Magic of Disney Animation opening date, Dining Details for Lakeshore Lodge, and more

In this week's episode of the DVC Newscast, Peter and Sue share several updates ahead of D23, including a temporary closure of the Old Key West boat launch to Disney Springs, an extended closure of Disneyland’s Star View Station Member lounge, and Kidani Village’s lobby refurbishments. Walt Disney World also announced Magic of Disney Animation will open September 14 with a playground, character meet-and-greets, drawing experiences, and a theater. Additional Polynesian Island Tower rooms were declared into DVC inventory, and new Lakeshore Lodge dining and lounge venues were revealed. Finally, Breeze added flights to Vero Beach Airport from several cities through March 2027. N185

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• 00:00 Welcome Back Sue
• 01:03 Sponsor Message
• 01:44 Old Key West Dock Update
  • Boat service from Disney's Old Key West will be unavailable from July 20 through early August 2026 due to refurbishment.
  • Source: Walt Disney World website, DVC News
• 02:34 Star View Station Member Lounge Closure
  • The Star View Station Member Lounge in Disneyland closed on July 27th and is scheduled to reopen in fall 2026. A temporary lounge space has been created inside Starcade located near the exit of Space Mountain in Tomorrowland.
  • Source: Disney Vacation Club website, DVC News
• 04:35 Kidani Lobby Refurbishment
  • The lobby of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village is scheduled for a multi-phase refurbishment this fall.
  • From August 17th through October 9th, the main lobby and primary entrance will be closed. During this time, check-in will move to the Palace Library.
  • Johari Treasures will be closed from August 17 to August 28th.
  • Beginning September 28th through October 9th, the north side lobby corridor will be closed, along with the area's lobby elevators on the second floor and outdoor observation deck.
  • Finally, from October 26 through November 6th, the south side lobby corridor will be closed, including the Community Hall, Safari So Good Arcade, the laundry room, the Palace Library, lobby restrooms and outdoor observation deck.
  • Source: Walt Disney World website, DVC News
• 08:27 Magic of Disney Animation Opening