Big Thunder, Rock n Roller Coaster & Lakeshore Lodge opening dates and more!

About this episode

In this episode, Shannon and Peter discuss various updates including reopening dates for attractions and new developments at Disney resorts.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shannon Ford, Peter Scheidle

Topics covered

• Disney updates
• DVC news
• theme park attractions
• upcoming events
• travel planning

Keywords

• Big Thunder Mountain
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
• Lakeshore Lodge
• DVC updates
• Disney news

Sponsors

DVC Resale Market, DVC Rental Store, Monera Financial

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney Parks Blog, Walt Disney World Golf, DVC News

Places: Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Lakeshore Lodge

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