Afternoon Tea finally returns to Grand Floridian & Disneyland shifts Batuu timeline

In this episode of the DVC Newscast, the hosts discuss the slow start to 2026, the newly appointed Disney CEO, upcoming changes to Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts, and various other Disney Vacation Club (DVC) news and events. N176 My DVC Points is proudly sponsored by: DVC Resale Market - Industry Leader in DVC Resales DVC Rental Store - DVC Point Rentals Monera Financial - Exclusively Financing DVC Contracts Patreon supporters in the My DVC Points VIP Producer Club. 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 My DVC Points is a fantastic community of DVC members. Our cheerful, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club are designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Please join us in continuing our Facebook group and YouTube channel conversations. It takes an incredible community of DVC members to produce our content. We're always recruiting people to help research, produce, edit, or join our shows to share their stories. Thus far, we've had over 400 DVC members on our shows. If our content has been a blessing to your family, please consider supporting our show through our VIP Producer's Club at Patreon.com and join us for the Patreon After-Party from our live shows. Facebook admins and moderators of the My DVC Points Community Group: Sandy Symianick, Gina Grotsky, Shannon Ford, Caleb Allison, and Mary Anne Tracy. "Take Flight" music by Martinrowberry1 on Pond5.