About this episode

Shannon and Peter discuss recent updates regarding Disney attractions, DVC policies, and new offerings at Disney resorts.

In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the announcement of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress refurbishment, DVC policy update to freeze point usage during the ROFR process, and new $399 portrait sessions at Grand Floridian and Polynesian. They also cover Disney Cruise Line rule changes on door decorations, over-the-door organizers, alcohol limits, and a reduced corkage fee. N182 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 Introductions 01:49 Sponsor DVC Resale Market 02:35 New Openings Roundup 03:16 Bluey Show and Queue 10:37 Soarin Over America Returns 12:42 Rock n Roller Coaster Update 13:35 Disney Junior Refresh 15:21 Carousel of Progress Overhaul New eras are 1969 (Moon landing), the 1980s (Halloween), New Year’s 1999 (Y2K), and a future with household robots and space travel Attraction will close on July 6, 2026, and is expected to reopen in 2027 Source: Disney Parks Blog 19:55 DVC ROFR Points Freeze DVC is now freezing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shannon Ford, Peter Scheidle

Topics covered

• Disney updates
• DVC news
• Carousel of Progress
• Disney Cruise Line
• portrait sessions
• travel tips

Keywords

• Carousel of Progress
• DVC ROFR
• Disney Cruise Line
• portrait sessions
• Grand Floridian
• Polynesian
• travel news

Sponsors

DVC Resale Market, DVC Rental Store, Monera Financial

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Grand Floridian, Polynesian

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