May 31, 2026

Changes to Carousel of Progress, ROFR point freeze, new DCL rules, and more

52 minutes

In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the announcement of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress refurbishment, DVC policy update to freeze point usage during the ROFR process, and new $399 portrait sessions at Grand Floridian and Polynesian. They also cover Disney Cruise Line rule changes on door decorations, over-the-door organizers, alcohol limits, and a reduced corkage fee. N182

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00:00 Welcome and Introductions

01:49 Sponsor DVC Resale Market

02:35 New Openings Roundup

03:16 Bluey Show and Queue

10:37 Soarin Over America Returns

12:42 Rock n Roller Coaster Update

13:35 Disney Junior Refresh

15:21 Carousel of Progress Overhaul

New eras are 1969 (Moon landing), the 1980s (Halloween), New Year’s 1999 (Y2K), and a future with household robots and space travel

Attraction will close on July 6, 2026, and is expected to reopen in 2027

Source: Disney Parks Blog

19:55 DVC ROFR Points Freeze

DVC is now freezing point usage during the ROFR process

Source: DVC News

23:02 Boardwalk Grand Villa Categories

Room request options now include single- or two-story starting January 7, 2027.

Source: DVC News

25:26 Resort Portrait Sessions

31:17 Photo Quality Experiences

Photo sessions offered at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and cost $399 for 40-minute session

Source: Walt Disney World website

Disney Cruise Line Updates

34:44 Cruise Door Decor Rule Changes

40:43 Bring-Your-Own-Alcohol Limits and Corkage fees reduced

Source: Shannon Ford Blog

48:13 Moonlight Magic Dates

Summer season registration begins on June 4th for onsite Members and June 10th for all other Members

Hollywood Studios July 20th

Typhoon Lagoon August 4th and 20th

EPCOT September 10th

50:14 Trips and Final Wrap

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May 31, 2026

Changes to Carousel of Progress, ROFR point freeze, new DCL rules, and more

52 minutes

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.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

01:49 Sponsor DVC Resale Market

02:35 New Openings Roundup

03:16 Bluey Show and Queue

10:37 Soarin Over America Returns

12:42 Rock n Roller Coaster Update

13:35 Disney Junior Refresh

15:21 Carousel of Progress Overhaul

New eras are 1969 (Moon landing), the 1980s (Halloween), New Year’s 1999 (Y2K), and a future with household robots and space travel

Attraction will close on July 6, 2026, and is expected to reopen in 2027

Source: Disney Parks Blog

19:55 DVC ROFR Points Freeze

DVC is now freezing point usage during the ROFR process

Source: DVC News

23:02 Boardwalk Grand Villa Categories

Room request options now include single- or two-story starting January 7, 2027.

Source: DVC News

25:26 Resort Portrait Sessions

31:17 Photo Quality Experiences

Photo sessions offered at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and cost $399 for 40-minute session

Source: Walt Disney World website

Disney Cruise Line Updates

34:44 Cruise Door Decor Rule Changes

40:43 Bring-Your-Own-Alcohol Limits and Corkage fees reduced

Source: Shannon Ford Blog

48:13 Moonlight Magic Dates

Summer season registration begins on June 4th for onsite Members and June 10th for all other Members

Hollywood Studios July 20th

Typhoon Lagoon August 4th and 20th

EPCOT September 10th

50:14 Trips and Final Wrap

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.

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