DVC Newscast

Shannon Ford, Peter Scheidle and the My DVC Points Community
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DVC Newscast

A DVC Newscast focusing on the latest news in the DVC Community.

  1. 3 DE NOV.

    Sorcerer Pass price increases, DVC Member treats at MVMCP and Jollywood Nights, and more!

    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.

    29min

  2. 18 DE OUT.

    Lightning Lane Premier and Membership Magic Beyond Announced and more!

    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

    51min

  3. 7 DE OUT.

    DVC Meet and Treat event returns, Poly, BLT and Reflections updates

    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

    22min

  4. 20 DE SET.

    New Moonlight Magic events, Island Tower On Sale Dates

    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

    39min

  5. 5 DE SET.

    Villains show coming to DHS, TRON virtual queue ending

    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 "

    31min

  6. 23 DE AGO.

    Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island to close to make way for new Cars expansion

    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, S

    40min

  7. 19 DE JUL.

    D23 Experiences Panel Announcements 2024

    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

    1h12min

  8. 19 DE JUL.

    Jungle Cruise Refurb and DVC Preview Center updates

    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 sam

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A DVC Newscast focusing on the latest news in the DVC Community.

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  • Criado por
    Shannon Ford, Peter Scheidle and the My DVC Points Community
  • Anos de atividade
    2020 - 2024
  • Episódios
    100
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    © @2023 My DVC Points
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    DVC Newscast

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