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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share details for the Disney Vacation Club Member preview events for Soarin’ Across America (May 21) and Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster featuring the Muppets (May 24). They also discuss dates and details for Welcome Home Weeks to celebrate Disney Vacation Club Members, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss Disney Vacation Club’s adoption of a new commercial use policy and price increase for one-time use points. They also share news on new DVC Member offerings at Disney California Adventure, upcoming resort refurbishments, and a new after-2 PM ticket option for dates this summer.

In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the Cool Kid Summer details with opening dates for many new and refurbished attractions, including Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Soarin' Across America, Bluey attractions, and more!

In this week's episode, Peter and Shannon discuss the new direct pricing and incentives released from Disney Vacation Club, along with other notable news and important upcoming dates.

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.

Peter and Sue bring you the latest Disney Vacation Club updates just before the holidays in episode 174. Highlights include changes to Bay Lake Tower’s Top of the World Lounge access, the closing date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and its conversion to a Muppets theme, new Eras costumes on display from Taylor Swift’s tour […]

Welcome to the DVC Newscast with Shannon and Pete. In this week's episode, we discuss the 2026 dues and point charts, a new fee for recording resale contracts, and park updates, including the addition of Bluey and Bingo experiences!

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this week's episode, Peter, Sue, and Jen share their thoughts on the new animation experience announced in Disney's Hollywood Studios, a new gift card offer on Walt Disney World Annual Passes, direct purchase incentives, and more!

In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss preview dates for Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders, the Eat to the Beat lineup, and more WDW updates.

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

In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the reveal of two big items - the premiere date of the new nighttime parade at Walt Disney World, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, and the return of Disney Vacation Club's Welcome Home Weeks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

In this week's episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss the new DVC resort, Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, under construction at the former Reflections site and give an overview of changes for the 2026 point charts. More information has been revealed for the new Membership Magic Beyond program, including EPCOT Member lounge special hours. The crew also shares details and timing for attractions and entertainment coming in 2025 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, and more! N153 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. 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 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.

In this week's episode, Peter and Sue share a breakdown of the 2025 dues, more details on the new Disney Vacation Club lounge in Magic Kingdom, attraction changes at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and much more! N152 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. 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.  Resort2024 Dues2025 DuesIncreaseAnimal Kingdom Villas$9.0820 $9.6470 6.22% Aulani $9.7620 $10.1219 3.68% Aulani Subsidized$7.3385 $7.6090 3.68% Bay Lake Tower$7.5902 $8.0150 5.59% Beach Club Villas$8.6256 $9.1207 5.73% BoardWalk Villas$8.6711 $9.0570 4.45% Boulder Ridge$8.6790 $9.1885 5.87% Copper Creek Villas$8.0938 $8.4914 4.91% Disneyland Hotel$9.5307 $9.8207 3.04% Fort Wilderness Cabins$12.1542 $11.8769 -2.33% Grand Californian$8.5544 $8.7974 2.84% Grand Floridian$7.5740 $7.9298 4.69% Hilton Head$11.3140 $11.9207 5.36% Old Key West$9.8666 $10.5049 6.46% Polynesian$8.2301 $7.9263 -3.69% Riviera$8.8508 $9.0572 2.33% Saratoga Springs$8.1388 $8.5394 4.92% Vero Beach$13.8628 $14.3026 3.18% Vero Beach Subsidized$10.8906 $11.2374 3.18%  Source: DVC News More info released on DVC Lounge in Magic Kingdom   Disney Vacation Club has announced that the new member lounge in Magic Kingdom will be opening in the Summer 2025. The lounge will be named “McKim’s Mile House - a DVC Lounge.”  The name is a nod to former Imagineer and Disney Legend Sam McKim who helped influence the design of Frontierland. It is located in the former location of the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade. Similar to other member lounges, the location will feature comfortable seating for guests, wireless internet, recharging stations for electronic devices and free beverages and snacks.   Source: DVC News Major changes for Muppets announced at Hollywood 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 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.

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

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

In this week's episode, Peter and Sue share the return of the Halloween Meet and Treat event for Disney Vacation Club Members, Island Tower incentives, Bay Lake Tower refurbishment news, and a permit request related to the Reflections site. N149 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. 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.  Current Member DiscountCurrent Member Price per Point 50 - 99 pointsN/A$225 100 - 124 pointsN/A$225 125 - 149 pointsN/A$225 150 - 199 points$10$215 200 - 249 points $13$212 250 - 299 points$14$211 300 - 499 points$15$210 500 - 999 points$16$209 1000+ points$17$208 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share all the news of the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, including the official opening date, room categories, and cash rates. They also discuss the temporary move of the EPCOT Member lounge this summer and DVC and Annual Passholder previews for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. N141 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. 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. Room typeOpening NightMid-JanuaryDuo studios$826$490 - $612Deluxe studios$1,100 - $1,500$654 - $927One bedroom villa$1,600 - $2,000$948 - $1,144Two bedroom villa$2,750$1,600Two bedroom penthouseUnavailable$2,400Examples of Cash Rates at Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows 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 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.

In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the official opening date of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the newly announced details of the Polynesian Tower, Fort Wilderness policy updates, extension of the Reflections permit, DisneylandForward crossing the final hurdle, Halloween Party dates, and more! N140 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. 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 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. 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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the new changes to the Disability Access Service (DAS) system, DisneylandForward passes Anaheim city council, and more! N139 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. 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 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. 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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the upcoming refurbishment of Test Track beginning on June 17th, new details for the planned "Tropical Americas" region of Disney's Animal Kingdom, and more! N138 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. 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 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.

This week, Sue and Peter discuss all the latest Disney news, including the Anaheim council approval of Disneyland Forward, more closures related to Tiana's Bayou Adventure, EPCOT opening the rest of their construction this summer, a 2025 DVC Member cruise, a new DCL ship announced with name and theme, and more! N137 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. 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 My DVC Points is an awesome community of DVC members. Our positive, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Our content focuses on a Disney Vacation Member lifestyle. We cover everything from buying, selling, renting, picking your next resort or Disney restaurant. Our conversations start on the My DVC Points Podcast and DVC Newscast and continue on our Facebook Group and our live shows multi-streamed to Facebook and YouTube. Please download our smartphone app. Play Trivia with us every Friday night at 9 PM Eastern at Mouse Quiz! It takes an awesome community of DVC members to produce our content. We're always recruiting people to help research, produce, edit, or join our shows to share their stories. We've had over 200 DVC members on our podcasts and live shows. Please consider supporting our show through our VIP Producer's Club at Patreon.com. "Our Team Will Podcast for Dole Whips" Chad Pennycuff on the My DVC Points Patreon Program

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

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

In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share new information on the DisneylandForward project and Universal Orlando's Epic Universe, as well as pricing, maintenance fees, and incentives for the Cabins at Fort Wilderness. N134 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. 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. Points PurchasedCurrent Member DiscountCurrent Member Price25 - 99 points$0$225100 - 124 points$2$223125 - 149 points$4$221150 - 199 points$10$215200 - 249 points $11$214250 - 299 points$13$212300 - 499 points$14$211500 - 999 points$15$2101000+ points$16$209 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 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.

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

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

Join Peter and special guest host Chad Pennycuff to discuss the latest news, including the Disney Vacation Club refurbishment schedule for 2024 and 2025, announced registration dates for Moonlight Magic events, Disneyland After Dark events, and more! N130 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. 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 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.

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