In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter recap the announcements from the D23 Parks Panel, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. Walt Disney World updates include Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Cars Land and Villains Land at Magic Kingdom. At Disneyland Resort, new information was revealed for the Avengers Campus expansion, Tomorrowland re-theming, and the Coco boat ride. Tune in for all this and more!

In this week's episode of the DVC Newscast, Peter and Sue share several updates ahead of D23, including a temporary closure of the Old Key West boat launch to Disney Springs, an extended closure of Disneyland’s Star View Station Member lounge, and Kidani Village’s lobby refurbishments. Walt Disney World also announced Magic of Disney Animation will open September 14 with a playground, character meet-and-greets, drawing experiences, and a theater. Additional Polynesian Island Tower rooms were declared into DVC inventory, and new Lakeshore Lodge dining and lounge venues were revealed. Finally, Breeze added flights to Vero Beach Airport from several cities through March 2027.

Memories vs. Math: Finding the Balance On today’s episode, we reflected on a recent show with Maddie Sassman, who emphasized that it’s about the memories—not the math. While this sentiment rings true, it sparked an interesting debate among us math aficionados. As Chad points out, “It is about the memories, but given thathere’s’s a financial […]

Title: An Unforgettable Journey: Our Alaska DCL Cruise Experience Brandon celebrated his birthday and invited some friends to join him on this DCL adventure on the Disney Magic to Alaska! Tune in for this trip report on what should be a once-in-a-lifetime trip; however, it was so awesome we’re going to do it again. Whether […]

Welcome to the June 2026 recap show. Chad and special guest Andy Berry, Senior Sales Guide at DVC Resale Market, delve deep into the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resale market, offering valuable insights and updates from the past month’s sales, inventory, average prices, and ROFR activity. Market Insights and ROFR Overview Chad kicks off the […]

Technically, a digital podcast doesn’t have physical media on the floor; however, I’m going to use some creative license and borrow this from the film industry. Gina was the producer of the Live team, and Alicia was our winter regular for years. When you put out a weekly show, you build deep friendships. While we […]

In this week's episode, Shannon and Pete cover Disney’s newly released Lakeshore Lodge pool complex details and the BoardWalk additions including the Hurley-Burley entertainment venue (family-friendly by day, adults-only at night), a new Basin store, and a teased quick-service restaurant. They share dates and event information for Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and more!

Alicia Kolenda from our live team rejoins the show to discuss her trip to Disneyland. Chad delves into an exceptional and memorable journey, sharing insights and experiences that make this trip report truly unique. Let’s look closer at the highlights of Alicia’s adventure and what makes it stand out. Introduction In this special bonus entry, […]

Chad welcomes back Derek Sassman and his delightful wife, Maddie, to share their captivating journey into the world of DVC membership. From initial dreams to making memories with their family, Derek and Maddie’s story is sure to inspire any Disney enthusiast. Sponsor Segment – The Gateway to Disney Dreams: DVC Rental Store Chad kicks off […]

In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter mark nearly six years of DVC Newscast and share updates including that Disney’s Riviera Resort is now fully declared into DVC inventory (about 6.6 million points). Disney Vacation Club will host a Meet & Treat event for Members to celebrate America's 250th on July 1–2 at Atlantic Dance Hall. They also discuss the construction activity in three vacant BoardWalk spaces and review new details from recent permits for Disney Lakeshore Lodge, and more!