It's a Disneyland news week as we have a headliner story from our West Coast park in this episode! Join Shannon & Vicky as they discuss a new ticketed-experience coming to Disney California Adventure, DVC resort pool refurbishments, & Direct promotions for add-on contracts and Disney VISA cardholders.

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DVC Resort Pool Refurbishments

Disney’s Polynesian Villas

The Kiki Tikis Splash play area, located at the Lava Pool in Disney’s Polynesian Villas, will be closed for a refurbishment through March 2021. However, both pools in the resort will remain open during this maintenance closure. 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village

The Samawati Springs Pool in Kidani Village is scheduled for a refurbishment from January through April of 2022. For those visiting Animal Kingdom Lodge during this time, guests can utilize the Uzima Springs Pool in Jambo House.

Stormalong Bay Slide

According to the DVC website, “Starting in February 2021, the Stormalong Bay waterslide will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Stormalong Bay and the other 3 pools at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will remain open.”

Source: DVCNews

New DCA Ticketed Experience

In a message from the President of Disneyland, “Currently planned to begin mid-March, we will debut an all-new, limited-time ticketed experience, focused on our world-famous food and beverage offerings from around the resort, the latest merchandise, and unique, carefully crafted entertainment experiences…all to be offered multiple days a week. With limited capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place, Guests once again will get to step into a magical Disney environment — an environment that will provide memorable and fun experiences our Guests are craving.”

Source: Disneyland Resort

DVC Direct “Welcome Back to the Magic” Add-On Offer & Disney VISA Offer

From now through April 7th, 2021, current DVC Members can add-on to their current membership with a special offer. For a limited time, save $2,850 or more when you add on at least 150 Vacation Points at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, or Aulani Resort in Hawaii. 

Source: Disney Vacation Club

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