N075 Character Greetings and Hoop-Dee-Doo Return, DVC Previews for Cosmic Rewind, and Grand Floridian Sales

Shannon and Pete discuss the announcement of the return of traditional character greetings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World and the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue! Disney Vacation Club members will have access to Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind previews, but specific dates have not yet been announced. Shannon and Pete also discuss new DVC incentives for the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. N075



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Hoop Dee Doo and Character Greetings Return



Get ready to clap your hands, stomp your feet and sing along, as the beloved musical dinner show Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue returns this summer to Walt Disney World Resort! If you’re hankerin’ for a seat at the table, reservations will be available via DisneyWorld.com starting May 26 for showtimes beginning June 23. Mention of minor changes to the show have been made as well as some backdrops. No word yet on pricing or AP/DVC discounts. 



In addition, as early as April 18, Disney will start reintroducing traditional character greetings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as aboard Disney Cruise Line. Very soon, you will once again be able to hug Mickey Mouse, get an autograph from Mulan, and share a laugh with Goofy.



Source: Disney Parks Blog, Disney Parks Blog



VGF new discounts set as of 3/31 - sales open to new members



As of March 31st, Disney Vacation Club has resumed sales of Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for new members. Also, the discount rate for current DVC members have dropped. For example, a 200 point contract is discounted to $195 for current members, and only $203 for new members. See below:



Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian - Current Member Pricing Discount
3/31 to 6/1Price
3/31 to 6/1 25 - 124 points$0$207 125 - 149 points4203 150 - 174 points6201 175 - 199 points8199 200 - 249 points 12195 250 - 299 points15192 300 - 499 points18189 500 - 999 points20187 1000+ points22185



Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian - New Member Pricing Discount
3/31 to 6/1 Price
3/31 to 6/1 150 - 174 points$0$207 175 - 199 points2205 200 - 249 points 4203 250 - 299 points6201 300 - 499 points8199 500 - 999 points10197 1000+ points12195



Source: DVC News 



Sales for VGF first month very strong



Our friends at DVC News post monthly sales, and while we don’t normally review the numbers, we thought it would be interesting to look at first month sales for VGF. In March, total sales were 241,490 points, with 116,000 points (48%) coming from Grand Flo, and another 71,000 (29%) coming from Riviera. Next highest was BLT at 17,200 and AKV at 12,400 points. Now remember, Grand Floridian sales were for current members only during this time period. However, the 241,000 points was the best month of sales since pre-pandemic numbers - and the best month since April 2019. (It should be noted that Riviera went on sale in March of 2019 - is this coincidence?)  



Source: DVC News



Guardians of the Galaxy ride opens May 27th, DVC previews announced



On Monday, April 4th, Disney announced the opening date of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. The same day an email went out to DVC members:



“As an Annual Passholder or eligible Disney Vacation Club® Member, you’re invited to a special sneak peek of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, an all-new family thrill coaster at EPCOT®!  Be on the lookout for a registration email in your inbox soon.”



If you are traveling to Disney in May, keep a close eye on your inbox! 



Source: Disney Parks Blog








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