Peter and Vicky discuss Disney’s extension of Bob Iger’s contract for an additional two years. Disney Vacation Club is offering a chance for Members to be part of a collage that will be revealed at the grand opening of the Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Dining plans can now be added to DVC reservations online on or after January 9, 2024. N117
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Bob Iger’s contract extended through 2026
In a unanimous vote, The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced they extended Bob Iger’s contract as CEO for an additional two years, through December 31, 2026. The board members said this extension will provide continuity of leadership during the company’s ongoing transformation, and will allow more time to execute a transition plan for CEO succession.
Source: [Walt Disney Company Press Release](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-board-of-directors-extends-robert-a-igers-contract-as-ceo-through-2026/)
DVC Member Photos to be used for collage
From July 7 to August 18, photo booths will be installed at the following locations:
– Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge at Disneyland Park
– Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge at EPCOT
– Disney Springs Town Center
– Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Disney Vacation Club Members can take a souvenir snap shot and the photos will be included in a mural set to be unveiled during the grand opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel on September 28th.
Members who do not have plans to visit these locations during the this period will have an opportunity to participate from home. Additional details will be posted at the website [memberstorysnaps.com](https://memberstorysnaps.com/).
Source: [DVC News](https://dvcnews.com/other-resorts/villas-at-disneyland-hotel/5651-dvc-member-photos-to-adorn-disneyland-hotel-mosaic)
DVC members now able to add dining plans online
Disney Vacation Club Members no longer have to make a phone call to Member Services if they want to add one of the dining plans to their reservations for dates beyond January 9, 2024. The option will be presented when making a reservation and can also be accessed by visiting the Member Dashboard. Opening trip details on the dashboard shows a new link that allows owners to “Purchase Dining Plan.”
Source: [DVC News](https://dvcnews.com/disney-news/walt-disney-world/wdw-dining/5656-online-purchase-of-disney-dining-plans-available-for-2024)
Cast Member previews of Journey of Water
The upcoming attraction, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, at EPCOT appears to be nearing completion. It has been announced that Cast Member previews will begin starting July 19th through August 25th. While no opening date has been set, Disney often offers previews to DVC Members prior to official opening dates of new attractions. Journey of Water is expected to open this fall along with Dreamers Point, CommuniCore Hall, and CommuniCore Plaza.
Source: [WDWNT](https://wdwnt.com/2023/07/cast-member-previews-journey-of-water-moana/)
DVC Direct Sales in June strongest in years
Starting with out west, another 162,000 plus points were sold for the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, which includes new member sales that began on May 30th. Total sales are now at 309,500 points, which is about 9.5% of the resort. Since only 575,000 were initially declared that means 54% of available points have already been sold. As such, we are likely to see another declaration occur in the next 1-2 months should sales continue at the current pace.
For those that prefer their numbers in dollars, this means that DVC took in about $130 million dollars in income during those first two months on the Disneyland tower. While it’s likely sales rates will start to taper off next month, it is expected that sales will remain strong. Most predictions say this resort will sell out in about 2 to 3 years.
Meanwhile, sales in Walt Disney World remain strong as well, with 134,000 points sold amongst DVC resorts. The c…
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