DVC Newscast
DVC Newscast
Chad Pennycuff
Test Track opening date, Stormalong Bay reopens, and more!
35 minutes Posted Jun 19, 2025 at 8:00 pm.
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In this week's episode, Peter and Sue reveal the opening date for the reimagined Test Track and discuss new language to the Terms and Conditions on Disney Vacation Club reservations. Stormalong Bay renovations are now complete and the pool is now available for guests of Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts. Peter and Sue also discuss work that recently began on a new entrance to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and refurbishment of the feature pool at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. N164
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Test Track 3.0 Opening Date
Walt Disney World has announced that Test Track 3.0 will be opening on July 22nd. The newest update of the attraction will have previews for cast members starting in late June. In addition, preview dates will be announced for Club 33, Golden Oaks, Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders.
Source: Disney Parks Blog, DVC News
Stormalong Bay reopens at Beach Club
After a six-month closure, Stormalong Bay reopened on June 17th.  Surprisingly, no prior announcement was made to guests of Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts prior to reopening. Additional refurbishment work of the resort continues around the property. 
Source:  WDWNT
Disney announces new entrance to Polynesian Resort
From May 2025 through 2026, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished, including the reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. This is combined with current roadway improvements around the resort. 
Source: Walt Disney World website, Blog Mickey
DVC sets stronger wording against point rentals 
As of June 1, 2025, Disney Vacation Club updated the Terms and Conditions associated with making reservations using DVC points. Under the heading of “General Terms and Conditions and Responsibility”, Members are asked to confirm that reservations “are solely for personal use and not for commercial purposes.” Additionally, DVC added a required checkbox to the fina...