NASA Executive Pleads Guilty to Using Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Loans to Pay Personal Debts to Disney Vacation Club

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According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, a NASA executive has plead guilty to bank fraud after applying for more than $350,000 worth of fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans, including Paycheck Protection Loans, Economic Injury and Disaster Loans, and unemployment claims. He used the money to pay off personal debts including … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/27/21): Disneyland Introduces Legacy Passholders, New Membership Program Expected to Launch with Park Reopen, DVC Celebrates 30 Years, 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 Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Vacation Club to Celebrate 30th Anniversary with “We Go On” Musical Streaming Event on January 28th

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Disney Vacation Club is turning 30 this year! Founded in 1991, the membership program dubbed DVC is an ownership and flexible program. It was announced earlier this year that 30th anniversary merchandise was being offered on ShopDisney with items including magnets, phone cases, and T-shirts. Now, DVC will be hosting a special streaming event on … Read more

SHOP: NEW Disney Vacation Club 30th Anniversary “30 Magical Years” Merchandise Available on shopDisney

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Walt Disney World is not the only Disney entity celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2021. Disney Vacation Club turns 30 this year. To commemorate the occasion, shopDisney is offering a 30th anniversary Disney Vacation Club collection. Items include magnets, phone cases, and shirts. Each item features a new “30 Magical Years” logo. The “30” is … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/11/20): First HarmonioUS Barge Deployed at EPCOT, Full Roundup of All the Disney Investor Day Announcements for Disney+, runDisney Star Wars Rival Run 2021 Transitioned to Virtual Event, Disney Vacation Club Properties To Be “Refreshed” Over Next Two Years, 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 Friday, December 11, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Reopening Delayed Due to California Stay-at-Home Order

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Initially slated to reopen on December 6, the Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will not be reopening as planned, due to the recent state-wide stay-at-home order that was issued yesterday. Disney issued the following statement to DVC members who had booked a stay: Dear DVC Member, On December 3, … 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

125 Point Minimum Now Required for Disney Vacation Club Membership Perks

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Disney Vacation Club has increased the number of total points members must purchase to be eligible for Membership Magic perks. Members who reach the point requirement will then receive a member ID card with which they gain access to dining, recreation, shopping, and Annual Pass discounts. A member ID is also required to attend Moonlight … 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

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

Disney Being Sued for Fire Code Violation, Misogynistic Comments, and More in Construction Lawsuit Over Ongoing Saratoga Springs Resort Remodeling Project

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Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa has been undergoing an extensive remodeling project, and while work continues at the resort, a new lawsuit has surfaced shedding light on internal issues between Disney Vacation Club and Validus Construction Services, the contractor initially hired for the project. A new report from the Orlando Sentinel‘s Gabrielle Russon covers … 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

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 Vacation Club Now Advertising Add-On Points Pricing via Online Member Portal

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It’s a good day to be a Disney Vacation Club member, as they’re among the first guests back after the unprecedented closure of Walt Disney World due to COVID-19. Members buy in at a set number of points, often set at specific minimums to meet a specific ongoing promotion. Now, those looking to purchase add-on … Read more

Walt Disney World Will Limit Reservation Days Booked by Annual Passholders to Manage Capacity Upon Reopening

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In case you haven’t heard the great news yet, Walt Disney World plans on a phased reopening of its theme parks starting July 11. Annual Passholders, DVC members, and Club 33 members will have special access to reopening previews prior to that date, however given limited capacity, there may be certain regulations in place. As … Read more