DVC Stays at Animal Kingdom Kidani Village and The Grandstand at Saratoga Springs Resort

Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 145 - 

This week, we are talking about DVC resorts.  We will share our takeaways from our recent stays at Animal Kingdom’s Kidani Village and the Grandstand at Saratoga Springs Resort.  Plus some news, tweets, and more on Episode 145 of the Mickeyphile Podcast.  Next.  

The special Tapstile jingle was added for cast members visiting Walt Disney World ParksDisney early entry benefit at some Non-Disney hotels are possibly ending after the end of 2023B Resort & Spa, Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Waldorf Astoria Orlando, and Drury Plaza HotelWhat Disney World floral and gifts are being discontinued and will transition to a third-party vendor beginning on 8/27Call guests are now being encouraged to place orders through Florida Fresh Floral Release Date of 8/23 for ‘Ahsoka’ on Disney+Announced at the Apple worldwide developers conference today, June 5 that a new mixed reality headset will be compatible with Disney+ from day one - Apple Vision ProDisney Parks teases 2023 holiday announcements coming next week. Disney Parks is celebrating their #halfwaytotheholidays celebration with holiday offerings at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.Indiana Jones Den of Destiny beverage outpost is coming to Disney’s Hollywood studios beginning June 9 for a limited timeDrinks will include a non-alcoholic L’Atlantique Green Tea (pomegranate, green tea, blood orange, lemon juice, and agave nectar), The Adventuress Margarita (tequila, passion fruit, papaya, green tea, cucumber, lime, and agave), and The Weathered Fedora (bourbon, sweet vermouth, vanilla, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, bitters, and nutmeg)
 Additionally, Jock Lindsey‘s Hanger Bar is going to have Indiana Jones-related items available from June 30 to August 15
 Those items will include: Giant Bacon for all Mankind (which comes with a Trusty Revolver for 2 (Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Tipplers Orange Liqueur, and Luxardo Cherries), Marche Stuffed Dates and Figs, and the Charter Flight which includes Reggie’s Revenge, the Cool-Headed Monkey, and The Mayor’s Reserve effective June 30 will be a flight

10.  Guest evacuation platform added to Disney Skyliner between Riviera Resort and Epcot at the turn station in the Boardwalk parking lot
11.  Disney has announced that the 2023 Magic HAP-Pins pin trading event will be taking place at Coronado Springs Resort on 8/25 & 8/26. Registration for the Event will begin on 6/13 at 1 pm ET 

DVC NEWS

Owner's Locker to Increase Prices July 1
 Value Plan: $10.50 per month or $105 per year; round-trip transportation of the locker is an additional $30 per visit ($8.50 Monthly / $85 annual & $27.50 trip)Moderate Plan: $12.50 per month or $125 per year; includes round-trip transportation for one visit per year with additional visits at $30 each ($10.50 Monthly / $105 annual & $27.50 trip {1 Free})Deluxe Plan: $22.50 per month or $225 per year; includes unlimited visits ($19.00 Monthly & $190 annually & Unltd) 2023 DVC Member Cruise Shirt Available via ShopDisney