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February 18, 2023N104 – Single Use points price increase & more
Single Use Point prices increased to $22 / point. Rodeo Roundup reservations are opening on February 21st. Two more Disneyland After Dark events has been announced. Tron Previews and Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers Meet. Episode N104
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DVC Single-use Points Price Increasing
DVC recently sent an email out to members:
Effective February 16, 2023, the one-time use Vacation Points price will increase from $19 per point to $22 per point. This program allows Members to purchase up to 24 non-deeded Vacation Points each Use Year they may need to complete a reservation for Disney Vacation Club accommodations in the 7-month booking window or Disney Collection and World Collection reservations.
Please Note: you do not need to be a direct member to purchase one-time use points for a DVC reservation. Many members use this when they are short of the required points.
Source: Email from DVC
Toy Story Rodeo Roundup BBQ Reservations are Coming Soon
Disney has announced that starting February 21st guests will be able to make reservations for the new Toy Story Land Table Service restaurant Rodeo Roundup BBQ starting February 21st. The restaurant is scheduled to open on March 23rd.
Source: Blog Mickey
Tron reservations for previews went live on February 16th
DVC members and annual passholders were allowed to sign up for TRON previews on February 16th. DVC members were given the option of dates from March 4th–6th. Annual passholders are listed as March 4th - 12th.
Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers Greeting
Starting February 15th, Chip and Dale will be greeting at Hollywood Studios in their Rescue Rangers gear. They will meet at the Adventure Outpost near the Indiana Jones stunt show. No end date has been scheduled, so this may be a permanent or at least long-term meet and greet.
Additional Disney After Dark Nights Announced for Disneyland
Disney After Dark: Throwback Night
April 18 & 20, 2023, at Disneyland Park
Don your favorite flashback fashions and join us for an after-hours soiree inspired by the carefree days of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Take a trip down memory lane to relive Disney’s classic past with music and entertainment that pay tribute to the first decade of Disneyland park.
Ticket Price per Guest (Ages 3+): $129 for April 18 and $145 for April 20
Disney After Dark: Star Wars Nite
May 2, 4, 8 & 11, 2023, at Disneyland Park
Galactic and fantastic, this event is back with four “nites” – the most ever – where you can live your own epic Star Wars adventure.
Ticket Prices vary by date from $149 to $169 per Guest (ages 3+)
Disneyland After Dark events begin with a three-hour pre-party mix-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PT at Disneyland park, then the private party begins from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. PT, when you may ride some popular attractions after regular park hours!
A limited number of these Disneyland After Dark tickets will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning Feb. 21, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) on Disneyland.com. On Feb. 23, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Pricing was not provided in the article.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
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.
27 min
February 18, 2023N104 – Single Use points price increase & more
Single Use Point prices increased to $22 / point. Rodeo Roundup reservations are opening on February 21st. Two more Disneyland After Dark events has been announced. Tron Previews and Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers Meet. Episode N104
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.
DVC Single-use Points Price Increasing
DVC recently sent an email out to members:
Effective February 16, 2023, the one-time use Vacation Points price will increase from $19 per point to $22 per point. This program allows Members to purchase up to 24 non-deeded Vacation Points each Use Year they may need to complete a reservation for Disney Vacation Club accommodations in the 7-month booking window or Disney Collection and World Collection reservations.
Please Note: you do not need to be a direct member to purchase one-time use points for a DVC reservation. Many members use this when they are short of the required points.
Source: Email from DVC
Toy Story Rodeo Roundup BBQ Reservations are Coming Soon
Disney has announced that starting February 21st guests will be able to make reservations for the new Toy Story Land Table Service restaurant Rodeo Roundup BBQ starting February 21st. The restaurant is scheduled to open on March 23rd.
Source: Blog Mickey
Tron reservations for previews went live on February 16th
DVC members and annual passholders were allowed to sign up for TRON previews on February 16th. DVC members were given the option of dates from March 4th–6th. Annual passholders are listed as March 4th – 12th.
Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers Greeting
Starting February 15th, Chip and Dale will be greeting at Hollywood Studios in their Rescue Rangers gear. They will meet at the Adventure Outpost near the Indiana Jones stunt show. No end date has been scheduled, so this may be a permanent or at least long-term meet and greet.
Additional Disney After Dark Nights Announced for Disneyland
Disney After Dark: Throwback Night
April 18 & 20, 2023, at Disneyland Park
Don your favorite flashback fashions and join us for an after-hours soiree inspired by the carefree days of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Take a trip down memory lane to relive Disney’s classic past with music and entertainment that pay tribute to the first decade of Disneyland park.
Ticket Price per Guest (Ages 3+): $129 for April 18 and $145 for April 20
Disney After Dark: Star Wars Nite
May 2, 4, 8 & 11, 2023, at Disneyland Park
Galactic and fantastic, this event is back with four “nites” – the most ever – where you can live your own epic Star Wars adventure.
Ticket Prices vary by date from $149 to $169 per Guest (ages 3+)
Disneyland After Dark events begin with a three-hour pre-party mix-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PT at Disneyland park, then the private party begins from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. PT, when you may ride some popular attractions after regular park hours!
A limited number of these Disneyland After Dark tickets will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning Feb. 21, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) on Disneyland.com. On Feb. 23, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Pricing was not provided in the article.
Source: Disney Parks Blog

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.
27 min
February 08, 2023 N103 Trail’s End converting to QS Restaurant
Shannon and Pete discuss Walt Disney World Resort's announcement that Trail's End will close this spring to convert to a quick service restaurant. RunDisney has announced races will return to Disneyland Resort in January 2024. Feedback from cast member previews of TRON Lightcycle Run reveal guest size concerns. N103
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Trail’s End Restaurant closing to convert to Quick Service restaurant
Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort appears to be coming to the end of it’s trail, at least in it’s current existence. This restaurant is scheduled to close in the spring for a refurbishment, and when it re-opens later in the year, it will return as a quick service location.
Trail’s End has been serving buffet meals to Fort Wilderness guests since 1974, but since reopening after COVID, the restaurant has switched to family-style. The restaurant shares a kitchen with Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, but there is not expected to be any change to Hoop-Dee-Doo.
Source: WDWNT
Boardwalk Luna Park Pool slide closed for refurbishment
The Luna Park Pool Slide closed at the beginning of February for refurbishment. It is expected that the slide will be closed for six weeks, making a mid-March opening likely. No specific date has been announced for the slide to reopen. The Luna Park Pool remains open during the slide work.
Source: WDW Magic
Disneyland Half Marathon dates and pricing announced
At D23, Disney announced that the runDisney would be returning to Disneyland in 2024. The Disneyland half marathon is scheduled for January 11-14, 2024. Specific theming of the event has not be shared but booking prices and dates have been released with specific details in the link in our show notes. Included races will be a 5K, 10K and half marathon, as well as the Dumbo Double Dare which combines the 10K and half marathon. Registration is scheduled to open on February 14th, and prices will increase after July 17th assuming any openings are still available.
Source: runDisney, WDWNT
Possible rider size issues during Cast Member previews of TRON Lightcycle Run
The TRON Lightcycle Run has been running cast member previews and there’s been some talk online about size issues. Similar to the issues with Avatar Flight of Passage, some larger people are having a hard time with the seats, though it appears the issue might be worse than Flight of Passage. There are some non-cycle accessible seats on some of the trains, but these seats are limited and the wait for them has been considerably longer.
Source: Various sources
Walking path from Grand Floridian to MK closing for several months
The walking path connecting the Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom is going to be closing on February 13th, and will remain closed for several months. This is due to the refurbishment of rooms at the Grand Floridian, particularly the rooms in the Sago Cay building.
Source: DVCNews
DVC Magic Band Sliders now available
Disney Vacation Club is once again providing magic band sliders to eligible Members. When Magic Bands first came out, DVC members could obtain a special slider for their Magic Band. These sliders were only available for a limited time. Now, a redesigned magic band slider is back at the parks, free to eligible Members who stop by the DVC sales podiums at any of the DVC resorts.
Source: DVCNews
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.
32 min
February 07, 2023 N103 Trail’s End converting to QS Restaurant
Shannon and Pete discuss Walt Disney World Resort's announcement that Trail's End will close this spring to convert to a quick service restaurant. RunDisney has announced races will return to Disneyland Resort in January 2024. Feedback from cast member previews of TRON Lightcycle Run reveal guest size concerns. N103
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.
Trail’s End Restaurant closing to convert to Quick Service restaurant
Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort appears to be coming to the end of it’s trail, at least in it’s current existence. This restaurant is scheduled to close in the spring for a refurbishment, and when it re-opens later in the year, it will return as a quick service location.
Trail’s End has been serving buffet meals to Fort Wilderness guests since 1974, but since reopening after COVID, the restaurant has switched to family-style. The restaurant shares a kitchen with Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, but there is not expected to be any change to Hoop-Dee-Doo.
Source: WDWNT
Boardwalk Luna Park Pool slide closed for refurbishment
The Luna Park Pool Slide closed at the beginning of February for refurbishment. It is expected that the slide will be closed for six weeks, making a mid-March opening likely. No specific date has been announced for the slide to reopen. The Luna Park Pool remains open during the slide work.
Source: WDW Magic
Disneyland Half Marathon dates and pricing announced
At D23, Disney announced that the runDisney would be returning to Disneyland in 2024. The Disneyland half marathon is scheduled for January 11-14, 2024. Specific theming of the event has not be shared but booking prices and dates have been released with specific details in the link in our show notes. Included races will be a 5K, 10K and half marathon, as well as the Dumbo Double Dare which combines the 10K and half marathon. Registration is scheduled to open on February 14th, and prices will increase after July 17th assuming any openings are still available.
Source: runDisney, WDWNT
Possible rider size issues during Cast Member previews of TRON Lightcycle Run
The TRON Lightcycle Run has been running cast member previews and there’s been some talk online about size issues. Similar to the issues with Avatar Flight of Passage, some larger people are having a hard time with the seats, though it appears the issue might be worse than Flight of Passage. There are some non-cycle accessible seats on some of the trains, but these seats are limited and the wait for them has been considerably longer.
Source: Various sources
Walking path from Grand Floridian to MK closing for several months
The walking path connecting the Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom is going to be closing on February 13th, and will remain closed for several months. This is due to the refurbishment of rooms at the Grand Floridian, particularly the rooms in the Sago Cay building.
Source: DVCNews
DVC Magic Band Sliders now available
Disney Vacation Club is once again providing magic band sliders to eligible Members. When Magic Bands first came out, DVC members could obtain a special slider for their Magic Band. These sliders were only available for a limited time. Now, a redesigned magic band slider is back at the parks, free to eligible Members who stop by the DVC sales podiums at any of the DVC resorts.
Source: DVCNews

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.
32 min
January 26, 2023 N102 Disneyland Magic Keys available again, Roundup Rodeo BBQ opening date
Pete and Sue discuss Disneyland Magic Key sales reopening and Ariel's Grotto and Enchanted Tales for Belle return to Magic Kingdom. Disney Vacation Club released discounts on two monorail resorts, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Roundup Rodeo BBQ will open on March 23rd at Disney's Hollywood Studios and California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort will debut a new three-course prix fixe menu on April 1st. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village will begin a roof replacement project on February 1st and is expected to last through September 2023. N102
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Disneyland Reopens sale of Magic Keys
On January 17, 2023, Disneyland re-opened sales of most categories of Magic Key Passes to the general public. As of January 26th, the two highest levels – Inspire ($1599) and Believe ($1099) – were still available, while the Imagine pass sold out. The Enchant pass is still only available for renewal.
Source: Disneyland website
Return of character meets to Walt Disney World
Starting January 19th, Ariel will return to meeting guests at Ariel’s Grotto in Magic Kingdom Park. In addition, Enchanted Tales with Belle is scheduled to reopen on February 19th. Face Character Meets have been some of the last things to return to the parks.
Source: Walt Disney World website – Ariel's Grotto, Enchanted Tales with Belle
Direct Purchase Discounts in place for Bay Lake Tower and Polynesian resort
Through March 1st, Disney Vacation Club is offering direct incentives for Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort that range from $12 off a 100 point add-on to $45 off a 200 point add-on and $49 off a 300-point add-on. Smaller but significant discounts are being offered for new buyers. The base price of Bay Lake Tower points are $275 a point and Polynesian points are $250 a point, leaving the prices to buy at Riviera or Grand Floridian still much lower. With resale prices down, it is still a much better deal to consider a resale contract at one of these resorts.
Source: DVCnews.com
California Grill announces new 3-course menu coming April 1st
The California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort is ending their special 50th anniversary menu on March 31st, but will continue to have a 3-course Prix Fixe menu starting April 1st. The details of the menu have not been provided other than that it will contain contemporary, market-inspired cuisine. The price is listed at $89 for adults and $39 for children 3-9. DVC discounts of 10% still apply.
Source: Walt Disney World website
Roundup Rodeo BBQ Menu Opening March 23
Disney announced Roundup Rodeo BBQ will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios on March 23rd. The menu will include house-smoked meats, a roundup of sides, sweet surprises, and more in this western-themed family-style restaurant, where guests will see the world through the eyes of Andy’s toys.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Roof Refurbishment planned for Kidani Village.
The next phase of the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will begin on February 1, 2023. Last year, the Samawati Springs Pool and other areas underwent refurbishment. This phase will be focused on the roof of the resort and is expected to last through September 2023. No amenities are expected to close. Guests staying at the resort may be able to hear and see construction work during daytime hours, usually between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Source: DVCNews.com

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.
20 min
January 15, 2023N101 WDW Moonlight Magic Events Announced
Shannon, Pete, and Sue discuss the Moonlight Magic Events announced for 2023 at Walt Disney World. Disney revealed TRON Lightcycle / Run will open on April 4th, and cast members, annual passholders, and Disney Vacation Club members will have a chance to preview the ride. In a surprise announcement, Disney announced significant changes to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, including changes to park reservations, park hopping, and attraction photos. N101
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Return of Moonlight Magic
Disney Vacation Club has announced eight dates Moonlight Magic at Walt Disney World:
EPCOT: February 8 & 15
Disney's Hollywood Studios: May 11; September 13
Disney's Animal Kingdom: July 11; August 2
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon: May 23; August 23
Initial registration for the two EPCOT events will take place on January 25, 2023 for eligible Members with a qualifying Disney Resort hotel reservation on the event date. Members must have their reservation finalized by prior to January 22 in order to participate. Qualifying resort include all Walt Disney World resorts or Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Event registration opens to all eligible Members for the February 8th event on February 2, 2023. Event registration opens to all eligible Members for the February 15th event on February 2, 2023.
Registration details for the remaining events will be announced at a later date.
Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVCNews.com
TRON Lightcycle / Run opening date announced
Disney announced TRON Lightcycle / Run will open on April 4th at Magic Kingdom Park. Cast Member, Annual Pass, and DVC previews will be offered prior to opening. Preview dates have not yet been announced.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever return dates
As Disney previously announced, “Disney enchantment” at Magic Kingdom and “Harmonious” at EPCOT will be ending on April 2nd. On April 23rd, “Happily Ever After” and “EPCOT Forever” will return.
Happily Ever After is expected to be a permanent replacement and will include all-new projections down Main Street, U.S.A. However, “EPCOT Forever” will be offered for a limited time, and a permanent replacement of an EPCOT nighttime show has not been revealed.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Changes to Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World announced updates to improve the guest experience and respond to feedback, including Annual Passholders:
Starting January 10th, self-parking will be complimentary again for staying at Resort hotels.
Beginning in the next few months, Annual Passholders will be able to enter the parks WITHOUT a reservation after 2PM, with the exception of Magic Kingdom on Saturday and Sunday. Blackout dates are still in effect. Passholders will also receive access to Disney PhotoPass lenses and one complimentary Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories experience.
Attraction photo downloads will be included with Genie+ service in the next few months.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Changes to Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort revealed a few updates to enhance guest experience in 2023:
Starting February 4th, park hopping will be offered at 11 AM, 2 hours earlier than currently offered.
Disnelyand will offer more low price park days. The Disneyland Resort reservation calendar will offer nearly 60 days of $104 one day, one-park tickets this year.
Beginning February 4th, complimentary photopass ride photos during your visit will be offered for all guests.
Disneyland Resort will make select Magic Key passes available for new sales from time to time throughout 2023 as pass inventory becomes available.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Tiana’s Palace replacing French Market restaurant in 2023
French Market Restaurant (and Mint Julep Bar) will close on February 17, 2023, and will reopen as Tiana’s Palace (alongside Mint Julep Bar with its famous mint juleps and Mickey beignets) later in 2023 as previously announced. Tiana's Palace will offer authentic New Orleans flavors in a quick-service style restaurant.
Source: Disney Parks Blog

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.
45 min
December 26, 2022 N100 Moonlight Magic Event at California Adventure Announced
Shannon, Pete, and Vicky celebrate the 100th episode of DVC Newscast! Disney Vacation Club announced a Moonlight Magic Event at Disney's California Adventure on February 1, 2023. The Walt Disney World Railroad has finally reopened with a new tunnel under Tron and updated narration. Disney Vacation Club completed a refresh of the DVC Member Lounge in EPCOT. Shannon, Pete, and Vicky also discuss updates to popular character meals, details on nighttime spectaculars, and the upcoming refurbishment of the Lava Pool slide at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. N100
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Reopening of the Walt Disney World Railroad
Disney recently surprised fans by reopening the Walt Disney World Railroad on Friday, December 23rd, ending a four-year closure. The train now goes through a tunnel under the Tron ride and has updated narration.
Source: Walt Disney World website
Harmonious ending date, Wondrous Journey debut
Harmonious at Epcot is scheduled to end on March 31, 2023. No replacement has been announced.
Wondrous Journeys, the new fireworks show at Disneyland Park, is scheduled to debut on January 27, 2023, at Disneyland Resort. The show will feature nods to every film released by the iconic studio over the past century and a new song, “It’s Wondrous”.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
First DVC Moonlight Magic of 2023 Announced
Disney Vacation Club has announced a Moonlight Magic event at Disney’s California Adventure in Anaheim on February 1, 2023.
Registration opens on December 29, 2022 to eligible Members with existing Resort reservations at a Disney-owned and operated hotel at Disneyland Resort in California with prior to December 25, 2022. General Registration opens January 6, 2023, to all eligible Members on January 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (pending availability).
Source: Disney Vacation Club website
Changes to Walt Disney World Character Meals
Disney has announced two upcoming changes to popular character meals.
Chef Mickey’s will return to a buffet menu on March 1, 2023. It will continue to have family-style service until February 28.
Cinderella’s Royal Table will resume character dining on February 28, 2023. Character dining has not been available at this restaurant since July 2020.
Source: Chef Mickey's, Cinderella's Royal Table
DVC lounge is refreshed with new furniture and configuration
Disney Vacation Club completed a refreshment of the DVC lounge in EPCOT. While Members are still seated in specific locations by cast members, seating has been rearranged with some new furniture installed. A new photo op has been added as well.
Source: DVC News
Polynesian Lava Pool Slide closing for refurbishment
The Lava Pool slide at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will be closing on January 3, 2023, and is expected to remain closed until early to mid-February. The pool will remain open to guests during this time.
Source: DVC News

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
December 09, 2022N099 2024 Point Charts Released
Pete and Vicky discuss the 2024 point charts released by Disney Vacation Club. For the first time in a few years, there were no significant changes. DVC also increased direct pricing for most resorts. Disney announced the closing date for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World. RunDisney volunteer benefits have been reduced without notice, starting with the recent Wine & Dine Half Marathon. N099
My DVC Points is proudly sponsored by:
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DVC Points Charts Released for 2024
Disney Vacation Club released the 2024 point charts last week, and the biggest item of note was that there were no significant changes beyond the dates of the holidays shifting. This is the first time in four years that the points charts have stayed the same, as over the last three years Disney has been slowly increasing the amount of points required for staying in October and November while at the same time lowering the number of points required for summer stays.
Source: Disney Vacation Club website
Splash Mountain at Disney World Closing January 23rd
On December 3rd, Walt Disney World announced that the final day of operation for Splash Mountain will be on January 22nd, with the ride permanently closing for good on January 23rd.
There has been no announcement for the final closing date of Splash Mountain at Disneyland Resort, but the ride is expected to close soon since both rides are scheduled to re-open in late 2024 as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Source: Walt Disney World website, Theme Park Tourist
Direct Pricing Increases across Multiple DVC resorts
Disney Vacation Club increased direct pricing for Aulani Disney Vacation Club Villas, Disney's Riviera Resort, and Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to have a base price of $217 per point.
Many other sold-out resorts had direct pricing increase by $10 per point:
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort (now $275)
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge (now $215)
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge (now $250)
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas (now $210)
Disney's Beach Club Villas (now $275)
Disney's BoardWalk Villas (now $240)
Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort (now $165)
Disney's Vero Beach Resort (now $150)
Disney's Old Key West Resort and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spas went up as well by $5 to $205 per point. The only resorts to not increase were Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and interestingly Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, which is expected to have new units opening in 2024.
While direct prices are increasing, resale prices are dropping due to a large amount of units on the market. Many DVC contracts can be purchased on the resale market for up to $100 per point less than direct pricing.
Source: DVC News
RunDisney Reduces Benefit for Volunteers
Volunteers for the recent Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend were surprised when they received park tickets that were not valid until after 1:00 p.m. In the past, Disney would mail out full-day park tickets to each volunteer within 60 days after the conclusion of a race. However, this time they were handing them out as they were leaving the event.
Source: WDW News Today

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November 26, 2022N098 More DVC Member events and a new discount announced
Shannon, Pete, and Vicky discuss Disney Vacation Club's announcement of a third event at the Top of the World Lounge – this time, a themed party called Bound to be Bad. A new exclusive event at Disney's Hollywood Studios was also revealed called Holidays in Hollywood. Disney is now offering a 30% discount to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Additionally, Soarin' over California will return for a limited time during Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival in early 2023. N098
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Third event added to Top of the World Lounge
Another new exclusive DVC event called Bound to Be Bad has been added to the line-up at Bay Lake Tower.
Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can enjoy a fun-filled evening at Top of the World Lounge – a Villains Lair. Hosted by villain superfans deviously decked out in devilish dress, this event is full of Membership magic and includes a sinister spread of desserts, an open bar of cunningly crafted cocktails and a raven’s-eye view of the nighttime fireworks at Magic Kingdom park.
The event takes place on Wednesday nights from December 7, 2022 through January 25, 2023. Check-in starts 2 hours prior to the published fireworks time for Magic Kingdom park. The Bound to be Bad Party is $139.00 per person, plus tax.
Source: Disney Vacation Club Website
New DVC exclusive Holidays in Hollywood event
On December 15 & 22, Disney Vacation Club will host an event for Members called “Holidays in Hollywood”. The event includes admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios starting at 4 PM including a park reservation and dinner at PizzeRizzo. The dinner is described as “more than just pizza, your festive feast includes delightful dishes inspired by holiday traditions around the world.” Beer and wine is also included.
There is no indication of any special access during the event, but it is on the same nights as the Extended Evening Hours, allowing ride access to guests at DVC resorts until 11:00pm.
The cost for the event is $159 per adult or $129 per youth age 3-20. Registration opens at 11:00am eastern on November 29, 2022. Members must have a reservation at a Walt Disney World resort with points or cash. Link to event registration
Source: DVCnews.com
30% DVC Discount on Galatic Starcruiser resort
Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can enjoy 30% off original Points Chart values on select 2-night voyages of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. This offer applies to the following departures in early 2023:
January 11 – 13, 2023
January 17 – 19, 2023
January 19 – 21, 2023
January 21 – 23, 2023
January 25 – 27, 2023
January 31 – February 2, 2023
February 12 – 14, 2023
February 28 – March 2, 2023
March 2 – 4, 2023
Points must be used to pay for at least one Member; a combination of Points or cash may be used to book additional Guests. Reservations must be made prior to the last four months of the Use Year for stays during that Use Year.
Source: Disney Vacation Club Website
Soarin’ over California returns to DCA for a limited time
Soarin’ Over California will return for a limited time during the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This beloved attraction celebrates the beauty and wonder of the Golden State, from San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the crashing waves in Malibu. Dates for the festival are March 3 through April 25, 2023.
Source: Disney Parks Blog

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November 20, 2022 N097 Chapek out and Iger returns as CEO, Magic Key Sales Resumed Briefly, Mickey’s Toontown Opening, and DCL buys new ship
Pete and Shannon react to the sudden announcement of Bob Chapek's resignation and the reinstatement of Bob Iger to CEO for two years. Pete and Vicky discuss Disneyland briefly resuming Magic Key new sales and the reveal of Mickey's Toontown reopening date. Disney Cruise Line has also purchased a new ship previously known as the Global Dream, and Disney announced a new affordable housing projects near Walt Disney World. N097
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Chapek out as CEO, Iger to return for two years
In a shocking announcement on the evening of Sunday November 20th, Disney revealed that Bob Chapek would be stepping down as CEO effective immediately and Bob Iger will be returning for two years. The Disney Board of Directors had previously renewed Bob Chapek's contract for three years back in June.
The change is said to have blindsided Chapek and his closest allies with sources stating Disney’s board reached out to Iger on Friday to replace Chapek as CEO, without any other serious candidates in mind.
Source: CNN, Blog Mickey
Mickey’s Toontown to reopen at Disneyland March 8th
The Disney Parks Blog has revealed Mickey’s Toontown in California’s Disneyland resort will open on March 8th. Disney had prevously announces Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will open on January 27th.
The areas of the land are include the following:
The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown will provide open, grassy play spaces for everyone to unwind, starting with CenTOONial Park. This park will be anchored by two new interactive play experiences; a beautiful fountain featuring water tables designed for play that invite guests to have a sensory experience, plus a nearby dreaming tree with sculpted tree roots providing an opportunity for children to crawl and explore.
Over in Goofy’s neck of the woods, you’ll find Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard. It incorporates a whimsical sound garden where kids will discover new ways to make wacky noises, as well as enjoy an all-new, elevated clubhouse.
Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster, where Mickey’s Toontown’s favorite tinkerer, Gadget Hackwrench, has created a one-of-a-kind, fun-sized coaster for the town’s tiniest citizens.
Donald’s Boat will be perched in the duck pond of the Goof homestead. Larger-than-life spinning water lilies, balance beams and rocking toys at Donald’s Duck Pond will help little ones get the wiggles out.
Finally, at Mickey’s House and Minnie’s House, guests can once again step right into their homes and enjoy a self-guided tour with special surprises in every room.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Disney opens Magic Key sales, then closes them the next day.
On Wednesday, November 16th, Disney announced that Disneyland Resort Magic Key sales would resume to the public. The Inspire, Believe, and Magic keys were available for new sales, but the Enchant key was only available for renewals. Waits on the website were often greater than an hour to register. By mid-day on Thursday, sales were again suspended.
Source: KTLA
Disney Cruise Line buys Global Dream ship
Disney Cruise Line announced plans to complete the cruise ship previously known as the Global Dream in Wismar, Germany. The ship will be renamed with certain features reimagined under the expertise of Walt Disney Imagineers.
The new ship is to be based outside the United States, The 208,000-gross-ton ship is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available. Disney Cruise Line expects the passenger capacity to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Disney Announces location and size of affordable housing development
Earlier this year, announced plans to set aside nearly 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development. The land for this initiative is west of State Road 429, just a few miles away from the Magic Kingdom, near schools and shopping, including Flamingo Crossings Town Center. The development is expected to include more than 1,300 units.
“For more than 50 years, Walt Disney World has cared for and invested in our community, and we’re committed to being a part of this solution which will bring more attainable housing to Central Florida,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “We will continue to find ways to use our resources to make a difference in the community we call home, and we’re excited to take this step with a nationally recognized developer.”
Source: Disney Parks Blog
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