Timeshare License for Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows Amended to Allow for Sale of All Units

DVCNews.com is reporting that:

"... On April 1, 2015, Disney Vacation Development amended its timeshare license for Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.  Initially, its timeshare license authorized DVD to sell up to 8,262 timeshare weeks, which accounted for 162 vacation homes. With this latest amendment to its license, DVD is now authorized to sell an additional 11,118 timeshare weeks, which accounts for another 218 vacation homes. This means that DVD is now licensed by the State of Florida to sell all 360 studios and 20 bungalows that comprise the Polynesian condominium association..."

View the full post by clicking HERE. 

Disney Offers Discounted Aulani Reservations to DVC Members

Disney Vacation Club has announced a new offer which allows DVC timeshare owners to book a 7-night stay at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii for the cost of only 5 nights worth of points.

For select dates between October 19 - December 11, 2014, DVC members can book 7 nights at the Aulani villas for 5 nights worth of points. This is not a sales incentive; no point purchase requirement is linked to this offer. All DVC points--including those purchased resale--are eligible to be used toward this offer.

Even members with existing Aulani reservations during this period may contact DVC and attempt to have the offer applied.  To book under this special discount, contact Disney Vacation Club Member Services.

Disney Theme Parks to Discontinue Program Which Allows the Disabled to Skip Lines

The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to stop the "Guest Assistance Card" program which allows disabled guests to receive unlimited front-of-the-line access to rides at the theme parks.

The program, which provides disabled visitors with an access card to skip lines, is scheduled to  end on October 9 and be replaced with a new system similar to  "Fast Pass," where guests are given return times for rides.

"We have an unwavering commitment to making our parks accessible to all guests," said Disney spokesperson Kathleen Prihoda. "Given the increasing volume of requests we receive for special access to our attractions, we are changing our process to create a more consistent experience for all our guests while providing accommodations for guests with disabilities."

This policy change comes on the heels of a story in the New York Post reporting that some deep-pocketed New York City moms had hired a motorized scooter-bound guide to pose as a family member so they and their kids could skip lines to the rides.

The new policy is expected to stop this type of abuse from occurring in the future.

Disney's "Kiss Goodnight"- You have to stay up late for this one!

 

 

Follows is an excerpt from a great blog submission I just read.. There is always something special at Disney to discover..

 

"....Too few Walt Disney World fans know about The Kiss Goodnight. If you just thought, “what’s that?” you’re not alone. The Kiss Goodnight is a little over 2-minutes long, and it is the Magic Kingdom’s way of saying “goodbye” to guests at the end of a long day. It usually play every 30 minutes after the park closes (meaning you could see it more than once in a single night–we once saw it 3 times in the same night!), and starts with Cinderella Castle “twinkling” as the music from When You Wish Upon a Star slowly builds.

A narrator then greets the last of the guests in the Magic Kingdom, saying: “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, on behalf of everyone here at the Magic Kingdom, we thank you for joining us today for a magic gathering of family, friends, fun, and fantasy. We hope your magical journey with us has created wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Walt Disney said that the Magic Kingdom is a world of imagination, hopes, and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment, magic and make believe are reborn, and fairy tales come true. The Magic Kingdom is a place for the young and the young at heart. A special place where when you wish upon a star, your dreams can come true. Until we see you again, have a safe trip home. Thank you, and goodnight...."

Read the full article at DisneyTouristBlog.com by clicking HERE.

Disney Springs to Replace Downtown Disney Entertainment Complex

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