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Big Thunder, Rock n Roller Coaster & Lakeshore Lodge opening dates and more!

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

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

                  • 00:00 Welcome Back Episode 180

                  01:58 Big Thunder Returns

                  04:07 Muppets Take Over Rock N Roller Coaster

                  07:23 LBV Golf Course Refurb

                  09:57 More Poly Tower Inventory

                  11:54 Poly Boat Dock Closure

                  15:00 Lakeshore Lodge Details

                  22:15 Disney Cruise Kids Deal

                  25:02 Moonlight Magic Dates

                  28:19 Jellyrolls Moving Offsite

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