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Changes to Carousel of Progress, ROFR point freeze, new DCL rules, and more
Episode 182
Saturday, 30 May, 2026

In this week's episode, Shannon and Peter discuss the announcement of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress refurbishment, DVC policy update to freeze point usage during the ROFR process, and new $399 portrait sessions at Grand Floridian and Polynesian. They also cover Disney Cruise Line rule changes on door decorations, over-the-door organizers, alcohol limits, and a reduced corkage fee. N182 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. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:49 Sponsor DVC Resale Market 02:35 New Openings Roundup 03:16 Bluey Show and Queue 10:37 Soarin Over America Returns 12:42 Rock n Roller Coaster Update 13:35 Disney Junior Refresh 15:21 Carousel of Progress Overhaul New eras are 1969 (Moon landing), the 1980s (Halloween), New Year’s 1999 (Y2K), and a future with household robots and space travel Attraction will close on July 6, 2026, and is expected to reopen in 2027 Source: Disney Parks Blog 19:55 DVC ROFR Points Freeze DVC is now freezing point usage during the ROFR process Source: DVC News 23:02 Boardwalk Grand Villa Categories Room request options now include single- or two-story starting January 7, 2027. Source: DVC News 25:26 Resort Portrait Sessions 31:17 Photo Quality Experiences Photo sessions offered at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and cost $399 for 40-minute session Source: Walt Disney World website Disney Cruise Line Updates 34:44 Cruise Door Decor Rule Changes 40:43 Bring-Your-Own-Alcohol Limits and Corkage fees reduced Source: Shannon Ford Blog 48:13 Moonlight Magic Dates Summer season registration begins on June 4th for onsite Members and June 10th for all other Members Hollywood Studios July 20th Typhoon Lagoon August 4th and 20th EPCOT September 10th 50:14 Trips and Final Wrap My DVC Points is a fantastic community of DVC members. Our cheerful, respectful, and authentic conversations a...