WDWNT Daily Recap (11/9/20): Santa Rides Out Tropical Storm Eta at Magic Kingdom, More Layoffs at Disneyland, Grand Californian Welcoming Back DVC Guests, Potential 2021 Grand Opening for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, November 9, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Annual Dues Increasing Over 5% on Average in 2021

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Disney Vacation Club has released their 2021 Annual Dues, which are on average increasing from 2020 by just over 5%. The largest increase is for Vero Beach Resort, where the dues are increasing by over 10%. The smallest increase is 0.27% at Aulani. Walt Disney World resorts are receiving increases between 0.9% (Riviera Resort) and … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Park Reopening Guidelines, TRON Lightcycle Run Possibly Delayed, Holiday Park Reservations Fully Booked, Baby White Rhino Born, Refurbs, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 19 to October 25, 2020. Walt Disney World Florida “strike teams” are checking theme parks … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Offering Annual Auto-Pay Option for Dues Starting in 2021

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According to DVC News, Disney Vacation Club will soon be offering an auto-pay option for paying dues with a credit card. Previously, as find out more, members wishing to pay with a credit card were only able to pay annual dues in a single charge once a year. Now members will be able to set … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Files Fewer Liens in 2020 and Changes Resale Waiver that Could Affect Disney’s Riviera Resort

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The COVID-19 pandemic affects more than reduced traffic and a drop in sales at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Vacation Club has issued far fewer liens this past year than it has in the previous four years. Is COVID-19 to blame? Other changes have also affected DVC members, though rather quietly. The language of the … Read more

Win a 5-Night Stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort or Aulani with the “Magic Around Every Corner” DVC Sweepstakes

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Disney Vacation Club has announced a new “Magic Around Every Corner” sweepstakes. All you have to do to enter is watch videos and answer trivia questions. DVC describes the sweepstakes like this: See how Disney Vacation Club® can help you find magic around every corner, and enter the Magic Seeker Sweepstakes for your chance to win a Disney … Read more

For The First Time Ever, Disney Vacation Club is Opening Polynesian Bungalows, Wilderness Lodge Cabins, and Grand Villas to All Guests for Tours

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The world has changed quite a bit this year, and with the evolution of the theme park experience to match the needs of people, the Disney Vacation Club is completely revamping the way it does business as well. Prior to the shutdown, DVC cast members could be found at dozens of sales kiosks in the … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Reportedly Raising Direct Purchase Point Minimum for Membership Extras

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Disney Vacation Club members may soon have to purchase more points to access the full slate of benefits. According to DVCNews.com, Disney is reportedly raising the number of direct purchase points needed for Membership Extras to 125 points, an increase from the current 100 points, possibly within the next few weeks. Points must be directly … Read more

30% Off Merchandise Discount Extended to Disney Vacation Club Members Through August 14 at Walt Disney World

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Disney Vacation Club members can save big on merchandise at Walt Disney World. According to DVCNews.com, the 30% discount on merchandise has been extended to DVC members through Friday, August 14th. an increase from the usual 20%. Previously, the same special discount had been offered to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. The offer is available … Read more

VIDEO: Kermit the Frog Shares a Sneak Peek of the New Disney+ Original Series “Muppets Now”

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Kermit the Frog has taken to Disney Parks Blog to share a sneak peek of the upcoming Disney+ original series “Muppets Now,” which premiers later this week on July 31. The following video was filmed onboard the Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise last October. In the clip, Kermit the Frog and his human Muppet performer … Read more

Site Plans for New Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disneyland Resort Receive Final Approval from City of Anaheim Planning Commission

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The City of Anaheim Planning Commission has approved the final plans for the proposed Disney Vacation Club Tower at the Disneyland Hotel. The committee was overall satisfied with the presentation that Disney gave, along with the amount of details that were given for various aspects of the proposed resort. The tower addition has been met … Read more

PHOTOS: Imagination Pavilion Disney Vacation Club Lounge Reopens with Social Distancing and Amenity Modifications at EPCOT

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EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort is officially reopen to the public after a four-month closure. We are continuing to explore the park in order to provide updates on the ongoing health and safety measures in place to protect guests. Our next stop is the Disney Vacation Club Lounge! The check-in podium now features plexiglass … Read more

PHOTOS: Redesigned Disney Vacation Club Kiosk Debuts in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

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Tomorrowland has seen a slow redesign over the last year or so. Vertical supports were taken down, new paint was added, and signs were changed. Now the redesign has extended to the Disney Vacation Club kiosk outside of Merchant of Venus. The kiosk better reflects the new minimalist style of Tomorrowland. Posters have been taken … Read more

TONIGHT: Pressing Issues – Walt Disney World Park Pass System Launch; DVC Resorts Reopen; Disneyland Reopening Delayed (6/28/20)

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Join us at 8 PM ET for Pressing Issues as we present an in-depth discussion and analysis of the biggest stories of the week and their impact on Disney Parks, Guests, and Cast Members. In this week’s episode, we discuss the launch of the Park Pass reservation system for Guests wishing to visit Walt Disney … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House Reopening to Only Disney Vacation Club Guests with Few Amenities Starting July 10th

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In the continuing saga that is the status of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House, there’s been another change. You may remember that on June 21st, we broke the list and dates for the remaining Walt Disney World Resorts to reopen, and Jambo House was included and set to reopen on July 10th. Then … Read more

RUMOR: Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge Construction Stalled; Project Reportedly Cancelled

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A new rumor is circulating around that the DVC resort Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, may actually have been quietly canceled. This rumor started on a WDWMagic forum, where it was noted that grass seed was found on the site where the resort was planned to be. Typically, this is a step that would … Read more