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

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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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