In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the new villains show coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2025, TRON Lightcycle / Run move to a traditional standby queue, DVC cruise for the new Disney Destiny, Disney After Hours dates for 2025 and more! N147

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Disney announced a new Villains show taking over the Sunset Showcase theater in Disney's Hollywood Studios, the current home of Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy. The new show is scheduled to debut in summer of 2025. The show will take guests into the realm of the Magic Mirror and feature performances by villains such as Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook and Maleficent.

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will close October 7th. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

The virtual queue for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom is ending September 8th. Starting September 9th, the ride will have a traditional standby line and Lightning Lane Single Pass.

Source: Walt Disney World website

Disney Cruise Line has announced an early sailing on the new Disney Destiny, scheduled for November 28th - December 3rd, 2025.  This is not considered a Disney Vacation Club Member cruise but an opportunity for Members to book one of the “First Wave” of cruises. As such, special DVC events during the cruise will not be offered. The 5-night itinerary is as follows:

Booking for this exclusive sailing aboard the Disney Destiny opens on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. DVC Members can secure their spot by calling Member Services. Expect longer than normal wait times. At least one Member must book using points.

Source: DVC News

Walt Disney World announced the dates for 2025 Disney After Hours events. These events will take place January through September at three theme parks. Disney After Hours events typically run from 10:00pm to 1:00am at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, and 9:30pm to 12:30am at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Attendees can enter the park at 7:00pm. Disney After Hours also feature complimentary snacks including non-alcoholic beverages, ice cream novelties and popcorn, and unique character greet opportunities.

Costs range from $155 to $185 depending on park and date. Disney Vacation Club Members and AP holders get a $30 discount on EPCOT and Hollywood Studios dates, but not Magic Kingdom. On-site guests can book on September 4th, with general public opening to book on September 10th. 

Magic Kingdom

EPCOT

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Per new Florida timeshare laws, Disney Vacation Club now will hold quarterly Board of Directors meetings that are open to Members. The first set are scheduled on September 26th. DVC members can attend meetings only for resorts at which they own points.

To RSVP, visit the DVC website and click on the link for Condominium Association News & Notices. Expand the section labeled "Updated Information About Your Association Meetings" for the link. The deadline to RSVP is September 20. Note there is no meeting for the new Cabins at Fort Wilderness because they are a trust. 

Source: DVC News

From September 2024 through September 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During the refurbishment, the Skyway Bridge may experience intermittent closures.

Source: DVC News

Disney's Vero Beach Resort has completed a new refurbishment that covers a full renovation of the villa interiors, with many changes to floor coverings, wall coverings and decor. It also includes addition of the pull-down Murphy-style beds in villas. However, it isn’t clear if the Inn rooms have these, as those traditionally had two beds.  

Source: DVC News

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