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DVC ride preview dates and Welcome Home Weeks announced

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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share details for the Disney Vacation Club Member preview events for Soarin’ Across America (May 21) and Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster featuring the Muppets (May 24). They also discuss dates and details for Welcome Home Weeks to celebrate Disney Vacation Club Members, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. N181

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

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