May 09, 2026

DVC ride preview dates and Welcome Home Weeks announced

21 minutes

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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May 09, 2026

DVC ride preview dates and Welcome Home Weeks announced

21 minutes

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.

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

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

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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