On the Fence About DVC??? Maybe This Will Help…

After signing up to attend one of the “Vacation As You Wish” live, interactive webcasts presented by the Disney Vacation Club, I was surprised to find a large package arrive in the mail this week, courtesy of the “DVC”:

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I had an idea what I was in for when I saw the logo

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Vacation Villa With a View

With the scheduled late-September opening of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa, Disneyland Resort guests will be able to kick back in home-like surrounds in the middle of the magic, with windows of some units framing views of Disney vacation fun. The opening of the 50 two-bedroom equivalent vacation villas marks Disney … Read more

A Look Inside and Around the Treehouse Villas

Thanks to a good friend of WDW News Today, we have photos from inside and around the new Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. We apologize in advance for the quality of some of the photos as they were taken by a cellphone. Here are the photos:

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They’re in the trees!

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This way to the Villas

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Jose Castillo’s 4/29-5/2/09 WDW Report

WDWNT’s own Jose Castillo is back from the Walt Disney World Resort and has plenty of photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

Jose arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Wednesday evening to enjoy Fantasmic!

Park hours were expanded and a Fantasmic! was added at 10:00 PM

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Jose Eber’s 4/6/09 Mini-WDW Update Part 2

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has more pictures to share from his latest trip to Walt Disney World Resort, so let’s take a look at some more newsworthy photos: The Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is nearly completed The bridge (featuring the horrible frosted windows) is nearing completion Some landscaping taking place behind the main building … Read more

Anthony Yacullo’s 3/09 WDW Report

WDWNT’s newest staff member, Anthony Yacullo, has just returned from his latest trip to the Walt Disney World Resort and has a number of photos from around the world to share with us:

Construction of Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration continues in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.

The control booth is coming along nicely as well.

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Jose Eber’s 3/19/09 WDW Mini-Report

WDWNT reporter Jose Eber has sent us another short report featuring some of his newsworthy findings from around the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s take a look: At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a sign for the Concourse Steakhouse remains. Notice the new signs above the Outer Rim bar, Chef Mickey’s, and the Contempo Cafe This computer-printing … Read more

Jose Eber’s 3/14/09 Mini-WDW Update

WDWNT Photographer and Videographer Jose Eber has provided us with a video and a number of photos from around the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s take a look at some of his findings: Here is a video featuring progress on the Bay Lake Tower addition to Disney’s Contemporary Resort Online Check-In Service Key Pick-Up desk … Read more

Sanaa Restaurant Coming with Kidani Village

When the Kidani Village building containing the villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge opens on May 1, 2009, so will a new Walt Disney World table service restaurant: Sanaa Restaurant serves African cuisine with Indian flavors for lunch as Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village in Walt Disney World Resort. Just as its name … Read more

The Summer Shapes Up at WDW

Wondering if you should visit the Walt Disney World Resort this summer? Disney thinks that you should, and has put out a press release to tell you about everything new and upcoming at WDW: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – From May through August 2009, summer simmers with exciting new attractions and events at Walt Disney World Resort. … Read more

Jose Eber’s 2/24/09 Bay Lake Tower Update

WDWNT Videographer Jose Eber has returned with a fantastic high definition video of the Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. As previously reported, all of the scaffolding is down and work on the interior is in full swing:

Matt Paul’s 2/14-2/15/09 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT Videographer and Photographer Matt Paul just visited the Walt Disney World resort this past very busy weekend and has a number of newsworthy photos to share of his trip with us:

The pavement at the very busy Transportation and Ticket Center could use some work

“Celebrate Today!” banners greet you as you exit towards the Magic Kingdom

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Doorway to Dreams Leads to Long Island

Disney has confirmed that it will be opening a second “Doorway to Dreams” Disney Vacation Club sales location (in my backyard) on Long Island, New York in the summer of 2009: Scheduled to open later this summer, Disney’s Doorway to Dreams will offer Roosevelt Field visitors and Long Island, N.Y.-area residents a convenient and exciting … Read more

Matt Paul’s 2/8/09 Magic Kingdom Video Update

WDWNT Videographer Matt Paul has provided us with a fantastic video update (opposed to a photo update) from his latest trip to the Magic Kingdom on Sunday. This update includes a look at: Continuing construction inside the Grand Canyon Concourse and of the new Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Construction of the stage … Read more

Bay Lake Tower Set to Open August 4, and Other DVC News

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is scheduled to open on Aug. 4, 2009. The Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs Resort are scheduled to open this summer, but no date has been released. All 60 “treehouses” are scheduled to open simultaneously. Members with ownership interests in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort may … Read more

DVC Member Previews for American Idol Experience and Kim Possible

Disney Vacation Club Member Previews for The American Idol Experience and Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure have been announced.  DVC Members must register in advance at this link for The American Idol Experience previews.  The Kim Possible Challenge is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Disney Vacation Club Members have a special opportunity to … Read more