March 16, 2026

Cool Kid Summer details with opening dates, refurb schedules

30 minutes

In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the Cool Kid Summer details with opening dates for many new and refurbished attractions, including Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Soarin' Across America, Bluey attractions, and more! N178

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Peter and Sue record a March 15 DVC newscast covering Disney announcements and DVC updates

00:00 Welcome

01:24 Sponsor DVC Resale Market

02:46 Buzz Lightyear Opening April 8th

Source: Walt Disney World website

03:31 Big Thunder Reopening in early May

Source: WDW News Today

06:05 Cool Kid Summer Begins May 26th

Source: Disney Parks Blog

06:28 Hollywood Studios Updates

08:00 Millennium Falcon Refresh on May 22nd

Source: Walt Disney World website

09:47 Soarin' Across America Debuts May 26th

Source: Walt Disney World website

10:43 Bluey Comes to Animal Kingdom May 26th

Source: WDW Magic

13:41 More Summer Events Rundown

15:08 Aulani Dues Credit News

Source: DVC News

17:09 Resort Refurbs and Closures

Source: DVC News

21:48 Golf Course Renovation Plans

22:32 DVC VIP Tour 20% Discount

Source: DVC News

26:03 Moonlight Magic and Key Dates

Spring Moonlight Magic (Registration closed)

Hollywood Studios April 22nd

Typhoon Lagoon June 25th

Summer Moonlight Magic (Registration June 4th for on-site guests, June 10th for all guests)

Hollywood Studios July 20th

Typhoon Lagoon August 4th

Typhoon Lagoon August 20th

EPCOT September 10th

Flower and Garden Festival March 4th through June 1st

DVC Condo Association Meetings December 8th and 9th

27:17 Upcoming Trips and Dining Plans

28:49 Thanks Sponsors and Farewell

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March 16, 2026

Cool Kid Summer details with opening dates, refurb schedules

30 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.

Peter and Sue record a March 15 DVC newscast covering Disney announcements and DVC updates

00:00 Welcome

01:24 Sponsor DVC Resale Market

02:46 Buzz Lightyear Opening April 8th

Source: Walt Disney World website

03:31 Big Thunder Reopening in early May

Source: WDW News Today

06:05 Cool Kid Summer Begins May 26th

Source: Disney Parks Blog

06:28 Hollywood Studios Updates

08:00 Millennium Falcon Refresh on May 22nd

Source: Walt Disney World website

09:47 Soarin' Across America Debuts May 26th

Source: Walt Disney World website

10:43 Bluey Comes to Animal Kingdom May 26th

Source: WDW Magic

13:41 More Summer Events Rundown

15:08 Aulani Dues Credit News

Source: DVC News

17:09 Resort Refurbs and Closures

Source: DVC News

21:48 Golf Course Renovation Plans

22:32 DVC VIP Tour 20% Discount

Source: DVC News

26:03 Moonlight Magic and Key Dates

Spring Moonlight Magic (Registration closed)

Hollywood Studios April 22nd

Typhoon Lagoon June 25th

Summer Moonlight Magic (Registration June 4th for on-site guests, June 10th for all guests)

Hollywood Studios July 20th

Typhoon Lagoon August 4th

Typhoon Lagoon August 20th

EPCOT September 10th

Flower and Garden Festival March 4th through June 1st

DVC Condo Association Meetings December 8th and 9th

27:17 Upcoming Trips and Dining Plans

28:49 Thanks Sponsors and Farewell

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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