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Dad at Disney Weekly #051

Disney's new DVC rental rules explained for renters, EPCOT Food & Wine 2026 dates locked (Aug 27–Nov 21), a $116 afternoon ticket deal through July 29, Carousel of Progress closes for a 2027 overhaul, and the lowest DVC rental pricing of the year at $19/point.

• ✦Is renting DVC points still allowed? Yes — the renter's side of Disney's March 31 policy update
• ✦EPCOT Food & Wine 2026 locked Aug 27–Nov 21 — kid-friendly survival plan and $10 Remy hunt
• ✦Afternoon Date-Based Tickets on sale through July 29 — 2pm entry from $116/day
• ✦Carousel of Progress closed July 6 — reopening in 2027 starting at the moon landing
• ✦DVC Rental Store 'Summer of Savings' — new 0–7 month bookings at $19/point (lines up with Food & Wine)

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Dad at Disney Weekly #050

The real cost of renting DVC points (with three of our actual bookings), LEVEL99 opens at Disney Springs, Soarin' Across America debuts, a Disney Springs transportation change, and confirmed DVC reservations as low as $13/point.

• ✦What it actually costs to rent DVC points — three real family examples vs. Disney's cash prices
• ✦LEVEL99 opens June 29 at Disney Springs West Side — 60+ challenge rooms
• ✦Soarin' Around the World becomes Soarin' Across America for the country's 250th
• ✦Disney Springs transportation change June 28 — resort/dining reservation now required
• ✦Confirmed DVC reservations as low as $13–$14/point with 10% last-minute promo

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Dad at Disney Weekly #049

MNSSHP 2026 cheat sheet with cheapest dates and DVC discount, Cool Kids' Summer 2026 guide, three new attractions opening May 26, summer room deals, and the park bag essentials I'm packing for summer.

• ✦MNSSHP 2026 cheat sheet — cheapest dates, $10 DVC discount, and closest resorts
• ✦Cool Kids' Summer 2026 — new family shows, free water park perk, and DVC room math
• ✦May 26 ride wave: Soarin', Bluey's Wild World, and Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
• ✦Summer room deals up to 30% off — and when DVC rentals still beat them
• ✦Park bag picks: JISULIFE fan, Owala FreeSip, and Frogg Toggs poncho

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Dad at Disney Weekly #048

Disney's $99 summer 2026 deal, three new attractions opening May 26, a Mandalorian overlay on Smugglers Run, and the park bag essentials I'm packing for summer.

• ✦Disney+ $99/night summer deal vs. renting DVC — the real math
• ✦Soarin' Across America, Bluey's Wild World & Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster open May 26
• ✦Mandalorian overlay debuts on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• ✦Park bag picks: JISULIFE fan, Owala FreeSip, Frogg Toggs poncho

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