Afternoon Tea finally returns to Grand Floridian & Disneyland shifts Batuu timeline

About this episode

The episode discusses recent changes and updates in Disney parks, including the return of Afternoon Tea at Grand Floridian and shifts in Disneyland's Batuu timeline.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shannon Ford, Peter Scheidle

Topics covered

• Disney news
• DVC updates
• Disneyland changes
• Grand Floridian
• Disney CEO
• events
• travel

Keywords

• Disney CEO
• Afternoon Tea
• Grand Floridian
• Disneyland
• DVC news
• events
• travel updates
• Disney Cruise Line

Sponsors

DVC Resale Market, DVC Rental Store, Monera Financial

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney, Disney Cruise Line

Places: Grand Floridian, Disneyland, California, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Harambe Marketplace, Rafiki's Planet Watch, Napa Rose, Grand Californian, Magic Kingdom, Crew Cup Lounge

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