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September 06 "First Wave" stays at Lakeshore Lodge and the end of walking?
In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discus the new 11-month reservation modification rule for Disney Vacation Club Members. They also share opening dates for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge and an exclusive first-wave Member event. Tune in for all this and more! N187
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On DVC Newscast episode 187, Shannon and Pete discuss two major DVC updates. First, Disney updated the 11-month booking modification rules so travel dates and room types can only be changed once the original checkout date is within 11 months of the modification request, effectively eliminating “walking” reservations used to secure hard-to-get rooms and often tied to rentals. Second, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge will open July 1, 2027, with cash reservations opening October 4th for Disney Vacation Club Members, October 5th for annual passholders, and October 6th for the general public. Room types were revealed, including select rooms with club level and concierge access. A first-wave member event will be offered on June 24th through 27th with park tickets and exclusive dining opportunities. Points required for this experience begins at 184 for two guests in the same accommodation.
Sources: DVC News - Reservation Rule Change, Walt Disney World website - Lakeshore Lodge, Disney Vacation Club website - First-wave event,
00:00 Welcome to DVC Newscast
00:46 Sponsor DVC Resale Market
01:41 New Rule Stops Walking
03:09 How Walking Worked
05:31 Member Reactions and Loopholes
09:16 Why This Helps Availability
14:44 Lakeshore Lodge Dates Revealed
15:43 First Wave Member Event Details
17:45 Is the Event a Good Deal
20:45 Who Can Actually Book
22:01 Point Cost Reality Check
22:30 Room Categories Breakdown
24:04 Studio Occupancy Debate
28:47 Hurley Burley Opens
31:26 Level 99 Improvements
34:10 Fall Plans And FOMO
36:15 Dates Fall Events
38:07 Sponsors And Sign Off
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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.
40 min
August 23 2026 D23 Horizons Panel - Recap of All the News!
In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter recap the announcements from the D23 Parks Panel, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. Walt Disney World updates include Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Cars Land and Villains Land at Magic Kingdom. At Disneyland Resort, new information was revealed for the Avengers Campus expansion, Tomorrowland re-theming, and the Coco boat ride. Tune in for all this and more! N186
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Shannon and Pete recap a wide-ranging D23 update. They share new details on Lakeshore Lodge cabins (five one-bedrooms and 11 two-bedrooms with A-frame windows and a Brother Bear theme), Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas land (three rides: Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, Antonio’s Festival de Encanto, and El Carrousel de los Animalitos, plus a Maya-themed play area), and news that Disney plans to fix Expedition Everest’s Yeti. They discuss Hollywood Studios’ Monstropolis (2027, door coaster not opening with the land, new show, and restaurants), Epcot’s Dreamfinder return and Imagination Pavilion reimagining and a Spaceship Earth update, Magic Kingdom’s Piston Peak and Villains Land ride plans, a Carousel of Progress update with Bryan Cranston and Jamie Lee Curtis, Disneyland’s Coco boat ride, Avengers updates (now 2028), Tomorrowland re-theming. Disney Cruise Line news about the Disney Believe, and smaller operational updates including DVC events, Play Disney Parks app shutdown (Sept 16), Moonlight Magic dates, and Welcome Home Weeks.
Source: D23 website, WDWNT - Lakeshore Lodge
00:00 Welcome and Trip Talk
02:24 D23 DVC Cabins Reveal
03:36 Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas
05:09 Play Areas and Rider Swap
09:06 Fixing Expedition Everest Yeti
11:21 Hollywood Studios Monstropolis
13:29 Epcot Dreamfinder Returns
16:32 Magic Kingdom New Lands
21:24 Disneyland Updates and Tomorrowland
25:07 Disney Cruise Line Believe
29:30 Quick Dates and App Shutdown
31:16 Wrap Up
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34 min
August 08Magic of Disney Animation opening date, Dining Details for Lakeshore Lodge, and more
In this week's episode of the DVC Newscast, Peter and Sue share several updates ahead of D23, including a temporary closure of the Old Key West boat launch to Disney Springs, an extended closure of Disneyland’s Star View Station Member lounge, and Kidani Village’s lobby refurbishments. Walt Disney World also announced Magic of Disney Animation will open September 14 with a playground, character meet-and-greets, drawing experiences, and a theater. Additional Polynesian Island Tower rooms were declared into DVC inventory, and new Lakeshore Lodge dining and lounge venues were revealed. Finally, Breeze added flights to Vero Beach Airport from several cities through March 2027. N185
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00:00 Welcome Back Sue
01:03 Sponsor Message
01:44 Old Key West Dock Update
Boat service from Disney's Old Key West will be unavailable from July 20 through early August 2026 due to refurbishment.
Source: Walt Disney World website, DVC News
02:34 Star View Station Member Lounge Closure
The Star View Station Member Lounge in Disneyland closed on July 27th and is scheduled to reopen in fall 2026. A temporary lounge space has been created inside Starcade located near the exit of Space Mountain in Tomorrowland.
Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News
04:35 Kidani Lobby Refurbishment
The lobby of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village is scheduled for a multi-phase refurbishment this fall.
From August 17th through October 9th, the main lobby and primary entrance will be closed. During this time, check-in will move to the Palace Library.
Johari Treasures will be closed from August 17 to August 28th.
Beginning September 28th through October 9th, the north side lobby corridor will be closed, along with the area's lobby elevators on the second floor and outdoor observation deck.
Finally, from October 26 through November 6th, the south side lobby corridor will be closed, including the Community Hall, Safari So Good Arcade, the laundry room, the Palace Library, lobby restrooms and outdoor observation deck.
Source: Walt Disney World website, DVC News
08:27 Magic of Disney Animation Opening
The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios will open on September 14th. The attraction will include an indoor playground, character meets, opportunities to draw beloved Disney characters, and a theater showing the Once Upon a Studio short.
Source: Disney Parks Blog, Walt Disney World website
11:55 Polynesian Tower Releases more rooms
On July 22nd, Disney Vacation Club declared an additional 19 vacation homes for at the Island Tower of Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. This declaration increases the number of vacation homes available to Members to 142 out of 222 total.
Source: DVC News
13:47 Lakeshore Lodge Dining
Disney Parks Blog has shard additional details of Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, including images of the lobby and planned dining venues. A space for fireworks viewing will also be available.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
19:26 Breeze Flights to Vero
Breeze Airways has announced new routes to Vero Beach from Provo, UT, Trenton, NJ; Pittsburgh, PA; Baltimore, MA; and Atlantic City, NJ. The Vero Beach airport is approximately 25 minutes from Disney's Vero Beach Resort.
Source: CBS 12
22:50 D23 And Travel Plans
Dates to remember
D23 is scheduled in Anaheim, CA, from August 14th through 16th.
Moonlight Magic at Typhoon Lagoon on August 20th and EPCOT on September 10th. Registration has closed for these events.
DVC Welcome Home Weeks are currently ongoing from July 22nd through August 26th.
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.
28 min
June 28No more Gingerbread house, Party Dates, and New Boardwalk Experiences
In this week's episode, Shannon and Pete cover Disney’s newly released Lakeshore Lodge pool complex details and the BoardWalk additions including the Hurley-Burley entertainment venue (family-friendly by day, adults-only at night), a new Basin store, and a teased quick-service restaurant. They share dates and event information for Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and more! N184
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00:00 Welcome and July 4 Plans
01:50 Sponsor DVC Resale Market
02:32 Lake Shore Lodge Pool Reveal
08:16 BoardWalk New Venues and Dining
12:27 Christmas Parties and Dates
15:16 Gingerbread House Retired
19:43 Level 99 at Disney Springs
23:15 DVC Halloween Party Treats
25:18 DVC Dates and Wrap Up
Lakeshore Lodge pool area
Disney has released more details about the Lakeshore Lodge swimming area. Aerial photos have shown a large pool and lazy river in the design, and now we know this area will be known as “The Wetlands”. The area is Inspired by Pocahantas.
Heron Shores will be a play area with unique climbing features. Otter Springs will be a splash pad with a small slide for little ones. Daydream River is the lazy river that runs throughout the area.
Lakeshore Lagoon will be the resort's main pool with a zero-entry feature and a spiral water slide. Finally, on the other side of the resort is the quiet pool, Perspective Pond, which will also have a whirlpool spa nearby. They also mention a historic plaque marking the location of the previous existing “River Country” on this spot.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
New Experiences at Boardwalk
In the former Jellyrolls location, a new entertainment venue called “Hurly-Burly” will be opening at Disney's Boardwalk. Described as a “historic seaside theater with vibrant Boardwalk story that spans over a century”, this spot will host family-friendly events like trivia and other activities during the day with a charismatic host. At night, the venue converts to an adults-only venue with drinks, light bites, and musical entertainment.
Also announced, Basin will be bringing a new retail experience to the boardwalk. Similar to the popular location in Grand Floridian, this shop serves soaps, bath bombs, and various skin lotions.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Christmas dates at Walt Disney World
Jollywood Nights returns again for 2026, this time for 15 dates, including two dates in January on the 3rd and 5th. Otherwise the parties are typically scheduled on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays in November and December.
November 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23
January 3, 5
Guests may enter at 5:30 PM and the party lasts from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Tickets run from $169 to $199 per night, with a $10 discount for children 3 to 9. DVC members get an additional $10 discount for all nights. Tickets go on sale to resort guests starting July 9th and general public July 16th.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will run for 25 total nights starting Sunday, November 8th. Events are typically on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, including Thanksgiving week. Guests may enter at 4 PM and the party lasts from 7 PM to 12 AM. Tickets run from $189 to $229 per night, with a $10 discount for children 3 to 9. DVC members get an additional $10 discount for all nights. Tickets go on sale the same days as Jollywood Nights.
November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29
December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Level 99 opens at Disney Springs
On June 29th, Disney opened Level 99 in the former location of the NBA experience and Disney Quest. Disney Parks Blog describes it as “a sprawling playground for adults and teens that features 60+ life‑sized mini‑games and real-world challenges. This place will test your body and your mind as you dodge axes, crack mind‑bending puzzles, and outsmart cleverly designed challenges— all amid an environment filled with bold, colorful art installations.”
In addition, Disney Springs will be celebrating all summer with DESCENDance Party & Camp Rock Jam at the Waterside stage on select dates, celebrating the release of the new Descendants and Camp Rock DCOMs on Disney Channel and Disney+ this summer.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
DVC Treats for Halloween
DVC will be handing out special keepsake at McKim’s Mile House in Magic Kingdom during ALL Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party events this year, as opposed to just select ones last year. Giveaway hours are between 6 and 10 PM. The actual lounge will not be open during those hours; the location is simply being used as a giveaway point. Members can save $10 on party tickets as well.
In California, DVC members can visit a special treat stop when attending Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure at Golden Vine House from 6:00 to 8:00pm on party nights.
Source: DVC News
Upcoming Dates
July 1st and 2nd - Atlantic Dance Hall Meet and Treat
Upcoming Moonlight Magic Dates already ticketed:
Hollywood Studios July 20th
Typhoon Lagoon August 4th & 20th
EPCOT September 10th
DVC Welcome home weeks are scheduled for July 22nd through August 26th
D23 Convention is scheduled in Anaheim August 14 - 16.
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.
33 min
June 13Riviera Resort fully declared, BoardWalk construction, Lakeshore Lodge details, and more!
In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter mark nearly six years of DVC Newscast and share updates including that Disney’s Riviera Resort is now fully declared into DVC inventory (about 6.6 million points). Disney Vacation Club will host a Meet & Treat event for Members to celebrate America's 250th on July 1–2 at Atlantic Dance Hall. They also discuss the construction activity in three vacant BoardWalk spaces and review new details from recent permits for Disney Lakeshore Lodge, and more! N183
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00:00 Welcome and Six Years
01:28 Sponsor DVC Rental Store
02:18 Riviera Fully Declared
Disney’s Riviera Resort is now fully declared into DVC inventory, seven years after its first declaration.
Source: DVC News
04:20 Riviera Pricing and Sales
08:11 Meet and Treat event for America's 250th
Event will be held on July 1 and July 2, 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm at Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney’s BoardWalk.
The Qualifying Member can bring up to four guests or number of guests on reservation, whichever is greater.
Members will enjoy a treat and special character interactions.
Source: DVC News
12:28 Disney's BoardWalk Storefront Updates
Construction work is ongoing at three unoccupied spaces on Disney's BoardWalk.
Permits have been issued for former Big River Grille space referencing “Project Amazon” and former gallery space referencing “Project Bubbles.”
While no permits have been issued, the interior of the former Jellyrolls space has been partially demolished, leaving the side of the building open and surrounded by construction walls.
Source: DVC News
14:39 Lakeshore Lodge Permit Details
Based on information in a new filing, the total number of units are calculated to be 876. This differs from previous announcements referring to 967 rooms. The difference could be related to lock-off units.
The filing references a “Use Plan” and will have resale restrictions in place.
Source: DVC News
19:48 Refurbishment and Closures Roundup
Matterhorn will be closed for refurbishment fromJuly 20th through July 24th.
Source: WDW News Today
Grand Floridian Cafe will close on July 19th until October 2026. During this time, Narcoosee's will serve breakfast from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Source: WDW News Today
22:21 DVC Cruise Discounts
Members can take advantage of savings on select cruises on the Disney Wonder and Disney Dream between September 2026 and May 2027.
At least one reservation must be booked with points.
This offer can be combined with the current offer that kids sail for 50% off when booking with points, which is valid for select sailings from October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Source: DVC News
26:46 Dates D23 and Wrap Up
Moonlight Magic dates already ticketed
Typhoon Lagoon June 25th, August 4th, and August 20th
Hollywood Studios July 20th
EPCOT September 10th
Welcome Home Weeks from July 22nd through August 26th
D23 Convention in Anaheim is scheduled from August 14th to August 16th

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.
31 min
May 30Changes to Carousel of Progress, ROFR point freeze, new DCL rules, and more
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

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.
53 min
May 09DVC ride preview dates and Welcome Home Weeks announced
In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share details for the Disney Vacation Club Member preview events for Soarin’ Across America (May 21) and Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster featuring the Muppets (May 24). They also discuss dates and details for Welcome Home Weeks to celebrate Disney Vacation Club Members, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. N181
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00:00 Welcome and Episode Intro
00:37 Disney Lakeshore Lodge Discussion
Source: Disney Parks Blog
02:39 Sponsor Message
03:28 DVC Ride Previews
Soarin' Across America DVC previews are May 21st; Passholder previews are May 19th and 20th
Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster featuring the Muppets DVC previews are May 24th; Passholder previews are May 22nd and 23rd
Members with a room reservation through DVC on the date of the preview will automatically receive a time slot
Both rides open to the public on May 26th
Source: DVC News – Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster, DVC News – Soarin' Across America
07:23 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates
Disney announced a record 38 dates ranging from $119 to $229, with the first party on August 7th
Purchases open on May 5th for on-site guests and May 12th for the general public
DVC Members receive a $10 discount on dates through October 2nd
Source: Disney Parks Blog
10:55 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Festival will run from August 27th through November 21st
Source: Disney Parks Blog
15:01 Welcome Home Weeks
DVC will celebrate Members from July 22nd to August 26th with treats, character events, discounts, and more
Sweet Stops will offer ice cream treats at select locations across Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort, Aulani Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
Welcome Home Wakeup will offer coffee and a morning treat at Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and Aulani Resort
Character Experiences will be offered at Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort, Aulani Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
40% discounts at select Table-Service restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort on select dates
20% one-time-use discount on a Quick-Service mobile order (excluding tax) at the Disneyland Resort!
And more!
Source: Disney Vacation Club website
17:51 Moonlight Magic Updates
19:17 Trips and Wrap Up

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.
22 min
April 25Big 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

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.
31 min
April 03DVC changes commercial use policy & one-time use point price increase
In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss Disney Vacation Club’s adoption of a new commercial use policy and price increase for one-time use points. They also share news on new DVC Member offerings at Disney California Adventure, upcoming resort refurbishments, and a new after-2 PM ticket option for dates this summer. N179
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In episode 179 of the DVC Newscast, Peter and Sue discuss Disney Vacation Club’s March 31 adoption of a new commercial use policy, outlining criteria DVC may use to flag frequent renting/advertising and the enforcement tools available (e.g., cancelling reservations, limiting booking/modifications, restricting banking/borrowing, and reducing benefits) while emphasizing casual renting and family reservations should still be allowed and hoping enforcement improves availability at hard-to-book resorts. They note Disney raised one-time use points from $20 to $22.50 on March 23 (up to 24 points per contract, usable at 7 months or less). They cover DVC member offerings at Disney California Adventure (free photo sessions April 14–Aug 6, 2026; Wine Social Wednesdays in April ), upcoming refurbishments (BoardWalk’s Luna Park Pool Jan–Apr 2027; Grand Floridian Cafe mid-July–Oct), an after-2 PM ticket option for May 26–July 29..
00:00 Welcome and Weather Chat
01:11 Sponsor Monera Financial
02:04 New Commercial Use Policy
03:14 What Counts as Violations
06:46 Enforcement and Penalties
08:52 Why Members Want Crackdown
11:48 Rentals Still Allowed
14:32 Who This Targets
15:40 Market Impact and Enforcement
16:21 Using Points for Others
17:30 Rental Crackdown Talk
Source: DVC News
18:10 One Time Points Price
19:03 Borrowing vs Buying
21:06 Member Magic Beyond
Source: DVC News
21:35 DCA Member Events
Free photo session
Wine Social Wednesdays
24:18 Upcoming resort refurbishments
Boardwalk Luna Park Pool
Source: DVC News
Grand Floridian Cafe
Source: DVC News
25:50 After 2PM Tickets
Source: Walt Disney World website
29:30 Moonlight Magic Dates review
30:12 Trips and Farewell

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32 min
March 15Cool Kid Summer details with opening dates, refurb schedules
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

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.
31 min