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In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discus the new 11-month reservation modification rule for Disney Vacation Club Members. They also share opening dates for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge and an exclusive first-wave Member event. Tune in for all this and more! N187 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. On DVC Newscast episode 187, Shannon and Pete discuss two major DVC updates. First, Disney updated the 11-month booking modification rules so travel dates and room types can only be changed once the original checkout date is within 11 months of the modification request, effectively eliminating “walking” reservations used to secure hard-to-get rooms and often tied to rentals. Second, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge will open July 1, 2027, with cash reservations opening October 4th for Disney Vacation Club Members, October 5th for annual passholders, and October 6th for the general public. Room types were revealed, including select rooms with club level and concierge access. A first-wave member event will be offered on June 24th through 27th with park tickets and exclusive dining opportunities. Points required for this experience begins at 184 for two guests in the same accommodation. Sources: DVC News - Reservation Rule Change, Walt Disney World website - Lakeshore Lodge, Disney Vacation Club website - First-wave event, 00:00 Welcome to DVC Newscast 00:46 Sponsor DVC Resale Market 01:41 New Rule Stops Walking 03:09 How Walking Worked 05:31 Member Reactions and Loopholes 09:16 Why This Helps Availability 14:44 Lakeshore Lodge Dates Revealed 15:43 First Wave Member Event Details 17:45 Is the Event a Good Deal 20:45 Who Can Actually Book 22:01 Point Cost Reality Check 22:30 Room Categories Breakdown 24:04 Studio Occupancy Debate 28:47 Hurley Burley Opens 31:26 Level 99 Improvements 34:10 Fall Plans And FOMO 36:15 Dates Fall Events 38:07 Sponsors And Sign Off My DVC Points is a fantastic community of DVC members. Our cheerful, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vac...

In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter recap the announcements from the D23 Parks Panel, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. Walt Disney World updates include Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Cars Land and Villains Land at Magic Kingdom. At Disneyland Resort, new information was revealed for the Avengers Campus expansion, Tomorrowland re-theming, and the Coco boat ride. Tune in for all this and more! N186 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. Shannon and Pete recap a wide-ranging D23 update. They share new details on Lakeshore Lodge cabins (five one-bedrooms and 11 two-bedrooms with A-frame windows and a Brother Bear theme), Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas land (three rides: Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, Antonio’s Festival de Encanto, and El Carrousel de los Animalitos, plus a Maya-themed play area), and news that Disney plans to fix Expedition Everest’s Yeti. They discuss Hollywood Studios’ Monstropolis (2027, door coaster not opening with the land, new show, and restaurants), Epcot’s Dreamfinder return and Imagination Pavilion reimagining and a Spaceship Earth update, Magic Kingdom’s Piston Peak and Villains Land ride plans, a Carousel of Progress update with Bryan Cranston and Jamie Lee Curtis, Disneyland’s Coco boat ride, Avengers updates (now 2028), Tomorrowland re-theming. Disney Cruise Line news about the Disney Believe, and smaller operational updates including DVC events, Play Disney Parks app shutdown (Sept 16), Moonlight Magic dates, and Welcome Home Weeks. Source: D23 website, WDWNT - Lakeshore Lodge 00:00 Welcome and Trip Talk 02:24 D23 DVC Cabins Reveal 03:36 Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas 05:09 Play Areas and Rider Swap 09:06 Fixing Expedition Everest Yeti 11:21 Hollywood Studios Monstropolis 13:29 Epcot Dreamfinder Returns 16:32 Magic Kingdom New Lands 21:24 Disneyland Updates and Tomorrowland 25:07 Disney Cruise Line Believe 29:30 Quick Dates and App Shutdown 31:16 Wrap Up 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.

In this week's episode of the DVC Newscast, Peter and Sue share several updates ahead of D23, including a temporary closure of the Old Key West boat launch to Disney Springs, an extended closure of Disneyland’s Star View Station Member lounge, and Kidani Village’s lobby refurbishments. Walt Disney World also announced Magic of Disney Animation will open September 14 with a playground, character meet-and-greets, drawing experiences, and a theater. Additional Polynesian Island Tower rooms were declared into DVC inventory, and new Lakeshore Lodge dining and lounge venues were revealed. Finally, Breeze added flights to Vero Beach Airport from several cities through March 2027. N185 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 Back Sue 01:03 Sponsor Message 01:44 Old Key West Dock Update Boat service from Disney's Old Key West will be unavailable from July 20 through early August 2026 due to refurbishment. Source: Walt Disney World website, DVC News 02:34 Star View Station Member Lounge Closure The Star View Station Member Lounge in Disneyland closed on July 27th and is scheduled to reopen in fall 2026. A temporary lounge space has been created inside Starcade located near the exit of Space Mountain in Tomorrowland. Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News 04:35 Kidani Lobby Refurbishment The lobby of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village is scheduled for a multi-phase refurbishment this fall. From August 17th through October 9th, the main lobby and primary entrance will be closed. During this time, check-in will move to the Palace Library. Johari Treasures will be closed from August 17 to August 28th. Beginning September 28th through October 9th, the north side lobby corridor will be closed, along with the area's lobby elevators on the second floor and outdoor observation deck. Finally, from October 26 through November 6th, the south side lobby corridor will be closed, including the Community Hall, Safari So Good Arcade, the laundry room, the Palace Library, lobby restrooms and outdoor observation deck. Source: Walt Disney World website, DVC News 08:27 Magic of Disney Animation Opening

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