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Pete, Vicky, and Sue discuss DVC's reorganization of booking options, the Grand Floridian Spa reopening, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series announcement. N066

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Disney has reorganized vacation options in two collections: a reorganized Disney Collection and an updated World Collection.

Within the Disney Collection, you’ll find both “Disney Stays” and “Disney Experiences.”

Disney Stays include the 15 Disney Vacation Club Resorts, but for eligible Members, also include traditional Disney Resort hotel exchange options in the heart of the magic and beyond.

Disney Experiences include such exchange options as Disney Cruise Line voyages, Adventures by Disney guided trips, National Geographic Expeditions and 2-night Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experiences.

Interval International options, meanwhile, are part of the new updated World Collection, which for eligible Members also includes Concierge Collection properties across the globe.

Source: Member e-mail

On January 26, 2022, the Grand Floridian Spa will resume offering a wide range of full-service spa treatments to Disney guests. Massages, exfoliation treatments, manicures and pedicures are just a few of the products which will be offered. 

Specific health and safety guidelines have not been disclosed, though Disney does state: "We continue to keep the safety of our guests and cast members top of mind, and your experience may be different from your last visit."

Reservations are available now for dates beginning January 26. 

There is no word on a reopening for the spa at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa or other locations around Walt Disney World. Both the Grand Floridian and Saratoga Springs facilities had previously operated under the name "Senses."

Source: DVCNews

The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series returns to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this March! New this year, internationally recognized artists will bring the groove to the America Gardens Theater stage Friday-Monday, while local Orlando bands step into the spotlight Tuesday-Thursday.

The series features something for everyone – from returning favorites like The Guess Who, Rick Springfield and Simple Plan to Latin hitmakers Melina León and Claudia Leitte, Christian music superstar TobyMac and groovin’ legends Kool & The Gang. View the full list of announced artists at the link below.

Beginning Jan. 19, guests can secure their spot at the show by booking a Garden Rocks Dining Package available Friday-Monday.  Find out more by visiting FreshEPCOT.com. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Shannon and Pete discuss the end of Remy's virtual queue, physical DVC cards discontinued, queue introduced to manage DVC site traffic, Riviera and Aulani price increases, Disneyland's Magic Key lawsuit, and more entertainment to return to WDW. N065

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Disney announced that on January 10th, they will suspend use of the virtual queue at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. This means there will be only two options for riding, standby queue, or the individual paid lightning lane. It is expected that standby waits will be significant.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC had previously announced that the physical “Blue Card” was going to be suspended on January 1, 2022. Now we know the replacement is through the My Disney Experience App, and using Magic Mobile.

MagicMobile was introduced in 2021 as a new feature allowing guests to use most smartphones and watches to replicate features of the MagicBand. It has now been expanded to show digital membership verification.

MagicMobile is configured using the My Disney Experience app on supported smartphones. Tap on the "hamburger" button on the bottom right (three horizontal lines) and select "Disney MagicMobile." Tap "Set Up Your Pass" and use the "Change Pass Style" button to select one of the available card designs. (You do NOT need to select the DVC design for it to register you as a DVC member.) After selecting a design, tap on the "Add to Wallet" button to create the digital pass within the smartphone's Apple or Android wallet. This electronic card will show any affiliation including Annual Passes and DVC.

Source: My DIsney Experience App

The DVC members-only website has recently added a queuing system to control the volume of traffic. When the virtual queue is in place, visitors will not be able to immediately log in. Instead, they will be presented with the following message: 

Due to high demand on the Member website, you are currently waiting to visit disneyvacationclub.com. 

If your need is not urgent, we recommend that you try again at a later time. 

If you wish to remain in the queue, please do not refresh this page or close your browser and you'll be redirected shortly. 

Thank you for your patience. 

This queuing process could present issues for members looking to make reservations early in the morning when the 11 or 7 month booking windows come into play. Reservations open daily at 8:00am eastern, with some resorts and room types filling within minutes, in accordance with high member demand. Several recent late-morning login attempts saw our access delayed by approximately 60 seconds. 

The change comes as 11-month reservations are being accepted for popular dates in the fall of 2022, with Thanksgiving and Christmas periods rapidly approaching. 

Source: DVC News

On February 3, 2022, the price for Disney's Riviera Resort and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas will rise to $207 each. This represents an increase of $6 per point from the current $201 each. 

These price increases come as Disney Vacation Club prepares to relaunch sales of the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. 200 additional Resort Studio rooms are scheduled to be added in the summer of 2022. Points charts were recently revealed for both 2022 and 2023. Sales are expected to begin sometime in the first quarter of 2022. No details have been released regarding pricing or promotions for additional Grand Floridian points. 

Source: DVC News

The lawsuit filed on behalf of other Dream Key holders alleges that limiting the number of park pass reservations available for Dream Keys — which were advertised as having “no blockout dates” — when passes for regular tickets are still available is a violation of the program’s contract as well as false advertising.  More than 3,600 Dream Keys were sold.

In total, the lawsuit includes six causes of action, including violations of the consumers’ legal remedies act, violations of the false advertising law, violations of the unfair competition law, breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and concealment/non-disclosure.

Disney has filed a notice of removal, which takes the case from state court to a United States District Court.

Source: WDWNT

Select fan-favorite tours from the Enchanting Extras Collection will return to Walt Disney World on February 6, 2022.

• Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom
• Caring for Giants
• Wild Africa Trek
• Up Close with Rhinos
• Savor the Savanna

After an over 20-month closure, “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!” is finally performing again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  Disney has made a few updates, including repainted sets, replaced lights and soundboard, and new sound effects.  Unfortunately, audience members currently are not able to come on stage and be part of the show due to physical distancing guidelines.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Shannon and Pete discuss news from the annual DVC Condo Association Meeting, the new exchange partner Interval International, and the debut of Genie+ at Disneyland. Episode N064

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Key takeaways:

• New member feedback tool will put feedback directly in the hands of board members and/or the right person to be heard.
• No mention of the return of mention of Moonlight Magic and Top of the World Lounge.
• Grand Californian owners will receive $1.01 per point credit to on their 2022 dues bill to refund the surplus left from the extended closure. 
• 7% increase at Grand Californian is caused by wage increases and upcoming refurbishment in 2024. 
• Disney’s Magic Express costs were removed from the operating budget for DVC resorts. 

Source: DVC News

Disney Genie service began at the Disneyland Resort on December 8, 2021. The service costs $20 per ticketed guest per day. Disney Genie+ is similar to Disneyland’s old MaxPass system, which was a digital service that allowed guests to book Fastpasses on their smartphones.

The three attractions available for Individual Lightning Lane in the two parks are Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland park and Radiator Springs Racers and Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disney California Adventure.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DVC announced that Interval International will become the program's new exchange partner effective January 1, 2022. Among its current resort brands are Marriott, Hyatt, Vistana, Starwood, and Ritz Carlton. Interval currently represents more than 3200 resorts in 80 nations worldwide. 

DVC members may continue to trade via RCI through December 31, 2021. Deposits made to RCI that have not yet been redeemed may be utilized through 2023.

Source: DVC News

Today's show was edited by Chad Pennycuff. Show notes by Jennifer Wagner.

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Pete, Vicky, and Sue discuss the newly released 2023 point charts, Walt Disney World trams returning, DVC member-exclusive fireworks viewing, and two more restaurants reopening. N063

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The 2023 point charts still show seven travel periods. For the first time in DVC history, most fall travel dates require more points than summer travel dates. The other travel periods remain fairly static.

The 2023 changes only affect Disney Vacation Club Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort. They do not impact Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi. These point charts remain unchanged.

The 2022 and 2023 Grand Floridian charts now show a new point category for “Resort Studio” rooms, with 3 views: standard, lake, and theme park. The "Resort Studio" rooms are the upcoming DVC expansion rooms in the Big Pine Key building. The Standard and Lake categories remain the same as the current Grand Floridian DVC studios, but the Theme Park view sets a new record for most expensive DVC studio.

Source: DVC Member site

Disney announced that Magic Kingdom will begin utilizing their parking lot trams again later this month after suspending the service due to COVID-19. The other three Walt Disney World theme parks will resume their tram service at some point in 2022.

Source: Blog Mickey

New this year, qualifying Disney Vacation Club members with tickets to the event have the opportunity to view the night's fireworks from a private area located in the park's East Garden. Attendance is limited to the DVC member plus 3 additional guests.

For registration details click here.

Source: DVC News

At Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Story Book Dining at Artist Point will reopen on December 16th. Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will be reopening as well on December 14th. Reservations opened to the public on December 2nd for both of these restaurants.

Source: WDW Magazine

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Shannon and Pete discuss DVC Disneyland Tower concept art, WDW annual pass sales temporarily paused, another Disneyland Magic Key sold out, updated Disney Cruise Line vaccination requirements, and announcements from Destination D23. Episode N062

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At the Destination D23 event held at Walt Disney World today, Imagineer Bhavna Mistry and Disney Parks President Josh D’Amaro presented some additional concept art for the DVC Disneyland tower rooms and pool area. The rooms will be themed to the colors of Sleeping Beauty, while the pool will have the theme of an artist's palette. No further details on opening were provided, but the concept art did indicate a 2023 opening date was still the target.

Older concept art and more details can also be found on the DVCHelp page for the resort, linked here.

Bad news if you’ve been waiting to buy your annual pass.

On Monday, November 22nd, Disney quietly removed sales of three of the four annual passes from their website. Only the $399 Pixie Dust pass for Florida residents and very limited is still available. DVC members are not allowed to buy passes either at this time. When the new pass program was rolled out, Disney indicated that pass sales could be suspended at any time, but this is the first time that it has occurred. It appears pass renewals are still an option for existing passes.

Then on Wednesday, November 24th, Disneyland announced that the ”Believe” Magic Key was sold out, making the top two tiers at Disneyland unavailable.

Source: Walt Disney World Website

Currently, Disney Cruise Line continues to require all vaccine-eligible Guests (based on US eligibility requirements) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at the time of sailing. This will be a requirement for all Guests (US and international) ages 5 and up for sailings beginning on or after January 13, 2022. Guests who are not vaccine-eligible because of age must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (paid for by the Guest) taken between 3 days and 24 hours before their sail date. Guests ages 5 through 11 may complete this testing requirement in lieu of being fully vaccinated for sailings that depart before January 13, 2022. Guests 4 years of age and under must complete the testing requirements. The test should be a NAAT test, rapid PCR test or lab-based PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not accepted.

Source: Disney Cruise Line Blog

• Fantasmic and Festival of Fantasy Parade will return to Walt Disney World in 2022
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens at Epcot Summer 2022
• Fantasmic, Main Street Electrical Parade, and World of Color return to Disneyland Resort in 2022
• Mickey’s Toontown closing in Disneyland Resort in March 2022, and will reopen with redesign in 2023
• Downtown Disney re-imagining starting in January 2022
• Connections Cafe name of new Epcot Quick Service eatery
• TRON Lightcycle run still in the works, but no opening date provided
• Disney Wish will have two new shows - Seas the Adventure and The Little Mermaid
• A few more details on Galactic Starcruiser - entertainment, lightsaber training demonstration, and castmember costume reveal

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Today's show was edited by Jennifer Wagner. Show notes by Jennifer Wagner.

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Pete and Vicky discuss cuts at Hilton Head Island resort where B'Lou Crabbe and Shadow were terminated and discuss taxes, transportation, and other factors impacting our DVC membership dues. Episode N061

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DVC recently announced that popular character B’Lou Crabbe and his dog Shadow were released from their contract at Hilton Head Island. These two had been entertaining guests at the resort for 21 years and were summarily dismissed by Disney. 

If you wish to show your support, we have linked the Facebook fan page where people post their experiences and contact information to get in touch with Disney.  

Source: B’Lou Crabbe and Shadow’s Facebook Page

On November 9th, DVC released the regular dues for the various resorts. On their DVC Member account, every owner will have a link to the details for their resorts, but we thought we would share some info.

For non-WDW resorts, Aulani had a 3.7% increase to $8.67 for the unsubsidized dues, which is pretty standard. VGC was higher than most at 6.9%, as increases occurred across the board. Hilton Head Island only saw a 0.9% increase, while VB saw a 6.2% increase to $11.94, the highest of any resort by almost $2. 

On average - the dues for WDW resorts only rose by 2.3%. We believe there are two main reasons for this: the lowered tax assessments and the decreased transportation fees for many resorts, likely due to the removal of Magical Express. 

Of note: Old Key West saw the most significant change at 5.3% $8.81 per point, mainly because the reserve funds have dwindled and needed to be increased. OKW is now the most expensive of the DVC resorts in Walt Disney World and the third most expensive dues overall.

The Polynesian also saw a 4.6% increase to $7.39 per point and 33 cents increase, surging it out of the bottom three. We noticed an INCREASE in transportation costs versus other resorts and administration and front desk costs rising by 25% for unknown reasons.

The happiest members will be at Copper Creek and Riviera - where dues remained essentially flat, as well as Boulder Ridge with a mere 0.5% increase. 

Source: DVCNews and DVCHelp

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Disney Vacation Club is developing an enhanced digital replacement for Membership Cards. The current physical blue Membership Card will expire on December 31, 2021. Until then, all Members may continue to identify themselves and take full advantage of current Membership Extras offerings (if eligible) by using their current physical blue card or accessing the digital version online at DisneyVacationClub.com/card.

Starting on January 1, 2022, Members will be able to access their Membership Card via the My Disney Experience app. Be sure to check back at that time for additional details as new physical cards will not be issued.

Source: DVC Member Website

The inaugural Springtime Surprise Weekend will feature: 

Expedition Everest 5K (April 1, 2022) – The race will once again feature a nighttime 5K combined with a scavenger hunt, but this time the hunt will be conducted during the 5K.

Race for the Taste 10K (April 2, 2022) – The event will mirror the 10K from the past, but now the race will celebrate the newest attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT.

The Tower of Terror 10-Miler (April 3, 2022) – The race will still be a 10-miler, but will be run in the morning instead of at night.California Adventure.

Registration for the Springtime Surprise Weekend begins Dec. 9th at rundisney.com.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

‘Incredibles’-Themed Family Competition Coming to the Disney Wish

Introducing … the Incredi-Games! Inspired by the dynamic characters of Pixar’s “The Incredibles,” this highly interactive, imaginatively produced game show will dare families to take on an incredible obstacle course with over-the-top physical challenges themed to the powers of the Parr family heroes and their good friend Frozone – no capes required!

This game show-style experience will feature high-energy hosts, adrenaline-pumping music, special effects and more that will have our guests saying, “That was totally wicked!”

Source: Disney Parks Blog

As of Wednesday, November 4th, Disneyland resort is switching to primarily using the standby queue for this ride.  Going forward they may switch back to 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Episode N059

News Stories

Disneyland Raises Ticket and Parking Prices

Lead: Vicky

Parking and ticket prices have increased at Disneyland and California Adventure, with 1-day, multi-day, and Park Hopper costs now up to 8% higher. This October 2021 price increase is the first since February 2020.

Single Day & Park - Range from $104 to $164 with Tier 1 remaining unchanged, the other tiers increasing $5-10, and a new Tier 6 for the busiest of days. Single-day hopper tickets increased by a similar amount, with multi-day tickets increasing from $20 to $25 each. One day hopper top tier is $224; before COVID, Vicky paid $209, and a few months before that, it was $199.

Disneyland has also increased parking prices across all levels

Theme Parks – $30 (previously $25)

Hotel Self Park – $40 (previously $25)

Hotel Oversized Self Park – $45 (previously $30)

Hotel Valet – $50 (previously $35)

Source: Disney Tourist Blog

Disneyland announced this week that it would resume tram service between its parking structures and the theme parks. The trams have been sidelined since parks closed for the pandemic back in March 2020.

Disney has not revealed a start date for the trams' return, but insiders note that the target is sometime early next year. Disneyland's trams run between the security check that serves the Mickey and Friends and Pixar Pals parking structure and Downtown Disney, dropping guests steps away from the entrances to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

Source: Theme Park Insider

Disneyland Resort’s Top Tier in the new Annual Pass program, called the Dream Key, is sold out. Appearing for sale in August 2021, the Dream Key supply only took about two months to vanish.  Sales prices were $1399 and the only pass with free parking - Believe Key is 50% parking. Disneyland enthusiasts can still purchase the other three tiers of Annual Pass to the Disneyland Resort - Believe ($949), Enchant ($649), Imagine (Socal only $399).

Source: Inside The Magic

DVC 2021 Property tax appraisals drop significantly, resulting in likely refunds to owners

Lead: Pete

The Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World have received their property tax notices for 2021.  Tax rates have gone up for 2021, but property appraisals are significantly lower than the year before.  The net effect is that the tax bills for 2021 are lower than estimated when DVC approved budgets in December 2020.

The Orange County Property Appraiser reduced the appraisals for nine fully declared resorts by exactly 15%.  The only fully declared resort that did not have its value reduced by 15% was Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Resort; its appraisal was lowered by only 13.7%.  Riviera saw its value increase by 29.2%.  These are the lowest appraisal rates in many years. 

How does this affect DVC members? Since members have already pre-paid the 2021 taxes in this year's dues, a lower assessment means members should see a credit against their 2022 dues. This credit will range from 17 cents per point for OKW owners, to 28 cents per point for the Poly Villas, with Copper Creek seeing a 54 cent credit. See the 2nd article link in our show notes for all resorts. 

For example, Peter’s credit of $84.28

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Source: DVCnews.com 

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Jellyrolls reopened on October 15th; though Walt Disney World's official announcement, it has since shown up on the WDW website. The venue is currently only open Thursday - Sunday instead of previously being open 7 days a week. Doors open at 7 PM, with the dueling piano entertainment starting at 8 PM until closing at 1:45 AM. 

Source: Jellyrolls Instagram / WDW website

Disney Cruise Line releases early 2023 itineraries

“Disney Cruise Line will create even more fun in the sun like never before with an array of departures from the Sunshine State in early 2023, visiting tropical destinations throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean. 

Departing from Port Canaveral, the Disney Wish will sail into 2023 with three- and four-night voyages to Nassau, Bahamas, and Castaway Cay.  Also, from Port Canaveral, the Disney Fantasy will begin the year with seven-night sailings to several favorite destinations in the Eastern and Western Caribbean.

The Disney Dream will embark on an assortment of four- and five-night cruises to locales including Grand Cayman, Nassau, Castaway Cay, and Cozumel from Miami.

The Disney Magic will sail from Galveston, Texas; In February and March, the Disney Magic is “going down the bayou” for the first time during a debut season in New Orleans. “

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Lead: Peter

The 2021 condo meeting will be held on Thursday, December 9, in the convention center of Disney's Contemporary Resort. The Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for 2:00 pm, with the Members Meeting to follow at 2:10 pm.

In previous years, the meeting was followed by a reception with free refreshments, Disney character photo opportunities, and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with DVC and resort executives. Members can register to attend by visiting the DVC website and clicking on "My DVC" then "Condo Association News."

Source: DVCNews.com

Lead: Shannon

Plaza Point - the all-new holiday store on Main Street, the U.S.A. in Disneyland park, opened on October 21st, and it replaced the photo pass store near the Plaza Inn.

Inside Plaza Point, you will find fun seasonal items – from ornaments to home décor, collectibles, and more! And, throughout the year, the store will change seasonally to showcase additional holidays as well, such as Lunar New Year, Easter, and Halloween, to name a few.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Genie/Genie+ release date

Disneyland Lightning Lane Individual rides Disneyland: Rise of the Resistance & Space Mountain. Disney California Adventure: Radiator Springs Racers and Web Slingers

Source: Various Member Experiences

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Lightning Lane Attractions & Pricing

Here we take a look at the attractions that will be eligible for Lightning Lane, including those part of the Genie+ program.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Character Meets

Story Lead: Jake

Character Meet and Greets returning to:

• Princess Fairytale Hall

• Minnie Mouse in Red Carpet Dreams

• Disney Junior in Animation Courtyard

• Mickey Mouse Town Square Theater

These experiences will be starting in November.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Hollywood Studios Entertainment

Indiana Jones show returning December 19, 2021 

Disney Movie Magic cinematic nighttime experience returning Nov 7 at Hollywood Studios.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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