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