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DVC Newscast

DVC Newscast

By: Shannon Ford Peter Scheidle and the My DVC Points Community
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  • DVC changes commercial use policy & one-time use point price increase

    DVC changes commercial use policy & one-time use point price increase
    Apr 4 2026
    In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss Disney Vacation Club’s adoption of a new commercial use policy and price increase for one-time use points. They also share news on new DVC Member offerings at Disney California Adventure, upcoming resort refurbishments, and a new after-2 PM ticket option for dates this summer. N179 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 179 of the DVC Newscast, Peter and Sue discuss Disney Vacation Club’s March 31 adoption of a new commercial use policy, outlining criteria DVC may use to flag frequent renting/advertising and the enforcement tools available (e.g., cancelling reservations, limiting booking/modifications, restricting banking/borrowing, and reducing benefits) while emphasizing casual renting and family reservations should still be allowed and hoping enforcement improves availability at hard-to-book resorts. They note Disney raised one-time use points from $20 to $22.50 on March 23 (up to 24 points per contract, usable at 7 months or less). They cover DVC member offerings at Disney California Adventure (free photo sessions April 14–Aug 6, 2026; Wine Social Wednesdays in April ), upcoming refurbishments (BoardWalk’s Luna Park Pool Jan–Apr 2027; Grand Floridian Cafe mid-July–Oct), an after-2 PM ticket option for May 26–July 29.. 00:00 Welcome and Weather Chat01:11 Sponsor Monera Financial02:04 New Commercial Use Policy 03:14 What Counts as Violations06:46 Enforcement and Penalties08:52 Why Members Want Crackdown11:48 Rentals Still Allowed14:32 Who This Targets15:40 Market Impact and Enforcement16:21 Using Points for Others17:30 Rental Crackdown TalkSource: DVC News 18:10 One Time Points Price 19:03 Borrowing vs Buying21:06 Member Magic BeyondSource: DVC News 21:35 DCA Member Events Free photo sessionWine Social Wednesdays 24:18 Upcoming resort refurbishments Boardwalk Luna Park Pool Source: DVC News Grand Floridian Cafe Source: DVC News 25:50 After 2PM Tickets Source: Walt Disney World website 29:30 Moonlight Magic Dates review 30:12 Trips and Farewell 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 been a blessing to your family, please consider supporting our show through our VIP Producer's Club at Patreon.com and join us for the Patreon After-Party from our live shows. Facebook admins and moderators of the My DVC Points Community Group: Sandy Symianick, Gina Grotsky, Shannon Ford, Caleb Allison, and Mary Anne Tracy. "Take Flight" music by Martinrowberry1 on Pond5.
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    32 mins
  • Cool Kid Summer details with opening dates, refurb schedules

    Cool Kid Summer details with opening dates, refurb schedules
    Mar 16 2026
    In this week's episode, Peter and Sue discuss the Cool Kid Summer details with opening dates for many new and refurbished attractions, including Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Soarin' Across America, Bluey attractions, and more! N178 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. Peter and Sue record a March 15 DVC newscast covering Disney announcements and DVC updates 00:00 Welcome 01:24 Sponsor DVC Resale Market02:46 Buzz Lightyear Opening April 8th Source: Walt Disney World website 03:31 Big Thunder Reopening in early May Source: WDW News Today 06:05 Cool Kid Summer Begins May 26th Source: Disney Parks Blog 06:28 Hollywood Studios Updates08:00 Millennium Falcon Refresh on May 22nd Source: Walt Disney World website 09:47 Soarin' Across America Debuts May 26th Source: Walt Disney World website 10:43 Bluey Comes to Animal Kingdom May 26th Source: WDW Magic 13:41 More Summer Events Rundown15:08 Aulani Dues Credit News Source: DVC News 17:09 Resort Refurbs and Closures Source: DVC News 21:48 Golf Course Renovation Plans22:32 DVC VIP Tour 20% Discount Source: DVC News 26:03 Moonlight Magic and Key Dates Spring Moonlight Magic (Registration closed) Hollywood Studios April 22ndTyphoon Lagoon June 25th Summer Moonlight Magic (Registration June 4th for on-site guests, June 10th for all guests) Hollywood Studios July 20thTyphoon Lagoon August 4thTyphoon Lagoon August 20thEPCOT September 10th Flower and Garden Festival March 4th through June 1stDVC Condo Association Meetings December 8th and 9th 27:17 Upcoming Trips and Dining Plans28:49 Thanks Sponsors and Farewell 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 been a blessing to your family, please consider supporting our show through our VIP Producer's Club at Patreon.com and join us for the Patreon After-Party from our live shows. Facebook admins and moderators of the My DVC Points Community Group: Sandy Symianick, Gina Grotsky, Shannon Ford, Caleb Allison, and Mary Anne Tracy. "Take Flight" music by Martinrowberry1 on Pond5.
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    31 mins
  • Direct Price Increases, Water park opening dates, Review of Epcot Moonlight Magic

    Direct Price Increases, Water park opening dates, Review of Epcot Moonlight Magic
    Feb 22 2026
    In this week's episode, Peter and Shannon discuss the new direct pricing and incentives released from Disney Vacation Club, along with other notable news and important upcoming dates. N177 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. New Direct Pricing and Incentives Released On February 10th, the base prices for the 5 current DVC resorts were increased, with Disney's Riviera Resort, Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, and Aulani increasing to $243 per point, an $8 increase. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel also increased $3 to $248 per point. New incentives have also been announced. A $1,000 flat offer is now on the books for new members for 200-point or higher contracts, and existing members 150-point contracts. In addition, another $1,000 is available for Disney Visa holders for 150-point or larger contracts. Each resort also has additional point discounts off of the base price starting at 100-points for existing members and 150-points for new members in addition to the $1000. For example, new Riviera buyers can get $15 off at the 150-point purchase price, while current members see a $19 per point discount. Source: DVC News Other News The Tidal Pool at Beach Club has been closed for refurbishment until May 2026. It should be noted that this is NOT the quiet pool near the DVC rooms, which is listed as the Dunes Cove pool and was last refurbished in 2023. Source: DVC NewsOn February 15th, Typhoon Lagoon closed for its annual refurbishment and Blizzard Beach reopened in its place. The two water parks will both be open at the same time again starting on May 12th. A reminder that free water park entry for resort guests is scheduled for May 26th through September 8th 2026. Source: Disney Parks Blog Any members who signed up for membership magic beyond in 2025 have been mailed an exclusive magic band slider and an invitation to sign up for 2026. Source: DVC NewsDisney just announced that Big Top Souvenirs will be closing on February 20th for an extended refurbishment. No opening date has been announced. Source: WDWNTNews out of California Adventure says that “Monster’s Inc: Mike and Sully to rescue” will remain open into 2027. Source: WDWNT Also, the restriction at Disneyland of no park hopping until 11 AM will be eliminated sometime this year. Source: WDWNT Important Upcoming Dates Upcoming Moonlight Magic Dates for Hollywood Studios April 22nd and Typhoon Lagoon June 25th. Early Registration (on-site) is February 26th, and General Registration is March 5th. Source: Disney Vacation ClubFlower and Garden Festival at Epcot runs March 4th to June 1st. Source: Walt Disney WorldDVC announces Condo Association meetings will occur on December 8 & 9, 2026. Source: WDWNT 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 been a blessing to your family, please consider supporting our show through our VIP Producer's Club at Patreon.com and join us for the Patreon After-Party from our live shows. Facebook admins and moderators of the My DVC Points Community Group: Sandy Symianick, Gina Grotsky, Shannon Ford, Caleb Allison, and Mary Anne Tracy. "Take Flight" music by Martinrowberry1 on Pond5.
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    39 mins
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