In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the return of full-day park hopping coming in 2024, a new Moonlight Magic announced for December, and price increases across the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts. All this and more! N125

Shannon, Peter, and Sue share the unusual news that Disney Vacation Club has lowered the price of one-time use points for Members. Boat service between Magic Kingdoms resorts has resumed. Members can stop by DVC kiosks in resorts and some park locations to receive a collectible coin. Permits have been filed for DVC to begin construction of The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort. Celebrity narrators for EPCOT's Candlelight Procession have been announced, with the addition of some new narrators this year. N124

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In an unusual move, Disney Vacation Club lowered the price of one-time used points, from $22 per point to $20 per point. In February, DVC raised the price from $19 to $22. 

One-time use points are designed for members who are short on points to be able to book beyond their annual allotment. A maximum of 24 points can be purchased per use year and have to be purchased through members services. Points cannot be refunded, banked, borrowed, or transferred, and must be used in the use year purchased. They also can only be used for 7-month bookings. 

Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News

Beginning October 1st, watercraft service between Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will resume. Boats displaying a blue flag will follow this route throughout the day, visiting all three docks in rotation. This transportation is in addition to the red flag boats, which provide direct service from Wilderness Lodge to the Magic Kingdom. 

While not a critical route, many guests enjoyed the ability to go directly between resorts to access additional restaurants and activities. 

Source: DVC News

A new free souvenir for Disney Vacation Club members has become available. Members can stop by member kiosks at DVC resorts and some park locations to receive a collectable coin. The coin shows the DVC logo on one side and symbols of the various resorts on the other.  It is not known how long this coin will be available or if it is available at all DVC locations across property.  

Source: DVC News

On September 19th, Disney filed a notice of commencement to begin construction on the 365 cabins at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort. Permit shows to extend through May of 2025. It is expected that the construction will start shortly and that the cabins will be constructed off site and then moved into place on the existing pads. It is not known if the replacement will take place in stages with the new cabins opening to replace the ones that closed. 

Source:  DVC News

With more details released about EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays, the Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators have been announced, and there’s a lot of new names along with some familiar ones. 

Dining packages will be available to book October 17.

Source:  Disney Parks Blog

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Peter and Sue discuss the announcements from Destination D23. Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders will have a chance to experience Journey of Water before the official opening date. Disney Cruise Line announced an exclusive Disney Vacation Club exclusive cruise for the new Disney Treasure. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will host an open house for DVC members. N123

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Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders will get an early shot at the newest EPCOT attraction, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Previews have been scheduled for September 24th-29th and October 1st-4th.  Previews will occur from park opening until 5 PM. A park reservation for Epcot will be necessary to enter the attraction, but no special passes will be required. Members that hop to Epcot after 2 PM will not be eligible to enter. DVC Members can bring up to 4 guests per membership card. 

The actual opening date for Journey of Water is listed as October 16th, with a Moana Meet & Greet added to the attraction as well. 

Source: DVC News, Disney Parks Blog

The Disney Treasure is set to launch in December of 2024, and Disney Vacation Club will host an exclusive cruise for members on January 4th - 11th, 2025. 

Details of the new ship were released earlier this month, including a Coco dining experience, a Jungle Cruise inspired lounge, a Nautilus themed bar, and a new show called “The Curse of the Golden Egg”. It was then announced that the 7-night exclusive Eastern Caribbean cruise will be available for DVC members to book on October 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM. The cruise will visit Tortola, St Thomas and Castaway Cay while also having 3 “at sea” days. 

In order to book, members must qualify for Membership Extras which currently requires the purchase of at least 150 points direct from Disney Vacation Club. For this exclusive cruise, at least one passenger must be booked using DVC points. Other passengers may be booked using points or cash.

Source: DVC News

At Destination D23, Disney shared many updates and announcements for Disney parks.

EPCOT

Hollywood Studios 

Magic Kingdom

Animal Kingdom

Other announcements

Source: Disney Parks Blog, Disney Parks Blog - EPCOT, Disney Parks Blog - MK

The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will host a member Open House event on September 29th through October 1st. The hour-long self-guided tour will offer members an opportunity to see the newest timeshare property including the interior of a 3-Bedroom Grand Villa. Light refreshments and entertainment will also be provided. 

Capacity is limited and registration is required. Disney will begin accepting sign-ups at 11:00am eastern / 8am pacific on Thursday, September 14. Registration will utilize Disney's virtual queue system.

Source:  DVC News

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Peter and Sue discuss the upcoming direct price increase at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Halloween events for Disney Vacation Club members on both coasts. Disney also announced deluxe evening hours in November at Disney's Animal Kingdom and an expansion of the Haunted Mansion grounds at Disneyland Resort. N122

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Disney Vacation Club has indicated that the base price for The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will rise from the current price of $217 per point to $230 per point as of September 12. Current promotional incentives are set to expire on September 11 as well.

There has been no indication that other resort prices will increase. While it is unusual for direct contracts to be offered at different prices, currently the Disneyland Hotel is priced at $230 per point as well.

Source: DVC News

After making its debut in 2022, Disney Vacation Club's Halloween member event is back for 2023. From 2:00pm to 4:00pm on select afternoons, eligible members can visit the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney's BoardWalk for photos with Disney characters sporting their holiday garb and complimentary holiday treats. Scheduled event dates are: 

The event is open only to members who are registered guests at a Disney owned-and-operated resort at Walt Disney World or Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Attendees must also qualify for Membership Extras. An owner and up to 4 additional guests may attend. DVC digital ID card and photo ID must be presented upon arrival. 

In addition, DVC has announced a similar event for members at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. The events will be held on October 17 and 24, both Tuesdays, from 3 to 5 pm.  Beginning at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel's Community Hall, members can make "treat stops" at several Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home kiosks scattered throughout property. Along the way, participants can take part in craft projects and pose for pictures with Disney characters.

Like the East coast event, members must have a reservation at a Disney owned-and-operated resort in California or a ticket to the evening's Oogie Boogie Bash, and each member may bring up to 4 additional guests for a total party size of 5.

Source: DVC News, Disney Vacation Club website

For the first time, on Wednesday, November 8th, deluxe evening hours will be offered at Disney's Animal Kingdom instead of either Magic Kingdom or Disney's Hollywood Studios. Extended evening hours are scheduled from 7 PM to 9 PM.  This is likely due to both DHS and MK having hard ticket events starting that week. (Hollywood Studios is offering the Deluxe evening hours in October.) It is expected that evening hours at Epcot and Animal Kingdom may extend through most of November and December. 

Source: Disney Tourist Blog

The stately grounds of the Haunted Mansion will expand with a spirited metamorphosis at Disneyland Resort next year. In 2024, the additions will build on the story and lore of the Haunted Mansion and include an expanded outdoor queue to immerse guests in enhanced theming, as well as a new retail shop adjacent to the attraction’s exit.

A standalone retail shop will also be added, themed as the carriage house of the mansion, belonging to Madame Leota.

Source:  Disney Parks Blog

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In this episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss the return of the parking trams to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, an extended Stormalong Bay closure announced, changes to hotel early entry at Disneyland Resort, and new menus for Tiana's Palace and The Plaza. N121

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Under the category of “it’s about time,” Walt Disney World has announced that the parking trams in the EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios parking lots will resume starting sometime in September. While an exact date has not been provided, this is the first update we’ve had for these parks on operational dates. 

It was originally announced in December 2021 that all parking trams would return “by the end of 2022,” but that did not happen. While Magic Kingdom resumed parking tram service by Christmas 2021 and Disney's Animal Kingdom started back in May 2022, there was no service at the other two parks until now. 

Source: News13 Orlando

From January 2025 through May 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. During this time, guests of Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts can use the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools.

Source: Disney Tourist Blog, Walt Disney World website

Starting January 9, 2024, only one park at the Disneyland Resort will be having early entry for hotel guests, with guests being allowed thirty minutes early entry into one of either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park each day. Currently, both parks are open every day for early entry. The change is a return to the way the benefit worked pre-pandemic, with only one park available each day. 

Source: Laughing Place, Disneyland website

Recently, the Disney Parks Blog published new items coming to Tiana’s Palace restaurant in Disneyland Park opening on September 7th:

Source:  Disney Parks Blog

The Disney Food Blog is reporting extensive changes to the menu at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom.

Removed from the menu:

New Additions to the menu:

Source: Disney Food Blog, Walt Disney World website

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Shannon and Peter discuss two new additions to Disneyland Park - Tiana's Palace opening on September 7th and a new Ahsoka character experience beginning August 23rd. In other news, Disney exercised their right of first refusal for the first time in over six months, and Vanellope is no longer meeting at EPCOT. N120

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Disney has announced that Tiana’s Palace will be opening on September 7th in New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park. Formerly the French Market, this new quick-service restaurant was inspired by “The Princess and the Frog”. The Mint Julep Bar will also be re-opening at the same time. 

As of this recording, the menu has not been announced, but we expect it will come out ahead of the opening. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, a new Ahsoka character experience will be coming on August 23rd! It’s not known if a similar experience will be coming to the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.

Source: Disney Parks Facebook post, DVC E-mail

For the first time since January, Disney Vacation Club has invoked the right of first refusal on resale contracts. As many DVC owners familiar with the resale market know, when a buyer places a bid on a contract, Disney has the right to pay the seller the same amount and buy back the contract. This is called Right of First Refusal or ROFR for short. Throughout the last 10 years, Disney typically buys back around 10-20% of contracts on average, but in 2023 Disney had only bought back a few Copper Creek contracts in January, and none since.  Resale prices have dropped over the last seven months in part due to the lack of ROFR contracts. 

The three contracts recently bought back were fairly low price bids, with two being at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas and one at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. If Disney starts buying back more contracts, this could result in a near-term increase in resale pricing. 

Source: DVC Resale Market

August 19th was the last day to meet Vanellope from Wreck-It-Ralph at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT. Disney has announced that Mickey and Minnie will be greeting here in their platinum 100th anniversary outfits, but there is also the expectation of a Figment Meet and Greet coming soon as well. Joy from Inside Out is still meeting in this space, but it is possible that will close in the near future as well. 

Source: WDWNT

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Shannon and Peter discuss two new additions to Disneyland Park - Tiana's Palace opening on September 7th and a new Ahsoka character experience beginning August 23rd. In other news, Disney exercised their right of first refusal for the first time in over six months, and Vanellope is no longer meeting at EPCOT. N120

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Disney has announced that Tiana’s Palace will be opening on September 7th in New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park. Formerly the French Market, this new quick-service restaurant was inspired by “The Princess and the Frog”. The Mint Julep Bar will also be re-opening at the same time. 

As of this recording, the menu has not been announced, but we expect it will come out ahead of the opening. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, a new Ahsoka character experience will be coming on August 23rd! It’s not known if a similar experience will be coming to the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.

Source: Disney Parks Facebook post, DVC E-mail

For the first time since January, Disney Vacation Club has invoked the right of first refusal on resale contracts. As many DVC owners familiar with the resale market know, when a buyer places a bid on a contract, Disney has the right to pay the seller the same amount and buy back the contract. This is called Right of First Refusal or ROFR for short. Throughout the last 10 years, Disney typically buys back around 10-20% of contracts on average, but in 2023 Disney had only bought back a few Copper Creek contracts in January, and none since.  Resale prices have dropped over the last seven months in part due to the lack of ROFR contracts. 

The three contracts recently bought back were fairly low price bids, with two being at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas and one at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. If Disney starts buying back more contracts, this could result in a near-term increase in resale pricing. 

Source: DVC Resale Market

August 19th was the last day to meet Vanellope from Wreck-It-Ralph at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT. Disney has announced that Mickey and Minnie will be greeting here in their platinum 100th anniversary outfits, but there is also the expectation of a Figment Meet and Greet coming soon as well. Joy from Inside Out is still meeting in this space, but it is possible that will close in the near future as well. 

Source: WDWNT

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Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss recent Disney news, including the new menu at Trail's End and a limited-time discount for DVC Members on VIP tours. Magic Kingdom has a new interactive experience, Smellephants on Parade in Storybook Kingdom. Disney announced updates coming to their dining reservations system. Additionally, Disneyland Holiday events have been revealed! N119

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Disney has announced the reopening of Trail’s End restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern on July 27th with all new menu selections. Trail’s End used to be a buffet restaurant but is now considered a quick-service restaurant. Some of selections include:

Crockett’s Tavern has favorite drinks and bar bites such as:

Source: Disney Parks Blog

E-mails were sent to Disney Vacation Club Members regarding a discount of up to 20% off VIP tours at Walt Disney World. Regular pricing for VIP Tours range from $450 to $900 per hour depending on the season. The 20% discount is available on select dates from August 15 through September 30. Eligible Members can book by calling (407) 560-4033.

Source: DVC E-mail, DVC website

Last week, Disney announced a new interactive experience coming to Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom called Smellephants on Parade. This new experience is sponsored by Scentsy, who is now the official home fragrance for Walt Disney World. The experience takes inspiration from the “Pink Elephants on Parade” sequence from “Dumbo”.

Cast Members will give guests a map and sticker sheet at the ticket booth in front of Big Top Souvenirs. Guests can then search Storybook Circus to find various elephant statues and record their unique scents.

Source: WDWNT

Disney has announced updates to the Disneyland and Disney World dining reservations system.  As part of the update, guests will be able to view all reservation slots available to them for their selected dining location and timeframe. Currently, only a few available reservation slots that fit the guest’s selected timeframe are shown. Reservation availability will also be sorted by meal period so guests can view which menu is being served during the time of their reservation, making it clearer whether it is a lunch or dinner. 

Source: WDWNT

The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are returning on November 10, 2023, through January 7, 2024. Disney Festival of Holidays in California Adventure draws inspiration from multicultural seasonal celebrations and cherished traditions of Christmas, Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Enjoy new and returning favorite food and beverage items at the marketplaces and groove to music and dance performances at the Palisades Stage, Sonoma Terrace and for the first time, in the Hollywood Backlot,. Also, get ready to dance along as Disney and Pixar characters march to the beat of the Holiday Toy Drummers in “Mickey’s Happy Holidays.” Holiday Overlays include “It’s a Small World” Holiday, the frightfully festive Haunted Mansion Holiday, and on Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree, which will both undergo seasonal spins for the “haul-idays.”

Further entertainment will include “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” starring characters from Toy Story, Frozen and more, “Believe…In Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular with breathtaking fireworks and sprinklings of snow, and “World of Color – Season of Light” will fill Paradise Bay with the spirit of togetherness and love as hundreds of fountains illustrate warm moments from Disney animated films.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Disney is introducing a brand-new color scheme for Friendship Boats. Each boat will continue to have its own unique colors, and the newly painted vessels will feature a dark blue base. Guests can see the first Friendship Boat with the new color scheme sailing the waters of World Showcase Lagoon and Crescent Lake by the end of August.

Source: WDWNT

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Peter and Sue discuss the latest Disney news, including items announced for EPCOT as part of The Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary celebration, extended evening hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a new restaurant announced for Disney Springs. All this and more! N118

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EPCOT will have a few new additions for the Disney100 celebration:

Disney did not mention in the article opening dates for Journey of Water, a new nighttime show, Dreamers Point, Figment Meet and Greet, and more, though these are all expected to be open before the end of the year. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Extended evening hours will be available at Disney's Hollywood Studios on September 30, October 5, October 11, October 19 and October 25, 2023. These dates are the first offered at Disney's Hollywood Studios since December 2022.

It is not known at this time if these will be in addition to the existing Extended Hours at Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT, or if these will replace them. It should be noted that two of the dates are on Wednesdays, which is traditionally the night of the Magic Kingdom extended hours.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Disney announced Maneet Chauhan, the acclaimed James Beard Award-winning chef and Food Network star, and Vivek Deora, international hospitality entrepreneur, are bringing their famed Indian cuisine to Disney Springs with the opening of EET later this year.

Source: Blog Mickey

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Peter and Vicky discuss Disney's extension of Bob Iger's contract for an additional two years. Disney Vacation Club is offering a chance for Members to be part of a collage that will be revealed at the grand opening of the Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Dining plans can now be added to DVC reservations online on or after January 9, 2024. N117

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In a unanimous vote, The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced they extended Bob Iger's contract as CEO for an additional two years, through December 31, 2026. The board members said this extension will provide continuity of leadership during the company’s ongoing transformation, and will allow more time to execute a transition plan for CEO succession.

Source: Walt Disney Company Press Release

From July 7 to August 18, photo booths will be installed at the following locations:

Disney Vacation Club Members can take a souvenir snap shot and the photos will be included in a mural set to be unveiled during the grand opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel on September 28th.

Members who do not have plans to visit these locations during the this period will have an opportunity to participate from home. Additional details will be posted at the website memberstorysnaps.com.

Source: DVC News

Disney Vacation Club Members no longer have to make a phone call to Member Services if they want to add one of the dining plans to their reservations for dates beyond January 9, 2024. The option will be presented when making a reservation and can also be accessed by visiting the Member Dashboard. Opening trip details on the dashboard shows a new link that allows owners to "Purchase Dining Plan."

Source: DVC News

The upcoming attraction, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, at EPCOT appears to be nearing completion. It has been announced that Cast Member previews will begin starting July 19th through August 25th. While no opening date has been set, Disney often offers previews to DVC Members prior to official opening dates of new attractions. Journey of Water is expected to open this fall along with Dreamers Point, CommuniCore Hall, and CommuniCore Plaza.

Source: WDWNT

Starting with out west, another 162,000 plus points were sold for the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, which includes new member sales that began on May 30th.  Total sales are now at 309,500 points, which is about 9.5% of the resort.  Since only 575,000 were initially declared that means 54% of available points have already been sold.  As such, we are likely to see another declaration occur in the next 1-2 months should sales continue at the current pace. 

For those that prefer their numbers in dollars, this means that DVC took in about $130 million dollars in income during those first two months on the Disneyland tower. While it’s likely sales rates will start to taper off next month, it is expected that sales will remain strong. Most predictions say this resort will sell out in about 2 to 3 years. 

Meanwhile, sales in Walt Disney World remain strong as well, with 134,000 points sold amongst DVC resorts. The combination of points makes June 2023 the third best month for DVC sales in the last 13 years. The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa remains the top seller with 75,000 points sold, and the resort is now 64% sold out.  The resort is expected to be officially sold out sometime in 2024.

Disney's Riviera Resort remains the only real dark spot in sales, with a meager 40,000 in sales, down from 42,000 last month. With only 54% of the resort sold, current predictions say this resort will not sell out for at least another 6 years. In third place was Animal Kingdom lodge selling almost 10,000 points with recent incentives.   

Source: DVC News

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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.

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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.

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