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! N184 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 July 4 Plans 01:50 Sponsor DVC Resale Market 02:32 Lake Shore Lodge Pool Reveal 08:16 BoardWalk New Venues and Dining 12:27 Christmas Parties and Dates 15:16 Gingerbread House Retired 19:43 Level 99 at Disney Springs 23:15 DVC Halloween Party Treats 25:18 DVC Dates and Wrap Up Lakeshore Lodge pool area Disney has released more details about the Lakeshore Lodge swimming area. Aerial photos have shown a large pool and lazy river in the design, and now we know this area will be known as “The Wetlands”. The area is Inspired by Pocahantas. Heron Shores will be a play area with unique climbing features. Otter Springs will be a splash pad with a small slide for little ones. Daydream River is the lazy river that runs throughout the area. Lakeshore Lagoon will be the resort's main pool with a zero-entry feature and a spiral water slide. Finally, on the other side of the resort is the quiet pool, Perspective Pond, which will also have a whirlpool spa nearby. They also mention a historic plaque marking the location of the previous existing “River Country” on this spot. Source: Disney Parks Blog New Experiences at Boardwalk In the former Jellyrolls location, a new entertainment venue called “Hurly-Burly” will be opening at Disney's Boardwalk. Described as a “historic seaside theater with vibrant Boardwalk story that spans over a century”, this spot will host family-friendly events like trivia and other activities during the day with a charismatic host. At night, the venue converts to an adults-only venue with drinks, light bites, and musical entertainment. Also announced, Basin will be bringing a new retail experience to the boardwalk. Similar to the popular location in Grand Floridian, this shop serves soaps, bath bombs, and various skin lotions. Source: Disney Parks Blog Christm...

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! N183 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 Six Years 01:28 Sponsor DVC Rental Store 02:18 Riviera Fully Declared Disney’s Riviera Resort is now fully declared into DVC inventory, seven years after its first declaration. Source: DVC News 04:20 Riviera Pricing and Sales 08:11 Meet and Treat event for America's 250th Event will be held on July 1 and July 2, 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm at Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney’s BoardWalk. The Qualifying Member can bring up to four guests or number of guests on reservation, whichever is greater. Members will enjoy a treat and special character interactions. Source: DVC News 12:28 Disney's BoardWalk Storefront Updates Construction work is ongoing at three unoccupied spaces on Disney's BoardWalk. Permits have been issued for former Big River Grille space referencing “Project Amazon” and former gallery space referencing “Project Bubbles.” While no permits have been issued, the interior of the former Jellyrolls space has been partially demolished, leaving the side of the building open and surrounded by construction walls. Source: DVC News 14:39 Lakeshore Lodge Permit Details Based on information in a new filing, the total number of units are calculated to be 876. This differs from previous announcements referring to 967 rooms. The difference could be related to lock-off units. The filing references a “Use Plan” and will have resale restrictions in place. Source: DVC News

In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the announcement of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress refurbishment, DVC policy update to freeze point usage during the ROFR process, and new $399 portrait sessions at Grand Floridian and Polynesian. They also cover Disney Cruise Line rule changes on door decorations, over-the-door organizers, alcohol limits, and a reduced corkage fee. N182 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 Introductions 01:49 Sponsor DVC Resale Market 02:35 New Openings Roundup 03:16 Bluey Show and Queue 10:37 Soarin Over America Returns 12:42 Rock n Roller Coaster Update 13:35 Disney Junior Refresh 15:21 Carousel of Progress Overhaul New eras are 1969 (Moon landing), the 1980s (Halloween), New Year’s 1999 (Y2K), and a future with household robots and space travel Attraction will close on July 6, 2026, and is expected to reopen in 2027 Source: Disney Parks Blog 19:55 DVC ROFR Points Freeze DVC is now freezing point usage during the ROFR process Source: DVC News 23:02 Boardwalk Grand Villa Categories Room request options now include single- or two-story starting January 7, 2027. Source: DVC News 25:26 Resort Portrait Sessions 31:17 Photo Quality Experiences Photo sessions offered at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and cost $399 for 40-minute session Source: Walt Disney World website Disney Cruise Line Updates 34:44 Cruise Door Decor Rule Changes 40:43 Bring-Your-Own-Alcohol Limits and Corkage fees reduced Source: Shannon Ford Blog 48:13 Moonlight Magic Dates Summer season registration begins on June 4th for onsite Members and June 10th for all other Members Hollywood Studios July 20th Typhoon Lagoon August 4th and 20th EPCOT September 10th<...

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 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 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 Reso...

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. In episode 180 of DVC Newscast, Shannon and Peter share several updates: Big Thunder Mountain is set to reopen May 3 with no preview mentioned Source: Disney Parks Blog Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets opens May 26 with six announced ride songs, a Muppet pre-show song, queue changes, and upcoming AP/DVC previews (dates not yet announced). Source: Disney Parks Blog Lake Buena Vista Golf Course closing from late spring to early fall for major renovations. Source: Walt Disney World Golf website Disney declared 16 additional DVC units at the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, bringing declared inventory to 123 of 222 units, with uneven distribution across room types. Source: DVC News The boat dock at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort closes May 11–June 15. Trader Sam’s outdoor area is closed amid exterior work. Source: DVC News Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is officially announced for summer 2027 with 967 rooms and themed elements. Source: Disney Parks Blog Disney Cruise Line 50% off kids fare promo on select sailings Source: Disney Cruise Line website Upcoming Moonlight Magic dates and Jellyrolls relocating off-property. 00:00 Welcome Back Episode 180 01:58 Big Thunder Returns 04:07 Muppets Take Over Rock N Roller Coaster 07:23 LBV Golf Course Refurb 09:57 More Poly Tower Inventory 11:54 Poly Boat Dock Closure 15:00 Lakeshore Lodge Details 22:15 Disney Cr...

In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss Disney Vacation Club’s adoption of a new commercial use policy and price increase for one-time use points. They also share news on new DVC Member offerings at Disney California Adventure, upcoming resort refurbishments, and a new after-2 PM ticket option for dates this summer. N179 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. In episode 179 of the DVC Newscast, Peter and Sue discuss Disney Vacation Club’s March 31 adoption of a new commercial use policy, outlining criteria DVC may use to flag frequent renting/advertising and the enforcement tools available (e.g., cancelling reservations, limiting booking/modifications, restricting banking/borrowing, and reducing benefits) while emphasizing casual renting and family reservations should still be allowed and hoping enforcement improves availability at hard-to-book resorts. They note Disney raised one-time use points from $20 to $22.50 on March 23 (up to 24 points per contract, usable at 7 months or less). They cover DVC member offerings at Disney California Adventure (free photo sessions April 14–Aug 6, 2026; Wine Social Wednesdays in April ), upcoming refurbishments (BoardWalk’s Luna Park Pool Jan–Apr 2027; Grand Floridian Cafe mid-July–Oct), an after-2 PM ticket option for May 26–July 29.. 00:00 Welcome and Weather Chat 01:11 Sponsor Monera Financial 02:04 New Commercial Use Policy 03:14 What Counts as Violations 06:46 Enforcement and Penalties 08:52 Why Members Want Crackdown 11:48 Rentals Still Allowed 14:32 Who This Targets 15:40 Market Impact and Enforcement 16:21 Using Points for Others 17:30 Rental Crackdown Talk Source: DVC News 18:10 One Time Points Price 19:03 Borrowing vs Buying 21:06 Member Magic Beyond Source: DVC News 21:35 DCA Member Events Free photo session Wine Social Wednesdays 24:18 Upcoming resort refurbishments Boardwalk Luna Park Pool Source: DVC News Grand Floridian Cafe Source: DVC News 25:50 After 2PM T...

In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the Cool Kid Summer details with opening dates for many new and refurbished attractions, including Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Soarin' Across America, Bluey attractions, and more! N178 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. Peter and Sue record a March 15 DVC newscast covering Disney announcements and DVC updates 00:00 Welcome 01:24 Sponsor DVC Resale Market 02:46 Buzz Lightyear Opening April 8th Source: Walt Disney World website 03:31 Big Thunder Reopening in early May Source: WDW News Today 06:05 Cool Kid Summer Begins May 26th Source: Disney Parks Blog 06:28 Hollywood Studios Updates 08:00 Millennium Falcon Refresh on May 22nd Source: Walt Disney World website 09:47 Soarin' Across America Debuts May 26th Source: Walt Disney World website 10:43 Bluey Comes to Animal Kingdom May 26th Source: WDW Magic 13:41 More Summer Events Rundown 15:08 Aulani Dues Credit News Source: DVC News 17:09 Resort Refurbs and Closures Source: DVC News 21:48 Golf Course Renovation Plans 22:32 DVC VIP Tour 20% Discount Source: DVC News 26:03 Moonlight Magic and Key Dates Spring Moonlight Magic (Registration closed) Hollywood Studios April 22nd Typhoon Lago...

In this week's episode, Peter and Shannon discuss the new direct pricing and incentives released from Disney Vacation Club, along with other notable news and important upcoming dates. N177 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. New Direct Pricing and Incentives Released On February 10th, the base prices for the 5 current DVC resorts were increased, with Disney's Riviera Resort, Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, and Aulani increasing to $243 per point, an $8 increase. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel also increased $3 to $248 per point.  New incentives have also been announced. A $1,000 flat offer is now on the books for new members for 200-point or higher contracts, and existing members 150-point contracts. In addition, another $1,000 is available for Disney Visa holders for 150-point or larger contracts. Each resort also has additional point discounts off of the base price starting at 100-points for existing members and 150-points for new members in addition to the $1000.  For example, new Riviera buyers can get $15 off at the 150-point purchase price, while current members see a $19 per point discount. Source: DVC News Other News The Tidal Pool at Beach Club has been closed for refurbishment until May 2026. It should be noted that this is NOT the quiet pool near the DVC rooms, which is listed as the Dunes Cove pool and was last refurbished in 2023.  Source: DVC News On February 15th, Typhoon Lagoon closed for its annual refurbishment and Blizzard Beach reopened in its place. The two water parks will both be open at the same time again starting on May 12th. A reminder that free water park entry for resort guests is scheduled for May 26th through September 8th 2026. Source: Disney Parks Blog  Any members who signed up for membership magic beyond in 2025 have been mailed an exclusive magic band slider and an invitation to sign up for 2026.  Source: DVC News Disney just announced that Big Top Souvenirs will be closing on February 20th f...

In this episode of the DVC Newscast, the hosts discuss the slow start to 2026, the newly appointed Disney CEO, upcoming changes to Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts, and various other Disney Vacation Club (DVC) news and events. N176 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. Key highlights include: – Excitement around Josh D'Amaro being named the new Disney CEO, Dana Walden's new role and the positive reaction from cast members. Afternoon tea returning to Grand Floridian and pricing details for reservations starting from March 19th Disneyland Star Wars Land timeline reset and the addition of classic characters, exclusive to California. DVC Valentine's Day event now held at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Minor updates across Disney, including Harambe Marketplace reopening, temporary closure of Rafiki's Planet Watch, reopening of Napa Rose at Grand Californian, and Magic Kingdom's DVC lounge extended hours. Significant closures at Crew Cup Lounge and Yachtsman Steakhouse in the Disney's Yacht Club Resort. – Announcement of the Garden Rocks concerts at Epcot DVC 2027 Member Cruise details and Update on a special Disney Cruise Line offer, offering a significant discount and onboard credit. Recap of a recent trip to Disney World, including an experience at the top of the world lounge and staying in Animal Kingdom Club Level. 00:00 Welcome to DVC Newscast 01:59 Introducing the New CEO: Josh D'AmaroSource: The Walt Disney Company press release 05:53 Afternoon Tea Experience Returns to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & SpaSource: Disney Parks Blog 08:55 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Timeline Expands at DisneylandSource: Disney Parks Blog 12:33 DVC Valentine's Day Event Moves to Contemporary ResortSource: DVC News 16:30 Minor Announcements and Park Updates 18:12 Bluey Train Line AnticipationSource: WDW News Today 18:36 Napa Rose ReopeningSource: Disney Parks Blog

Peter and Sue bring you the latest Disney Vacation Club updates just before the holidays in episode 174. Highlights include changes to Bay Lake Tower’s Top of the World Lounge access, the closing date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and its conversion to a Muppets theme, new Eras costumes on display from Taylor Swift’s tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a new Magic Key Pass at Disneyland Resort. Sue shares her excitement for a back-to-back Disney cruise in January, while both hosts give holiday wishes. N174 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 Introductions 01:34 Sponsor Shoutout: Monera Financial 02:25 DVC News: Top of the World Lounge UpdatesSource: Disney Vacation Club website 11:09 DVC News: Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster TransformationSource: Walt Disney World website 15:24 Taylor Swift Costumes at DisneySource: Disney Parks Blog 19:01 Disneyland's New Explore Key PassSource: Disneyland website 21:07 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts My DVC Points is a fantastic community of DVC members. Our cheerful, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club are designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Please join us in continuing our Facebook group and YouTube channel conversations. It takes an incredible community of DVC members to produce our content. We're always recruiting people to help research, produce, edit, or join our shows to share their stories. Thus far, we've had over 400 DVC members on our shows. 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. Facebook admins and moderators of the My DVC Points Community Group: Sandy Symianick, Gina Grotsky,