Happy Dapper Day

Mickeyphile Podcast - Disney World, DVC, and More

This week, we’ll share a quick review of our weekend trip to Walt Disney World for our first Dapper Day. We hit Jock Lindseys, Spice Road Table and more. There was Karaoke, and great times with even better friends. Plus, we’ll throw in some news and other nonsense. On Episode 88 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.

1. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge’ VR Experience Opens at Disney Springs in the Former NBA Experience
   
   1. Starting on May 2nd thru July 21st and is a Free Experience.
      
      1. You can make an online reservation or join the walk-up line and you have to sign an online safety waiver.
   2. 1. Uses the Oculus Quest 2 VR gaming system
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   1. Water Mist Machines returned to the World Discovery Neighborhood in Epcot
3. 1. MagicBand+ was released at World of Disney on Sunday May 1st and then shortly afterwards pulled form the shelves and refunds issued - Apparently ‘released in error’

DVC News

1. Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise Announced For 2023
   
   1. Disney Vacation Club will host a member-exclusive cruise in September 2023 with visits to Castaway Cay and the Bahamas.
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   1. DVC's chartered voyage for 2023 is a 4-night cruise on the Disney Wish featuring a stop at Nassau in The Bahamas, a day at Castaway Cay and one day at sea. DVC member cruises are known for exclusive stateroom gifts, unique entertainment and a variety of on-board special guests.
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   1. The complete itinerary is as follows:
4. 1. Monday, September 4, 2023 – Depart from Port Canaveral, FL
5. 1. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Enjoy a day at sea filled with unique experiences and special shows created with Members in mind
6. 1. Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – Arrive at Disney Castaway Cay
7. 1. Thursday, September 7, 2023 – Arrive in Nassau, The Bahamas
8. 1. Friday, September 8, 2023 – Return to Port Canaveral, FL
9. 1. Booking dates and prices have not yet been revealed. In order to book a DVC cruise, members are required to qualify for Membership Extras with 150 or more points purchased direct from DVC or via older holdings which qualify under grandfathered terms. Only qualifying points can be used to book the member cruise. Cash rates will also be available.
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    1. On July 19, Disney Vacation Club members are eligible to sail on just the second voyage of the Disney Wish. Due construction delays, the cruise was postponed 6 weeks from its initial departure. As a result, limited availability remains for the July 2022 voyage. Interested members should contact DVC Member Services for details.
12. Name Confirmed For Disneyland Hotel DVC Project
    
    1. It's official: the sixteenth Disney Vacation Club resort will be known as The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.
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    1. The resort is scheduled to open sometime in 2023. DVCNews will have additional coverage of the project in the coming weeks.
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