disneyland Resort.”

In addition, the advanced booking window for park reservations has been extended to 120 days prior to your scheduled park day.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Saratoga Springs Direct Price Increase

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has seen a direct price increase from $165, per point, to $180, per point. In addition, buyers looking to purchase a Saratoga Springs contract directly from Disney can take advantage of the current summer incentive promotion which would lower the average cost per point.

Source: DVCNews

https://dvcnews.com/dvc-program/financial/news-34867/5034-saratoga-springs-direct-price-rises

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The Victorian elegance of the Grand Floridian just got a little more charming! Join Shannon, Peter, & Jake as they discuss the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian receiving an expansion, complimentary MagicBands no longer being provided to Passholders, a new ice cream shop on Disney's BoardWalk, and the Disneyland Hotel reopening on the West Coast.

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The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Expansion

Disney Vacation Club has shared its plans to expand and add additional villas to The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The Big Pine Key Building (Building 9) will convert into approximately 200 “Resort” Studios.

“Featuring the Victorian elegance and charm of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, these new Villas will offer Members luxury accommodations and amenities, with some Villas boasting stunning views of Bay Lake and Magic Kingdom. Projected to open in summer 2022, these new Villas are expanding The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and will be a part of its current condominium association. Information regarding the start of sales and rental bookings will be released at a later date.”

Source: DVCNews.com

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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Will No Longer Receive Complimentary MagicBands

In an email to current Walt Disney World Passholders, it has been announced that beginning on August 16th, 2021, for purchases and renewals, complimentary MagicBands will no longer be provided with the purchase of your Annual Pass. However, MagicMobile is now available for those with the My Disney Experience app and is complementary to use.

Source: Walt Disney World Passholder Program

“BoardWalk Ice Cream” Shop Now Open

Replacing the Ample Hills Creamery, Disney has reopened the shop, and it is now called “BoardWalk Ice Cream.” Space has been refurbished and reimagined and is now accepting Guests. Featured menu items, as listed on the Disney website, include the Short-Side Sundae, Bay-Side Brownie a la Mode, and the Strawberry Splash Shortcake. Many of the menu items are inspired by Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, per the website.

The current hours of operation are:

• Weekdays: 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Weekends: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This location opened on the date of this recording - Thursday, May 20th, 2021.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Disneyland Hotel Set to Open on July 2nd

Shortly following the announcement of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, the Disneyland Hotel now has an opening date of July 2nd, 2021. The hotel will be opening on a limited capacity basis, and reservations are now available for booking.

Source: Disneyland Resort

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Walt Disney World has announced an update to its current guidelines regarding its phased reopening of the theme parks. Join Shannon, Vicky, & Peter as they discuss face coverings no longer being required in most outdoor locations, the Disney Wish's DVC-exclusive sailing selling out, and Disneyland Paris reopening.

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Walt Disney World Updates Face Covering Policy

According to the WDW Website:

“Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members. Please bring your own face coverings and wear them in all indoor locations, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining appropriate physical distancing. Face coverings are optional in outdoor common areas at Walt Disney World Resort, but are still required upon entering and throughout all attractions, theaters and transportation.”

This updated policy went into effect on Saturday, May 15th.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Disney Wish DVC Member Exclusive Sailing Sold-Out

At the time of recording, the second sailing of the Disney Wish, a DVC Member exclusive sailing, is now sold-out. It is still recommended to keep checking both the DVC and Disney Cruise Line websites in case additional staterooms become available.

There are still plenty of sailings to choose from as the inaugural season for the Disney Wish begins in June and runs through September 2022. Fall and winter sailings will be available for booking at a later date.

Source: DVC Member Services

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Boo to you! Disney has announced the return of Disney After Hours with a special Halloween twist. Join Shannon, Peter, & Jake as they discuss Disney After Hours "BOO BASH" coming to the Magic Kingdom, the Luca, Riviera Resort sweepstakes, physical distancing modifications Walt Disney World, and summer incentives for Direct sales.

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Disney After Hours “BOO BASH” Coming This Fall

As part of the “Halfway to Halloween” virtual event, Disney has announced that Disney After Hours will be making a return to Walt Disney World with a special “BOO BASH”, as a replacement for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. While exact dates have not been released at the time of recording, the event will take place on select nights from August 10th through October 31st, 2021 from 9:00 pm to 12 midnight for most nights and 9:30 pm through 12:30 am for some nights in August and September. However, event ticket holders may enter the Magic Kingdom as early as 7:00 pm and do not need to make a Disney Park Pass reservation or purchase a standard day ticket.

“Spooky festivities will include Halloween-themed cavalcades, character sightings throughout the park, special performances by the Cadaver Dans, décor, lighting, music, treat stops with plenty of candy and so much more!”

“Guests young, old and immortal can dress in costume for the occasion and get their fill of Halloween candy. As an important reminder, costume masks are not permitted for adults; they can only be worn by children younger than 14. In addition, all guests are required to wear approved face coverings during the event.”

Tickets will go on sale in June and guests with reservations at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be offered an early purchase window. More information is expected to be released soon as we get closer to tickets being sold.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/new-halloween-themed-disney-after-hours-boo-bash-coming-to-magic-kingdom-park-this-fall/

Luca Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win a 6-day, 5-night Disney Vacation Club getaway - for the winner and up to 3 Guests - that includes:

• Accommodations in a One-Bedroom Villa at Disney's Riviera Resort
• 4-Day Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets with Park Hopper® option
• Round-trip airfare

Plus! After you enter the sweepstakes, you can earn up to 3 bonus entries by watching bonus videos where you'll learn about Disney Vacation Club and the magic of Membership.

No purchase is required to enter and the sweepstakes ends on July 20th at 11:59 PM.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Website

Walt Disney World Physical Distancing Update

According to the WDW Website,

“Temporary adjustments are still in place to promote physical distancing. While we will reduce physical distancing measures for Guests across many areas with a gradual, phased approach, six-feet distancing measures will continue in all dining locations, merchandise stores and in areas where Guests can temporarily remove their masks.”

Source: Walt Disney World Website “Know Before You Go”

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Get your safari gear ready because the fan-favorite restaurant, Tusker House, will be reopening soon and some other restaurants at Walt Disney World. Join the Newscast team as they discuss this Animal Kingdom dining experience returning, Cape May Cafe reopening, Chef Mickey's adding a dinner option to its daily operations, an update on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, temperature screenings being phased out of Walt Disney World, and Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel reopening.

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to Launch in 2022

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be launching in 2022 for two-night adventures. In addition, the map on the My Disney Experience app has been updated to include the location of where this “Starcruiser” will be located.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser-launches-in-2022-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

Additional Walt Disney World Restaurants Reopening

The following Walt Disney World restaurants will be reopening:

• Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

While it has been operating for breakfast, dinner will soon become an option for those wishing to dine here. “Starting May 16, Chef Mickey’s will offer an all-you-care-to-enjoy family-style dinner that will include “no-touch” appearances like snapping a selfie or waving hello as Mickey Mouse, and some of his favorite pals make surprising appearances in each of the dining rooms. Like other character dining locations, Guests will take home a souvenir with character signatures and colorful artwork”.

• Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

This location will be reopening on May 18th. “Guests returning to Cape May Café will find old favorites and new changes, along with its signature service and quality. The restaurant will serve breakfast and dinner, but Minnie’s Beach Bash Character Breakfast and the Seafood-and-More Dinner Buffet will not return at reopening”. Reservations can be made beginning Friday, May 7th.

• Tusker House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

“The guest-favorite character dining location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Tusker House Restaurant, will reopen this summer! During the modified character experience, guests will enjoy delicious family-style entrees inspired by the flavors of Africa. They can snap photos of Donald Duck and friends, dressed in their safari best as they promenade through the restaurant”. Reservation information will be available at a later date.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/more-exciting-dining-options-to-return-to-walt-disney-world-resort/

Temperature Screenings Phasing Out at Walt Disney World

According to the WDW Website:

“As this guidance continues to evolve, and with the support of local health and government officials, we are making some additional adjustments. Following the advice of the CDC and our local health officials, we will phase out onsite temperature screenings at Walt Disney World Resort for Cast Members beginning May 8 and Guests on May 16.”

Source: Walt Disney World “Returning to a World of Magic”

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Reopening & Disneyland Dining Update

• Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will be reopening on June 15th, 2021, and reservations are now available for booking. “As part of the phased reopening, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will not have food and beverage offerings initially; however, hotel guests may visit any of the nearby dining outlets at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.”

• Napa Rose & Storytellers Cafe Reopening Soon

In addition, Napa Rose and Storytellers Cafe will be reopening on May 28th, 2021.

“Napa Rose will feature both the prix fixe Vintner Menu and a la carte selections, where guests can savor wine country cuisine featuring dishes that honor California’s rich culinary bounty, artisan farmers, and world-famous winemakers.”

“Guests can also enjoy hearty home-style favorites while dining at Storytellers Café, offering three-course meals for breakfast and dinner.”

Character dining will not be initially available at Storytellers Cafe and reservations for both restaurants will be released at a later date.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/05/news-from-the-hotels-of-the-disneyland-resort-disneys-paradise-pier-hotel-reopening-june-15-more-restaurant-dining-returning-to-disneys-grand-californian-hotel-spa/

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All aboard! The Disney Wish has officially released its grand reveal and is ready to sail in June 2022. Join Shannon, Peter, Vicky, & Jake as they discuss details about Disney Cruise Line's fifth ship, Disneyland memberships, and an update regarding the Disney Park Pass system.

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Disneyland Memberships Debuting This Year

On a recent D23 podcast episode, Disneyland President Ken Potrock said that Disneyland Memberships are expected to launch by the end of this year.

Source: D23 Podcast

Disney Park Pass System Booking Changes

Walt Disney World has updated its Park Pass system protocols. Now, if your plans change and your ticket is no longer valid for the date of your scheduled Park Pass, Disney will automatically cancel the reservation. This is in effort to maximize availability during, what is expected to be, a busy summer in the parks.

Source: Disney Park Pass System

Disney Wish Grand Reveal Information

The Disney Wish has been officially revealed, as of Thursday, April 29th. During a half-hour grand reveal, Disney Cruise Line shared some exciting information on what to expect when the Wish hits the high seas.

“When the Disney Wish sets sail in summer 2022, you’ll be immersed in Disney’s rich legacy of enchanting storytelling. We’re bringing to life the stories and characters of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars adventures like never before.”

“The Disney Wish will sail its maiden voyage — a five-night cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay — on June 9, 2022, followed by an inaugural season of three- and four-night cruises to the same destinations from Port Canaveral, Florida”. The ship’s second voyage will be a DVC Member, 3-night sailing cruise to Castaway Cay.

The following are the booking dates for Castaway Club & DVC Members:

• Monday, May 17: Platinum with 25+ sailings (phone only)
• Tuesday, May 18: Platinum with 20+ sailings (phone only)
• Wednesday, May 19: Platinum with 15+ sailings (phone only)
• Thursday, May 20: All Platinum Members
• Monday, May 24: Gold Members
• Tuesday, May 25: DVC Members and Adventures by Disney Insiders (phone only or Member Services for DVC Members)
• Wednesday, May 26: Silver Members
• Thursday, May 27: General Public

Dining

There will be 3 main dining rooms on the Disney Wish, each following DCL’s rotational dining:

"Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure is Disney’s first “Frozen”-themed theatrical dining experience that will bring the world of Arendelle to life through immersive live entertainment — featuring favorite characters like Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf — and world-class cuisine infused with Nordic influences.

Worlds of Marvel is the first-ever Marvel cinematic dining adventure, where you’ll play an interactive role in an action-packed Avengers mission that unfolds around you, complete with a worldly menu inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

1923, named for the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, is an elegant celebration of the company’s legacy, paying homage to the golden age of animation and offering a tasteful tribute to its Californian heritage with dishes inspired by the state’s unique fusion of cultural flavors."

As for adult only dining, there will be three exclusive locations, each themed after a character from Beauty and The Beast.

Clubs for Kids of All Ages

• Marvel Super Hero Academy is a high-tech Avengers headquarters where young “recruits” will train to be the next generation of Super-Heroes with the help of their own heroes, like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and the Wasp.
• Fairytale Hall is a royal trio of activity rooms where princesses and princes will let their creativity shine at Rapunzel’s Art Studio, read and act out stories at Belle’s Library, and test newfound icy powers at Anna and Elsa’s Sommerhus.
• Walt Disney Imagineering Lab is a first-of-its-kind opportunity for kids to discover the secrets of Disney Imagineers with hands-on activities and inventive experiments.

Entertainment

• Walt Disney Theater - “an opulent show palace that will come alive with original Broadway-style stage productions developed exclusively for Disney Cruise Line.” It has been announced that an Aladdin, Broadway-style show will be coming to this ship, with two other original productions that will be announced at a later date.
• Wonderland and Neverland Cinemas - “intimate screening rooms that will provide you more options than ever to watch classic and first-run films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and more.”

AquaMouse

“Complete with show scenes, lighting, and special effects, and 'splashtacular' surprises, this wild water ride is sure to delight everyone in the family as they zig, zag, and zoom through 760 feet of winding tubes suspended high above the upper decks.”

These are just some highlights from the announcement. Interested in learning more about the Disney Wish? Be sure to check out our show notes for more information and a link to the official Disney Parks Blog article.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/grand-reveal-see-how-the-disney-wish-will-unlock-enchanting-family-vacations-in-summer-2022/

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"A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King" will be returning to the Harambe Theater in mid-May. Join Shannon, Peter, & Jake as they discuss this fan-favorite show returning to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, updates to Mobile Order locations, Disney's BoardWalk Inn's reopening date, self-serve refillable mugs returning to Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Peoplemover resuming operations, and Moana sailing back to Aulani Resort.

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“A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” Update

Jeff Vahle, President of the Walt Disney World Resort, shared an update on Festival of the Lion King via Instagram:

“Our cast is back in rehearsals for “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King,” preparing for the show’s mid-May debut as entertainment continues to return across Walt Disney World. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Vice President Sarah Riles and I stopped in to welcome them recently, and hearing that wonderful, familiar music put a lump in my throat. Thrilled to have these talented Cast Members back on our stage!”

Source: Jeff Vahle Instagram Post

Additional Restaurants Added to Mobile Order

Three new dining locations, within Magic Kingdom Park, have been added to Walt Disney World’s mobile ordering lineup:

• The Friar's Nook
• Sleepy Hollow
• Sunshine Tree Terrace

Mobile ordering may be used at select Walt Disney World quick-service locations throughout the property via the My Disney Experience app.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/mobile-food-orders/

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Reopening Soon

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn will be reopening on July 2nd, 2021. While the DVC rooms within the resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, have been open since June 2020, this indicates that the hotel-side of the resort will be reopening.

Here’s an updated list of the upcoming Disney Resort hotel reopenings (at the time of recording):

• May 30, 2021: Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• June 6, 2021: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• July 2, 2021: Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
• Late July 2021: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/

Self-Serve Resort Refillable Mugs Return

“Some self-serve beverage stations—which allow for Guests to fill and refill their own beverages—are available at select quick-service restaurants located in Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Resort hotels. Locations may vary.” -WDW Website

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/dine/

Peoplemover Operations Resume

The Peoplemover, or Tomorrowland Transit Authority, will be opening this weekend - April 24th or 25th.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tomorrowland-transit-authority-peoplemover/

Moana Returns to Aulani Resort

Moana will be sailing back to Aulani Resort to join Disney pals as they are showcased throughout the resort. During their phased reopening, Aulani has brought back character interactions in a modified format, similar to those at Walt Disney World. Moana will be joining “Mickey Mouse and his pals, Angel and Stitch, and ‘Olu Mel”.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/moana-returns-to-aulani-resort/

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Quite a few stories this week. Disneyland begins selling tickets again; Reflections looks like it is permanently on hold. Direct sales decreased for Rivieria, and DVCHelp.com has updated their point charts. Pete explains how the COVID-19 pandemic and DVC Member policies are impacting the availability data.

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Disneyland Resort Ticketing and Park Reservations Go Live

Story Lead: Vicky

On April 12 park reservations went live and on April 15 ticketing went live for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Vicky talks about the “no earlier than” 8am time given, how long the process took and other dramatic details of the day.

Reflections Construction Trailers Removed

Many news sources have reported that permits have been filed with Orange County, Florida to "[r]emove office trailers from property" at the Reflections - A Disney Lakeside Lodge, which was to be the 16th DVC property. Three trailer addresses are cited, all with addresses on World Drive within the city of Bay Lake. It appears these trailers served as office space for crews leading the construction effort on Reflections. Some believe this signals “the final nail in the coffin for the project”. With the removal of the support trailers, it seems like the project has been abandoned. While the long-closed River Country water park was demolished as part of the early work on this project, it seems like it will sit bare for now as Disney goes back to the drawing board for this prime piece of land along Bay Lake.

Source: https://www.dvcnews.com/resorts/reflections/4993-permit-filed-to-remove-reflections-construction-trailers

Direct Sales for Riviera in March account for only 59% of overall Direct Sales

Source: DVCNews.com

In March 2021, Disney sold 120,218 DVC points for the resorts located at Walt Disney World, its best month for sales since the start of the pandemic However, sales are still nowhere near their pre-pandemic levels. In March 2020, Disney recorded 190,027 points in sales, 58.1% more than this month’s sales.

In March, Riviera sold 72,063 points, just under 60% of total sales. Next was 13 % from Copper Creek and 11.5% from SSR. Remaining resort at 4 % or less.

DVC Member Services Long Wait Times

Story Lead: Pete

An email was sent out to members stating: “Due to multiple circumstances, we are experiencing higher than normal call volumes and some of you have shared your concerns when calling Member Services and experiencing extended wait times. Our Advisors continue to address many complex situations for our Members who have had their vacations interrupted by the pandemic, which often requires more time and limits the total number of Members we can speak to.”

“Please know that we are working diligently to remedy this issue and recognize that we need to do better. We want to assure you that we are taking the necessary steps to help reduce call wait times, including hiring more Cast Members and investing in new phone systems that will enhance our customer service levels.

In the meantime while we are working as quickly as possible to improve the Member experience, we also wanted to share some online tools available at DisneyVacationClub.com that can help you resolve many of your planning and booking needs.”

Source: DVC Member email

DVCHelp Availability Point Charts Updated

Pete discusses 2022 availability point charts and how Covid has impacted what you see on the charts.

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Members, assemble! Avengers Campus has officially announced its grand opening at California Adventure. Join Shannon, Jake, & Vicky as they discuss additional information about Disneyland's reopening, the return of character dining at Aulani Resort, Walt Disney World's updated face-covering policy, runDisney virtual summer series, and Mears' announcement regarding shuttle service in 2022.

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Disneyland Reopening Information

As previously announced, Disneyland will be reopening to California Residents on April 30th, 2021. The park will be reopening with health and safety measures and certain attractions and experiences will be modified or temporarily suspended to accommodate the limited capacity. The Disney Parks Blog has shared some additional information regarding these protocols:

Theme Park Reservations

To enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure park, both a theme park reservation and a valid admission ticket for the same park on the same date are required for guests ages 3 and up. Theme park reservations will be limited and subject to availability and, until further notice, only California residents may visit the parks, and in groups no larger than 3 households, in line with current state guidelines.

Here are some key dates:

• “April 9: If you currently hold a theme park ticket, you can check available days for your 1-day ticket type beginning April 9 on Disneyland.com/ParksUpdates.

• April 12: The theme park reservation system will open no earlier than 8 a.m. PT on April 12 and guests who already have valid theme park tickets may begin making park reservations.

• April 15: Theme park ticket sales will resume no earlier than 8 a.m. PT on April 15, and guests without park tickets may begin purchasing tickets and making park reservations.”

Park Hours

Daily park hours for both parks will be 9 AM to 7 PM.

Parking

Parking will be available at the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures.

Ticket Pricing

Visit: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/park-availability/.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-disneyland-resorts-reopening-including-theme-park-reservations-and-tickets/

Avengers Campus’ Grand Opening Set for June 4th

Avengers Campus’, the all-new Marvel-themed land at Disney California Adventure, will have its grand opening on June 4th, 2021. The land will be open in full force as new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, Disney’s first attraction featuring Spider-Man, is set to make its debut. Also, Pym Test Kitchen - “a food innovation science lab where the food and drinks tell a story” - will open with the land and will also offer mobile ordering through the Disneyland app.

Aulani Character Breakfast Returns

Aulani’s character breakfast at Makahiki Restaurant will be returning on May 7th, 2021. It will be available seven days a week, with Mickey and friends appearing on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Throughout May, the dining experience will be limited to guests of the resort only. Reservations will open on April 26 and can be made by calling Aulani Resort at (808) 674-6200.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/04/dine-with-disney-friends-at-aulani-resorts-character-breakfast-returning-to-makahiki-restaurant-on-may-7/

Walt Disney World Face Covering Policy Update

Walt Disney World has updated its face-covering policy. Now, guests may take a photo without having to wear a face-covering given that they are stationary and physically distanced from others. Here are the official guidelines:

“Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when dining or swimming. You may temporarily remove your face covering while actively eating, drinking or taking an outdoor photo, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing during this time.”

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/

runDisney Virtual Summer Series Registration Now Open

runDisney has announced its virtual summer series and registration is now live. The series features three individual races, each one has a 5K distance, and a challenge that includes all three races. This year’s theme is The Lion King and there are four medals that resemble the various replications of the original film:

• The Timeless Classic: $40.00
• The Reimagined Classic: $40.00
• The Broadway Phenomenon: $40.00
• The Lion King Virtual Challenge: $140.00 (includes all 3 medals plus an exclusive fourth challenge medal)

At the time of recording, all three individual 5Ks are sold out and the only option remaining is the challenge.

https://www.rundisney.com/events/virtual/virtual-running-series/

Mears Connect

Mears has announced a new program debuting in 2022 - “Mears Connect”. This will service Orlando International Airport (MCO) and “Disney Resort Area” hotels. Bookings will begin in May of this year through the Mears Connect website.

https://www.mearsconnect.com/

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The news from Disneyland continues to come in this week as the park has expressed interest in expanding. Join Shannon & Peter as they discuss DisneylandForward, Disney Cruise Line's UK-only sailings, Copper Creek's direct price increase, and an update on the all-new MagicMobile service at Walt Disney World.

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“DisneylandForward” Plans

According to the Orange County Register, “Disneyland has unveiled long-term plans for theme park, retail and parking expansion. DisneylandForward is a multiyear public planning effort with the City of Anaheim to update existing development approvals that will allow Disney to meaningfully invest in Anaheim for years to come and meet the future demands in entertainment.”

Source: Orange County Register

“Disney Magic at Sea” DCL UK-Only Sailings

Disney Staycation at Sea Aboard 2-, 3- and Limited 4-Night Cruises from the UK

Departing on select dates from London Tilbury, Newcastle, Liverpool and Southampton aboard the Disney Magic, our new staycation sailings—exclusive to UK residents—invite you to embark on a brand-new, magical Disney experience. Close to home and at sea—be immersed in Disney storytelling, thanks to an amazing collection of onboard entertainment, dining and recreation for the entire family, with all the care you’d expect from Disney.

Source: DCL Website

CCV Direct Price Increase

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins has seen a price increase when purchasing directly through Disney Vacation Club. The price increase was $5.00, per point, which puts the resort at $225, per point, total.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

Update on MagicMobile

MagicMobile is now live for Apple users. The feature can be found on the MDX application under “Disney Magic Mobile Pass”. There are a variety of themes to choose from when selecting your digital card, including a DVC Member exclusive one.

As a reminder, MagicMobile offers all of the same functions as a MagicBand - just on your mobile device and is currently only available for Apple users (will expand later on).

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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West Coast Disney fans have something else to cheer about this week as Disneyland has officially announced its reopening date! Join Jake, Vicky, & Peter as they discuss the original park reopening, Disney Cruise Line's 2022 summer itinerary release, MagicMobile coming soon to Walt Disney World, and some new Passholder extras for Walt Disney World.

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Anaheim’s Disneyland Parks Reopening on April 30

Disneyland in Anaheim, CA has announced that their two theme parks, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, will be reopening on April 30th on a limited basis. Following state guidelines, the parks will open at a 15% capacity and will only be accepting California residents, initially. While there has been no information regarding tickets and pricing, it has been announced that park attendance will be managed through a reservations system; similar to the system used at Walt Disney World. The parks are expected to open with many popular attractions, including the reimagined Snow White’s Enchanted Wish which will be available for guests for the first time. It was also noted that the all-new Marvel land, Avengers Campus, at Disney California Adventure will not be open during this phased reopening period. In addition to limited capacity, certain experiences that draw large crowds, such as parades and nighttime spectaculars, will not be available on opening day and will return at a later time. However, “new magic” will be created within health and safety guidelines.

Resort Reopening Dates (at the time of recording)

• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa - April 29, with limited capacity
• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa - May 2.
• Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel will reopen at a later date.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/magic-is-back-at-disneyland-resort-theme-parks-plan-to-reopen-on-april-30/

Disney Cruise Line Releases 2022 Summer Itineraries

Disney Cruise Line has released its Summer 2022 itineraries; however, some of the biggest news released is that the Disney Dream will be receiving a new port in June of 2022 - Miami, Florida - for Bahamas and Caribbean sailings. Other highlights include the majestic locales in the Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Europe and the British Isles, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Alaska. The following are the dates when bookings open, depending on your membership tier:

• March 22, 2021: Platinum
• March 23, 2021: Platinum and Gold
• March 24, 2021: Platinum, Gold, Silver, & DVC Members
• March 25, 2021: General Public

Source: Disney Parks Blog

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/disney-cruise-line-reveals-new-destinations-and-itineraries-for-summer-2022/

MagicMobile Service Coming Soon

In addition to MagicBands, Walt Disney World will be releasing a new option, MagicMobile, which serves the same functions as the band but on your mobile device. Guests utilizing this service will be able to create a “Disney MagicMobile Pass” through the My Disney Experience app and add it to their device’s digital wallet. This roll-out will begin exclusively on Apple devices, such as an iPhone or Apple Watch, and then expand to other smart devices. For guests who do not want to use this service, MagicBands and Key to the World cards will still be available for use as before and, as of now, will not be adjusted.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/coming-soon-disney-magicmobile-service-a-convenient-new-way-to-experience-walt-disney-world-resort/

Orange Bird Magnets Being Shipped to WDW Passholders

In celebration of the 2021 Taste of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, the Orange Bird Passholder magnet will be mailed to active Passholders in early summer (2 magnets per household). In order to receive this perk, Passholders must confirm or update the address for each adult Passholder in your household by March 31 to ensure the magnets are delivered to the correct location.

Source: Walt Disney World Passholder Extras

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passholder-program/specials/

Passholder Water Park Promotion

With the recent opening of Blizzard Beach, Passholders can take advantage of a specially priced 1-Day Water Park ticket for $49 (plus tax) - a savings of $20 compared to general public pricing.

Source: Walt Disney World Passholder Extras

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passholder-program/specials/

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It was a big day for Disney news following the Walt Disney Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the grand opening announcement for the all-new Ratatouille attraction. Join Shannon, Peter, & Jake as they discuss the opening of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Disneyland's reopening timeframe, standard DVC Member policies returning, a new Member MagicBand, and recap Disney's Annual Shareholder meeting,

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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure's Grand Opening Set for October 1st

In an article from the Disney Parks Blog, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure now has a grand opening date of October 1st, 2021 - the day of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary.

Here’s a description of the attraction from Disney: “In this delicious new attraction, you’ll feel like you’ve shrunk to the size of Chef Remy as you scurry through Gusteau’s famous restaurant on a wild adventure for the whole family. Based on Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award-winning “Ratatouille,” the experience will be part of a newly expanded France pavilion,”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/03/just-announced-remys-ratatouille-adventure-grand-opening-at-epcot-set-for-oct-1-2021-in-honor-of-walt-disney-world-resorts-50th-anniversary/

Disneyland Looking Towards “Late April” Reopening

In a statement from Bob Chapek during the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders:

“Here in California, we’re encouraged by the positive trends we’re seeing and we’re hopeful they’ll continue to improve and we’ll be able to reopen our Parks to guests with limited capacity by late April.”

This news correlates with the recent developments from the State of California, allowing larger theme parks to reopen as early as April 1st at 15%. Also, the guidelines state that theme park goers must be California residents; however, that can change throughout the coming weeks as it is based on “tier” categories.

Source: Walt Disney Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/the-walt-disney-companys-2021-annual-meeting-of-shareholders/

Walt Disney Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Recap

Highlights:

• Disney Cruise Line is expected to resume sailings by Fall 2021.
• Bob Iger will be leaving the company at the end of this year.
• Disney Plus passes 100 million subscribers.

Source: Walt Disney Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/the-walt-disney-companys-2021-annual-meeting-of-shareholders/

Standard DVC Member Policies Returning May 1st

Some of the temporary adjustments made last year to certain Disney Vacation Club policies will end April 30, 2021. Previous policies will be reinstated on May 1, 2021. Please visit the Member website for details about policies related to reservation cancelations, the borrowing and holding of Points, exchange fees and more.

As a reminder, Members who want to borrow Points to complete a reservation will temporarily only be able to borrow up to 50 percent of their future Use Year Points per contract. Doing this will help manage inventory and accommodate more Members who want to schedule their vacations. Learn more about these policy changes.

Source: DVC Member Website

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/travel-information/

DVC Member MagicBands Now Available for Pre-Order

DVC Members now have a new MagicBand to choose from when pre-ordering before a Walt Disney World vacation. The design features a sketch of Mickey Mouse wearing sunglasses with “Disney Vacation Club Member” above it. While the design is the same for both, there are two different colors to choose from - blue and pink - and they are currently being sold for $15.00 each.

Source: DVCNews

https://dvcnews.com/dvc-program/owning-dvc/news-22659/4977-dvc-magicbands-available-for-pre-arrival-order

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Spring is in the air as Walt Disney World has announced special Easter & Mother's Day brunch offerings at select restaurants. Join Peter, Vicky, and Jake as they discuss these unique dining opportunities, Aulani's luau returning later this month, new face-covering policies, and an in-depth recap of the "A Touch of Disney" ticket release.

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KA WA‘A Luau at Aulani Resort Returns March 27

The KA WA’A Luau at Aulani Resort will be returning on March 27th. This immersive experience includes live music, traditional dance, and ancient stories of Hawai‘i through Disney’s signature entertainment. However, given current health and safety requirements, the show will be modified in light of these protocols.

The luau features a three-course plated meal that includes imu-style braised pork, island fish, teriyaki chicken, local seasonal vegetables, and a dessert trio. To accompany the meal, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included in the event price. After dinner, guests are treated to an enchanting journey through Hawaiian history and discover its deep cultural roots in canoe exploration, which brought the first explorers to the shores of Ko Olina. Throughout the evening, live music and traditional Hawaiian dance vividly bring the show’s story to life.

The luau is offered three nights per week at 5 p.m., weather permitting. Reservations can be made online, or by calling (844) 284-7644. Reserve early as seating is limited to maintain physical distance between parties.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

2021 Easter & Mother’s Day Brunches at WDW Information

Walt Disney World will be offering a couple of specialty brunches during Easter and Mother’s Day weekends.

• Whispering Canyon Cafe

Dates: April 3rd and 4th; May 8th and 9th.

Pricing: $25/adults, $14/children

"Holiday Brunch-B-Q Menu includes the all-you-care-to-enjoy signature skillet, featuring mini pastries, house-made buttermilk-cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, country potatoes, hickory-smoked bacon, sausage, smoked salmon and pulled pork, Mickey Mouse waffles, and green asparagus with Hollandaise sauce. Plant-based options are available upon request."

Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Dates: April 3rd and 4th; May 8th and 9th.

A la carte options include:

• Blueberry-bacon pancakes with a side of sausage or bacon
• Breakfast protein bowl including your choice of tofu scramble or plant-based eggs with quinoa, sweet potatoes, chard, kale, pickled carrots and carrot-ginger dressing, served with plant-based sausage and chocolate-avocado toast
• Shrimp and white cheddar grits with poached eggs, chorizo and charred tomato stew
• Maine lobster roll on a New England-style roll with house-made chips

Source: Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Face Covering Policy Update

Walt Disney World has made the following changes to its face-covering policy:

“Face coverings must be worn in all public areas and can only be removed while actively eating or drinking. Face coverings must be worn while standing, waiting or sitting in dining locations.”

Source: Walt Disney World

Hilton Head Island Resort Celebrates 25 Years

“Twenty-five years ago from March 1st, Disney Vacation Club opened its third property and second beach resort: Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort. Reminiscent of a 1940’s-era hunting and fishing lodge, the resort is set among mature live oak trees (some more than 300 years old) and features many recreational activities, including 12 miles of breathtaking beaches.” To celebrate, a downloadable digital backdrop to magically transport you to the resort’s scenic Broad Creek Mercantile has been presented via the Disney Parks Blog.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Touch of Disney Ticket Release Recap

In this segment, Vicky & Peter discuss their experience in attaining tickets for the new "A Touch of Disney" event at Disney California Adventure.

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In this episode, we discuss another DVC Resort with a reopening date. Join Shannon, Peter, and Vicky as they discuss The Villas at the Grand Californian reopening, information regarding Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, Disney Junior breakfast returning to Hollywood Studios, "A Touch of Disney" at Disney California Adventure details, and the reopening of Big River Grille on the BoardWalk.

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The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spa Reopening

In an email to Members, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa will be reopening on May 2nd, 2021. While the DVC side of this resort will be open, the hotel side will not be, along with the Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier Hotel.

Also in the email, was the following regarding Member Policies:

“We would also like to share that some of the temporary adjustments made last year to certain Disney Vacation Club policies will be ending soon. We ask that you please visit the Member website for details about policies related to reservation cancelations, the borrowing and holding of points, exchange fees and more.”

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/travel-information/

WDW 50th Anniversary To Last 18 Months

Beginning October 1st, “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” - Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary - will begin, lasting a total of 18 months. As part of the celebration, icons of the four parks will transform into “Beacons of Magic”. Mickey and Minnie will also be receiving new apparel for the occasion.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/02/the-worlds-most-magical-celebration-begins-oct-1-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

Disney Junior Breakfast Returns at Hollywood & Vine

“Beginning March 22, join popular Disney Junior stars for Character Dining experiences at a fun-filled breakfast. The breakfast features shared pastries— including caramel monkey bread and mini muffins —as well as individually-plated entrees such as all-you-care-to-enjoy house-made pancakes, four-egg omelette and a plant-based frittata.”

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/hollywood-and-vine/

DCA Ticketed Event - “A Touch of Disney” Information

“A Touch of Disney”, a new limited-capacity ticketed experience in Disney California Adventure Park, will begin on March 18th, 2021.

Information for Disney Parks Blog

Dates: Beginning Mar. 18; offered Thursdays – Mondays from noon to 8 p.m.

Pricing: The introductory $75 ticket includes admission, parking for the experience at Mickey & Friends parking structure, unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the day of the experience, and a $25 A Touch of Disney dining card valid towards the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages (subject to restrictions including not being valid for alcohol). Ticket prices are subject to change.

Tickets: A Touch of Disney tickets will be available on Disneyland.com beginning March 4, for select days from March 18 through April 5, 2021. Tickets for this experience will then be released for dates on a rolling basis until the experience ends. Tickets must be purchased in advance and online at Disneyland.com for a specific date (subject to availability).

Dining: Table reservations for Lamplight Lounge and Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining will be made available beginning March 11.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/02/a-touch-of-disney-new-limited-capacity-ticketed-experience-coming-to-disney-california-adventure-park-beginning-march-18/

Big River Grille at the BoardWalk Reopens

Big River Grille & Brewing Works - a family-friendly microbrewery and restaurant serves award-winning beers and fresh twists on American pub favorites - has reopened in Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas. The restaurant offers both lunch and dinner service with the following operating hours: 11 AM - 10 PM (Sunday-Thursday) & 11 AM - 11 PM (Friday & Saturday).

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/boardwalk/big-river-grille-and-brewing-works/

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Join the conversation as Jake & Vicky discuss a shopDisney discount for DVC Members and WDW Passholders, 2021 Military tickets, 2022 Walt Disney World vacation packages, Disney Cruise Line ground transfers renewed, & Marvel and Star Wars Sea Days returning next year.

shopDisney Discount for DVC Members & WDW Annual Passholders

25% off shopDisney and Disney Store discount for DVC Members & WDW Passholders on purchases over $75. Valid from 2/21this Sunday - 2/24 thru Wednesday - only four days!

Promotional Codes: DVC25 and AP25OFF

Source: Disney Vacation Club Member Website

Walt Disney World 2021 Military Promotional Tickets Now On Sale

Members of the U.S. Military can choose between a 4-Day or 5-Day Disney Military Promotional Ticket. The promotional tickets below are available for purchase:

5-Day Military Tickets

• Park Hopper Option: $315 plus tax ($63/day)

• Park Hopper Plus Blizzard Beach (for travel beginning March 7, 2021): $345 plus tax

4-Day Military Tickets

• Park Hopper Option: $296 plus tax ($74/day)

• Park Hopper Plus Blizzard Beach (for travel beginning March 7, 2021): $326 plus tax

Receive admission for 4 or 5 days when you visit during the period from February 15 through December 17, 2021.

“Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets by active or retired members of the U.S. Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service, and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.”

Source: Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World 2022 Vacation Packages Now Available

Packages for 2022 are now available through the Walt Disney Travel Company. As of now, you can book at any WDW Resort, except Boardwalk Inn, Port Orleans Riverside, Port Orleans French Quarter, All-Star Music and Sports, & Animal Kingdom Lodge. Park tickets can be built-in to a package; however, the Disney Dining Plan cannot be added in at the time of recording. As a reminder, Disney's Magical Express shuttle service will not be offered in 2022.

The Disney Park Pass Reservation System is now open through January 2023. Any WDW Annual Passholder, single or multi-day ticket holder, or Disney Resort Guest with valid park admission is eligible to make park reservations through MyDisneyExperience.

Source: Walt Disney World

Disney Cruise Line News

Ground Transfers Available for 2022 & Beyond

Ground transfer service to and from Walt Disney World Resorts, Port Canaveral, and Orlando International Airport (MCO) will continue through 2022 and beyond. This service acts similar to Disney’s Magical Express; however, it is not included in the price of your voyage. This shuttle service is at an additional cost and is priced on a per-person basis.

Themed Cruises Returning in 2022

Disney Cruise Line has announced the renewal of their themed cruises. In 2022, both Marvel Day at Sea and Star Wars Day at Sea are expected to return on the Disney Magic (Marvel) and the Disney Fantasy (Star Wars).

• Marvel Day at Sea Sailings from Miami, Florida

Sail DateItineraryJanuary 8, 20225-Night Western Caribbean CruiseJanuary 17, 20225-Night Bahamian CruiseJanuary 22, 20225-Night Western Caribbean CruiseJanuary 31, 20225-Night Bahamian CruiseFebruary 5, 20225-Night Western Caribbean CruiseFebruary 14, 20225-Night Western Caribbean CruiseFebruary 19, 20225-Night Bahamian CruiseFebruary 28, 20225-Night Bahamian CruiseMarch 5, 20225-Night Western Caribbean CruiseDisney Magic

• Star Wars Day at Sea Sailings from Port Canaveral, Florida

Sail DateItineraryJanuary 8, 20227-Night Eastern Caribbean CruiseJanuary 15, 20227-Night Eastern Caribbean CruiseJanuary 22, 20227-Night Eastern Caribbean CruiseJanuary 29, 20227-Night Western Caribbean CruiseFebruary 5, 20227-Night Eastern Caribbean CruiseFebruary 12, 20227-Night Western Caribbean CruiseFebruary 19, 20227-Night Eastern Caribbean CruiseFebruary 26, 20227-Night Eastern Caribbean CruiseMarch 5, 20227-Night Eastern Caribbean CruiseDisney Fantasy

Source: Disney Cruise Line

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It's a Disneyland news week as we have a headliner story from our West Coast park in this episode! Join Shannon & Vicky as they discuss a new ticketed-experience coming to Disney California Adventure, DVC resort pool refurbishments, & Direct promotions for add-on contracts and Disney VISA cardholders.

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DVC Resort Pool Refurbishments

Disney’s Polynesian Villas

The Kiki Tikis Splash play area, located at the Lava Pool in Disney’s Polynesian Villas, will be closed for a refurbishment through March 2021. However, both pools in the resort will remain open during this maintenance closure.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village

The Samawati Springs Pool in Kidani Village is scheduled for a refurbishment from January through April of 2022. For those visiting Animal Kingdom Lodge during this time, guests can utilize the Uzima Springs Pool in Jambo House.

Stormalong Bay Slide

According to the DVC website, “Starting in February 2021, the Stormalong Bay waterslide will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Stormalong Bay and the other 3 pools at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will remain open.”

Source: DVCNews

New DCA Ticketed Experience

In a message from the President of Disneyland, “Currently planned to begin mid-March, we will debut an all-new, limited-time ticketed experience, focused on our world-famous food and beverage offerings from around the resort, the latest merchandise, and unique, carefully crafted entertainment experiences…all to be offered multiple days a week. With limited capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place, Guests once again will get to step into a magical Disney environment — an environment that will provide memorable and fun experiences our Guests are craving.”

Source: Disneyland Resort

DVC Direct “Welcome Back to the Magic” Add-On Offer & Disney VISA Offer

From now through April 7th, 2021, current DVC Members can add-on to their current membership with a special offer. For a limited time, save $2,850 or more when you add on at least 150 Vacation Points at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, or Aulani Resort in Hawaii.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

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Disney's Riviera Resort, the newest edition to Disney Vacation Club, has declared additional rooms into its inventory for DVC Members. Join Peter, Jake, & Vicky as they discuss the Epcot DVC Member Lounge staying open through 2021, an update from Riviera Resort, a 30% merchandise discount for DVC Members and Passholders, and a new "Scenic Selfie" scavenger hunt experience in all four theme parks.

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DVC Member Lounge in Epcot Open Through 2021

The Epcot DVC Member Lounge, a complimentary space for Members to enjoy while visiting Epcot, will be open through 2021. This space is located in the Imagination Pavilion for DVC Members with blue card benefits.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

Additional Villas Declared at Disney’s Riviera Resort

As of January 15th, 2021, Disney’s Riviera Resort has declared 24 additional villas for Members to book using Vacation Points. This addition included:

• 3 Tower Studios
• 2 Dedicated Studios
• 2 Dedicated 1-Bedroom Villas
• 8 Lock-Off 2-Bedroom Villas
• 8 Dedicated 2-Bedroom Villas
• 1 3-Bedroom Grand Villa

In total, Disney now has 147 of the 341 villas declared in this resort for Members.

Source: DVCNews

“Scenic Selfie” Scavenger Hunt for DVC Members Announced

A "Scenic Selfie" scavenger hunt is set to launch on February 16th in all four Walt Disney World theme parks. DVC Members are asked to take selfies in locations described by a series of trivia questions using their smartphones. A series of four collectible buttons will be awarded as prizes for those who complete the quests. The DVC kiosks in each theme park are:

• Magic Kingdom: Tomorrowland
• Epcot: Canada Pavilion
• Disney's Hollywood Studios: Toy Story Land Entrance
• Disney's Animal Kingdom Park: Asia

Source: Disney Parks Blog

30% Merchandise Discount Returns for DVC Members & Annual Passholders

From February 2 through March 2, 2021, Disney Vacation Club Members & Annual Passholders can save 30% on purchases at Disney owned-and-operated merchandise locations at Walt Disney World. For other dates, you can still save 20% on purchases. As always, show an active Disney Vacation Club Membership or Annual Pass card at checkout to take advantage of this discount.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

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Hakuna Matata, and welcome to Episode 23 of the DVC Newscast! After nearly a year of the Harambe Theater being closed, the Festival of The Lion King officially has a reopening date. Join Shannon, Peter, & Jake as they discuss this beloved Animal Kingdom show making its return, a new Disney Cruise Line itinerary, information regarding the Jungle Cruise update in both Walt Disney World & Disneyland, updates for Blizzard Beach's reopening, and a new character experience added to Aulani Resort.

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Festival of The Lion King Returning This Summer

“Festival of the Lion King” in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park will be returning to the Harambe Theater this summer! This fan-favorite show celebrates the spirit of both the Animal Kingdom and the Disney classic, The Lion King, with vibrant singing, dancing, and even a visit from beloved characters, such as Simba, Timon, & Pumbaa. According to an article from the Disney Parks Blog, it will be presented in a modified format to be mindful of the current environment when the show returns. There will be adjustments to the show on stage and backstage, including updates to the choreography to allow for appropriate physical distancing. The theater-style seating will also be adjusted to accommodate distancing recommendations. At the time of recording, there has been no exact date released for when this entertainment option will be returning, but with a summer timeframe, it shouldn't be too long until we’re singing along to “Hakuna Matata” with our Disney pals again!

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/more-entertainment-returns-this-summer-with-a-celebration-of-festival-of-the-lion-king-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

Disney Cruise Line Adds New Seattle Itinerary

Disney Cruise Line has modified its Alaska summer season with a new itinerary due to the restriction of not being able to hold voyages past 7 nights. The Disney Wonder will now offer a roundtrip 2-night sailing from Vancouver with a Port of Call stop in Seattle, which will take place on July 5th. Currently, there is a 7-night Alaska sailing beginning on June 28th, so it looks like DCL added this short sailing to fill the gap between cruises, as June 28th was originally a 9-night voyage. Guests who were previously booked on the June 28th sailing will be eligible for a 10% discount if they rebook on the Seattle sailing.

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/list/DW1881/2-Night-Seattle-Cruise-from-Vancouver-(British-Columbia),-Canada/2021-07-05-Disney-Wonder/

Jungle Cruise Update Coming Soon for Magic Kingdom & Disneyland Park

The Disney Parks Blog has announced that The Jungle Cruise attraction in Magic Kingdom & Disneyland Park will be receiving an update later this year. According to the article, this will include “new adventures that stay true to the experience we know and love – more humor, wildlife, and skipper heart – and also reflect and value the diversity of the world around us.” Current Jungle Cruise skippers on both coasts will be invited to a Jungle Navigation Roll Call, where they will be the first to hear about the new adventures and wonders coming to this river attraction.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/new-adventures-to-cast-off-soon-along-world-famous-jungle-cruise-at-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park Update

As of Tuesday, January 26th, tickets for Blizzard Beach are now available on the Walt Disney World website. Admission will run at $69.00 (plus tax) for adults and $63.00 (plus tax) for children ages 3 through 9. According to the website, “face coverings will be required in designated areas for each Guest age 2 and up, including but not limited to the park entrance and exit, retail areas, and food and beverage ordering areas. Face coverings will not be permitted while experiencing water slides or in the water. You may also remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you should be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing”.

As for Walt Disney World Annual Passes associated with Blizzard Beach, "Water Parks and Water Parks After 2 Annual Passes active at the time the Water Parks were closed will be automatically extended for the period both Water Parks were closed. Not all Water Park Annual Passes have been extended yet, but such extensions should be completed by March 7, 2021. As an alternative, water park Passholders may instead choose to cancel their pass. To choose this option, please call (407) 939-2732" (Source: Walt Disney World Website).

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/with-disneys-blizzard-beach-water-park-set-to-reopen-disney-water-park-tickets-are-now-available/

‘Olu Mel, A Disney Friend of Duffy, Now in Aulani Resort

‘Olu Mel, a Disney friend of Duffy, is now at Aulani Resort. He can be found playing “endearing and uplifting music” on his ‘ukulele. You can also find resort-exclusive merchandise in the gift shop, and some products are even available on shopDisney. In addition, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, & Stitch can be seen when staying at Aulani.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/meet-music-loving-olu-mel-at-aulani-a-disney-resort-spa/

Disneyland Announces Legacy Passholder Program

Disneyland has announced that Passholders who held active passes through March 14th, 2020, are now considered Legacy Passholders. “For a limited time, Annual Passholders save 30% on select merchandise at select Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street locations! This offer is valid Monday through Thursday, beginning January 18 through February 25, 2021. As a reminder, on days when the 30% savings offer is not available and after this special offer has ended, Annual Passholders who held active Passports as of March 14, 2020, will continue to receive applicable discounts, based on their Passport type, on merchandise and food and beverages at select Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street locations until new membership offerings are announced” - Disneyland.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/news/legacy-passholder-program/?CMP=SOC-DLRFY21Q2DLRAPLegacyAnnouncement1.26.210012

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After 37 years of the Annual Passport program in Disneyland, it has been announced that the program will be suspended and reimagined. This is historic news as these passes have been a staple of the Disneyland experience; however, new membership offerings are on their way and should be revealed in the future. Join Peter, Vicky, & Jake as they discuss this heartbreaking news for the Disney fans, DVC direct price increases, and, on the brighter side, a new Disney-Pixar Soul exhibit coming to Epcot's American Adventure.

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Disneyland Sunsetting Annual Passport Program

Disneyland has announced that they will be ending the current Annual Passport program. Due to the uncertainty during this pandemic and the extended closure of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, current Passport holders will be receiving a prorated refund based on the length of the closure. In a statement from Disneyland, they announced they would be rolling out new membership offerings that will “deliver choice, flexibility, and value” for their biggest fans. As for Disney Premier Annual Passholders, these members will have until April 30th, 2021, to renew into a Walt Disney World only Annual Pass and contact V.I.PASSHOLDER Support 407-939-7277 for assistance.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/travel-information/#annual-passports

New “Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” Coming to Epcot World Showcase

A new exhibit will be debuting at Epcot featuring characters from the all-new, Disney-Pixar movie, Soul in the American Adventure at Epcot. This exhibit will take you on a musical tour of America to learn about this inspiring music genre. In an article from the Disney Parks Blog, this new offering is planned to begin next month, which at the time of recording, will put it at around February.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney Vacation Club Direct Pricing to Increase on February 6th

Members received a notice in the mail regarding the increase in pricing for direct purchases. Beginning February 6th, 2021, Aulani Resort & Disney's Riviera Resort will both be increasing to $201 per point. Also, select sold-out resorts will be seeing increases between $5 and $15 at the following resorts: Bay Lake Tower, Disney's Polynesian Villas, The Villas at Disney Grand Californian Resort & Spa, Disney's Beach Club Villas, & Disney's BoardWalk Villas. Currently, the minimum amount of points required for new Members to receive Membership Extras is 125 points, and that requirement has not changed.

Source: Disney Vacation Club

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Members say "aloha" this week as DVC has released a special room offer exclusive to Members. Join Shannon, Peter, Jake & Vicky as they discuss this rare room offer, Disney's Magical Express service coming to an end, early park entry for Disney Resort hotel guests, and Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom's final days in Walt Disney World.

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Disney’s Magical Express to Retire in 2022

Beginning with arrivals on January 1st, 2022, Disney’s Magical Express will no longer be an option for transportation to and from Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World. At that time, Disney will no longer provide an airport shuttle, and alternative options, such as ride-share services, rental cars, and other third-party transportation options will be encouraged for travelers. On-site Disney Transportation - buses, monorail, boat launch, and the Disney Skyliner - will remain complimentary options between Disney Resort hotels, all four theme parks, and Disney Springs.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/a-look-ahead-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

Early Park Entry Announced for Disney Resort Guests

Coming later this year as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration, Disney Resort hotel guests and guests of other select hotels will have access to early park entry. When this occurs, all four theme parks will be open 30 minutes before scheduled park opening and will occur every day. As for Extra Magic Hours, this announcement stated that this benefit is still suspended due to health and safety restrictions. Once we receive further details and the exact date, we will provide an update to this story.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/01/a-look-ahead-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom to End This Month

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, an interactive in-park game where guests cast magical spells in the form of cards to defeat Disney Villains, will be retiring this month. At the time of recording, the Walt Disney World website has times through January 31st, though reports have been stating January 24th as the final date. If you’re visiting the Magic Kingdom this month and are a fan of this game, be sure to pick-up your cards before it’s too late!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/sorcerers/

Aulani Special Room Offer for DVC Members

From now through February 26th, all Members can take advantage of a complimentary night when they book a 4-night stay or longer at Aulani Resort. This offer is valid most nights from January 8th through February 28th, 2021. This offer can only be booked by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800 and can only be redeemed when using Vacation Points.

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers/events-and-experiences/aulani-winter-savings/

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We're walking in a winter wonderland as Blizzard Beach officially has a reopening date. Join Shannon, Peter, Jake, & Vicky as they close out the inaugural year of the DVC Newscast with information on the next time you can plunge down Summit Plummet, Snow White's Enchanted Wish, as well as some bonus content with the team's predictions on what 2021 will look like at the Disney Parks. Here's to a magical new year!

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Disney Parks Blog Provides Details for Snow White’s Enchanted Wish

According to the Disney Parks Blog, “As we’ve previously announced, Snow White’s Scary Adventures has been undergoing a magical reimagination. While Disneyland park has been closed, Walt Disney Imagineering has been putting the finishing touches on this cherished attraction, which will be ready to welcome guests when we reopen our theme parks at a later date. Vibrant new shadow projections bring to life the dwarfs as they march happily off to work in the mine singing “Heigh-Ho.” The most dazzling scene is the mine, which sparkles with shimmering lighting effects and glittering jewels all around. There are more surprises to discover and we cannot wait for you to experience the magic of this timeless fairytale, and Snow White’s enchanted wish coming true at last!”

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/first-look-of-snow-whites-enchanted-wish-at-disneyland-park/

Blizzard Beach Reopening Date Announced

Disney Water Parks will soon be an option for guests as Blizzard Beach is set to reopen on March 7th, 2021. While there are still details pending for specific safety protocols when visiting the water park, Disney Parks Blog released a “7 Reasons to Be Excited for the Opening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach” article in anticipation of this exciting news. It is also worth noting that no opening date has been announced for Typhoon Lagoon, but there will be no shortage of fun as Blizzard Beach is home to Summit Plummet - one of the fastest waterslides in the world with a top speed of 65 miles per hour. Once additional details are released closer to the reopening date, we will be sure to report back with an update on this story.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/7-reasons-to-be-excited-for-the-opening-of-disneys-blizzard-beach-in-march-2021/

Disney Wish Atrium Statue Revealed

During the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration on Christmas Day, Disney Cruise Line enthusiasts were surprised to see the Disney Wish's atrium statue revealed. The brand-new Disney ship, set to sail in the summer of 2022, will feature Cinderella, and she will join the cast of atrium statues in the DCL lineup. It is also the second time a Disney Princess will feature on a ship as the Disney Wonder has Ariel as its featured character.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/unwrap-holiday-cheer-this-christmas-morning-with-walt-disney-world-and-abc-with-disney-parks-magical-christmas-celebration/

Predictions for 2021

1. When do you predict fireworks and nighttime spectaculars, such as Happily Ever After or Fantasmic, will return?

Shannon: "I predict sometime in the second half of 2021 and could see "Harmonious" being the first to begin."

Peter: "Sorry to negative on this one, but I don’t think we see any of the night-time stuff return before the 50th. They are not going to want to gather crowds. I think this includes Harmonious."

Jake: "While I anticipate abbreviated versions of these shows to return sometime in the spring, I think it will be summer to early fall until we see these spectaculars return in their full form. I could also see the brand-new "Harmonious" nighttime display being the first to light up the sky."

Vicky: "I feel these can be brought back now because the holiday projections on the castle already cause guests to stop on Main Street for an extended time, and these shows take place at a distance from guests, so there would not be increased risk to cast members. So, hopefully, once the new year begins and park-hopping returns, they will start these shows."

1. When do you think new Walt Disney World Annual Passes will be available for purchase, at least for DVC Members? (Note: Annual Passholder renewals are currently being sold at the 15% off renewal discount rate.)

Shannon: "While I believe it will be later in 2021, I think DVC Members will receive priority access."

Peter: "I don’t think it will be too long - by May."

Jake: "Spring; possibly around the March timeframe. I do believe DVC Members and Florida Residents will be the first to be given the opportunity, followed by the general public."

Vicky: "I am going to predict once vaccines begin in Phase 3 which is the general public then they will allow new annual passes to sell once more."

1. When will guests have the chance to visit Disneyland or stay at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian again?

Shannon: "Summer at the earliest - around July or August."

Peter: "Who knows.... I’m going to say September."

Jake: "Sometime between March and April for both theme parks. We could see the DVC portion of the Grand Californian open ahead of time like they originally had planned."

Vicky: "I would say 2-3 weeks before the parks open they will be able to have guests stay at Grand Californian. I do not see California budging on having theme parks open any sooner than at yellow “minimal risk” tier, which is the least restrictive tier which is less than 2% positivity."

1. If you had to take a ‘wild’ guess, when will the hotel side & expanded dining options of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House reopen?

Shannon: "Probably around the time of the 50th Anniversary."

Peter: "Summer at earliest, but I think more likely next Christmas."

Jake: "Possibly by late summer and I would be surprised if it didn’t reopen ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary."

Vicky: "Perhaps same time as the 50th unless things are completely normal before then (fingers crossed)."

1. Last but not least, when will we be able to trick-or-treat at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or enjoy endless Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars at a Moonlight Magic event again?

Shannon: "I predict we will see these events return in 2021 around the September timeframe."

Peter: "I think you will have the hard ticket events back in the fall, though maybe not as many as usual. Moonlight magic won’t be back until 2022 - if ever - DVC could do that because they were flush with cash. Not so much right now."

Jake: "I’m hoping for a regular calendar of events for late 2021 with the Halloween and Christmas parties & Disney After Hours operating during their normal timeframes."

Vicky: "I agree I think this year especially it also being the 50th will see the holiday parties return."

We look forward to, in hopefully a year from this recording, looking back on this episode and seeing how our predictions lined up with what actually happened.

From all of us here at My DVC Points & the DVC Newscast Team, we wish our loyal listeners & Patreon members a safe and magical new year!

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Flowers are blooming as the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will be returning to Walt Disney World. Join Shannon, Peter, & Jake as they discuss this guest-favorite event coming back for 2021, the updated Disney Resort Hotel reopening schedule, 2021 DVC Member Annual Dues statements, share details on the new boarding group distribution times for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and more.

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2021 DVC Member Annual Dues Statements Now Available

Mid-Friday afternoon, DVC Members began receiving their statements for the 2021 Annual Dues. During the Condo Association meeting, Members learned that the refunds to 2020’s dues would be reflected in the form of a credit to next year’s dues. Members have a few options for how they can pay for their dues: You can make a one-time Annual Dues payment using a credit card, a Disney Gift Card, or a Disney Rewards Redemption Card. Contracts enrolled in Auto-Pay can only receive partial payments by Disney Gift Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card; or, you can request Auto-Pay for your Annual Dues through automatic monthly debits from a US checking or savings account on either the 1st or 15th of each month.

Update on Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Reopenings

Disney has released an updated Resort Hotel reopening schedule. Previously with a February 9th reopening date, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort has been pushed back to March 22nd, Disney’s Beach Club Resort will be reopening on May 30th, & Disney Wilderness Lodge is set to reopen on June 6th. While the DVC properties have been open since June 22nd, this indicates that the hotel portions of these two Deluxe Resorts will be reopening their rooms. As for the Value resorts, there are still options currently available as Disney’s Pop Century Resort & Disney’s Art of Animation are open and accepting reservations.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/

Epcot Flower & Garden Festival Returning in 2021

Back for 2021 is the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. This springtime event showcases several topiary displays featuring favorite Disney characters, exhibits, gardens, outdoor kitchens, and overall fun for all ages. The festival will take place from March 3rd through July 5th, following the Festival of the Arts, and a valid park ticket and Disney Park Pass reservation is required for admission.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/

Discounted Ticket Special for DVC Members

Beginning January 5th, 2021, DVC Members with a valid 4-night reservation can take advantage of two free days when purchasing a non-discounted 4-day ticket. This special offer is valid for arrivals through September 25th, 2021. Please note. This is a blue-card membership extras benefit. If they consider this a six-day ticket, you would have 9 days to use the tickets. However, if they consider this a four-day ticket with 2 bonus days, you would need to use the days before the 50th anniversary of WDW on October 1st.

Source: Disney Vacation Club https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers/special-offers/member-ticket-offer/ (Sign to DVCMember.com before clicking the link).

Adjustment to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance's Boarding Group Distribution Times

Beginning December 20th, 2020, a slight adjustment to the virtual queue process for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will take place. The 7:00 AM distribution will remain the same; however, the 2:00 PM time has now been changed to 1:00 PM. Boarding groups for this attraction may be obtained via the MyDisneyExperience app.

Source: Disney Parks Blog.

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Buckle-up, because this was a big week for DVC News! Shannon, Peter, & Jake discuss the highlights from the annual Condo Association Meeting, 2022 Point Charts, and the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend transition to a virtual race.

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DVC Condo Association Meeting Recap

Members to Receive Credit for 2020 Annual Dues

Due to the extended closures of the DVC Resorts when the pandemic initially began, DVC has announced that Members will be receiving a credit towards their 2021 Annual Dues statements since the resorts collected more money than needed for operations. It is important to note that if you bought on the resale market or sold a contract in 2020, the Member who is the current owner at the time of the 2021 statement release will receive 100% of the credit. For those who bought directly through Disney, the credit will be prorated based on membership length. The following are the exact credit amounts, per point, as it varies from home resort: Aulani - $1.67​, Animal Kingdom Villas - $0.91​, Bay Lake Tower - $0.81​, Beach Club - $0.81​, BoardWalk -​ $0.70​, Boulder Ridge - $0.82​, Copper Creek - $0.87​, Grand Californian - $1.54​, Grand Floridian - $0.81,​ Hilton Head Island - $0.75​, Old Key West - $0.82,​ Polynesian - $0.68​, Riviera - $1.70​, Saratoga Springs - $0.86​, and Vero Beach - $0.25​.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Condo Association Meeting

Updated Resort Refurbishment Schedule

Also, during the meeting, an updated resort refurbishment schedule was released. In 2021, the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, & Aulani will all receive a minor refurbishment. In 2022, expect to see both Boulder Ridge & Hilton Head receive full refurbishments, as well as a minor one over at the Beach Club.

Source: Disney Vacation Club Condo Association Meeting

2022 Point Charts Released

Before the association meeting, DVC released their 2022 point charts for all resorts. Keeping up with the 2021 point charts theme, we saw increases in the fall months at Walt Disney World properties as the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival & Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party have been very popular for DVC Members during the last couple of years. On the contrary, summer months decreased and will require fewer vacation points per night than in years past to encourage travel throughout the year. To view the full point charts for each resort, visit https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/vacation-planning/points-charts/ as well as the My DVC Points Resort Wiki, which has now been updated with the new point charts.

runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Virtual Transition

The 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend has been transitioned to a virtual race. Registered runners will have the option of either keeping their registration and running the race virtual or receiving a full refund, similar to the Walt Disney World Marathon & Princess Half Marathon transitions. Those who decide to keep their registration will receive a partial refund as the price has been reduced. Those who did not sign-up initially will have the opportunity to register for the races and challenges on December 15th at 10 AM EST. runDisney has also announced that this will be the last year of the Rival Run, and the race weekend will be "reimagined” for 2022. More details on the re-theming and future runDisney race weekends will be announced at a later date.

Source: runDisney

https://www.rundisney.com/advisory/

Turf Club Lounge Reopens at Saratoga Springs

The Turf Club Lounge has now reopened at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. While the main dining room for Turf Club remains closed, the lounge will offer a limited menu ranging from light snacks to signature drinks as part of the menu. The lounge is located in the Carriage House adjacent to The Turf Club Bar & Grill.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/saratoga-springs-resort-and-spa/turf-club-lounge/

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Peter & Jake discuss the plans for a Brightline Station coming to Disney Springs, Imagineer Joe Rohde's retirement from the Walt Disney Company, and small firework bursts are added to the holiday projection show on Cinderella Castle.

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Brightline Station Coming to Walt Disney World

Brightline and Walt Disney World Resort announced that they have entered into an agreement to build a train station at Disney Springs. The Brightline station will add a new travel option between Walt Disney World and Orlando International Airport. It will also connect guests from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach and planned stations in Aventura, Boca Raton and PortMiami. Brightline’s expansion from West Palm Beach to the Orlando International Airport is slated to be completed in 2022. However, no date has been announced for when the Walt Disney World station will begin construction.

https://www.gobrightline.com/press-room/walt-disney-world-and-brightline-enter-agreement-regarding-brightline-station-disney

Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Announces Retirement

After 40 years with Walt Disney Imagineering, Joe Rohde has announced that he will be retiring on January 4th, 2021. Rohde had a very impressive resume as some of his highlights include working on the team who opened Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, Pandora - The World of Avatar, Aulani, Adventurers Club, and Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island. While the Disney community will definitely miss him as an Imagineer, he will be recognized as a legend who’s projects will bring enjoyment for years to come.

Small Fireworks Return to Magic Kingdom

During Thanksgiving week, Disney fans were surprised to see small firework bursts behind Cinderella Castle during the holiday projections. While it is nowhere near our normal Happily Ever After, it was nice to see a fan-favorite return, even if it is an abbreviated version. The bursts appear to be every 15 minutes when the Castle changes holiday sweaters and is expected to continue through December 31st.

Park Hours Extended for Select Dates in December 2020

Disney has recently released a new set of park hours for select dates during the month of December. Beginning December 20th, park hours hours have been extended at all four Walt Disney World theme parks and notably New Year's Eve at Magic Kingdom has been extended to 11:00 PM. As these hours are constantly changing, be sure to check https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/five-day/ regularly to stay up-to-date on the latest times.

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Shannon, Pete, & Jake discuss the return of park hopping at Walt Disney World, the opening of the Grand Floridian walkway, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and new dining options becoming available. They also dive into the DVC's newest Cyber Sale for prospective and current Members looking to purchase or add-on.

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Park Hopping Set to Return on January 1st

Starting Jan. 1, 2021, guests purchased a ticket or annual pass to enter that first park before visiting another. Park Hopper hours will start at 2:00 PM each day and end at the park’s scheduled close time. At this time, a park reservation is not required after the first park; however, reservation requirements are subject to change. Guests will soon be able to check DisneyWorld.com/ParkHours and the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date Park Hopper hours, as they could start earlier at a later date, depending on the day and park.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/park-hopper-option-returns-to-walt-disney-world-resort-starting-january-2021/

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s Walkway to Magic Kingdom Is Now Open

The walkway between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the Magic Kingdom is now open and available for use. The path is set up with fences and barriers along the edges and leads to the park entrance, where guests will pass through security before reaching the turnstiles. With this addition, the Grand Floridian now offers 3 different ways of getting to Magic Kingdom.

Disney Vacation Club Holiday Offer & Cyber Savings

Disney Vacation Club has announced their Cyber Savings special where prospective Members can save up to $5,000.00 when they purchase by December 4th, 2020. For current Members looking to add-on direct, DVC is offering an additional $450.00 on top of the regular holiday savings from now through December 11th, 2020. For the full savings chart, refer to the following link: https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/savings/

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Will Open in 2021

On Tuesday, November 17th, Josh D’Amaro confirmed that the brand-new trackless attraction in EPCOT’S France Pavilion, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, will be opening sometime 2021. At the time of this recording, no set date has been announced when the ride will open to the general public.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/d23-fantastic-worlds-celebration-epcot-and-the-magic-of-possibility/

Additional Dining Options Coming Soon to Walt Disney World

Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land, The Crystal Palace on Main Street, USA, and the Tomorrowland Terrace in Tomorrowland have recently announced their reopening. Woody’s Lunch Box will be opening on November 25th and, while Winnie the Pooh and friends will not be initially present, The Crystal Palace will be opening on December 13th for a family-style dining experience with a variety of specialty entrees, and lastly the Tomorrowland Terrace will be opening on December 17th for quick-service dining.

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DVC Newscast Episode 15 - DVC posted proposed dues for DVC members to see. Join the conversation lead by Peter and Jake as they cover the 2021 proposed dues and discuss the opening date for the Grand Californian resort.

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Proposed 2021 Annual Dues Have Been Released

On Monday, November 9th, Disney Vacation Club released their 2021 proposed annual dues for Members. In this release, we saw increases from 2020’s dues as low as 0.27% and as high as 11.24% with the median; however, staying around 4-5%. The following are the exact proposed dues, per point, for all of the DVC properties: Animal Kingdom Villas - $8.08, Aulani - $6.28 (subsidized) & $8.36, Bay Lake Tower - $6.90, Beach Club Villas - $7.44, Boardwalk Villas – $7.82, Boulder Ridge Villas - $8.11, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins - $7.60, The Villas at Grand Californian - $7.00, The Villas at Grand Floridian - $6.82, Hilton Head Island Resort - $9.98, Old Key West - $8.36, Polynesian Villas & Bungalows - $7.06, Riviera Resort - $8.39, Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - $7.12, Vero Beach Resort - $8.39 (prior to 1/1/96) & $11.24 (on or post-1/1/96).1 The Disney Vacation Club Condominium Association Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 10th at Walt Disney World, where more details will be released and finalized.

1Source for Projected Annual Dues: Joe Wolfers Personal Research

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa Set to Reopen on December 6th, 2020

Disney Vacation Club has announced that The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian, currently DVC’s only Disneyland property, will be reopening on Sunday, December 6th, despite the theme park gates remaining closed. However, with the Downtown Disney District and Buena Vista Street expansion being open, this will likely be similar to how Walt Disney World opened its DVC properties before the theme parks. As for the annual dues, it has still not been revealed as to whether Grand Californian owners will be credited a portion of their 2020 annual dues or if no adjustments will be made at all.https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/list/california/grand-californian-villas/

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Shannon, Peter, and Jake cover new DVC incentives for the holiday season, recent glitches in the dining reservations, CDC updates on cruising again in 2021 and discuss the boat service back at the Polynesian resort.

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New DVC Member Holiday Incentives

Disney Vacation Club has announced its winter incentives for the holiday season. You can find the full incentives chart here: https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/savings/

Disney Cruise Line Cancels Remaining 2020 Sailings

Disney Cruise Line has canceled the remaining 2020 sailings. There was some hope that the holiday and New Year’s cruises would sail. Still, with the CDC recently lifting the order and many restrictions, including the requirement of mock cruises with health officials and volunteers, it could be a few months before paying guests will be on cruise ships. As of this recording, the next Disney Cruise scheduled and available for booking is for January 2nd, 2021, on the Disney Fantasy out of Port Canaveral, FL.

Disney Dining Reservations Glitch

Recently, Disney Dining showed full availability at most restaurants, including popular ones like California Grill and Chef Mickey’s, leading to speculation that Disney has decided to increase capacity in these dining locations. Later in the day, we discovered it was a glitch. Due to capacity limits, Disney has canceled these new reservations made - including those originally booked and then modified to secure a different time. Disney has offered a $25 Disney gift card per reservation canceled as a gesture of goodwill.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Resume Boat Launch Service

Due to construction in The Great Ceremonial House, which has led to no monorail service for the foreseeable future, the resort boats have now resumed service between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Polynesian Resort only. They will operate 30 minutes before the park’s opening and 45 minutes after closing. They have also added the option of bus transportation from the resort to the Magic Kingdom as well, and as always, you can still walk over to the Transportation & Ticket Center to catch the monorail or ferry boat.

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Shannon and Pete welcome a new co-host Jake to the show, and Chad pops in for this episode. We discuss the minimum number of points new members must accumulate is 125 to unlock the membership extra's programs from DVC. We have some news from California that essentially states Disneyland won't reopen as a theme park for many months; however, Disney is opening DCA for shopping and restaurants as a trial. And finally, the team shares their thoughts on the friendship boats returning.

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DVC New Purchaser Minimum Raised to 125 Points

According to Disney Vacation Club’s website,

“Effective October 19, 2020, to obtain a Disney Vacation Club Membership Card, Members must accumulate a total of at least 125 Vacation Points purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc.”

DVC Member Website

If you’re a first-time buyer, you will now need 125 vacation points to qualify for Membership Extras, which includes access to the Epcot Member Lounge, Member-exclusive events, and the ability to trade your points for Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney vacations.

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/membership/costs/

DVC Shifts from Selling Active Inventory Properties to Sold Out Resorts. We saw some $5 and $10 per point incentives on sold out

Disneyland Reopening Update

After going back and forth with the State of California, the State released reopening guidelines for theme parks on Tuesday morning.

According to California Health and Human Services, they must wait until their counties enter tier 4 ("minimum risk") with less than 1 case per 100,000 residents and a positivity rate under 2%. Currently, Orange County, where Disneyland is located, falls in the "substantial" risk tier (the second-worst of the four levels).

“We have proven that we can responsibly reopen, with science-based health and safety protocols strictly enforced at our theme park properties around the world. Nevertheless, the State of California continues to ignore this fact, instead of mandating arbitrary guidelines that it knows are unworkable and that hold us to a standard vastly different from other reopened businesses and state-operated facilities. Together with our labor unions, we want to get people back to work, but these State guidelines will keep us shuttered for the foreseeable future, forcing thousands more people out of work, leading to the inevitable closure of small family-owned businesses, and irreparably devastating the Anaheim/Southern California community.”

Statement form Ken Potrock, VP of Disneyland Resort

Disney California Adventure’s Buena Vista Street Opening for Shopping & Dining Only

Disneyland’s California Adventure will be opening up Buena Vista Street as an expansion of the Downtown Disney District for shopping and dining purposes only in November - according to Disneyland officials. The following are the shopping and dining options in Buena Vista Street:

Dining

• Carthay Circle Lounge
• Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe
• Smokejumpers Grill
• Trolley Treats

Shopping

• Elias & Co.
• Julius Katz & Sons
• Kingswell Camera Shop

It has still not been confirmed whether Disneyland Park will be opening up Main Street, USA as part of the expansion.

Friendship Boats Resuming Crescent Lake Operations November 1st

After nearly 8 months, the Friendship Boats on Crescent Lake will be resuming operations on November 1st. Friendship Boats offer service between the Epcot Resorts, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and International Gateway.

The operating hours will be:

• Hollywood Studios - 1 hour before opening, one hour after closing
• Epcot - 30 minutes before opening, one after closing

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Shannon and Pete cover the latest news for DVC members. Annual credit card payments can now be automated via credit card. Members booking Aulani during a closure have had their points extended until Feb 28, 2021. The creepy clown has been officially removed and dismantled at Boardwalk. Minivan service has been discontinued, and they cover an update on the reopening of Disneyland.

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Credit Card Auto Pay Option For Annual Dues Coming Soon

Next month, Disney Vacation Club will give owners a new option for pre-scheduling their Annual Dues payments. DVC owners will soon be able to pay set up their annual dues to auto pay from a credit card. While multiple options have always existed for paying the yearly obligation, pre-scheduling credit card payments is one alternative not previously offered. Owners will be able to enter their credit card information on the members-only website, and the fees will be charged in one lump sum on the due date. Monthly payment options are also available. However, the payment must be debited from a US-based checking or savings account. The monthly bank debit option spreads the total year's dues over 12 equal installments with no additional fees. Disney Gift Cards and Chase Disney Visa Reward Points can also be used to pay member dues. The new payment setup is expected to launch in November.

Aulani Points Extension

As Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas approaches its November 1, 2020 reopening, Disney Vacation Club has announced some flexibility for owners whose points were impacted by COVID-19. Under the new guidelines revealed this week, previously banked Aulani points which are still available for use will be automatically extended through February 28, 2021. This provides owners with a 4-month window to use their points, during which rooms are likely to be available due to the continuing health crisis.

Other points remain subject to normal usage guidelines, although DVC will reportely allow points to be banked beyond the normal deadline. Under standard rules, members must bank their points within the first 8 months of the Use Year.

California Health Secretary States Disneyland Reopening Guidelines Will Be Released “When We’re Ready”, Orange County Still in Red Tier

Today, the California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly issued another COVID-19 update, reiterating that Orange County, which includes Anaheim and the Disneyland Resort, is still under a Red “Substantial” tier code. While not present at the update, Governor Gavin Newsom works directly with Dr. Ghaly in establishing reopening procedures for businesses across the state. Counties are assigned a color code based on case rates and positivity rates.

Dr. Ghaly reiterated that reopening dates and guidelines for theme parks “will come out when we’re ready.” “We will continue to lead with public health and look at our data …slow and stringent, moving forward,” the health secretary stated.

Creepy Clown Removed as Refurbishment Continues on Keister Coaster Waterslide at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

As we discussed in the last episode, the Keister Coaster waterslide at Luna Park Pool in Disney’s BoardWalk Villas would be closing for refurbishment. The waterslide is notorious for its giant clown face, but it seems the clown face is no more. Luna Park Pool still remains accessible to Boardwalk Villas guests while the waterslide is closed. The waterslide is expected to reopen at the end of this month, though refurbishment will continue around Luna Park Pool in November.

Minnie Van Service Retired at Walt Disney World; Cast Members Included in Mass Layoffs

It has been confirmed that all Minnie Van Cast Members were among those terminated at Walt Disney World. Despite early talks of the service’s demise ultimately brought on by the pandemic.

Direct Sales Continue To Move Upward In September 2020

Since hitting an all-time low of 9,540 points in June 2020, direct sales of Disney Vacation Club points have continued to improve each subsequent month. In September 2020, 109,916 points were sold for the 11 Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World, marking the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March that monthly sales exceeded the 100,000 point mark. Almost as many points were sold in September than in the previous three months combined.

Although DVC sales are improving, they are still a far cry from the sales figures in the pre-pandemic era. We have been tracking sales since July 2010 and monthly sales before the pandemic averaged 173,215 points. September’s sales total of 109,916 points places it only 110th out of the last 123 months.

In September 2020, 66,013 points were sold for Disney’s Riviera Resort. It has sold 1,546,075 points, about 22.9% of the resort’s 6.7 million total points. Three Fixed Week deeds were sold for Riviera in September, yielding 37 fixed week deeds sold to date. These deeds only account for about 0.6% of the points sold for Riviera.

It is nearly impossible to project when Riviera may sell out. Since sales began, the resort has averaged 85,967 points in monthly sales. At that rate, it would take Riviera about 59 months, or until Summer 2025, before it sells out. However, it is difficult to guess what DVC sales will be like over the near term, much less five years from now.

Disney has declared 123 of Riviera’s 341 vacation homes for the DVC inventory. The 123 vacation homes account for 2,448,318, or 36.3%, of the resort's total points. Disney still has about 4.3 million undeclared Riviera points at its disposal. Also, about 902,000 Riviera points are declared for members to use but have not yet been sold to the public.

The sales data includes all 11 DVC resorts at Walt Disney World and Disney's Vero Beach Resort and Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. Point sales data is not available for the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. The data is compiled from deeds filed by Disney Vacation Development and recorded with the Orange County (FL) Comptroller, the Indian River County (FL) Clerk of Court, and the Beaufort County (SC) Register of Deeds.

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Shannon and Pete cover an emotionally difficult episode. We're saying good-bye to many beloved cast members and yet some of them are coming back to work. Frozen Ever After and Aulani re-opens. Recreation cast members are brought back to work.

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Disney to lay off 28,000 theme park workers

Statement from Disney Parks Chairman, Josh D’Amaro.

In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty regarding the duration of the pandemic – exacerbated in California by the State’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen – we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of reducing our workforce at our Parks, Experiences and Products segment at all levels, having kept non-working Cast Members on furlough since April, while paying healthcare benefits. Approximately 28,000 domestic employees will be affected, of which about 67% are part-time. We are talking with impacted employees as well as to the unions on next steps for union-represented Cast Members.

Over the past several months, we’ve been forced to make a number of necessary adjustments to our business, and as difficult as this decision is today, we believe that the steps we are taking will enable us to emerge a more effective and efficient operation when we return to normal. Our Cast Members have always been key to our success, playing a valued and important role in delivering a world-class experience, and we look forward to providing opportunities where we can for them to return.

An email was sent to all cast members shortly before the statement was released to the press.

Who has been affected so far?

• • The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra
• • Yehaa Bob Jackson
• • Spirit of Aloha Cast
• • According to Gabrielle Russon of the Orlando Sentinel, in a notice to the state, Disney has specified that 6,700 Walt Disney World non-union employees will be laid off in December. Layoffs will begin starting December 4. Breakdown
• • According to the WARN notice that was filed with the state of California, 2,691 non-union Cast Members will be let go beginning December 4th.
• • Local 11 claim 950 Cast Members will be laid off in November (Disneyland)
• • Workers United Local 50 claim 2,500 members are expected to be laid off by November 1 (Disneyland)
• • 279 jobs at Disney Vacation Club
• • 411 Imagineers in Glendale, CA

Walt Disney World Recreation Cast Members Getting Recalled on October 3

With many Cast Members still on furlough, yet another wave is thankfully returning to work. Recreation Cast Members have been recalled and will be returning to their posts starting October 3.

Select recreation has returned to Walt Disney World already, but this will reopen a host of other activities, like boat rentals at resorts. Many of these will likely be reinstated with new health and safety protocols. We also know that fishing is one of the activities that will be returning to the resort.

Guests can choose from 2-hour and 4-hour excursions and may possibly be able to add an extra hour in-person depending on availability. Guests can call 407-WDW-BASS (939-2277) to book an excursion.

“For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on October 5

From the Disney Parks Blog:

Beginning Monday, October 5, you can once again join Erik and Aria, the Royal Historians of Arendelle, for their comedic retelling of the unique story of their kingdom, filled with delightful, sing-along moments from Disney’s “Frozen” and special appearances by Anna, Elsa and Kristoff. “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” will be the same incredible show guests have loved for the past six years, with some adjustments to staging and audience seating to allow for appropriate physical distancing.

Walt Disney World Allowing Guests With a Cancelled or Expired Annual Pass to Purchase a New One

With the changes to visiting Walt Disney World, Annual Passes have not been available to purchase. Pre-existing Annual Passholders have been able to renew their passes or cancel them, but not purchase new passes outright. Now Walt Disney World is allowing some previous Annual Passholders to purchase a new pass.

This offer is only available to Annual Passholders whose passes were canceled or expired after March 16th, when Walt Disney World Resort first closed. If you qualify and wish to purchase a new pass, you can call the Annual Passholder support line at 407-WDW-PASS (407-939-7277). You can also visit a Guest Relations location at Walt Disney World.

Aulani Begins Phased Reopening November 1

Senior Vice President of DVC Terri Schultz has confirmed that Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas will begin a phased reopening effective November 1. This move will leave the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa as the only DVC resort still closed due to the impact of COVID-19.

DVC warns that all arriving guests are subject to state and local restrictions. Guidelines going into effect on October 15 require those visiting Hawaii to either have a negative COVID test within 72 hours prior to arrival or to quarantine for 14 days. These rules are subject to change at any time.

Guests should expect modifications to food, beverage and recreation programs at Aulani. Disney has not offered any specifics regarding these operational changes.

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Shannon and Pete discuss the refurbishment scheduled for the Keister Coaster (affectionately known as the Creepy Clown Slide at BoardWalk), visibility to transferred and one-time use points when booking a stay, changes to park hours on weekends, and the latest news in the DVC Community.

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Disney Waterparks Will Return in March of 2021

Disney fans finally received some long-desired clarification about the return of currently closed waterparks. When the pandemic reached Walt Disney World in mid-March, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach shut down along with the rest of the campus.

Since then, Disney Vacation Club members with Platinum Plus Passes have looked on in confusion as Volcano Bay has reopened at Universal Orlando Resort. That waterpark returned during the first week of June. Yet, here we are in late September, and Disney’s waterparks remain closed.

This past week, park officials revealed a plan to reopen one of the waterparks on March 7, 2021. The company didn’t indicate which of Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach will return. Also, Disney firmly stated that these plans are tenuous. The decision presumably depends on the outbreak status in Florida in the first quarter of 2021.

About Platinum Plus Passes…

Some of you with Platinum Plus Passes may feel frustration over this announcement. After all, your annual passes include waterpark and ESPN Wide World of Sports access. Both appear likely to remain closed until March of 2021.

Well, Disney has proactively announced that refunds are coming. The company will send lump-sum refunds to affected passholders. You should receive them in late-October or November. You’ll receive a lump-sum whether you pay once a year or monthly.

Also, if your Platinum Plus Pass is still active when a waterpark reopens, you’ll still receive free admission until the pass’s current expiration date.

So, Disney has treated its passholders more than fairly in addressing the extended closures. Presuming this plan holds, one Disney waterpark will remain closed for 51 weeks. The other will close for more than a year.

Big News at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Quick, what’s the most glaring oversight on the Mobile Ordering service? I feel it’s the lack of Table Service options on the Mobile Ordering system. Until this week, no sit-down restaurants participated in the program.

Thankfully, Disney has introduced Table Service To Go at one of its restaurants. Guests and visitors at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village can order a meal to go from Sanaa.

Here’s how the new system works. You’ll pull up My Disney Experience on your phone. Then, you’ll hit the plus sign on the bottom of your phone. It’s the middle option of five buttons, to the left of the search option.

A series of four new options will display on your phone. You want the one that says Order Food. Disney populates the next page based on your location. So, if you’re at Kidani Village, your first menu choice should be Sanaa.

From that point, you’ll choose your Arrival Window. Afterward, a screen will notify you that you’re ordering Table Service To Go.

The one thing to understand is that Disney chefs cook each meal to order. You want that because it guarantees freshness and accuracy. However, this approach means that you’ll wait as long when ordering Sanaa to go as you would by dining at the restaurant.

Importantly, this option is currently available for lunch and dinner service but not breakfast. You’ll then add items and customize just like you usually would for a Quick Service Mobile Ordering meal.

Keister Coaster Waterslide Closing for Refurbishment at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort

The clown-themed Keister Coaster waterslide at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort will be closing next month for refurbishment.

Disney’s BoardWalk Villas are currently open for Disney Vacation Club guests while the rest of the resort remains closed. Luna Park Pool will still be open to Boardwalk Villas Guests while the waterslide is closed. The slide is expected to be unavailable from October 5 through October 30. More work on the pool area will continue in November.

NEW! Use Transferred and One-Time-Use Points to Book Online

Now you can book Disney Vacation Club accommodations online using previously purchased one-time use Points, as well as Points that were transferred to your Membership.

The following guidelines apply:

• One-time-use Points may be used for Disney Vacation Club accommodations in the 7-month booking window.

• One-time-use Points may not be used for Home Resort Priority.

At this time, transferred Points and one-time-use Points WILL NOT display online on your Vacation Points Overview.

However, available transferred Points and one-time-use Points WILL be reflected and usable in the Member Online Booking system and can be used to complete a booking. These bookings can also be modified online as well.

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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is canceled for 2020 due to the pandemic; however, elements will be kept and offered to regular day guest visitors at Magic Kingdom.

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Walt Disney World Resort Holiday Hours for 2020 From Nov. 6-Dec. 30, guests will be able to enjoy festive décor, themed merchandise, seasonal food & beverage offerings and entertainment all across Walt Disney World Resort. Holiday magic will be in full force at the four theme parks and Disney Springs, and Santa Claus will make time for special pop-up appearances at each location, waving and exclaiming holiday wishes to all.

Guests will be delighted by the sight of festive flotillas at Disney's the Animal Kingdom, holiday promenades at EPCOT, and merry motorcades at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Character cavalcades at the Magic Kingdom will take on a special holiday twist, with Christmas friends on festive floats in their holiday finest.

When night falls, special projection effects will give a festive look to Cinderella Castle this year, providing a colorful backdrop for our guests’ photos. The appearance of the iconic castle will be transformed with a rotating series of designs including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green and gold ornamentation. This will be in place of the Castle Dream Lights. Other holiday experiences that draw big crowds will be on hiatus this year as well, such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Candlelight Processional at EPCOT.

Of course, the holidays wouldn’t be complete without enjoying a meal among friends and family. Minnie Mouse will be hosting a yuletide gathering for all her friends at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting Nov. 6. Santa Goofy will be there, along with Minnie and more in their holiday best.

Shifting gears to Disney Springs, guests will discover Christmas around every corner as they come across a collection of elaborately-decorated Disney Christmas trees spread throughout this retail, dining and entertainment destination. In the evening, guests visiting areas within Town Center, West Side and The Landing will encounter a magical snowfall, adding an extra touch of wonder to their holiday shopping. And to top it off, Jock Lindsey will once again be turning his hangar bar into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar complete with delightful holiday décor and a delicious limited-time menu filled with festive favorites.

Disney Resort hotels will also be decked out for the holidays, with their lobbies featuring iconic trees and other festive flourishes. One thing to keep in mind is that our gingerbread displays will not return to the Resort hotels this year. While we know they are a favorite of people taking in the holiday décor, we’re not able to include those displays due to physical distancing guidelines.

Starting a bit later in the season, on Nov. 27, we’ll celebrate highlights from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Holiday kitchens will return around World Showcase promenade with favorites like American Holiday Table featuring Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing and Bavaria Holiday Kitchen with dishes like Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl.

Guests will be invited to step inside World ShowPlace to enjoy the returning group, JOYFUL!, who present a journey through R&B, Gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas and holiday music. Also, the Voices of Liberty will bring their incredible 8-part harmonies to the America Gardens Theatre stage for a special concert of favorite carols and songs of the season.

Previously reduced to just 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, hours have been extended at the Magic Kingdom starting November 6. This new 7:00 PM close at the Magic Kingdom is likely in effect for the new, modified Holiday offerings starting in November. While the popular Cinderella Castle Dream Lights are cancelled for this year, a new, festive projection show will be taking its place.

In addition to extended hours at the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT will be shifting to new hours starting November 27. These changes are now reflected on the Walt Disney World park hours calendar. New park hours will be from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Do note that this is not an extension of park hours, but merely an hour shift later into the evening, which may help accommodate nighttime crowds for the start of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which begins November 27. Currently, park hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Hours in December have yet to be released for any of the parks.

Park hours have now been added through November 28 for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

These park hours are the same reduced hours that are currently in effect:

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Unlike Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom remain unchanged throughout the month, due to limited holiday offerings at these parks. Hours in December have yet to be released for any of the parks.

Beginning Sept. 20, the Gatherers will invite you into this mysterious shop in Black Spire Outpost to train you in the ways of constructing a lightsaber. For those who may have visited the shop in the past, you’ll notice the experience will be slightly adjusted. For instance, capacity will be reduced to allow for physical distancing between guests in accordance with the park’s guidelines during its phased reopening.

Advanced reservations (highly recommended) for Savi’s Workshop will open Sept. 16 via Disneyworld.com or the My Disney Experience mobile app;

The new walkway connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom has been near completion for some time now. It’s been a while since we’ve seen the bridge in position across the water. The swing-arm bridge can move to accommodate boats entering and leaving Seven Seas Lagoon. Gates on either side of the bridge will be closed when the bridge needs to move.

The Magic Kingdom side of the bridge is mostly complete. On the Grand Floridian side of the bridge, lampposts still need to be installed, but the bases are in place. The construction area remains to be cleaned up, but grass has been planted in some areas, which is a good sign. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is set to reopen on September 21st, so it’s possible the walkway will be opening at the same time or soon after.

DVC Direct Sales Continue To Improve In August 2020

Direct sales of Disney Vacation Club points continued their rebound in August 2020, recording more than six times as many transactions as the prior month.

After being closed for almost four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Disney World parks welcomed back guests in July 2020. Direct sales of Disney Vacation Club points, which had plunged to an all-time low of 9,540 points in June, began to rebound with 13,715 points sold in July.

The improvement in sales continued in August 2020 as 86,956 points were sold for the 11 Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World. More points were sold in August 2020 than were sold in the four months from April to July combined.

Although the August data shows sales are recovering, direct sales are still well below DVC’s historical numbers. Before COVID-19, the fewest number of points sold in the previous 10 years was the 93,295 points sold in December 2015. In fact, there were only five months in the 10 years before COVID-19 when sales for the Walt Disney World resorts failed to reach the 100,000 point mark.

In August 2020, 44,970 points were sold for Disney’s Riviera Resort. It has sold 1,480,262 points, about 22.0% of the resort’s 6.7 million total points. Before the COVID-19 shutdown, Riviera was averaging 114,399 points in monthly sales since sales began.

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The Polynesian resort has a delayed opening. Disney is taking this time to apply some Moana themed refurbishments. Magic Kingdom will be offering some Fall Fun. Disney released new discounts for reservations up to Christmas eve 2020.

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Polynesian Hotel Reopening Postponed To Summer 2021 (DVCNews.com)

https://dvcnews.com/resorts/polynesian/news/4845-polynesian-hotel-reopening-postponed-to-summer-2021

The Polynesian hotel rooms were scheduled to welcome back guests beginning on October 4, 2020. That reopening has now been significantly delayed.

Revised opening plans now call for the hotel rooms to remain closed until the summer of 2021. Disney has been in planning stages for an upcoming refurbishment to the resort’s guest rooms. The coming months will refurbish the hotel rooms and perform work in the Great Ceremonial House. Apparently, that work will encompass the resort’s monorail station, as it is now scheduled to close in October 2020 with no planned reopening announced. Since the June reopening of Walt Disney World, the monorail has exclusively provided service to the Magic Kingdom with the EPCOT loop yet to debut. The resort’s direct boat service is also not operating.

The Disney Vacation Club villas and bungalows will continue to operate, along with most resort services.

Fall fun at Magic Kingdom Park (Disney Parks Blog)

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/08/fall-fun-at-magic-kingdom-park/

From September 15 to October 31 you are sure to “fall” in love with Magic Kingdom Park all over again. You’ll soak in the aura of autumn with Main Street, the U.S.A. dressed in fall décor and other seasonal offerings.

Of course, Halloween is THE fall holiday. This year, there will be some exciting surprises, including an impressive Halloween-themed cavalcade with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and pals wearing their favorite Halloween costumes. You may even spot those rascally chipmunks, Chip ‘n’ Dale, in costume over in Frontierland, and look for other Disney character friends dressed up and riding the horse-drawn trolley down Main Street, U.S.A.

And speaking of costumes, get yours ready! To bring some Halloween party fun into the park this year, for the first time, guests of all ages can wear your funniest, Disney-ist, most creative costumes during Magic Kingdom Park regular operating hours from September 15 to October 31.

Annual Passholders / Southern resident discounts: on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels This Fall (Disney web site)

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/

With this offer, Passholders can save up to 40% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights September 1 through December 25, 2020. Book through December 25, 2020. If you’re a resident of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia, discover significant savings on rooms when you take advantage of this special offer. Get swept up in seasonal fun—and save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020, when you book through December 25, 2020.

Select Disney Deluxe Villas & Disney Deluxe Resorts - Save Up to 30% (40% AP)

Select Disney Moderate Resorts - Save Up to 25% (35% AP)

Select Disney Value Resort Hotels - Save Up to 20% (30% AP)

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125 Points Required for Blue Card Direct Membership Perks, Saratoga Springs Contractor files Suit, Beach Club's Stormalong Bay Reopens

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In today's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the new rumored 125 point minimum purchase required to get a Blue Card issues by DVC that unlocks the membership extras. Peter concluded that the difference on 125 points direct vs resale at Animal Kingdom would be $9,000 to $10,000. Both hosts agreed, that price difference is really going to be hard to make up in 10% dining discounts and free Mickey Bars at Moonlight magic events.

According to rumors, new owners who wish to have access to the full slate of Disney Vacation Club perks and benefits will soon have to own a larger number of points purchased direct from DVC. Multiple sources indicate that Disney Vacation Club plans raise the number of direct purchase points required in order to receive access to Membership Extras. Currently, owners must have at least 100 points purchased direct from DVC in order to access a variety of benefits including the after-hours Moonlight Magic events, Annual Pass discounts, dining discounts and more. DVC is reportedly planning to increase this to 125 points in the coming weeks. DVC first instituted these restrictions back in April 2016. For access to member perks, owners were required to hold some number of direct-purchase points with no stated minimum. In February 2018 a 75-point minimum was instituted, and later raised to 100 points in September 2019. Existing owners have previously been grandfathered into their current status at the time of each policy change.

Note this increase is only a rumor at this time. Disney Vacation Club has not officially notified members of any pending increase.

Disney Sued By Saratoga Springs Contractor

The Orlando-based construction company originally hired to renovate Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has sued Disney Vacation Club Management for breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation.

Validus Construction Services has filed suit against Disney after being dismissed as contractor on the 2019 Saratoga Springs renovation project. A story in the Orlando Sentinel details the allegations against Disney. Trouble reportely began when Validus crews discovered fire code violations which dated back to the buildings' original construction in 2004. Rectifying these issues reportedly increased the cost and duration of the project, creating friction between Validus and Disney executives.

Disney is also accused of making a variety of mistakes during the refurbishment including purchasing the wrong model refrigerators and light fixtures which did not arrive on time.

Meanwhile Disney project manager John Gavin is accused of harrassing Validus owner Nicole Wickens both verbally and via text message.

According to the suit, all 18 buildings at Saratoga Springs were due to be completed between April 2019 and November 2020. By December 2019, only the four buildings in Saratoga Springs' Congress Park section had been completed. In late December, guests at Saratoga Springs and Disney's Riviera Resort were ordered not to use the new pull-down beds after reports of the beds coming detached from the wall. The problem was seemingly rectified several days later.

Three buildings in The Springs were in the midst of renovations when the project was interrupted in March 2020 due to COVID-19. According to the Sentinel report, Disney met with Validus execs on March 11 to request that all current projects be completed by April 11, at which time the contract would be terminated. Instead, COVID-19 forced an end to work as of March 17.

Disney has since hired one of Validus' former subcontractors to complete the project at a cost $13 million higher than the original $48 million deal.

The amount of damages were not specified.

Polynesian's Tambu Lounge Reopens

Disney Vacation Club members have another option for food and drinks when visiting Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. On Sunday, August 16, Tambu Lounge reopened following it's COVID-19 closure. The food menu includes several new items including a California Roll, Island Flatbread, Big Kahuna's Hot Wings and BBQ Pork Ribs. A wide variety of specialty cocktails is also available. The complete menu can be found on the Disney website.

Beach Club Marketplace To Close For Month-Long Refurbishment

With little advance notice, the quick service dining venue at Disney's Beach Club Villas will soon close for upgrades.

Beach Club Marketplace is set to close August 23 to facilitate updates to the facility. Changes will include an updated store layout, mobile ordering and new beverage island. Grab-and-go food items will be temporarily offered at the Beach Club's nearby Solarium, and beverage mug refills will be available at Hurricane Hannah's pool bar and The Market at Ale & Compass located at the adjoining Disney's Yacht Club Resort.

Beach Club Marketplace is scheduled to reopen some time in late September.

Stormalong Bay To Reopen August 24

Stormalong Bay is reopening on August 24th. Beach Club had inventory available prior to this news being release and now has almost zero availability. DVC Members love Stormalong Bay.

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Shannon Ford and Peter Scheidle are back to cover some of the latest news impacting DVC Members. Moonlight magic events were canceled for 2020. WDW Park Hours Shorten; however, the quarantines are lifted for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

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Travelers from New York area are no longer required to quarantine in Florida

New Yorkers traveling to Florida no longer will be required to quarantine when they arrive in the Sunshine State. Gov. Ron DeSantis quietly rescinded an executive order Wednesday that stipulated travelers from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut must isolate themselves for 14 days to limit the spread of COVID-19. The change could be beneficial to tattered tourism businesses that are trying to recover from the pandemic, particularly with the fall travel season approaches. But New York still restricts travelers from Florida, which means many New Yorkers who resettled here still face a predicament.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/coronavirus/fl-ne-desantis-rescinds-travel-quarantine-20200806-ewuypnontbcwdp7epa2jv6maoq-story.html

Moonlight Magic Events Cancelled Through 2020

"With the safety and well-being of our Members, Guests and Cast always top of mind, Disney Vacation Club continues to evaluate our upcoming slate of Membership Magic events and make necessary adjustments. Moonlight Magic events previously scheduled for April through the end of 2020 have been canceled. Thank you for your patience and kindness as we all navigate the challenges surrounding COVID-19."

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers/member-events/moonlight-magic/

Disney World has delayed or indefinitely postponed reopening dates for several hotels

Walt Disney World began a phased reopening of resort hotels on June. 22, but has made it clear that all reopening plans are subject to change. Proposed reopening dates have now been pushed back or postponed indefinitely at a number of Walt Disney World Resort hotels. First reported by Scott Gustin and now confirmed on the Walt Disney World website, and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s Beach Club Resort reopening dates have been delayed indefinitely.

Meanwhile, the following resorts have had their reopening dates pushed back:

• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will now open on Oct. 4 (previously Aug. 12).
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will now open on Nov. 1 (previously Aug. 12)
• Note that while the BoardWalk Inn, Beach Club Resort, and Polynesian Village Resort reopening’s have been delayed, the Disney Vacation Club components of these resorts both reopened to guests on June 22.
• According to the Walt Disney World website, resort reopening dates are “subject to change and Guests’ reservations could still be modified to other Disney Resort hotels if needed.”

Disney Vacation Club is currently offering significant Developer Credits

Disney Vacation Club is currently offering significant Developer Credits on Riviera Resort and Aulani. However, the incentives don’t stop there. Incentives are also being offered on several sold-out resorts. They include, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Bay Lake Tower, Copper Creek, Old Key West & Saratoga Springs.

Walt Disney World Park Hours Reduced Effective September 8

Beginning September 8, 2020, the four parks at Walt Disney World will see operating reductions of 1-2 hours each. When the Disney parks reopened in July, each began operating under a standard daily 10-hour schedule. But as children return to school in the fall--virtual or otherwise--crowds are expected to decline further. As a result, parks will be open to guests fewer hours each day. Effective September 8, the daily schedule will be as follows:

• Magic Kingdom: 9 AM to 6 PM
• Disney's Animal Kingdom: 9 AM to 5 PM
• Disney's Hollywood Studios: 10 AM to 7 PM
• EPCOT: 11 AM to 7 PM

https://dvcnews.com/other-resources/walt-disney-world/vacation-planning-81671/4833-walt-disney-world-park-hours-reduced-effective-september-8

As of August 7th, Disney has once begun exercising their Right of First Refusal (ROTR) on Disney Vacation Club Resale Contracts. DVC Resale Market indicated a VGF and an SSR contract were bought back.

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On July 16th, Disney officially announced the permanent closure of Stitch’s Great Escape, Primeval Whirl, and Rivers of Light. Two of these attractions were already nearly closed before the whole COVID crisis, but Rivers of Light came as a surprise to many.

On July 17th, the planning and building committee of the city of Anaheim recommended approving the new DVC Tower at the Disneyland Hotel. The committee published a 1,605-page document detailing the resort.

• 1.77 Acres Located between the convention center and the Frontierland Tower
• 12 Story Tower with tiered levels off the back towards Walnut street to minimize view to outside property.
• A planned completion date of 2023
• This project will be a significant improvement to the view from Walnut Street versus the current ivy-covered chain link fence.
• Location is 350 rooms
• 342 rooms in the main building and 8 “garden” rooms next to the pool deck
• 38 Pods (2 person suites similar to Riviera Tower Suites)
• 253 Studios
• 19 2-Bedroom Lock-offs
• 20 dedicated 2-bedrooms
• 2 Grand Villas (2-story on floors 9+10 and 11+12)
• Garden Rooms are 4 Studios and 4 Pods on two levels.
• The largest floors have 40 rooms (Floor 3-5). As the floor number increases, the number of rooms per floor decreases. The 12th floor only has 20 villas.
• 305 Parking Space expected.
• The pool is 2,400 Square Feet (32 x 75 for example)
• 870 Square Foot “Interactive Water Feature” (Splash Pad)
• Pool Bar that seats 20 – only dining at the Tower
• Fitness Center – 1300 Square Feet.
• Lobby with DVC Desk & Concierge + 4 elevators
• Community Hall – 1126 Square Feet.
• Two stories breezeway from the main resort back to the pool area.
• Basement level used for Backstage.

Detailed photographs and drawings from the plan are available to see at https://www.dvchelp.com/page/disneyland-tower-dvc-2023

Link to 1605 page document: http://local.anaheim.net/departmentfolders/planning/PC/Item3.pdf

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News by Parks:

Magic Kingdom

No significant news to report

Animal Kingdom

UP! A Great Bird Adventure” has been performed in the Caravan Theater for the last few years, but for now, “Feathered Friends in Flight” will be taking over with a more socially distant show. Russell and Dug no longer appear, instead there are just a couple of Cast Members.

Epcot:

On reopening day, people noticed that Spaceship Earth and Mary Poppins had been removed from the show at the EPCOT Experience. Disney then released a statement confirming that the projects are in fact postponed:

“As with most businesses during this period, we are further evaluating long-term project plans. The decision was made to postpone the development of the “Mary Poppins”-inspired attraction and Spaceship Earth.”

Hollywood Studios

Guests can request to join the virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance via the My Disney Experience app at three different times during the day: 10 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM (ET). Previously, all virtual queue spots were released when the park opens. Guests must be within Disney’s Hollywood Studios to request a queue spot.

Once inside the park, open up the My Disney Experience app and then scroll down until you see this Rise of the Resistance. Finally, tap the “Join” button to enter the virtual queue. The request process will open at each of the three scheduled times.

Annual Passholders:

Walt Disney World to Increase Number of Park Reservations Available for Annual Passholders Starting July 16th; Disney’s Hollywood Studios Excluded

It’s important to note that this will launch on July 16th for select dates in July and August at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is not included in the added availability. Annual Passholders are still limited to just 3 theme park reservations at a time, on a rolling basis.

Note: this is not an increase in actual park capacity. Health and safety guidelines set park capacity. However, increases the percentage of annual passholder spots to individual ticket sales.

Annual Passholder now save 30% until August 14th

Rumor: Reflections speculation continues.

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Shannon and Pete provide an update on a property tax settlement in Disney's favor that could lower DVC dues, Cirque du Soleil reopening, Jamabo availability, Transportation options when the parks reopen, and an update on the new park pass reservation system.

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Walt Disney World Wins Lawsuit Against Orange County Property Appraiser Over "Excessive" Property Taxes

In 2015, Disney went to trial over what was deemed excessively high property assessments for Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort, which ultimately led to a win in 2018. The judge ruled that the resort's value should be cut in half, to a mere $189 million.

Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh tried to appeal, however, the Fifth District Court of Appeal has since determined that the property appraiser's office inflated the value of the property by over $4 million. The win represents a major legal victory for not just Disney, but the entire lodging industry.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the court declared the entire method that Singh had used to appraise the Disney property — also known as the "Rushmore" method that is widely used by other property appraisers — is illegal under Florida law. Armed with this new ruling, Disney and other hotel companies can now leverage lower tax assessments on all of their properties. In fact, Disney already filed lawsuits in Orange Circuit Court over last year's tax assessments for the company's various theme parks, resorts, and all of the associated buildings located throughout the property.

Tickets for Cirque du Soleil's "Drawn to Life" at Disney Springs Now On Sale; First Performance Scheduled for November 5

Update on Jambo House

Upon the reopening of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House, Uzima Pool will also open, however, all other amenities such as restaurants and merchandise locations will remain closed until the rest of the Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge opens. A shuttle from Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House to Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village will be provided where available merchandise locations and restaurants are located.

Restaurant Reservations now Open

Transportation Available for reopening announced

Starting June 22, buses were back in service and taking Guests to and from Disney Springs to their resort hotels. But beginning July 7, the Monorail and Ferry Boats will be available, with the Skyliner reopening on July 15. The Minnie Van service and Watercraft dates were not announced, Disney says, "stay tuned for return dates."

Park Pass Reservations possibly added for resort guests.

Looking at the availability calendar for Disney Resort Guests in July, previously sold-out dates were July 15th, 17th, and 18th. Each of those dates is now showing availability for every theme park. Of course, July 15 is a big day, as all Walt Disney World Resort theme parks will officially reopen.

At the moment, only additional availability has been added for Disney Resort Guests, and there have been no changes to the Theme Park Tickets Guests or Annual Passholder calendars.

My DVC Points is an awesome community of DVC members. Our positive, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Our content focuses on a Disney Vacation Member lifestyle. We cover everything from buying, selling, renting, picking your next resort or Disney restaurant. Our conversations start on the My DVC Points Podcast and DVC Newscast and continue on our Facebook Group and our live shows multi-streamed to Facebook and YouTube. Please download our smartphone app. Play Trivia with us every Friday night at 9 PM Eastern at Mouse Quiz!

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BREAKING: Walt Disney World and Disneyland Re-Imagineering Splash Mountain to “Princess and the Frog”

Today we are thrilled to share the first glimpse of a project Imagineers have been working on since last year. Splash Mountain – at both Disneyland in California and Magic Kingdom in Florida – will soon be completely reimagined. The new theme derives from an all-time favorite animated Disney film, “The Princess and the Frog.” We pick up this story after the final kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.

Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom to Reopen as Table Service Only for Lunch and Dinner with Prix Fixe Menu; Breakfast Discontinued Upon reopening, the restaurant’s popular fast-casual breakfast and lunch service will not return. The restaurant will only offer table service at lunch and dinner with a 3-course prix fixe menu served at both lunch and dinner time. Each meal costs $62 for adults (ages ten and up) and $37 for children (ages 3 to 9) plus tax and gratuity.

Walt Disney World Adding One Month to Annual Passes or Offering Partial Refunds or Cancellations to Make Up for Reservation System Limitations To make up for the “reopening period” limitations, Annual Passholders who are paid-in-full can: Opt to receive a one-month extension (added to your pass in October 2020) or cancel and receive a partial refund. If you are on the monthly payment plan, you can receive the one-month extension added to your pass in October.

Disney Resorts Reopening Schedule – Jambo House removed. July 10 Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort July 29 Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort August 12 Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort August 24 Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort September 21 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa October 1 Disney’s BoardWalk Inn October 14 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

On June 24, Guests were able to begin booking their 2021 travel dates for select Disney Resort hotels.

Moonlight Magic at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park — Cancelled With the safety and well-being of our Members, Guests and Cast always top of mind, Disney Vacation Club continues to evaluate our upcoming slate of Membership Magic events and make necessary adjustments. Moonlight Magic events previously scheduled for June (during the park closure period), July and August, will be canceled. Thank you for your patience and kindness as we all navigate the challenges surrounding COVID-19.

Disney Park Pass System Opened on June 22 for Resort Guests and on June 26 for Annual Passholders. June 28 opens up reservations for ticket holders without resort reservations. Availability is different for Annual Passholders and Resort Guests. Example: at the time of recording, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was not available for Annual Passholders until August 4, yet for Resort Guests, availability starts July 19.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/availability-calendar/?segments=tickets,resort,passholder Topolino’s Terrace Modified Character Dining - https://youtu.be/T9RHetMwQdQ Reopening of Riviera Resort - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrNMTmAw1Sk

My DVC Points is an awesome community of DVC members. Our positive, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Our content focuses on a Disney Vacation Member lifestyle. We cover everything from buying, selling, renting, picking your next resort or Disney restaurant. Our conversations start on the My DVC Points Podcast and DVC Newscast and continue on our Facebook Group and our live shows multi-streamed to Facebook and YouTube. Please download our smartphone app. Play Trivia with us every Friday night at 9 PM Eastern at Mouse Quiz!

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N001 News You Should Know About Disney Reopening

This is our first DVC Newscast episode. We're airing this in the traditional podcast channel. A brand new podcast will be starting up soon!

Here's the link to Disney's official information. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/

Park Reservation System

The Disney Park Pass system will be available soon to select Guests. Booking dates vary based on your plans.

• Beginning June 22, 2020, Disney Resort and other select hotel Guests with a valid theme park admission can make reservations.
• Beginning June 26, 2020, Annual Passholders without a Resort stay can make reservations.
• Beginning June 28, 2020, existing ticket holders can make reservations.
• Park reservations will be available through September 26, 2021, based on your Resort stay and ticket eligibility or ticket eligibility window.
• If you have a room-only reservation at a Disney Resort or other select hotel for a stay in 2021, please call the Disney Reservation Center or call your travel professional beginning on June 24 to upgrade to a vacation package with tickets—and then make your theme park reservations.

Disney Discontinues Complimentary MagicBands for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests in 2021

Disney Resort hotel guests will continue to have the option to purchase new MagicBands at a discount, and we’ll be introducing even more colors and designs featuring favorite Disney characters in the future.

Guests who prefer not to purchase a discounted MagicBand will be able to use the My Disney Experience app or a Key to the World card during their visit. We will still offer MagicBands in retail locations and on shopDisney.com, and guests will be able to continue using the wearables throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Cancels All Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties & Disney H20 Glow Nights for 2020.

While assessing another fall special event, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, we determined that many of its hallmarks – stage shows, parades, and fireworks – are unable to take place in this new, unprecedented environment. With that in mind, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Additionally, Disney H2O Glow Nights, the nighttime special ticket event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, will not take place for the remainder of 2020. Disney will assist guests who have already bought tickets with refunds over the coming weeks.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020 Kicking Off July 15 With Park Reopening; Modified Experiences Announced

This new take on the food festival will debut July 15 and continue through the fall, offering over 20 signature global marketplaces like Hawaii, Hops & Barley, and Islands of the Caribbean, spaced out around the park. If you’ve ever imagined a world where the floral fun of Flower & Garden supplements the global goodies of Food & Wine, here’s your chance! Guests will be able to see our newest topiary, Remy, in the France pavilion and find Flower & Garden merchandise. For scavenger hunt fans, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt return. And stay tuned as Food & Wine merchandise joins the fun later on after the festival begins.

We know the popular musical acts during the “Eat to the Beat Concert Series” often pack the house, and to accommodate proper physical distancing, we will not be able to host these concerts this year. There will be plenty of music to enjoy at America Gardens Theatre with local EPCOT entertainment such as Mariachi Cobre, the JAMMitors, and more. These fan favorites will spread out their performances throughout the day, giving audiences more options to enjoy them.

Walt Disney World Releases Update on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

Looking ahead to the holiday season, this may spark questions about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which includes the Candlelight Processional. We are monitoring our new environment closely and will decide on these events as we continue to learn more from government and health officials. As always, our goal is to explore every option and look at ways in which we can still host events and festivals full of Disney magic while still operating responsibly with our guests’ health and cast members in mind.

DVC Resorts Reopen on June 22

Jambo House not opening

As Disney Vacation Club Resorts at Walt Disney World prepare to reopen on June 22, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House will not be open during this initial period. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will initially welcome home Members and Guests. Member Services will contact Members with confirmed reservations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House to transfer their existing bookings to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village. Over time, as the volume of reservations increase, inventory will be expanded to include Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House. Upon the reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, some amenities such as restaurants and merchandise locations will likely remain closed until the rest of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge opens. However, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, merchandise locations and restaurants will be available.

Only Buses to Disney Springs confirmed transportation.

Dining

Topolino’s Terrace only character dining during the initial first phase with modified character interaction

Both Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Biergarten at the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT will reopen as “Family Style” eateries. Guests are served a heaping skillet of some of the restaurant’s most popular selections, with the option for unlimited “refills” of either the skillet as whole or specific items. If you’ve ever eaten at ‘Ohana in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for breakfast (same for its sides at dinner) or at Garden Grill in EPCOT (the latter of which is also reopening), then you’re familiar with the concept.

Note: Disney only updated information for Chef Mickey’s and Biergarten. Other famous buffets like The Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom, Tusker House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Trail’s End at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground were not listed, and it’s unknown if, how, and when they will reopen.

New Details Revealed About Resumed NBA Season at Walt Disney World

We anticipated Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to be the “main hub” hotel. Top-seeded teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors will reside at the tower.

Meanwhile, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will host lower-seeded and teams on the playoff bubble like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards.

After Round 1 of the playoffs, which means the final eight teams, the player’s families may join them at Disney World.

Originally, NBA players and their families weren’t expected to be allowed to visit the theme parks during the season; however, a new report from Smith suggests that stance may be changing. Disney has reportedly offered the league possible after-hours park access for players and families once guests have left.

REFLECTIONS Project has put on hold. DVC must be anticipating slower sales in the wake of the global pandemic. However, we still see plenty of progress on the new DVC Tower.

Today's show was directed and written by Shannon Ford. Show notes by Shannon Ford. Chad Pennycuff, producer and audio engineer. Facebook admins and moderators of the My DVC Points Community Group: Valerie Fairnington, Donna Bickert, Tamara Speidel, Caleb Allison, and Mary Anne Tracy. "Take Flight" music by Martinrowberry1 on Pond5.

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My DVC Points is an awesome community of DVC members. Our positive, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Our content focuses on a Disney Vacation Member lifestyle. We cover everything from buying, selling, renting, picking your next resort or Disney restaurant. Our conversations start on the My DVC Points Podcast and DVC Newscast and continue on our Facebook Group and our live shows multi-streamed to Facebook and YouTube. Please download our smartphone app. Play Trivia with us every Friday night at 9 PM Eastern at Mouse Quiz!

It takes an awesome community of DVC members to produce our content. We're always recruiting people to help research, produce, edit, or join our shows to share their stories. We've had over 200 DVC members on our podcasts and live shows. Please consider supporting our show through our VIP Producer's Club at Patreon.com.

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