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  • DVC and AP previews scheduled for new Zootopia show + price increases everywhere
    2025/10/12
    In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss price increases at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, newly announced preview days for Zootopia: Better Together for Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders, and more! N171 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. DVC members get exclusive early access to Zootopia: Better Zoogether Walt Disney World has announced special Disney Vacation Club Member preview days for the new Tree of Life attraction called Zootopia: Better Zoogether. With the attraction set to open to the public on November 7th, previews for DVC members have been announced for November 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Guests must have rooms booked by October 19th and the Registration date is scheduled to open on October 23rd. It is expected to work similar to the queue for Moonlight Magic. If you have an annual pass, there are also AP previews scheduled for November 5th and 6th. The attraction will use a virtual queue system for those days. The queue will open at 7:00am for passholders with a theme park reservation. A second queue window opens at 1:00pm daily which does not require a park reservation. Source: DVC News Disneyland and Walt Disney World roll out price increases Walt Disney World has raised one-day ticket prices which affect tickets for October 2025 through December 2026. The ticket range for a single day ticket for each park is now as follows: Magic Kingdom: $159 – $209 (increase of $10)EPCOT: $139 – $209 (increase of $15)Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $149 – $204 (increase of $5)Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $119 – $184 (increase of $5) Park hopper tickets and multi-day tickets for the last quarter of 2026 also show a year-over-year increase. Parking also increased from $30 to $35 for standard rates. In addition, Disney has removed the discount on ordering a magic band with your resort reservation, which usually save $10 off the price. Annual Pass prices increased as well, though, with the exception of the Incredi-Pass, the increases were moderate: Pixie Dust Pass: $489 (previously $469)Pirate Pass: $869 (previously $829)Sorcerer Pass: $1,099 (previously $1,079)Incredi-Pass: $1,629 (previously $1,549) Disney PhotoPass Downloads and the Water Park and Sports Option both increased from $99 to $109 per pass. Disneyland Resort also got in on the game, with new Magic Key prices as follows: Inspire: now $1,899 (increased $150 from $1,749)Believe: now $1,474 (increased $100 from $1,374)Enchant: now $974 (no change)Imagine: now $599 (no change) Parking also increased by $5 in all categories with the base price at $40. Single day and multi-day tickets increased as well - with details in our show notes: 1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 0) – $104 (previously $104)1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 1) – $129 (previously $126)1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 2) – $149 (previously $142)1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 3) – $169 (previously $164)1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 4) – $184 (previously $180)1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 5) – $199 (previously $196)1-Day, 1-Park (Tier 6) – $224 (previously $206)2-Day, 1-Park – $335 (previously $330)3-Day, 1 Park – $425 (previously $415)4-Day, 1 Park – $480 (previously $474)5-Day, 1 Park – $520 (previously $511) Finally, California residents can visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure park with a 3-Day Park Hopper ticket for just $249, or including a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, for a total cost of $351. These tickets are good for January 1st to May 21st 2026 and do not have to be used on consecutive days. Source: Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Disneyland Ticket Offer Mickey’s Philharmagic and Vacation Fun to close for short refurbishment Mickey’s Philharmagic at Magic Kingdom will be closing from November 1st to November 22nd for a short refurbishment. Walt Disney World’s operating schedule shows it will return on November 23rd just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, the Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios, currently showing Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie, will be closed starting October 20th. The attraction is expected to reopen before the end of the year though no return date is set. Source: WDW Philharmagic, WDW - Vacation Fun 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 ...
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  • Membership Magic Beyond to return in 2026, Spaceship earth reopening date, and more!
    2025/10/05
    In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the several membership extras announced, including special Hoop Dee Holidays performances and giveaways at select Disney's Jollywood Nights and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party events. Membership Magic Beyond has been confirmed to return in 2026, Spaceship Earth has an reopening date, and more! N170 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. Hoop Dee Holidays returns for Members in December Disney Vacation Club Hoop Dee Holidays is back for 2025 with two exclusive performances for eligible Members. The performance will include a unique themed pre-show, a special commemorative keepsake, and a variety of holiday touches to the classic show presented at Pioneer Hall at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Member showings are scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Doors open at 4:00pm and 6:15pm for the two nightly performances, with the show beginning 20 minutes later. Pricing is as follows: Category 1: $83.00 per person (Ages 10 and older), $50.00 per person (Ages 3 to 9)Category 2: $79.00 per person (Ages 10 and older), $46.00 per person (Ages 3 to 9)Category 3: $75.00 per person (Ages 10 and older), $45.00 per person (Ages 3 to 9) Each Member can make reservations for a party of up to 12 (Member plus 11 guests.) The Member must be in attendance and available to show their digital member ID card plus photo ID. Members may book only one show per membership. Source: DVC News, Disney Vacation Club website Members get extra treats for certain Holiday party dates Members attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on Fridays can stop by McKim’s Mile House in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom between 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM and pick up a free holiday souvenir magnet. Disney Jollywood Nights joins in the DVC Member magic on Monday, November 17th and 24th. Members can stop by the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios for a sweet treat and hot cocoa. Source: DVC News, DIsney Vacation Club website Add-on contract policy changed to allow for smaller contracts at all resorts Current Disney Vacation Club Members have always been able to add-on small point contracts direct from Disney. While a new Member has to purchase a minimum of 100 points to join DVC direct, a current Member can add onto their contracts with as few as 25 points through direct purchase at most resorts. However, newer resorts do not fall under that 25 point minimum, and existing Members have been required to purchase a minimum of 50 points at the The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Riviera Resort, or The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. This requirement has recently changed and now Members can add-on 25-points to any resort in the DVC portfolio. Source: DVC News Membership Magic Beyond returns in 2026 Disney Vacation Club has announced that the Membership Magic Beyond benefit will return in 2026. This program started in 2025 and provides special ticket discounts, a 30-day memory maker benefit, annual passes for points, half-price one-time use points, priority lounge access, and a special character meet and greet. DVC has not confirmed if the price will remain at $99 but did indicate that the meet and greet after hours at the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge at EPCOT will change from Nick and Jody of Zootopia to Mickey and Minnie Mouse in exclusive DVC outfits. Disney has also hinted at new perks but nothing has been announced. Membership Magic Beyond runs with the calendar year, not use year or 12-months from purchase. Source: DVC News DVC Pool Closures, and Spaceship Earth reopening date DVC has announced that the Miller’s Road pool at Old Key West will be closed for refurbishment from September 29th through late November. Three other pools on property will remain available for guest use, including the sandcastle feature pool. The Paddock Pool at Saratoga Springs is scheduled to close on October 13th with a planned reopening in early December. Though previously announced, the Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower will be closing January 26th through Early May. Finally, Disney has announced that Spaceship Earth is scheduled to reopen on October 25th after a two-month closure. Details of the refurbishment have not been disclosed but there is not expected to be any major changes to the ride during such a short closure. Source: DVC News, Disney Tourist Blog 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. ...
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    34 分
  • Moonlight Magic Dates for 2026 announced, closing date for DINOSAUR, and more!
    2025/09/19
    In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share the Moonlight Magic dates for the rest of 2025 and 2026, information from Destination D23, a final closing date for DINOSAUR, and more! 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. 2026 and remaining 2025 Moonlight Magic Dates announced. Disney Vacation Club has announced three additional Moonlight Magic events in 2025, as well as the slate of events for the next year. First up, three new 2025 Moonlight Magic dates were added at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These dates are Wednesday, October 29th, Tuesday, November 18th, and Monday, December 15th. Registration for these dates will be available starting on October 2nd at 11 AM for guests with resort reservations, and October 11th for members without reservations. The 2026 slate includes 10 total events. The dates are as follows: Winter Tuesday, January 20: Disney's Animal KingdomThursday, February 12: EPCOTMonday, February 23: Disney California Adventure Spring Wednesday, April 22: Disney's Hollywood StudiosThursday, June 25: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park Summer Monday, July 20: Disney's Hollywood StudiosTuesday, August 4: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water parkThursday, August 20: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water parkThursday, September 10: EPCOT For the Winter dates, resort guest registration is scheduled to open December 16th, with general registration following on the 19th. Resort guest registration for the Spring dates is on February 26th and general registration opens on March 5th. For Summer dates, resort guest registration begins on June 4th and general registration will open on June 11th. Eligible Members can register for one event per season. Source: Disney Vacation Club website Announcements from Destination D23 event in August In August, Disney held their Destination D23 event in Florida, but new parks and resorts information was minimal. Among the announcements are the following: A Walt Disney Audio Animatronic is planned to be added to the Carousel of Progress in an opening scene for the attraction. There will also be some sort of updates to the attraction, but no further details have been given.Cinderella Castle is going to be repainted with “greys, creams, blue and a touch of gold” going back to its more traditional material. Some samples of the Imagineering for Villains Land was shown providing the inspiration for the architecture of the land. No attractions or other specific information was shared.TRON: ARES overlay planned for Tron Lightcycle run from September 15th forward using new red colors and a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack. Source: Disney Parks Blog Closing Date for DINOSAUR Dinoland U.S.A. has been gradually closing for the replacement with a themed land around Tropical Americas. The Boneyard play area closed recently on September 2nd. Walt Disney World has announced that the last day of operation for DINOSAUR and Restaurantasaurus is scheduled for February 1st, 2026. Meet and Greets with Donald and Chip and Dale are planned to move to other locations at that time. In addition, Disney has announced changes planned for the Harambe Marketplace with the many menu options from Restaurantasaurus moving to that location in Africa. Harambe Marketplace will close for the refurbishment in December and is expected to reopen around the beginning of February Finally, the Kali River Rapids annual refurbishment will be completed earlier than usual, with a closure beginning October 6th with an expected reopening in December. Source: Disney Tourist Blog, Walt Disney World website WDW Annual Pass Gift Card Rebate end date revealed Walt Disney World is currently offering a gift card rebate for all Annual Pass purchases. As a reminder, the Sorcerer Pass purchase earns a $75 Gift Card for each AP purchased by eligible Disney Vacation Club members. Other passes offer discounts from $25 to $100. Disney has now announced the promotion will end on September 30th. Source: DVC News, Walt Disney World website The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Celebrity Narrators Announced. If your holiday season isn’t complete without a mass choir of cast members and community singers, the incredible Voices of Liberty, a 50-piece orchestra, and the story of Christmas told by a celebrity narrator, then it’s time to unwrap some exciting news: the 2025 Candlelight Processional lineup is here! Nov. 28-29 – Constance Wu (NEW)Nov. 30-Dec. 2 – Jordan FisherDec. 3-4 – Jennifer Garner (NEW)Dec. 5-6 – Ashley EcksteinDec. 7-8 – Ralph MacchioDec. 9-10 – Leslie Uggams (NEW)Dec. 11-13 – Marlee MatlinDec. 14-15 – Henry Winkler (NEW)Dec. 16-17 – Lauren Daigle (NEW)Dec. 18-19 – Gary SiniseDec. 20-22 – Brendan FraserDec. 23-24 – Luis FonsiDec. 25-26 – Joel David ...
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    29 分
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