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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the upcoming refurbishment of Test Track beginning on June 17th, new details for the planned "Tropical Americas" region of Disney's Animal Kingdom, and more! N138
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Test Track set to close June 17th for extended refurbishmentOn April 5th, Disney announced that Test Track will be closing for refurbishment on June 17th. The ride will be updated with a “World of Motion” inspired make-over. There is no word on how long the closure will be, but it is expected to last at least a year.
Source: Walt Disney World website
Roundup Rodeo BBQ added to DVC discount dining list with 10% discountMany restaurants on property provide a 10% discount for Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders. Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios has now been added to that list! First opening in March 2023, this is the first time a discount for DVC members has been available at this restaurant.
Source: DVC News, Disney Vacation Club website
DVC Direct incentives being increased for Spring 2024Disney Vacation Club is streamlining their new member and existing member discounts.
New members can receive a $13 per point discount on any purchase of 150 points or more on all four currently for sale resorts. In addition, a “Welcome Home” credit is also added for buyers buying 150 points or greater, starting at $2000. This usually applies to those buying points on-site.
Similarly existing members are looking to get $17 per point discount starting at 100 points, with the additional “Welcome Home” credit added starting at 150 points.
DVC is also offering deep discounts on points at Disney's Old Key West Resort. With a base price of $205 per point, existing members can take advantage of $40 per point discount for 150 points which is $165 per point. A 500-point contract would get an $80 per point discount down to $125 per point. This is the lowest entry point to direct purchase that we have seen in quite awhile, so if you are looking for your entry into direct membership at the lowest price, this may be the way to go.
Source: DVC News
Imagineering details “Tropical Americas” model for Animal KingdomDisney has released a clip on Instagram with details of the "Tropical Americas" land, which is replacing DinoLand U.S.A., in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The model still indicates Encanto and Indiana Jones attractions, as well as what appears to be a Coco-inspired carousel. While there is no current timeline for in-park construction, permitting has been submitted to start prepping a backstage area with trailers and storage.
In addition, Disney is expected to begin filing permits for the “Beyond Big Thunder” expansion will be filed within the next few weeks. Anything beyond this should be considered rumor for now. Expectations right now are that further details will come out at the D23 event this summer.
Source: Instagram, Blog Mickey
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This week, Sue and Peter discuss all the latest Disney news, including the Anaheim council approval of Disneyland Forward, more closures related to Tiana's Bayou Adventure, EPCOT opening the rest of their construction this summer, a 2025 DVC Member cruise, a new DCL ship announced with name and theme, and more! N137
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Vero Beach Character Breakfast returnsStarting April 20th, the character breakfast will return to Winds and Waves at Disney's Vero Beach Resort every Saturday. This breakfast was a regularly scheduled event prior to COVID, but now will return with a new menu. Goofy and Pluto will be making the rounds in their beach gear while guests enjoy tasty menu items like “Banana’s Foster French Toast” and “The Treasure Omelet”. Breakfast hours are from 8 AM to noon and are now available for booking.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
$2 Billion Disneyland Forward Project passes Anaheim planning board approvalOn March 11th, the Anaheim Planning Commission voted 5-1 to approve a proposed $1.9 billion expansion plan for Disneyland Resort known as "DisneylandForward". As we’ve discussed before, the plan would expand both parks around the Disneyland hotel while also adding new parking and highway access ramps. It also includes potential for more hotel rooms as well as 150 new DVC rooms.
Source: DVC news
Critter Country closing at Disneyland May 1stCritter 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 2025Disney Vacation Club announced the 2025 Member Cruise, a 5-night cruise on the Disney Dream featuring a stop at Cozumel, Mexico, a day at Castaway Cay and two days at sea.
Booking will begin on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:00am Eastern Time. No pricing has been announced yet. In order to book a DVC cruise, members are required to qualify for Membership Extras. Only qualifying points can be used to book the member cruise and at least one member must book with points. Cash rates will also be available.
Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News
Eighth Disney Cruise ship announcedDisney Cruise Line has announced the newest cruise ship to be added to its fleet, the Disney Destiny. The ship, sister to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, will have a “Heroes and Villains” theme, drawing on the legacies of beloved Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions. Onboard, guests will encounter both heroes and villains.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
EPCOT CommuniCore Plaza opens with special Encanto concertThe re-imagining of EPCOT will finally be complete with all the construction walls down and the full opening of the CommuniCore Hall, Mickey and Friends character greet and the new CommuniCore Plaza Stage. This area will be the home base for EPCOT's festivals, and as a celebration there will be a new limited-time show “¡Celebración Encanto!” from June 10th to September 6th. The show will run several times throughout the day and will include opportunities to sing along with favorite songs and see Mirabel and Bruno.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the new resort perk for complimentary water park admission on arrival day and other news. N136
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New Resort Perk for 2025 applies to DVC staysDisney has announced a new resort stay benefit for 2025 bookings. Disney is offering complimentary water park admissions on guests' arrival day at a Disney resort. This perk will also apply to DVC member reservations on arrival day.
There is currently no indication how this benefit would be affected by a split stay at different resorts, or even at the same resort in a different room category.
More details will be available “later in 2024” according to the Disney website.
Note that extra parks hours were also extended through 2025, including the deluxe evening hours which will still be available to DVC guests.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Soarin’ Around the World returned February 28thSoarin’ over California has now left the building! As of February 28th, Soarin’ around the World has returned to Epcot. The original show had returned as part of the 100th anniversary celebration.
Source: Plan Disney
New DVC welcome center opens at Disney SpringsDisney Vacation Club has introduced a new "Gateway to Discovery" store. The building features largely an open space with a globe dominating the center and artwork representing many of the destinations available through DVC. Plans call for additional facilities to be added on the second floor for Members and guests. The expansion will open later this spring.
This space is not expected to be the additional member lounge which was announced back in January.
Source: DVCNews.com
New Star Tours destinations coming April 5thStarting April 5th, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will offer some all-new adventures. These new additions will feature characters and locations from some of your favorite Disney+ new series such as “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian.” With these additions, the attraction provides the opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations aboard the attraction, including a visit to the planet Peridea from the Ahsoka series. Urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin and Grogu may soon be part of your next Starspeeder flight.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Buy a Fort Wilderness Cabin!Some of the old log-style cabins from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are for sale according to a recent Facebook listing, posted on February 26, 2024, by user Kyle Brooks. The 1-bedroom cabins are priced at $49,900 each and are fully furnished, including an Amazon “Hey Disney” device.
Source: Chip & Co
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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the new details for the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure at WDW this summer, the return of 1900 Park Fare character meal at Disney's Grand Floridian, and more! N135
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The return of 1900 Park FareDisney announces that 1900 Park Fare is re-opening at Disney's Grand Floridian on April 10th after being closed for more than four years.
Characters will now include an eclectic mix of Cinderella, Aladdin, Tiana (in her new look from Tiana's Bayou Adventure), and Mirabelle from Encanto as they celebrate the “power of a wish.” The artwork throughout the restaurant has also been updated, with a continued theme of a Merry-Go-Round.
Breakfast and dinner will both be available, and special favorites including the Strawberry Soup will still be on the menu.
Reservations are expected to Open March 5th.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
DVC Meet & Treat Event for Valentine’s DayDisney Vacation Club announced another “Meet and Treat” Member event at the Atlantic Dancehall, similar to the event offered for Halloween. The event will be held on four dates in February, the 13th and 14th, as well as the 20th and 21st, from 2PM to 4PM.
These events involve meet and greets with two or three special characters and treats for members. There is no advanced reservations required, but each member is only allowed to attend the event once.
Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening Summer 2024Disney Parks Blog has a post announcing the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in “Summer of 2024”. While no specific date was given, the previous opening timeframe was "2024". Disney also shared an impressive video of one of the new Tiana audio-animatronic figure and other details of the ride.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Free collectible pin from DVCDisney Vacation Club is offering members a new bonus, a pin that says “Membership Magic.” This pin is currently available at most DVC kiosks in the parks and resorts. It will be available to all owners, and owners will need to present identification and electronic membership card. Pins may be limited to one per family.
Source: DVC News
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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
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Disney commits to $1.9 Billion for Disneyland forwardOn January 23rd, Anaheim announced that Disney has committed to spending a minimum of $1.9 billion and up to $2.5 billion on the Disneyland Forward project should Anaheim city council approve the project. Money would be spent on "theme park lands, attractions, hotels, shopping and dining west of Disneyland Drive and on the Toy Story parking lot."
From the Orange County Register:
“The DisneylandForward proposal calls for Disney to pay $40 million for portions of Magic Way, Clementine Street, Gene Autry Way and Hotel Way to clear the way for the proposed theme park expansion.
The plan also calls for Disney to build a 17,000-space eastside parking structure with direct connections from the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway that would be larger than the combined Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures."
The DisneylandForward proposal is scheduled for Anaheim Planning Commission hearings in March with a vote by the Anaheim City Council in May.
Source: Orange County Register, DisneylandForward website
Pricing, Maintenance Fees, and Incentives for the CabinsThe newest Disney Vacation Club resort, the Cabins at Fort Wilderness has opened for sales to existing members, and with that, we have more information on pricing, maintenance fees and incentives.
First off, the starting price for the cabins is $225 per point, which is the same current price as Disney's Riviera Resort and Aulani.
Initial incentives are not particularly impressive, with a 100 point contract receiving a mere $2 discount, and 150 point contract with a $10 discount.
The biggest news is that the maintenance fees for 2024 have been released, and the initial rate is a whopping $12.16. This is the second highest priced maintenance fees of DVC resorts.
Points PurchasedCurrent Member DiscountCurrent Member Price25 - 99 points$0$225100 - 124 points$2$223125 - 149 points$4$221150 - 199 points$10$215200 - 249 points $11$214250 - 299 points$13$212300 - 499 points$14$211500 - 999 points$15$2101000+ points$16$209Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News
Epic Universe announcement madeThis week, Universal Orland released an official announcement about the new theme park, Epic Universe. There were no real surprises with the announcement except that the central area will be known as Celestial Park and will have two restaurants and three rides including a dueling roller coaster. The other lands are Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, How to Train your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe featuring Universal's Classic Monsters. No real details on the rides or attractions in the various lands were released. Opening is still just listed as 2025, but it’s still worth noting as competition to your time at Disney.
Source: Universal Orlando website
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Peter shares details of Disney Vacation Club's announcements for The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness, including opening date, point charts, and sales dates! N133
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Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Opening Date, Point Charts, and Sales Date RevealedDisney Vacation Club revealed new details on the The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. The new DVC resort is projected to open on July 1st. Sales begin for existing Members on February 1st and for new Members on February 27th.
Existing Members who add-on can book reservations as early as February 15th. New members can book beginning on March 12th. Reservations will be open to all DVC members on April 23rd.
Point charts range from 111 points per week in September to 232 point per week for the Christmas and Easter holidays. Most dates fall between 132-160 points per week.
Source: Disney Vacation Club website
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In this week's episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss Moonlight Magic registration changes, a new Disney Vacation Club Member lounge, more details on the Fort Wilderness Cabins, and more! N132
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Moonlight Magic Registration Rule ChangeAhead of the first Moonlight Magic registration for 2024, Disney Vacation Club has changed the verbiage in the “Know Before You Register” section on the Moonlight Magic of the DVC website. The website now states, "When staying using their Membership with Vacation Points, Reservation Points or cash, Members who booked a qualifying Resort reservation by the cutoff date will have access to early or general event registration and can register themselves and up to the number of individuals on their Resort reservation(s)."
Qualifying resort reservations are standard DVC reservations booked with Vacation Points online or over the phone with DVC, reservations booked with DVC for the Disney Collection using Reservation Points, or cash reservations booked over the phone with a DVC representative for a DVC villa.
The new policy means that reservations made at all Walt Disney World (WDW) resorts via the WDW website, by calling a WDW representative, through a travel agent or any other means NOT using an eligible DVC membership do not qualify for early registration. Previously, a standard reservation booked with cash by the deadline for any of the official WDW resorts qualified for early registration, but it absolutely does not anymore.
Source: DVC Fan, Seeking the Magical, DVC News
New DVC lounge in Disney World officialDisney revealed that construction on a brand-new Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge will begin in 2024 at Walt Disney World. The location of the new lounge has not been announced.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
More Details on the Fort Wilderness CabinsSeveral new bits of information came out of Disney Vacation Club documentation filings for the new Cabins at Fort Wilderness.
Based on the documentation, each cabin will have a total of 7,661 points for the year, which is an average of 21 points per night. This is similar to many of the studios throughout the DVC system. Point charts have not been released yet.
Full floor plan also revealed the dimensions of the cabin is 43’ x 12’ or 516 square feet, which puts the size slightly above studios but much smaller than most 1-bedrooms.
Dog policies for the cabins have also become available. A maximum of two dogs, with fees of $30 per day for Members and $50 per day for others such as cash guests.
Dogs must be "fully trained and are not allowed on furniture anywhere on the Resort Property."When outside of a cabin, dogs must be accompanied at all times and either within a carrier or restrained with a leash.They are not permitted in food and beverage locations, lounges, pools and other recreation areas.They cannot be left unattended for more than 7 hours.Guests with dogs must contact housekeeping to schedule a room cleaning time when the animals will not be present. Door hangers must be displayed on cabins where dogs are present.Management can request dogs to be removed based on behavior.Source: DVC News - Floorplan, DVC News - Point Cost, DVC News - Pet Policy
2023 DVC direct prices to rise end of JanuaryOn January 30th, the direct price of Disney's Riviera Resort and Aulani are increasing from $217 per point to $225 per point. Meanwhile, on the west coast, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are increasing for the first time from $230 per point to $239 per point. DVC has not been announced if any of the sold out resorts will also have price increases.
Source: DVC News
New “Little Mermaid” show coming to Hollywood StudiosOn December 19th, Disney announced that it was finally going to rehab the old “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” show in the Animation Courtyard. This show has been closed since the start of the COVID pandemic, and cast members have said that the area had a strong mildew problem preventing it from reopening.
The new show will be titled “The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure” and is expected to reopen in Fall of 2024.
Though limited details have been shared, a drawing of a new show scene covering “kiss the girls” was provided. It is likely the show will be a mix of the old and the new, but we should find out in the next few months.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Attraction Refurbishments in 2024Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closed on January 8, 2024. As of the time of recording, Disney has made no announcement on details of the closure, but it is listed to be reopen the summer of 2024.
Country Bear Jamboree will close date of January 27, 2024 . The attraction will reopen with an all-new show this summer.
Source: WDWNT, Walt Disney World website, Disney Parks Blog
DVC potentially go to “Trust” modelDisney Vacation Club has registered to form a timeshare trust under the name Palmetto Trust Associations. A timeshare trust model would be something new to DVC. DVC has not released any details regarding a new ownership option.
Source: DVC News
Magic Key Passes to go on sale 1/10Disneyland Resort resumed sales of all four types of Magic Key passes on 1/10 at 9:00 a.m. PT. Since September 2023, Magic Key passes have only been available for renewal. Magic Key pass prices last increased October 2023. By the time of recording, only the Imagine Key was still available for purchase, which is only for Southern California residents living in zip codes 90000 to 93599.
Source: WDWNT
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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
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2024-25 DVC refurbishment scheduleAt the recent Disney Vacation Club condo association meeting, an updated list of refurbishments scheduled for the next two years was shared. Typically a resort gets a “soft goods” refurbishment 7 years after opening, with a full “hard goods” refurbishment at 14 years, and the cycle repeats. These refurbishments are funded with Member dues.
2024 Refurbishment Schedule
Complete Boardwalk Villas Hard Goods in first half 2024Complete Hilton Head Island Hard Goods in first half 2024Vero Beach Resort starting soon into 2024 - expected soft goods replacement.Bay Lake Tower - start late in the year and expected to take most of 2025 (hard goods)2025 Refurbishment Schedule
Animal Kingdom - Kidani and Jambo house (hard goods)Copper Creek Villas - Wilderness Lodge (soft goods - but include murphy beds)Grand Californian Villas (hard goods - originally scheduled for 2024)Saratoga Springs Treehouse Villas (hard goods)Source: DVC News
Moonlight Magic registration dates for 2024 have been announcedDisney Vacation Club has shared the registration dates for the scheduled Moonlight Magic in 2024. Note for each park, there is only ONE early registration date that covers both events in that park, but there is a different general registration date for each individual event. Virtual queue links will be sent out less than 24 hours before registration is set to occur. Registration typically opens at 11:00am eastern on the designated day.
Disney California Adventure - January 29, 2024General Registration: December 19, 2023EPCOT - January 25, 2024Early Registration: January 9, 2024General Registration: January 11, 2024EPCOT - March 1, 2024Early Registration: January 9, 2024General Registration: February 15, 2024Disney's Animal Kingdom - February 27, 2024Early Registration: February 1, 2024General Registration: February 8, 2024EPCOT - March 1, 2024Early Registration: January 9, 2024General Registration: February 15, 2024Disney's Animal Kingdom - April 23, 2024Early Registration: February 1, 2024General Registration: April 11, 2024Disney's Typhoon Lagoon - June 4, 2024Early Registration: May 2, 2024General Registration: May 9, 2024Disney's Typhoon Lagoon - July 11, 2024Early Registration: May 2, 2024General Registration: June 27, 2024Disney's Hollywood Studios - August 27, 2024Early Registration: August 1, 2024General Registration: August 15, 2024Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News
Disneyland After Dark events returnDisney has announced a new round of Disneyland After Dark events in 2024. All events run from 9 PM to 1 AM, with early entry allowed at 6 PM. No discounts for DVC members or Magic Key holders are offered.
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite
Dates: Jan 23, 25, 30; Feb 1, 6, 8, 12, 14, 2024 at Disneyland ParkTicket 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 ParkTicket 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 ParkPricing listed as “Starts at $159”Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
June 18 & 20, 2024 at Disneyland ParkPricing listed as “Starts at $159”Source: Disney Parks Blog
Upcoming Ride refurbishmentsHaunted Mansion in Disneyland is closing on January 21, 2024 for expansion of the queue area and new store announced earlier this year. No opening date has been announced.On January 8th, Kali River Rapids will be closing for its annual winter refurbishment. No reopening date has been shared yet. Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom will be closing for a short refurbishment on January 16th and expected to reopen January 21st.Source: WDWNT - Haunted Mansion, WDWNT - Kali River Rapids, WDWNT - Big Thunder Mountain
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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter review the 2025 point charts and takeaways from the annual Disney Vacation Club Condominium Association meeting. The World Celebration neighborhood and new nighttime show debuts in EPCOT and Storyliving by Disney announces a new location in North Carolina. N130
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2025 Points charts releasedOn November 30th, Disney Vacation Club released the 2025 points charts. This year, there were no big changes to the charts, with just the usual adjustments due to the dates of holidays like Thanksgiving and Easter. The charts have remained the same for the third straight year.
In addition, there was another increase in the transient tax at the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, from $2.78 per point in 2024 to $2.87 per point in 2025, an increase of 3%.
Source: DVCHelp
DVC Condominium Association meetingDisney Vacation Club's annual condominium association meeting happened on December 7th, and while there is usually not a lot of news from it, there were a few tidbits came out.
An announcement was made that the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness resort would be “on sale soon,” with a few new images of the cabins being shared. A website, DisneyCabins.com, was provided, but the site doesn’t yet work.
In the Q&A section, it was asked whether the new Polynesian DVC tower will be part of the same condo association and the answer was given as “our plans right now are for the new tower to be part of the existing Polynesian resort."
Source: DVCNews
EPCOT World Celebration and new nighttime show debutsOn December 6th, EPCOT opened the World Celebration neighborhood, including Dreamers Point to guests. The area has a lot of trees and seating, as well as embedded lighting that matches along with Spaceship Earth.
The new Luminous show also debuted, and overall guest feedback was positive. In particular, the show does appear the same from all around World Showcase, which addresses a big complaint about the previous show.
Source: Disney Parks Blog, WDWNT
Storyliving by Disney announces 2nd community near Raleigh, NCStoryliving by Disney is the new division of Disney that is planning communities around the country inspired by Disney Imagineers, with the first community, Cotino, already announced for Rancho Mirage, California.
Disney is pushing forward with a second community, just announced in North Carolina outside the capital of Raleigh. It will be called Asteria and is described by Disney as “inspired by the spirit of discovery, the Asteria community is being designed to encourage exploration, spark life-long learning and create new connections for future residents.” The 15,000 acre community is expected to have 4000+ residences. Sales of units are not expected to start until 2027.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
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Join Shannon, Peter, and special guest Gina to discuss the good, the bad, and the weird of the first ever Disney's Jollywood Nights. This special hard ticket event debuted at Disney's Hollywood Studios on November 11, 2023, and each of our guests attended the event from 8:30 pm to to 12:30 am.
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In this week's episode, Peter, Shannon, and Sue discuss the release of the 2024 dues, changes to how Disney Collection bookings in Disneyland Resort, a Disneyland Hotel DVC member event, and a new DVC welcome center in Disney California Adventure. N128
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2024 Proposed Maintenace Fees releasedOn November 6th, Disney Vacation Club released the dues adjustments for 2024. A few highlights are as follows:
The lowest percentage increases were at Boardwalk with a 1.64% increase, followed by Boulder Ridge/Copper Creek at 1.97% and 2.19% respectively. Old Key West had the highest percentage increase at 6.25%.
The resorts outside of Walt Disney World saw generally larger increases, with the new Villas at Disneyland Hotel increasing 5.19%, and Aulani and Vero Beach seeing the steepest increases.
The lowest dues in the DVC system remain the Grand Floridian followed by Bay Lake Tower at $7.57 and $7.59 respectively. However, note that buying a resort solely for low maintenance fees isn’t necessarily a good strategy. Eight years ago, Old Key West was 4th lowest on Walt Disney World property, but after eight straight years of 5+% increases, the resort is now the highest at Walt Disney World at $9.89 per point.
The two resorts with the highest dues by far remain Hilton Head and Vero Beach, at $11.31 and $13.86 (non-subsidized). The low buy-in for these resorts is offset by much more expensive annual dues.
The historical information for the various resorts can be found at DVChelp.com under the FAQ “maintenance fees/dues” linked below.
Resort2023 Dues2024 DuesIncreaseAnimal Kingdom Villas$8.8099$9.0820+3.09%Aulani $9.1424$9.7620+6.77%Aulani Subsidized$6.8727$7.3385+6.77%Bay Lake Tower$7.4255$7.5902+2.23%Beach Club Villas$8.1655$8.6256+5.63%BoardWalk Villas$8.5309$8.6711+1.64%Boulder Ridge$8.5110$8.6790+1.97%Copper Creek Villas$7.9203$8.0938+2.19%Disneyland Hotel$9.0600$9.5307+5.19%Grand Californian$8.0409$8.5544+6.38%Grand Floridian$7.3332$7.5740+3.28%Hilton Head$10.7305$11.3140+5.43%Old Key West$9.3570$9.8666+6.25%Polynesian$7.9475$8.2301+3.56%Riviera$8.5049$8.8508+4.07%Saratoga Springs$7.8622$8.1388+3.52%Vero Beach$12.8503$13.8628+7.88%Vero Beach Subsidized$10.1298$10.8906+7.51%Source: DVCnews
Historical Dues: DVCHelp
Standard Disney Collection rules apply for non-DVC Disneyland staysDisney Vacation Club announced a minor change to the Disney Collection. For most stays using points to stay at non-DVC Disney resorts, known by DVC as the “Disney Collection”, there is normally a $95 transfer fee, and a Rule that states that members cannot make a reservation AND complete the stay within the last 4 months of their Use Year. (Members can complete the stay within the last 4 months, but need to book before that.)
Previously, these two requirements were waived for the three Disneyland Resort hotels. However, the fee and restriction have been put in place at Disneyland resort hotels, likely due to the opening of the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel.
Source: DVCNews
Holiday DVC event planned for DisneylandA new holiday event is planned for Disney Vacation Club members at the Disneyland Resort. On November 29 and December 5, 2023, qualifying members can visit the Sleeping Beauty Pavilion on the second floor of the Disneyland Hotel for a unique gathering. Disney characters will be present for photos, and members can collect a special treat for attending.
Hours are 2:00 to 4:00pm Pacific time on both dates. Advance registration is not required. However the line may close early if capacity limits have been reached.
Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVCNews
New DVC “Welcome Center” to open in DisneylandDisneyland Resort announced the Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar in Disney California Adventure will become a Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center.
More information will be announced at a later date. Blue Sky Cellar first opened in the park’s Pacific Wharf area (now San Fransokyo Square) in 2008 as a replacement for Seasons of the Vine. On and off for the next several years, Blue Sky Cellar would feature exhibits about upcoming lands and attractions. Blue Sky Cellar has not been used since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.
Source: WDWNT
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In this week's episode, Peter and Shannon share that the Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort is officially sold out, dates for RunDisney races for 2024-25, and more! N127
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DVC reporting Grand Floridian now “Sold Out”As of October 30, Disney Vacation Club informed its staff that the Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort Big Pine Key was officially sold out. The sold out status means that there will be no discounts for purchase of points at this resort. While it may be possible to still purchase direct points, the sales focus will return to Disney's Riviera Resort for Walt Disney World.
New incentives released on October 31st are not as good as the previous incentives. A 150 point contract would only see an $8 discount off direct pricing to $208 per point, while current members would pay $200 per point. Villas at Disneyland Hotel discounts are even less.
Source: DVC News
RunDisney races announced - Halloween half marathon added at DisneylandThe 2024-2025 season of RunDisney races were announced, and the big surprise is the addition of a half-marathon race at the Disneyland Resort. The Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon weekend will be on September 5th to 8th of 2024.
Beyond that, it’s the typical 4 race weekends in Florida with another race weekend at the end of January for Disneyland. Follow the link for all the details including registration dates.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Bluey arrives at Walt Disney World (sort of)Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort launched the Heeler Family Hide ‘N’ Seek scavenger hunt on Thursday, marking the first official use of “Bluey” at Walt Disney World and at Disney Parks & Resorts in general.
Note: After recording of this episode, the scavenger hunt was abruptly ended, just days after its debut.
Source: WDWNT, WDWNT - Update
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In this week's episode, Peter and Shannon discuss the announcement of 2024 Moonlight Magic and Disney After Hours event dates, a new DVC Hoop-Dee-Doo Holidays event, and a new timeshare license application for DVC's upcoming Fort Wilderness Cabins. All this and more! N126
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Moonlight Magic events announced for 2024Moonlight Magic returns in 2024 with a total of 8 dates. The complete lineup is as follows:
January 25: EPCOTJanuary 29: Disney California AdventureFebruary 27: Disney's Animal KingdomMarch 1: EPCOTApril 23: Disney's Animal KingdomJune 4: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water parkJuly 11: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water parkAugust 27: Disney's Hollywood StudiosRegistration dates have not yet been announced.
Source: DVC Member e-mail
Disney After Hours announced for 2024Disney has announced a new round of after hours events in early 2024. These include events at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot.
Magic Kingdom event hours are 10 PM to 1 AM. Ticket prices range from $155 to $175, with a $30 discount for DVC / Annual Pass holders. The Magic Kingdom After Hours dates and pricing are as follows:
Thursday, January 11 $155/$125Monday, January 15 $165/$135Monday, January 22 $165/$135Thursday, February 1 $165/$135Monday, February 5 $165/$135Monday, February 12 $175/$145Thursday, February 29 $175/$145Monday, March 4 $175/$145Monday, March 18 $175/$145Monday, April 8 $175/$145Disney Hollywood Studios event hours are 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Ticket prices and discounts are similar to the Magic Kingdom events, with a range from $155 to $175, with a $30 discount for DVC and Annual Passholders. The Hollywood Studios After Hours dates and pricing are as follows:
Wednesday, January 10 $155/$125Wednesday, January 24 $165/$135Wednesday, February 21 $175/$145Monday, February 26 $175/$145Wednesday, March 13 $175/$145Wednesday, March 20 $175/$145Wednesday, March 27 $175/$145Wednesday, April 3 $175/$145Wednesday, April 10 $175/$145Epcot event hours are 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Ticket prices are lower than the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios events, with a range from $149 to $159 and the same discount of $30 for DVC / APs. The EPCOT After Hours dates and pricing are as follows:
Friday, February 2 $149/$119Thursday, February 8 $149/$119Thursday, February 15 $159/$129Thursday, March 7 $159/$129Thursday, March 28 $159/$129Thursday, April 4 $159/$129Source: Walt Disney World website, Disney Parks Blog
Disney announces two special Hoop-Dee-Doo Holiday eventsDisney Vacation Club announced a new event, the Disney Vacation Club Hoop Dee Holidays. This festive holiday Member Exclusive event will take place at Pioneer Hall in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The event will include a Member-exclusive pre-show and a keepsake before enjoying the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue!
The event dates are Tuesday, November 28, and December 12, 2023, with two showtimes each day at 4:00 PM and 6:15 PM. This event is open to Disney Vacation Club Members who are eligible for Membership Extras benefits. Each member can attend and bring up to 11 additional guests per membership, making it a total of 12 attendees per group. Booking is available starting November 1st,
Guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to their reservation time to check-in. The doors open, and seating begins immediately at these times, with the show kicking off 20 minutes later.
Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News
Disney confirms Virtual Queue for Rise of the Resistance at Jollywood NightsDisney has confirmed the details for how to join the Virtual Queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance during the upcoming Disney Jollywood Nights ticketed event at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Guests attending the event can request to join the queue beginning at 8:00 pm. Each guest can request to enter this virtual queue no more than once per event. This is only available for guests on the day of the event they are attending, and their specific event tickets must be linked to their My Disney Experience account in order to join the virtual queue. Guests attending this special ticketed event do not need to be in Disney's Hollywood Studios to request to join at the time the queue becomes available.
Source: WDW Magic
DVC applies for Timeshare license for Fort Wilderness cabinsDisney Vacation Club has filed an application with the state of Florida for a new license for timeshare sales on October 12th. The license application currently shows as being “under review” and the application calls for 18,876 timeshare weeks, which breaks down to 363 units. There is no additional information related to a timeline to offer sales.
More recent projects have seen Disney applying for a license 8-9 months before sales began. For instance, a license was issued to sell The Villas at Disneyland Hotel back in August 2022, while sales begin in May 2023. Grand Floridian Resort was opened in July 2021, but points weren’t on sale until March 2022.
Based on these numbers, we are likely to see the cabins go on sale sometime next summer.
Source: Blog Mickey
First resale contract for Disneyland hotel available on DVC Resale MarketThe first resale contract for Disneyland hotel has appeared on the DVC resale Market’s website. The listing is a 150 point contract priced at $185 per point.
Source: DVC Resale Blog
Adventureland Treehouse reopening dateThe newly renamed “Adventureland Treehouse” in Disneyland is scheduled to reopen November 10th. Adventureland Treehouse will pay tribute to the original treehouse Walt Disney and his Imagineers built in 1962 in honor of the movie “Swiss Family Robinson,” but with a fresh story for the next generation of parkgoers to experience and enjoy.
Source: WDWNT
Disney Skyliner Refurbishment in January 2024Walt Disney World skyliner will be closed January 16-21st, 2024. The Epcot leg will remain closed until January 27th.
Source: WDWNT
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Shannon, Peter, and Sue share the unusual news that Disney Vacation Club has lowered the price of one-time use points for Members. Boat service between Magic Kingdoms resorts has resumed. Members can stop by DVC kiosks in resorts and some park locations to receive a collectible coin. Permits have been filed for DVC to begin construction of The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort. Celebrity narrators for EPCOT's Candlelight Procession have been announced, with the addition of some new narrators this year. N124
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Price of one-time use points loweredIn an unusual move, Disney Vacation Club lowered the price of one-time used points, from $22 per point to $20 per point. In February, DVC raised the price from $19 to $22.
One-time use points are designed for members who are short on points to be able to book beyond their annual allotment. A maximum of 24 points can be purchased per use year and have to be purchased through members services. Points cannot be refunded, banked, borrowed, or transferred, and must be used in the use year purchased. They also can only be used for 7-month bookings.
Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News
Boat service between Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge set to returnBeginning October 1st, watercraft service between Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will resume. Boats displaying a blue flag will follow this route throughout the day, visiting all three docks in rotation. This transportation is in addition to the red flag boats, which provide direct service from Wilderness Lodge to the Magic Kingdom.
While not a critical route, many guests enjoyed the ability to go directly between resorts to access additional restaurants and activities.
Source: DVC News
DVC member collectable coin availableA new free souvenir for Disney Vacation Club members has become available. Members can stop by member kiosks at DVC resorts and some park locations to receive a collectable coin. The coin shows the DVC logo on one side and symbols of the various resorts on the other. It is not known how long this coin will be available or if it is available at all DVC locations across property.
Source: DVC News
Permits filed for the Cabins at Fort WildernessOn September 19th, Disney filed a notice of commencement to begin construction on the 365 cabins at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort. Permit shows to extend through May of 2025. It is expected that the construction will start shortly and that the cabins will be constructed off site and then moved into place on the existing pads. It is not known if the replacement will take place in stages with the new cabins opening to replace the ones that closed.
Source: DVC News
Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators namedWith more details released about EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays, the Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators have been announced, and there’s a lot of new names along with some familiar ones.
Dining packages will be available to book October 17.
Chrissy Metz (NEW): Nov. 24-25Luis Fonsi (NEW): Nov. 26-27Ann-Margret (NEW): Nov. 28-29Simu Liu: Nov. 30-Dec. 2John Stamos: Dec. 3-5Neil Patrick Harris: Dec. 6-8Marlee Matlin: Dec. 9-11Brendan Fraser (NEW): Dec. 12-14Eva Longoria (NEW): Dec. 15-16Joey McIntyre (NEW): Dec. 17-18Sterling K. Brown (NEW): Dec. 19-20Jordan Fisher (NEW): Dec. 21-23Steven Curtis Chapman: Dec. 24-26Audra McDonald (NEW): Dec. 27-28Lisa Ling: Dec. 29-30Source: Disney Parks Blog
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Peter and Sue discuss the announcements from Destination D23. Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders will have a chance to experience Journey of Water before the official opening date. Disney Cruise Line announced an exclusive Disney Vacation Club exclusive cruise for the new Disney Treasure. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will host an open house for DVC members. N123
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DVC and AP previews for Journey of WaterDisney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders will get an early shot at the newest EPCOT attraction, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Previews have been scheduled for September 24th-29th and October 1st-4th. Previews will occur from park opening until 5 PM. A park reservation for Epcot will be necessary to enter the attraction, but no special passes will be required. Members that hop to Epcot after 2 PM will not be eligible to enter. DVC Members can bring up to 4 guests per membership card.
The actual opening date for Journey of Water is listed as October 16th, with a Moana Meet & Greet added to the attraction as well.
Source: DVC News, Disney Parks Blog
Disney Treasure launch date and member cruise announcedThe Disney Treasure is set to launch in December of 2024, and Disney Vacation Club will host an exclusive cruise for members on January 4th - 11th, 2025.
Details of the new ship were released earlier this month, including a Coco dining experience, a Jungle Cruise inspired lounge, a Nautilus themed bar, and a new show called “The Curse of the Golden Egg”. It was then announced that the 7-night exclusive Eastern Caribbean cruise will be available for DVC members to book on October 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM. The cruise will visit Tortola, St Thomas and Castaway Cay while also having 3 “at sea” days.
In order to book, members must qualify for Membership Extras which currently requires the purchase of at least 150 points direct from Disney Vacation Club. For this exclusive cruise, at least one passenger must be booked using DVC points. Other passengers may be booked using points or cash.
Source: DVC News
All the Destination D23 announcementsAt Destination D23, Disney shared many updates and announcements for Disney parks.
EPCOT
Figment Meet and Greet, which opened on September 10th Soarin’ Over California will also return to EPCOT September 22nd for a “limited time” for the 100th celebration Asha from Disney’s upcoming ‘WISH’ film will be coming to EPCOT, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris in November World Celebration will open in EPCOT in DecemberLuminous – The Symphony of Us – will debut at EPCOT on December 5, 2023Disney is working with sponsor Chevrolet to completely reimagine Test Track, which will be inspired by the original World of MotionHollywood Studios
Ahsoka will become part of the Star Tours attraction in spring 2024Magic Kingdom
Hatbox Ghost will be joining Haunted Mansion in late NovemberNew act and songs coming to Country Bear Jamboree in 2024New “lounge/tavern” is coming to Adventureland near Pirates of the CaribbeanDiscussion of “behind Thunder Mountain” projectAnimal Kingdom
A new show inspired by ‘Zootopia’ is being created for the Tree of Life theater to replace “It’s tough to be a bug!”New artwork was shared for a reimagined DinoLand to “Tropical Americas” with mentions of bringing ‘Encanto’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ to life in the parkOther announcements
Ride Vehicle Details Shared for Third Attraction Coming to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Disney Cruise Line’s new island in The Bahamas will be called Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point New ship coming to Singapore will be named the Disney Adventure 2024 D23 Expo kicks off on August 9, 2024, and will take place at different locations around AnaheimSource: Disney Parks Blog, Disney Parks Blog - EPCOT, Disney Parks Blog - MK
Villas at Disneyland Hotel hosting member Open HouseThe Villas at Disneyland Hotel will host a member Open House event on September 29th through October 1st. The hour-long self-guided tour will offer members an opportunity to see the newest timeshare property including the interior of a 3-Bedroom Grand Villa. Light refreshments and entertainment will also be provided.
Capacity is limited and registration is required. Disney will begin accepting sign-ups at 11:00am eastern / 8am pacific on Thursday, September 14. Registration will utilize Disney's virtual queue system.
Source: DVC News
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Peter and Sue discuss the upcoming direct price increase at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Halloween events for Disney Vacation Club members on both coasts. Disney also announced deluxe evening hours in November at Disney's Animal Kingdom and an expansion of the Haunted Mansion grounds at Disneyland Resort. N122
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Grand Floridian direct price increase coming September 12Disney Vacation Club has indicated that the base price for The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will rise from the current price of $217 per point to $230 per point as of September 12. Current promotional incentives are set to expire on September 11 as well.
There has been no indication that other resort prices will increase. While it is unusual for direct contracts to be offered at different prices, currently the Disneyland Hotel is priced at $230 per point as well.
Source: DVC News
DVC adds Halloween events on both coastsAfter making its debut in 2022, Disney Vacation Club's Halloween member event is back for 2023. From 2:00pm to 4:00pm on select afternoons, eligible members can visit the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney's BoardWalk for photos with Disney characters sporting their holiday garb and complimentary holiday treats. Scheduled event dates are:
Monday, September 25 & Tuesday, September 26 Monday, October 9 & Tuesday, October 10Monday, October 30 & Tuesday, October 31The event is open only to members who are registered guests at a Disney owned-and-operated resort at Walt Disney World or Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Attendees must also qualify for Membership Extras. An owner and up to 4 additional guests may attend. DVC digital ID card and photo ID must be presented upon arrival.
In addition, DVC has announced a similar event for members at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. The events will be held on October 17 and 24, both Tuesdays, from 3 to 5 pm. Beginning at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel's Community Hall, members can make "treat stops" at several Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home kiosks scattered throughout property. Along the way, participants can take part in craft projects and pose for pictures with Disney characters.
Like the East coast event, members must have a reservation at a Disney owned-and-operated resort in California or a ticket to the evening's Oogie Boogie Bash, and each member may bring up to 4 additional guests for a total party size of 5.
Source: DVC News, Disney Vacation Club website
Deluxe evening hours coming to Animal Kingdom November 8thFor the first time, on Wednesday, November 8th, deluxe evening hours will be offered at Disney's Animal Kingdom instead of either Magic Kingdom or Disney's Hollywood Studios. Extended evening hours are scheduled from 7 PM to 9 PM. This is likely due to both DHS and MK having hard ticket events starting that week. (Hollywood Studios is offering the Deluxe evening hours in October.) It is expected that evening hours at Epcot and Animal Kingdom may extend through most of November and December.
Source: Disney Tourist Blog
Disneyland Haunted Mansion outdoor grounds being redone in 2024The stately grounds of the Haunted Mansion will expand with a spirited metamorphosis at Disneyland Resort next year. In 2024, the additions will build on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion and include an expanded outdoor queue to immerse guests in enhanced theming, as well as a new retail shop adjacent to the attraction’s exit.
A standalone retail shop will also be added, themed as the carriage house of the mansion, belonging to Madame Leota.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
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In this episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss the return of the parking trams to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, an extended Stormalong Bay closure announced, changes to hotel early entry at Disneyland Resort, and new menus for Tiana's Palace and The Plaza. N121
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Parking trams returning to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios in SeptemberUnder the category of “it’s about time,” Walt Disney World has announced that the parking trams in the EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios parking lots will resume starting sometime in September. While an exact date has not been provided, this is the first update we’ve had for these parks on operational dates.
It was originally announced in December 2021 that all parking trams would return “by the end of 2022,” but that did not happen. While Magic Kingdom resumed parking tram service by Christmas 2021 and Disney's Animal Kingdom started back in May 2022, there was no service at the other two parks until now.
Source: News13 Orlando
Stormalong Bay closing for refurbishment in 2025From January 2025 through May 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. During this time, guests of Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts can use the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools.
Source: Disney Tourist Blog, Walt Disney World website
Disneyland changing early entry hotel benefit in 2024Starting January 9, 2024, only one park at the Disneyland Resort will be having early entry for hotel guests, with guests being allowed thirty minutes early entry into one of either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park each day. Currently, both parks are open every day for early entry. The change is a return to the way the benefit worked pre-pandemic, with only one park available each day.
Source: Laughing Place, Disneyland website
Tiana’s Palace menu announcedRecently, the Disney Parks Blog published new items coming to Tiana’s Palace restaurant in Disneyland Park opening on September 7th:
House Gumbo: a New Orleans staple combining braised chicken, andouille sausage, and heirloom rice.7 Greens Gumbo is a plant-based option featuring white beans, okra, yams, sweet potatoes, and heirloom rice. Cajun Spice Half Chicken is brushed with a house-made chicory BBQ sauce and served with baked macaroni and cheese & coleslaw.Muffuletta Sandwich stacks mortadella, salami, rosemary ham, cheddar, provolone and house-made olive relish on toasted New Orleans sesame seed bread. Beef Po-boy Sandwich features some slow-cooked beef perfectly coated with gravy and fully dressed with shredded lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise atop toasted New Orleans French breadGulf Shrimp and Grits: Shrimp Grilled in a Creole sauce and then paired with cheesy grits.House-filled Beignet features a delicious lemon icebox pie filling topped with lemon glaze for the perfect bite.Source: Disney Parks Blog
The Plaza Restaurant has significant menu changesThe Disney Food Blog is reporting extensive changes to the menu at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom.
Removed from the menu:
Appetizers: Chili, BLT salad, Seared Crab CakesEntrees: Main Street Burger, Sirloin Steak Salad, and The Plaza ReubenNew Additions to the menu:
Appetizer: Onion Rings, House SaladEntrees: Pot Roast Stack, Crab Cake Sandwich, Bacon Cheeseburger, Impossible Chili Burger, Triple Decker Turkey Club Sandwich, & Chicken Waldorf SaladDesserts: Specialty Milkshakes — Chocolate Pecan Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Key Lime, Chocolate Layer Cake with caramel popcorn mousse, Cotton Candy Cheesecake with fresh berriesSource: Disney Food Blog, Walt Disney World website
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Shannon and Peter discuss two new additions to Disneyland Park - Tiana's Palace opening on September 7th and a new Ahsoka character experience beginning August 23rd. In other news, Disney exercised their right of first refusal for the first time in over six months, and Vanellope is no longer meeting at EPCOT. N120
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Tiana’s Palace opens in Disneyland on September 7thDisney has announced that Tiana’s Palace will be opening on September 7th in New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park. Formerly the French Market, this new quick-service restaurant was inspired by “The Princess and the Frog”. The Mint Julep Bar will also be re-opening at the same time.
As of this recording, the menu has not been announced, but we expect it will come out ahead of the opening.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Ahsoka Character Experience coming to DisneylandAt Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, a new Ahsoka character experience will be coming on August 23rd! It’s not known if a similar experience will be coming to the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
Source: Disney Parks Facebook post, DVC E-mail
Disney uses Right of First Refusal for first time in over six monthsFor the first time since January, Disney Vacation Club has invoked the right of first refusal on resale contracts. As many DVC owners familiar with the resale market know, when a buyer places a bid on a contract, Disney has the right to pay the seller the same amount and buy back the contract. This is called Right of First Refusal or ROFR for short. Throughout the last 10 years, Disney typically buys back around 10-20% of contracts on average, but in 2023 Disney had only bought back a few Copper Creek contracts in January, and none since. Resale prices have dropped over the last seven months in part due to the lack of ROFR contracts.
The three contracts recently bought back were fairly low price bids, with two being at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas and one at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. If Disney starts buying back more contracts, this could result in a near-term increase in resale pricing.
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Vanellope Meet and Greet closes at EPCOTAugust 19th was the last day to meet Vanellope from Wreck-It-Ralph at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT. Disney has announced that Mickey and Minnie will be greeting here in their platinum 100th anniversary outfits, but there is also the expectation of a Figment Meet and Greet coming soon as well. Joy from Inside Out is still meeting in this space, but it is possible that will close in the near future as well.
Source: WDWNT
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Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss recent Disney news, including the new menu at Trail's End and a limited-time discount for DVC Members on VIP tours. Magic Kingdom has a new interactive experience, Smellephants on Parade in Storybook Kingdom. Disney announced updates coming to their dining reservations system. Additionally, Disneyland Holiday events have been revealed! N119
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Trail’s End and Crockett’s Tavern Re-opens July 27thDisney has announced the reopening of Trail’s End restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern on July 27th with all new menu selections. Trail’s End used to be a buffet restaurant but is now considered a quick-service restaurant. Some of selections include:
Pizza by the slice or whole pieChoice of chicken, brisket or Pork Ribs as either hot grab-and-go with sides available by the pound.Homestyle meals including cornbread, cole slaw and mashed potatoes.Variety of desserts including Hoop-Dee-Do strawberry shortcake and Lemon Blueberry Trifle.Crockett’s Tavern has favorite drinks and bar bites such as:
A Trio of Sliders (Pork, Brisket and Buffalo Chicken)Fried Green Tomato slidersChicken BitesCharcuterie BoardCrispy Cauliflower (a favorite on Hoop’s vegan menu).Trailblazing Trio (Strawberry shortcake, Smores chocolate pudding, and vanilla pudding with vanilla wafers.Source: Disney Parks Blog
Discount offered on VIP tours to DVC membersE-mails were sent to Disney Vacation Club Members regarding a discount of up to 20% off VIP tours at Walt Disney World. Regular pricing for VIP Tours range from $450 to $900 per hour depending on the season. The 20% discount is available on select dates from August 15 through September 30. Eligible Members can book by calling (407) 560-4033.
Source: DVC E-mail, DVC website
Smellephants on Parade in Magic KingdomLast week, Disney announced a new interactive experience coming to Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom called Smellephants on Parade. This new experience is sponsored by Scentsy, who is now the official home fragrance for Walt Disney World. The experience takes inspiration from the “Pink Elephants on Parade” sequence from “Dumbo”.
Cast Members will give guests a map and sticker sheet at the ticket booth in front of Big Top Souvenirs. Guests can then search Storybook Circus to find various elephant statues and record their unique scents.
Source: WDWNT
Disney updating dining reservation systemDisney has announced updates to the Disneyland and Disney World dining reservations system. As part of the update, guests will be able to view all reservation slots available to them for their selected dining location and timeframe. Currently, only a few available reservation slots that fit the guest’s selected timeframe are shown. Reservation availability will also be sorted by meal period so guests can view which menu is being served during the time of their reservation, making it clearer whether it is a lunch or dinner.
Source: WDWNT
Disneyland Holiday Events announcedThe Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are returning on November 10, 2023, through January 7, 2024. Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure draws inspiration from multicultural seasonal celebrations and cherished traditions of Christmas, Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Enjoy new and returning favorite food and beverage items at the marketplaces and groove to music and dance performances at the Palisades Stage, Sonoma Terrace and for the first time, in the Hollywood Backlot,. Also, get ready to dance along as Disney and Pixar characters march to the beat of the Holiday Toy Drummers in “Mickey’s Happy Holidays.” Holiday Overlays include “It’s a Small World” Holiday, the frightfully festive Haunted Mansion Holiday, and on Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree, which will both undergo seasonal spins for the “haul-idays.”
Further entertainment will include “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” starring characters from Toy Story, Frozen and more, “Believe…In Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular with breathtaking fireworks and sprinklings of snow, and “World of Color – Season of Light” will fill Paradise Bay with the spirit of togetherness and love as hundreds of fountains illustrate warm moments from Disney animated films.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Friendship Boat debuts new color schemeDisney is introducing a brand-new color scheme for Friendship Boats. Each boat will continue to have its own unique colors, and the newly painted vessels will feature a dark blue base. Guests can see the first Friendship Boat with the new color scheme sailing the waters of World Showcase Lagoon and Crescent Lake by the end of August.
Source: WDWNT
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