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By: Shannon Ford Peter Scheidle and the My DVC Points Community
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  • Membership Magic Beyond to return in 2026, Spaceship earth reopening date, and more!

    Membership Magic Beyond to return in 2026, Spaceship earth reopening date, and more!
    Oct 5 2025
    In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the several membership extras announced, including special Hoop Dee Holidays performances and giveaways at select Disney's Jollywood Nights and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party events. Membership Magic Beyond has been confirmed to return in 2026, Spaceship Earth has an reopening date, and more! N170 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. Hoop Dee Holidays returns for Members in December Disney Vacation Club Hoop Dee Holidays is back for 2025 with two exclusive performances for eligible Members. The performance will include a unique themed pre-show, a special commemorative keepsake, and a variety of holiday touches to the classic show presented at Pioneer Hall at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Member showings are scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Doors open at 4:00pm and 6:15pm for the two nightly performances, with the show beginning 20 minutes later. Pricing is as follows: Category 1: $83.00 per person (Ages 10 and older), $50.00 per person (Ages 3 to 9)Category 2: $79.00 per person (Ages 10 and older), $46.00 per person (Ages 3 to 9)Category 3: $75.00 per person (Ages 10 and older), $45.00 per person (Ages 3 to 9) Each Member can make reservations for a party of up to 12 (Member plus 11 guests.) The Member must be in attendance and available to show their digital member ID card plus photo ID. Members may book only one show per membership. Source: DVC News, Disney Vacation Club website Members get extra treats for certain Holiday party dates Members attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on Fridays can stop by McKim’s Mile House in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom between 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM and pick up a free holiday souvenir magnet. Disney Jollywood Nights joins in the DVC Member magic on Monday, November 17th and 24th. Members can stop by the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios for a sweet treat and hot cocoa. Source: DVC News, DIsney Vacation Club website Add-on contract policy changed to allow for smaller contracts at all resorts Current Disney Vacation Club Members have always been able to add-on small point contracts direct from Disney. While a new Member has to purchase a minimum of 100 points to join DVC direct, a current Member can add onto their contracts with as few as 25 points through direct purchase at most resorts. However, newer resorts do not fall under that 25 point minimum, and existing Members have been required to purchase a minimum of 50 points at the The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Riviera Resort, or The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. This requirement has recently changed and now Members can add-on 25-points to any resort in the DVC portfolio. Source: DVC News Membership Magic Beyond returns in 2026 Disney Vacation Club has announced that the Membership Magic Beyond benefit will return in 2026. This program started in 2025 and provides special ticket discounts, a 30-day memory maker benefit, annual passes for points, half-price one-time use points, priority lounge access, and a special character meet and greet. DVC has not confirmed if the price will remain at $99 but did indicate that the meet and greet after hours at the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge at EPCOT will change from Nick and Jody of Zootopia to Mickey and Minnie Mouse in exclusive DVC outfits. Disney has also hinted at new perks but nothing has been announced. Membership Magic Beyond runs with the calendar year, not use year or 12-months from purchase. Source: DVC News DVC Pool Closures, and Spaceship Earth reopening date DVC has announced that the Miller’s Road pool at Old Key West will be closed for refurbishment from September 29th through late November. Three other pools on property will remain available for guest use, including the sandcastle feature pool. The Paddock Pool at Saratoga Springs is scheduled to close on October 13th with a planned reopening in early December. Though previously announced, the Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower will be closing January 26th through Early May. Finally, Disney has announced that Spaceship Earth is scheduled to reopen on October 25th after a two-month closure. Details of the refurbishment have not been disclosed but there is not expected to be any major changes to the ride during such a short closure. Source: DVC News, Disney Tourist Blog 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. ...
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  • Moonlight Magic Dates for 2026 announced, closing date for DINOSAUR, and more!

    Moonlight Magic Dates for 2026 announced, closing date for DINOSAUR, and more!
    Sep 19 2025
    In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter share the Moonlight Magic dates for the rest of 2025 and 2026, information from Destination D23, a final closing date for DINOSAUR, and more! 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. 2026 and remaining 2025 Moonlight Magic Dates announced. Disney Vacation Club has announced three additional Moonlight Magic events in 2025, as well as the slate of events for the next year. First up, three new 2025 Moonlight Magic dates were added at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These dates are Wednesday, October 29th, Tuesday, November 18th, and Monday, December 15th. Registration for these dates will be available starting on October 2nd at 11 AM for guests with resort reservations, and October 11th for members without reservations. The 2026 slate includes 10 total events. The dates are as follows: Winter Tuesday, January 20: Disney's Animal KingdomThursday, February 12: EPCOTMonday, February 23: Disney California Adventure Spring Wednesday, April 22: Disney's Hollywood StudiosThursday, June 25: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park Summer Monday, July 20: Disney's Hollywood StudiosTuesday, August 4: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water parkThursday, August 20: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water parkThursday, September 10: EPCOT For the Winter dates, resort guest registration is scheduled to open December 16th, with general registration following on the 19th. Resort guest registration for the Spring dates is on February 26th and general registration opens on March 5th. For Summer dates, resort guest registration begins on June 4th and general registration will open on June 11th. Eligible Members can register for one event per season. Source: Disney Vacation Club website Announcements from Destination D23 event in August In August, Disney held their Destination D23 event in Florida, but new parks and resorts information was minimal. Among the announcements are the following: A Walt Disney Audio Animatronic is planned to be added to the Carousel of Progress in an opening scene for the attraction. There will also be some sort of updates to the attraction, but no further details have been given.Cinderella Castle is going to be repainted with “greys, creams, blue and a touch of gold” going back to its more traditional material. Some samples of the Imagineering for Villains Land was shown providing the inspiration for the architecture of the land. No attractions or other specific information was shared.TRON: ARES overlay planned for Tron Lightcycle run from September 15th forward using new red colors and a Nine Inch Nails soundtrack. Source: Disney Parks Blog Closing Date for DINOSAUR Dinoland U.S.A. has been gradually closing for the replacement with a themed land around Tropical Americas. The Boneyard play area closed recently on September 2nd. Walt Disney World has announced that the last day of operation for DINOSAUR and Restaurantasaurus is scheduled for February 1st, 2026. Meet and Greets with Donald and Chip and Dale are planned to move to other locations at that time. In addition, Disney has announced changes planned for the Harambe Marketplace with the many menu options from Restaurantasaurus moving to that location in Africa. Harambe Marketplace will close for the refurbishment in December and is expected to reopen around the beginning of February Finally, the Kali River Rapids annual refurbishment will be completed earlier than usual, with a closure beginning October 6th with an expected reopening in December. Source: Disney Tourist Blog, Walt Disney World website WDW Annual Pass Gift Card Rebate end date revealed Walt Disney World is currently offering a gift card rebate for all Annual Pass purchases. As a reminder, the Sorcerer Pass purchase earns a $75 Gift Card for each AP purchased by eligible Disney Vacation Club members. Other passes offer discounts from $25 to $100. Disney has now announced the promotion will end on September 30th. Source: DVC News, Walt Disney World website The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Celebrity Narrators Announced. If your holiday season isn’t complete without a mass choir of cast members and community singers, the incredible Voices of Liberty, a 50-piece orchestra, and the story of Christmas told by a celebrity narrator, then it’s time to unwrap some exciting news: the 2025 Candlelight Processional lineup is here! Nov. 28-29 – Constance Wu (NEW)Nov. 30-Dec. 2 – Jordan FisherDec. 3-4 – Jennifer Garner (NEW)Dec. 5-6 – Ashley EcksteinDec. 7-8 – Ralph MacchioDec. 9-10 – Leslie Uggams (NEW)Dec. 11-13 – Marlee MatlinDec. 14-15 – Henry Winkler (NEW)Dec. 16-17 – Lauren Daigle (NEW)Dec. 18-19 – Gary SiniseDec. 20-22 – Brendan FraserDec. 23-24 – Luis FonsiDec. 25-26 – Joel David ...
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  • Disneyland drops Early Entry in 2026, new WDW ride details, and more!

    Disneyland drops Early Entry in 2026, new WDW ride details, and more!
    Aug 24 2025
    In this week's episode, Shannon, Peter, and Sue discuss the elimination of Early Entry at Disneyland Resort, the opening date for the new Zootopia show in Disney's Animal Kingdom, new ride details for Walt Disney World refurbishments, and more! N168 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. Disneyland to eliminate early entry in 2026, close Pixar Pier entrance to DCA For many years, Disneyland Resort has allowed guests and Disney Vacation Club Members staying at on-site hotels to enter one of the two parks 30 minutes early, allowing a slight jump on the crowds. On January 5th, 2026, early entry will no longer be offered and will be replaced by a free entry to one Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction per person for the resort stay. The Individual Lightning Lane attractions are not included as choices. In addition, the Pixar Pier entrance to Disney’s California Adventure will be closing on January 5th. Resort Guests will be allowed to enter through the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel entrance. This is likely to do with the construction of the new Coco ride scheduled to be installed in that corner of Pixar Pier. Source: WDW Magic Zootopia show in Animal Kingdom debut date set Disney Parks Blog has provided some details on the new Tree of Life show, including the opening date. Zootopia - Better Zoogether is scheduled to open on November 7th. The show is described by Disney as follows: “Zoogether Day, a celebration of unity amongst the diverse biomes across the city, will be recognized with special performances such as ice-skating spectaculars from the heart of Tundratown! Synchronized swimming direct from Marsh Market! Tiny mouse drone shows soaring over Little Rodentia! And of course, a musical finale by superstar Gazelle – all of which we’ll see from the livestream watch party.” Disney also indicated to keep an eye out for more information coming later this fall about special previews for cast members, Annual Passholders, and Disney Vacation Club Members. Source: Disney Parks Blog More updates on Rock n Roller Coaster and Big Thunder Mountain Disney Parks Blog has also provided more details on two attractions getting facelifts. First, Big Thunder Mountain is getting a new track and some new magic. The article describes changes to the opening lift hill with new concept art: “ One such moment comes when the trains rattle their way underground to spectacular natural caverns full of phosphorescent pools, shimmering and illuminating iridescent stalagmites and stalactites. The Rainbow Caverns certainly are beautiful… but they ain’t as friendly as they first appear. In fact, that menacing rumble from deep within the mountain may be a sign that we ain’t welcome.” In addition, the blog has shared more information about the changes coming to Rock and Roller Coaster when the Muppets take over: “…at G-Force Records, we’re treated to a VIP tour of the legendary rock and roll recording studio. Things might look a little different around this Hollywood institution, as the label has recently come under new management – The Muppets!” “With your VIP passes, you’ll be welcomed inside the recording studio, where you’ll find the Electric Mayhem are cranking out some seriously rocking tunes. Along with the finest audio engineers (all penguins, of course) we’ll see Scooter doing his best to convince Electric Mayhem to stop jamming and get to their increasingly restless fans. But will it be enough to get the band across town and onstage in time?” “With the help from our friends at Muppet Labs and a very fast limousine, we’ll take a twisting, turning, and screamingly fun road trip across Hollywood to reach the concert in time. The iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist. And throughout the journey, you’ll hear the Electric Mayhem playing some of the most iconic, rockin’ hits in your ears to keep the music and adrenaline pumping.” The ride is scheduled to remain open through the end of 2025 and re-open with the Muppet theme sometime in 2026. Source: Big Thunder and Rock and Roller Coaster Samawati Springs Pool at Animal Kingdom Kidani to be closed Beginning September 8, 2025, the Samawati Springs Pool slide at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village will temporarily close for routine maintenance. Disney says that during the refurbishment, guests staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge can use the waterslide at the nearby Uzima Springs Pool, located at Jambo House. Both pools remain open throughout the project, with only the Samawati Springs slide unavailable. The return date has not been provided, but the closure is expected to be relatively short. Source: WDW Magic DVC Tote bag giveaway during some Halloween Party ...
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