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May 13, 2023 Park Reservation, Dining Plan, and Genie+ changes in 2024
Shannon and Peter react to the recent announcements about changes coming to the park reservations and Genie+ in 2024, as well as the return of the dining plan. Also they discuss Disneyland Hotel incentives, more Disneyland Forward outreach events, and a new sushi restaurant in EPCOT. N113
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Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH) current member add-on incentives
New member incentives were posted for the first purchases by existing members. Initial incentives are often the best that occur for a while. Incentives start at 125 points with a $4 per point reduction. The price reduction jumps to $20 at 150 points and goes up slowly past that. (For example, $22 for 200 points, $24 for 300 points.)
Source: DVC News
Disney announces more changes to park reservations, Genie+ and Dining plans in 2024
In a marketing push for 2024 reservations, Disney announced several changes to vacations coming in 2024.
As of January 9, 2024, multi-day tickets bought to start on a certain date will no longer require park reservations. Single-day tickets, non-dated tickets, and annual passholders “may be required” to use the reservation system.
In 2024, Disney will offer Annual Passholders and cast members “Good-to-Go” days which DON’T require a reservation either. These may vary by the park—no idea what portion of days will fall under this category.
Dining Plans will return starting with a stay on January 9, 2024. Two options will be available initially – The Disney Quick Service Dining Plan and the Disney Dining Plan. Prices have yet to be available, but booking will start May 31st. Last time the dining plans were available, prices were $55 adults / $26 children 3-9 for QS dining plan and $78 adults/$30.50 children 3-9 for full dining plan.
Extended morning hours for resort guests and evening hours for deluxe guests will continue through 2024.
Changes to Genie+ are coming as well, with no details. Still, Disney shared, “We have heard from guests that they would like ways to plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual lightning lane selections before the day of their park visit, and we want you to know we are working on ways guests may do this for visits in 2024. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to spend less time planning in the park and more time enjoying your visit with friends and family.”
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Disneyland Forward community events for Summer and Fall
Disney continues to push the “Disneyland Forward” concept with the people and city of Anaheim – a potential future expansion of the Disneyland Resort. The Orange County Register lists nine upcoming events where Disney contacts community members on this topic.
Why is this important to DVC members? The expansion plans would put the Disneyland Hotel and its DVC resort in the center of the possible planned expansion. If you want to take a closer look, go to www.Disneylandforward.com.
While this is more than a rumor, it should be pointed out that Disney has no concrete plans at this time and no guarantee as to when or even if this will happen.
Source: OC register
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Opening at EPCOT This Summer
This table-service restaurant will offer a festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya style for you to create memories and good times through flavors. In addition to a full menu filled with mouthwatering Japanese delights like sushi and teppan items, there will be an open sushi bar and grill. Located on the second floor of the Japan pavilion, Shiki-Sai offers stunning views of EPCOT, the World Showcase Lagoon, and, of course, fireworks!
Source: Disney Parks Blog

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36 min
April 27, 2023 Disney announces new DVC Resort at Fort Wilderness
Peter and Vicky discuss the surprising announcement of the new Disney Vacation Club resort at Fort Wilderness. DVC also revealed the booking dates for the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel. Vicky also shares her experience at the new DVC lounge at Disneyland, Star View Station! N112
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Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH) booking dates released
Members who purchase points at the new Villas at the Disneyland Hotel will be able to book their room reservations starting May 16th. New VDH owners will have an exclusive window for booking from September 28, 2023 (opening date) through April 16th, 2024 and continuing in the 11-month window.
Eligible Members who own at other resorts will be allowed to book reservations at VDH starting July 27th, 2023. Eligibility will depend on what resale restrictions your points may fall under. Booking will be available through February 27th and continuing in the 7-month window.
Source: DVC News
Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness to be converted to DVC’s 17th timeshare.
In a rather surprising announcement, on April 20th, Disney announced that the cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness would be torn down and replaced with new units that will become the 17th DVC timeshare. The official name is The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort – a Disney Vacation Club Resort. There will be 350 units available, intended to sleep up to six adults. The new design will include a private bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen with as well as a patio. According to Disney, “Some” of the units will be dog-friendly. Opening of the new cabins is said to be sometime in 2024.
Source: DVC News
Pixar Place reopens at DHS on May 14th
Get ready dahling! The Edna Mode Experience returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 14 as part of a reimagined Pixar Place, where you’ll also encounter Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Frozone, and Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.”
Source: Disney Facebook

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37 min
April 19, 2023Disneyland Hotel Tower Presale Info Disappoints Fans
New sales information was released about the Disneyland Hotel Tower DVC build. The initial reaction from the Disneyland Hotel Tower prospective owners group was grim. Transient Taxes, High Point Charts, and no free parking.
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Story #1 – Sales details on Villas at Disneyland Hotel (VDH)
Points of Discussion
Points will go on sale May 2nd for existing members and May 30th for new members.
The opening price is $230 per point, $13 more than the current price for new Walt Disney World properties.
The opening Price for Membership dues will be $9.05 / point. Not sure if this is the 2023 or 2024 rate.
Transient Occupancy Tax for 2023 is approximately $2.73 per point, 2024, is approximately $2.82 per point.
Point charts are available for 2023 and 2024. Note that ranges for all categories are lower than those for the Grand Californian, though some individual dates are slightly higher.
Duo Studio (Standard): 76-118 pts per week, excluding Thanksgiving / Christmas / Easter holidays.
Duo Studio (Preferred): 83-132 pts per week.
Duo Studio (Garden): 90 – 153 pts per week.
Deluxe Studio (Standard): 97 – 174 pts per week
Deluxe Studio (Preferred): 113 – 195 pts per week.
Deluxe Studio (Garden):141 – 225 pts per week.
1-bedroom: 224 – 310 pts per week.
2-bedroom: 321 – 475 pts per week.
Grand Cal ranges (excluding major holidays)
Deluxe Studio: 129 – 194 pts per week.
1-bedroom: 235 – 388 pts per week.
2-bedroom: 346 – 526 pts per week.
Source: DVC website
Story #2 – Guardians of the Galaxy Screen and Scream
Exclusive DVC Member event:
May 4, 2023.
2 PM screening of Guardians at AMC Disney Springs OR voucher for later screening
New EPCOT after-hours party from 10 AM to 1 PM access to “World Discovery,” including Guardians and Test Track. (And Presumably Mission Space)
The price is $89 per person + tax.
Sign-up was on April 19th at 11 AM Eastern. Did it sell out?
Member + 4 guests
Source: DVC Direct Email to Members

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56 min
April 12, 2023100 point new member minimum returns
This week, Shannon, Peter, and Vicky discuss the finer points of the DVC new member minimum, the return of Magic Keys and Annual Passes, the closure of Splash Mountain, and release dates for the 2024 member cruises.
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DVC announces on-sale date for two 2024 DVC Member Cruises
We previously talked about the two DVC member cruises for 2024, which are a 7-night Mediterranean cruise May 18th – 25th and a 5-night Caribbean cruise including two stops at lighthouse point and one at Castaway Cay, June 14th – 19th.
Disney has since provided the on-sale date as April 22nd for both cruises. Member cruises frequently sell out very quickly.
Source: DVC website
Disneyland Magic Keys resume sales in all categories
Disneyland annual passes, known as Magic Keys, have been on and off sale for the last year, and on April 10th, Disney resumed selling all four categories of Magic Keys. Was announced shortly after the announcement that all Walt Disney World Annual Passes would go back on sale.
The obvious conclusion is that Disney expects a weak quarter and uses the Annual Passes to increase income.
DVC announces new member buy-in is reduced to 100 points
Lead: Peter
Disney has lowered the minimum purchase for new members to DVC. Where they had previously raised the minimum to 150 points in June 2021, the number has again been reduced to 100 points minimum.
Disney did NOT change the minimum for what they call “Membership Extras” and we often refer to as “Blue Card Benefits”. This still requires 150 points Direct purchase.
This also does not effect existing member buying requirements. Existing members can purchase 50 or 25 points as a minimum depending on the resort.
The reason for this is likely two-fold; DVC is projecting that many new members at the Disneyland Hotel will be looking for more minor contracts. DVC also has had very soft sales of late. If you think about how Disney has increased prices on older resorts over the current new ones, the minimum buy-in is now more than $30,000 for almost all resorts; they likely wouldn’t realize they are squeezing out a lot of potential customers this way. (Wouldn’t be surprised if this is a common complaint with people taking the tour.) By returning to 100 points, membership becomes affordable to more, and getting people in the door makes it easier to sell them more points later.
Source: DVCNews
Splash Mountain closing in DL on May 30th.
We finally have an announcement for Splash Mountain’s closure in Disneyland, and it’s a month and a half away on May 30th. So if you’re going to get one final plunge in, you better get your park passes in place. Expect a madhouse on that date. But on the good side, Rogers the Musical opens in DCA on June 30th.
Source: Disney Parks Blog

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38 min
April 06, 2023 Annual Passes Coming Back to Walt Disney World
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Annual passes are going back on sale at Walt Disney World. DVC Members can login on April 13th to purchase an annual pass online. Here's the official email from DVC.
Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members* may purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass starting tomorrow, April 13 – a full week before sales of all Annual Passes resume for all Guests. Passes or a pass type are subject to limited availability and may not be available at any given time. The DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass is expected to be on sale more often throughout the year, even when the pass is not broadly available for sale to Florida Residents.**

The DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass will be available to purchase online no earlier than 6 a.m. ET tomorrow.
Learn More
*To purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass, Disney Vacation Club Members must be eligible for Membership Extras.

**Passes are subject to the Walt Disney World® Resort Annual Pass Terms & Conditions. All offerings are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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46 min
March 30, 2023 Disneyland DVC lounge opening date, 2024 DVC cruises, and more
Peter and Vicky discuss the latest news about the new Disney Vacation Club lounge opening date in Disneyland, two newly announced DVC cruises for 2024, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, and much more.
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Two 2024 DVC Member Cruises revealed
Disney Vacation Club announced two DVC Member cruises. The first cruise is for 7 nights in the Mediterranean on May 18-25, 2024. The ship will depart from Barcelona to Naples, Civittavechia (Rome), Livorno and Villafranche. The second cruise is for 5 nights and will include two stops at Lighthouse Point and one at Castaway Cay. The cruise is scheduled for June 14-19, 2024.
Currently no booking date has been set for these cruises. Member cruises frequently sell out very quickly.
Source: DVC Website – Mediterranean Cruise, DVC Website – Lighthouse Point, WDWNT
New Disney Mega-Ship to sail out of Singapore
On March 29th, Disney Cruise Line announced a new agreement to base the newly acquired ship (formerly known as the Global Dream) out of the Port of Singapore from 2025 to 2030. Disney has not yet given a name to the new ship. Disney currently has no ships that sail out of Asian ports.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
DVC Star View Station announced the opening date
The first-ever member lounge at Disneyland Park in California has an official opening date. First revealed last year, an email was sent to members announcing DVC Star View Station opens on April 19th. The lounge is located on the second level of the old Carousel of Progress / Star Wars Launch Bay building. “This complimentary space will welcome eligible Members and their guests to refresh and recharge…Enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary soft drinks, a dedicated DVC Member services team, free Wi-Fi, and more!”
Source: Member E-mail, Disney Parks Blog
Rock ‘n Roller Coaster to remain unchanged
Reports indicate that Rock ‘N Roller Coaster will not see any significant changes when it reopens after the refurbishment. While retheming is frequently rumored, it won’t happen this year!
Source: WDWNT
Replacement for Reedy Creek Improvement District faces challenges
The saga of the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has run up against a wall of Disney lawyers, who put in place agreements with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.
The previous Disney-allied board signed a long-lasting development agreement that drastically limits control over the company and its district. As part of a 30-year development agreement, Disney no longer needs board approval to build high-density projects or buildings of any height and can sell or assign development rights. It also bans the board from using Disney’s name or any of its characters.
The agreement includes a “royal clause” that dates back to 1692 in Britain to determine the limitation of the term. This “Declaration shall continue in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of King Charles III, King of England, living as of the date of this declaration.”
Source: MSNBC

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26 min
March 17, 2023New Meet and Greets and Disneyland Villa cash prices
Cash prices for fall 2023 are shared for the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel. Three new meet and greets are announced for Walt Disney World. Happily Ever After fireworks dessert party dates and pricing announced. And Sue shares a bit of her experience riding the Galactic Starcruiser. Episode 107
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Disneyland Villas cash pricing
Thanks to Chad Pennycuff and other members of our MY DVC POINTS community, we have a good idea of cash pricing for the new VIllas at Disneyland resort.
There are three separate views, standard, preferred, and garden.
The garden view is likely just the four studios and four pods by the pool.
The standard view is the room on the side facing south away from the resort and only has studios and 2-person pods.
Preferred are the rooms facing the DVC pool or the Monorail Pool.
Duo studio – $550 – $650
Deluxe Studio standard- $700-800
Deluxe Studio Preferred – $800-$900
One bedroom preferred – $1200-1400
Two bedrooms preferred – $1800-2000
Grand Villa – $4000-4500
Bookings are available through the end of 2023.
Source: Various
More Meet and Greets coming to Walt Disney World
Shared on the Disney Parks Instagram – these new meet and greets will be added later this year:
Disney's Animal Kingdom will welcome Moana on April 22 along the Discovery River
Figment will meet guests at the Imagination pavilion starting this summer, while Mickey & Friends will have a new home for greeting guests when CommuniCore Hall opens at EPCOT.
In the fall, Mirabel from “Encanto” will greet guests in the Fairytale Garden where Merida used to meet at Magic Kingdom. The area will be transformed with whimsical décor inspired by La Familia Madrigal.
Source: Disney Instagram
Happily Ever After Dessert parties return
Happily Ever After dessert party will be available to book starting March 23rd and will recommence with the opening on April 1st – HEA doesn’t start until April 3rd, so the first two nights will be the last chance to see the current show. Three options are available to book.
Seats and Sweets – which allows guests to sit at Tomorrowland Terrace during the fireworks and enjoy a variety of sweet treats, cheese, and beverages, including beer and wine for $119 for adults ten and up and $64 for ages 3-9
A pre-firework package is also available, allowing guests to enjoy the dessert party before the show and access a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden. The cost is $99 for adults and $59 for children.
A post-firework similar to the pre-firework, but with desserts and beverages after the show.
Source: WDWNT

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28 min
March 10, 2023Disneyland Villas Opening Date
The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel open September 28th, Tron ride virtual queue, the Mandalorian and Grogu meeting in Florida, and more.
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More Disneyland Villas News
DVC announces that the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel will officially open on September 28, 2023.
There is currently no information on point charts or when the resort will go on sale for DVC members, but eligible DVC members can book cash rooms starting March 15th. We have reached out to Disney, and currently, they cannot share pricing or the length of the booking window for cash rooms.
E-mails have been posted to some members about sales “coming soon.” The indication is that the minimum purchase will be 150 points at $227 per point.
Note on the DVC website it says that the resort is “Not yet registered in all jurisdictions.” which may be an indication of why we haven’t seen a sales announcement.
Source: DVC website
Mandalorian and Grogu Surprise Character Meeting at DHS
On March 1st, the opening day of the Mandalorian season 3 on Disney+, the characters of the Mandolorian and Grogu – also known as baby Yoda – started meeting in Disney’s Hollywood studios Star Wars land. This was unannounced, so it was a pleasant surprise for fans. Indications are the characters will continue to meet there for the foreseeable future.
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Voyages Frequency Reduced
Starting in October 2023, the schedule for the Galatic Starcruiser will reduce to only two weekly trips.
Disney contacted travel agents to indicate that this will be the new standard as they “have adjusted voyage dates to meet the needs of our guests”.
Tron Virtual Queue and ILL confirmed
Disney has announced that the virtual queue will be used for Tron, with initial return times being given out at 7 AM and follow-up windows dropping at 1 PM. In addition, a 6 PM window will be used for the extended deluxe hours in the park that DVC visitors can access.
There will be no standby queue, but individual LL will be available to purchase, though no prices were shared.
Source: News 13
Chase Visa Holder Discount on Direct DVC points
Chase Disney visa offers $5 off of Direct Purchases at Grand Floridian and Riviera resorts if you purchase 250 points or more. This allows purchases to save $1250 off the purchase of a DVC contract.
This is in addition to any current promotions offered by DVC. The card also offers six months at 0% interest on purchases.
In addition, if you sign up for a new Disney Visa card, you can save additional $300 credit on your first purchase – making it a potential $1550 credit.
Source: DVC News
Link to CHASE CARD
DCL 2nd Island opening period announced
Disney Cruise lines announced the new island resort at Lighthouse Point is now scheduled to open in the summer of 2024. This is the best window that we have been given to date with previous announcements showing only 2024.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
DVC Direct Sales Decline
DVCNews.com is indicating that direct sales are slumping to the lowest monthly totals outside of the pandemic,
Only 88,000 points were sold in February between the 11 WDW resorts,
With 41,000 at Grand Flo and 33,000 at Riviera.
Down 33% from a year ago and 47% from the average of the last 12 months.
Source: DVCNews

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29 min
February 24, 2023N105 – Villas at Disneyland Hotel opening September
Disney opens Villas at Disneyland Hotel for cash reservations. Disney After hours events extend through summer and expand to Epcot and Typhoon Lagoon. Genie+ and Annual Pass changes that were previously announced are now given dates. And a new musical is coming to California Adventure this summer.
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Villas at Disneyland Hotel opening information
Disney Parks blog dropped a surprise with a post showing more room concept art for the VIllas at Disneyland Resort. The post shows the resort as opening "this September." In addition, Disney said that room bookings would be available for DVC members on March 15th, Magic Key holders on March 16th, and the general public on March 17th. There has been no indication of when the resort will go on sale to the public, nor any idea on pricing or points charts. However, this indicates that sales will be announced very soon.
Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/the-villas-at-disneyland-hotel-reveal-first-look-at-guest-rooms/
Disney After Hours Expands for 2023
Disney has expanded the After Hours events through the summer.
Until now, only Mondays at Magic Kingdom through March 27th and Wednesdays at Disney Hollywood Studios through April 19th. On February 21st, several more after-hours events were announced.
Disney Hollywood Studios - the event was extended until June 28th, still on Wednesdays, with prices at $149 for non-members and $119 for DVC members and AP holders.
EPCOT event will run primarily on Thursdays from June 1st to August 24th, costing $129-139 for non-members and $99 for DVC members and AP holders. The event runs from 10 PM to 1 AM.
Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow after-hours event occurs most Saturdays from May 20th to September 2nd. The cost is $75 for adults and $70 for children 3-9, but again members and AP holders pay $59 for adults and $55 for children. It should be noted the event runs from 8 PM to 11 PM, but guests are allowed to enter the park at 6 PM.
Walt Disney World resort guests can book starting February 28th, while general public bookings will start March 3rd. For more details on the specifics of the events - see the link in our show notes.
Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/after-hours/
Rodeo Roundup BBQ pricing announced
With the opening of reservations, we now know the pricing for the new Toy Story land restaurant. Lunch and Dinner will cost $45 for adults and $25 for children 3-9.
Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/roundup-rodeo-bbq/
Narcoossee's Reopening on April 1st
Narcoossee's has been announced to reopen on April 1st on the Disney Parks Blog. The restaurant has seen an interior redesign, and the menu has been updated with old favorites and new experiences.
Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/disney-eats-narcoossees-to-make-its-grand-return-on-april-1/
Dates Provided for Genie+ and AP after 2 PM visits
Starting March 20, guests purchasing Disney Genie+ service will also receive digital downloads of their Disney PhotoPass attraction photos, taken in the park on the day of their purchase, at no additional charge.
Beginning April 18, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without needing a park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park.
Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/3-changes-walt-disney-world-is-making-to-bring-more-value-and-flexibility-to-your-visits/
Mickey and Minnie VIrtual Queue in Disneyland Discontinued
The virtual queue at Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is no more; now, there is only a standby or individual lightning lane.
Rodgers The Musical is coming to Disney California Adventure this Summer
Disney Parks announced on Twitter a "Short One Act Musical" would be coming to the Hyperion Theater with a shot of Peggy Carter and a program for Rodgers: The Musical. Disney+ Marvel fans know that Rodgers: The Musical is a Broadway Musical about Captain America that exists in the MCU. A musical number for the show was shown during the first episode of Hawkeye. There had been a casting call the last few months for characters for a new musical at the Hyperion theater. Production is listed as "For a limited time this summer". There is a link in our show notes for the musical number from the show; it's well worth a look if you haven't seen it.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_JD6gt4asI
29 min
February 24, 2023N105 – Villas at Disneyland Hotel opening September
Disney opens Villas at Disneyland Hotel for cash reservations. Disney After hours events extend through summer and expand to Epcot and Typhoon Lagoon. Genie+ and Annual Pass changes that were previously announced are now given dates. And a new musical is coming to California Adventure this summer.
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Villas at Disneyland Hotel opening information
Disney Parks blog dropped a surprise with a post showing more room concept art for the VIllas at Disneyland Resort. The post shows the resort as opening “this September.” In addition, Disney said that room bookings would be available for DVC members on March 15th, Magic Key holders on March 16th, and the general public on March 17th. There has been no indication of when the resort will go on sale to the public, nor any idea on pricing or points charts. However, this indicates that sales will be announced very soon.
Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/the-villas-at-disneyland-hotel-reveal-first-look-at-guest-rooms/
Disney After Hours Expands for 2023
Disney has expanded the After Hours events through the summer.
Until now, only Mondays at Magic Kingdom through March 27th and Wednesdays at Disney Hollywood Studios through April 19th. On February 21st, several more after-hours events were announced.
Disney Hollywood Studios – the event was extended until June 28th, still on Wednesdays, with prices at $149 for non-members and $119 for DVC members and AP holders.
EPCOT event will run primarily on Thursdays from June 1st to August 24th, costing $129-139 for non-members and $99 for DVC members and AP holders. The event runs from 10 PM to 1 AM.
Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow after-hours event occurs most Saturdays from May 20th to September 2nd. The cost is $75 for adults and $70 for children 3-9, but again members and AP holders pay $59 for adults and $55 for children. It should be noted the event runs from 8 PM to 11 PM, but guests are allowed to enter the park at 6 PM.
Walt Disney World resort guests can book starting February 28th, while general public bookings will start March 3rd. For more details on the specifics of the events – see the link in our show notes.
Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/after-hours/
Rodeo Roundup BBQ pricing announced
With the opening of reservations, we now know the pricing for the new Toy Story land restaurant. Lunch and Dinner will cost $45 for adults and $25 for children 3-9.
Link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/roundup-rodeo-bbq/
Narcoossee's Reopening on April 1st
Narcoossee's has been announced to reopen on April 1st on the Disney Parks Blog. The restaurant has seen an interior redesign, and the menu has been updated with old favorites and new experiences.
Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/disney-eats-narcoossees-to-make-its-grand-return-on-april-1/
Dates Provided for Genie+ and AP after 2 PM visits
Starting March 20, guests purchasing Disney Genie+ service will also receive digital downloads of their Disney PhotoPass attraction photos, taken in the park on the day of their purchase, at no additional charge.
Beginning April 18, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without needing a park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park.
Link: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/3-changes-walt-disney-world-is-making-to-bring-more-value-and-flexibility-to-your-visits/
Mickey and Minnie VIrtual Queue in Disneyland Discontinued
The virtual queue at Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is no more; now, there is only a standby or individual lightning lane.
Rodgers The Musical is coming to Disney California Adventure this Summer
Disney Parks announced on Twitter a “Short One Act Musical” would be coming to the Hyperion Theater with a shot of Peggy Carter and a program for Rodgers: The Musical. Disney+ Marvel fans know that Rodgers: The Musical is a Broadway Musical about Captain America that exists in the MCU. A musical number for the show was shown during the first episode of Hawkeye. There had been a casting call the last few months for characters for a new musical at the Hyperion theater. Production is listed as “For a limited time this summer”. There is a link in our show notes for the musical number from the show; it's well worth a look if you haven't seen it.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_JD6gt4asI
27 min