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In episode 180 of DVC Newscast, Shannon and Peter share several updates:

• Big Thunder Mountain is set to reopen May 3 with no preview mentioned
  • Source: Disney Parks Blog
• Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets opens May 26 with six announced ride songs, a Muppet pre-show song, queue changes, and upcoming AP/DVC previews (dates not yet announced).
  • Source: Disney Parks Blog
• Lake Buena Vista Golf Course closing from late spring to early fall for major renovations.
  • Source: Walt Disney World Golf website
• Disney declared 16 additional DVC units at the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, bringing declared inventory to 123 of 222 units, with uneven distribution across room types.
  • Source: DVC News
• The boat dock at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort closes May 11–June 15. Trader Sam’s outdoor area is closed amid exterior work.
  • Source: DVC News
• Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is officially announced for summer 2027 with 967 rooms and themed elements.
  • Source: Disney Parks Blog
• Disney Cruise Line 50% off kids fare promo on select sailings
  • Source: Disney Cruise Line website
• Upcoming Moonlight Magic dates and Jellyrolls relocating off-property.

00:00 Welcome Back Episode 180

01:58 Big Thunder Returns

04:07 Muppets Take Over Rock N Roller Coaster

07:23 LBV Golf Course Refurb

09:57 More Poly Tower Inventory

11:54 Poly Boat Dock Closure

15:00 Lakeshore Lodge Details

22:15 Disney Cruise Kids Deal

25:02 Moonlight Magic Dates

28:19 Jellyrolls Moving Offsite

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In episode 179 of the DVC Newscast, Peter and Sue discuss Disney Vacation Club’s March 31 adoption of a new commercial use policy, outlining criteria DVC may use to flag frequent renting/advertising and the enforcement tools available (e.g., cancelling reservations, limiting booking/modifications, restricting banking/borrowing, and reducing benefits) while emphasizing casual renting and family reservations should still be allowed and hoping enforcement improves availability at hard-to-book resorts. They note Disney raised one-time use points from $20 to $22.50 on March 23 (up to 24 points per contract, usable at 7 months or less). They cover DVC member offerings at Disney California Adventure (free photo sessions April 14–Aug 6, 2026; Wine Social Wednesdays in April ), upcoming refurbishments (BoardWalk’s Luna Park Pool Jan–Apr 2027; Grand Floridian Cafe mid-July–Oct), an after-2 PM ticket option for May 26–July 29..

• 00:00 Welcome and Weather Chat
• 01:11 Sponsor Monera Financial
• 02:04 New Commercial Use Policy
  • 03:14 What Counts as Violations
  • 06:46 Enforcement and Penalties
  • 08:52 Why Members Want Crackdown
  • 11:48 Rentals Still Allowed
  • 14:32 Who This Targets
  • 15:40 Market Impact and Enforcement
  • 16:21 Using Points for Others
  • 17:30 Rental Crackdown Talk
  • Source: DVC News
• 18:10 One Time Points Price
  • 19:03 Borrowing vs Buying
  • 21:06 Member Magic Beyond
  • Source: DVC News
• 21:35 DCA Member Events
  • Free photo session
  • Wine Social Wednesdays
• 24:18 Upcoming resort refurbishments
  • Boardwalk Luna Park Pool
    • Source: DVC News
  • Grand Floridian Cafe
    • Source: DVC News
• 25:50 After 2PM Tickets
  • Source: Walt Disney World website
• 29:30 Moonlight Magic Dates review

30:12 Trips and Farewell

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Peter and Sue record a March 15 DVC newscast covering Disney announcements and DVC updates

• 00:00 Welcome
• 01:24 Sponsor DVC Resale Market
• 02:46 Buzz Lightyear Opening April 8th
  • Source: Walt Disney World website
• 03:31 Big Thunder Reopening in early May
  • Source: WDW News Today
• 06:05 Cool Kid Summer Begins May 26th
  • Source: Disney Parks Blog
• 06:28 Hollywood Studios Updates
• 08:00 Millennium Falcon Refresh on May 22nd
  • Source: Walt Disney World website
• 09:47 Soarin' Across America Debuts May 26th
  • Source: Walt Disney World website
• 10:43 Bluey Comes to Animal Kingdom May 26th
  • Source: WDW Magic
• 13:41 More Summer Events Rundown
• 15:08 Aulani Dues Credit News
  • Source: DVC News
• 17:09 Resort Refurbs and Closures
  • Source: DVC News
• 21:48 Golf Course Renovation Plans
• 22:32 DVC VIP Tour 20% Discount
  • Source: DVC News
• 26:03 Moonlight Magic and Key Dates
  • Spring Moonlight Magic (Registration closed)
    • Hollywood Studios April 22nd
    • Typhoon Lagoon June 25th
  • Summer Moonlight Magic (Registration June 4th for on-site guests, June 10th for all guests)
    • Hollywood Studios July 20th
    • Typhoon Lagoon August 4th
    • Typhoon Lagoon August 20th
    • EPCOT September 10th
  • Flower and Garden Festival March 4th through June 1st
  • DVC Condo Association Meetings December 8th and 9th
• 27:17 Upcoming Trips and Dining Plans
• 28:49 Thanks Sponsors and Farewell

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Key highlights include: -

• Excitement around Josh D'Amaro being named the new Disney CEO,
• Dana Walden's new role and the positive reaction from cast members.
• Afternoon tea returning to Grand Floridian and pricing details for reservations starting from March 19th
• Disneyland Star Wars Land timeline reset and the addition of classic characters, exclusive to California.
• DVC Valentine's Day event now held at Disney's Contemporary Resort.
• Minor updates across Disney, including Harambe Marketplace reopening, temporary closure of Rafiki's Planet Watch, reopening of Napa Rose at Grand Californian, and Magic Kingdom's DVC lounge extended hours.
• Significant closures at Crew Cup Lounge and Yachtsman Steakhouse in the Disney's Yacht Club Resort. -
• Announcement of the Garden Rocks concerts at Epcot
• DVC 2027 Member Cruise details and Update on a special Disney Cruise Line offer, offering a significant discount and onboard credit.
• Recap of a recent trip to Disney World, including an experience at the top of the world lounge and staying in Animal Kingdom Club Level.

00:00 Welcome to DVC Newscast

01:59 Introducing the New CEO: Josh D'Amaro Source: The Walt Disney Company press release

05:53 Afternoon Tea Experience Returns to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Source: Disney Parks Blog

08:55 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Timeline Expands at Disneyland Source: Disney Parks Blog

12:33 DVC Valentine's Day Event Moves to Contemporary Resort Source: DVC News

16:30 Minor Announcements and Park Updates

18:12 Bluey Train Line Anticipation Source: WDW News Today

18:36 Napa Rose Reopening Source: Disney Parks Blog

19:00 Magic Kingdom DVC Lounge Hours Extended Source: DVC News

19:22 Yacht Club Closures Source: WDW News Today

19:49 Garden Rocks Concert Lineup Source: Disney Parks Blog

22:12 DVC 2027 Member Cruise Source: Disney Vacation Club website

24:41 Disney Cruise Line Offer

25:38 Trip Highlights and Cold Weather

27:44 Animal Kingdom Club Level Experience

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00:00 Welcome and Introductions

01:34 Sponsor Shoutout: Monera Financial

02:25 DVC News: Top of the World Lounge Updates Source: Disney Vacation Club website

11:09 DVC News: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Transformation Source: Walt Disney World website

15:24 Taylor Swift Costumes at Disney Source: Disney Parks Blog

19:01 Disneyland's New Explore Key Pass Source: Disneyland website

21:07 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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00:00 Welcome and Thanksgiving Recap

01:08 Sponsor Shoutout: DVC Resale Market

01:49 DVC Announces New Resale Contract Fee

• Disney announces a $500 fee for all DVC resale contracts starting January 1st, 2026 DVC Resale FAQ

02:53 Impact of New Fee on Resale Market

07:09 DVC Dues and Points Charts Update

• DVC dues for 2026 have increased, with many resorts seeing a 6-9% rise  DVC News
• Animal Kingdom point charts saw increases for value and club level rooms, while Savannah rooms had a slight decrease
• Polynesian point charts adjusted with September points increasing slightly DVC News

16:18 Bluey and Bingo Coming to Disney Parks

• Bluey and Bingo are coming to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line in 2026 Disney Parks Blog
• Animal Kingdom's Conservation Station to feature Bluey and Bingo activities starting summer 2026
• Disneyland to have a Bluey show in Fantasyland Theater beginning March 22, 2026

20:34 Bluey on Disney Cruises

• Select Disney cruises will include interactive Bluey-themed shows

21:18 Disney Parks 2026 Updates

• Update on various Disney changes and openings in 2026, including Frozen Ever After animatronics update and new experience at Hollywood Studios Disney Parks Blog
• News on upcoming closures and reopenings, such as Big Thunder Mountain and Buzz Light Year

23:40 Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Changes

• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster to reopen as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets in summer 2026

25:19 Millennium Falcon and Soarin' Updates

• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run getting a Mandalorian and Grogu update
• Soarin' Over America scheduled for Memorial Day opening at Epcot and July 2nd at Disneyland

25:39 Disneyland Announcements

26:17 Oogie Boogie Bash Dates

29:34 Cruise Experiences and Tips

37:20 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

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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 2D

Remy'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 Floridian

The 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 Parade

On 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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DVC members get exclusive early access to Zootopia: Better Zoogether

Walt 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 increases

Walt 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 refurbishment

Mickey’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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Hoop Dee Holidays returns for Members in December

Disney 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 2026

Disney 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 date

DVC 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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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 August

In 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 revealed

Walt 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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Disneyland to eliminate early entry in 2026, close Pixar Pier entrance to DCA

For 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 Mountain

Disney 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 closed

Beginning 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 Nights

Disney 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 2025

Disney 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 Weeks

As 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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Disneyland Magic Key Holders get discount off Lightning Lane for limited time August

Disneyland 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 update

Disney 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 Studios

Walt 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 Time

For 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 & Grill

The 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 Californian

Disney 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 announced

After 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.

Source: DVC News

New Disney Collection exchange option with National Geographic

Disney 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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Test Track 3.0 Opening Date

Walt 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 Club

After 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 Resort

From 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 announced

Construction 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 date

Walt 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 2025

Disney 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 Refurbishment

From 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 Riviera

On 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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Disney announces new park in Abu Dhabi

In 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 announced

Disney 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 announced

Walt 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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Disney Extended Park Hours and Water Park perk to continue into 2026

Walt 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 2026

In 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 available

D23 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 World

Get 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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First in-park DVC “Welcome Center” coming to Disney World

Disney 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 attractions

Disney 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 Spin

Buzz 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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DVC Member Lounge in MK now open, more details on adults-only EPCOT lounge

Disney 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 policy

Disney 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 closure

Whispering 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 months

The 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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Changes to DVC Moonlight Magic Sign-up

As 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 changes

Images 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 anniversary

Blizzard 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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Jellyrolls closing on the Boardwalk

Jellyrolls 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 scheduled

Disney 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 increase

While 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 meetings

Recent 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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Valentine’s Day Meet and Treat at Boardwalk Announced

Disney 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 Dates

Last 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 refurbishment

A 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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DVC changes transfer point rules

Disney 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 Details

Disney 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 refurb

Inovabed, 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 begins

Big 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 Floridian

Walt 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 Cards

Disney 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 meetings

Lots 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, 2025

Starting 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 Tower

With 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 announced

Disney 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 Lounge

With 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 Beyond

Disney 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 2026

For 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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DVC 2025 Dues Released

On 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. 

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 Studios

Disney 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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Disney Sorcerer Pass price increase

The 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-opens

The 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 declared

Disney 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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New Membership Magic Beyond Program revealed

Disney 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 Announced

Disney 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 World

Some 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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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 Members

Incentives 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.

In 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 planned

The 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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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 1st

The 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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New Villains show coming to DHS 2025

Disney 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 8th

The 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 Destiny

Disney 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 announced

Walt 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 26th

Per 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 complete

Disney'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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More details about the Island Tower

Disney 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 attractions

Shortly 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 renamed

The 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 Sales

Disney 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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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 refurbishment

Walt 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 coasts

The 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 Members

On 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 Japan

In 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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Announcements from D23 New Horizons Panels

The 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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Genie+ being replaced with Lightning Lane Multi Pass

On 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 announced

After 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 resorts

Current 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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DVC Lounge to replace Frontierland Shootin' Arcade

On 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 closings

Walt 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 refurbishment

Disney 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 dates

Tickets 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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Island Tower rooms officially added to existing Polynesian condo association

On 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.

The 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 summer

The 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 scheduled

While 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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Official Opening Date for Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Disney 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 Tower

On 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 Wilderness

Disney 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 years

During 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 DVC

On 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 announced

Disney 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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Disney changes made to the DAS system on both coasts

Disney 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 cabins

DVC 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 shortened

Disney 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 scheduled

While 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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Test Track set to close June 17th for extended refurbishment

On 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% discount

Many 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 2024

Disney 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 Kingdom

Disney 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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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 approval

On 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 announced

Disney 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 concert

The 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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New Resort Perk for 2025 applies to DVC stays

Disney 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 28th

Soarin’ 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 Springs

Disney 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 5th

Starting 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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The return of 1900 Park Fare

Disney 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 Day

Disney 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 2024

Disney 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 forward

On 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.

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Epic Universe announcement made

This 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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Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Opening Date, Point Charts, and Sales Date Revealed

Disney 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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Moonlight Magic Registration Rule Change

Ahead 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 Cabins

Several 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 January

On 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 Studios

On 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 2024

Rock '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” model

Disney 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 1/10

Disneyland 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 schedule

At 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 announced

Disney 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 return

Disney 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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2025 Points charts released

On 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 meeting

Disney 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 debuts

On 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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2024 Proposed Maintenace Fees released

On 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.

Source: DVCnews

Historical Dues: DVCHelp

Standard Disney Collection rules apply for non-DVC Disneyland stays

Disney 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 Disneyland

A 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 Disneyland

Disneyland 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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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 2024

Moonlight 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 2024

Disney 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 events

Disney 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 Nights

Disney 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 Market

The 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 date

The 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 2024

Walt 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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Price of one-time use points lowered

In 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 return

Beginning 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 available

A 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 named

With 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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DVC and AP previews for Journey of Water

Disney 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 announced

The 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 announcements

At 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 House

The 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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Grand Floridian direct price increase coming September 12

Disney 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 coasts

After 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 8th

For 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 2024

The 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Disney Dining Plan returns in 2024

Disney 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 declaration

Commonly, 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 summer

On 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.

Source: DVC News

Copper Creek Refurbishment scheduled for 2024

As 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 opening

Rock '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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Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH) current member add-on incentives

New 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 2024

In 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 Fall

Disney 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 Summer

This 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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Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH) booking dates released

Members 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 14th

Get 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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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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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 categories

Disneyland 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 points Lead: 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.

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Two 2024 DVC Member Cruises revealed

Disney 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 Singapore

On 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 date

The 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 unchanged

Reports 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 challenges

The 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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Disneyland Villas cash pricing

Thanks 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 World

Shared 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 return

Happily 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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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 News Link 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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Villas at Disneyland Hotel opening information

Disney 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 2023

Disney 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 announced

With 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 1st

Narcoossee'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 Discontinued

The 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 Summer

Disney 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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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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Trail’s End Restaurant closing to convert to Quick Service restaurant

Trail’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 refurbishment

The 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 announced

At 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 Run

The 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 months

The 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 available

Disney 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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Disneyland Reopens sale of Magic Keys

On 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 resort

Through 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 1st

The 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 23

Disney 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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Return of Moonlight Magic

Disney 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 dates

As 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 2023

French 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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Reopening of the Walt Disney World Railroad

Disney 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 debut

Harmonious 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 Announced

Disney 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 Meals

Disney 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 configuration

Disney 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 refurbishment

The 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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DVC Points Charts Released for 2024

Disney 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 resorts

Disney 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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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

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

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 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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