Genie+ Changes and April Direct Sales

Join Shannon, Pete, and Sue for this week's update. Harmony Shop, Genie+ changes, Eat to the Beat concerts, direct sales for April 2022, and a new DVC retail store on I-Drive in Orlando. Episode 78 My DVC Points is proudly sponsored by: DVC Resale Market - Industry Leader in DVC Resales DVC Rental Store - DVC Point Rentals Monera Financial - Exclusively Financing DVC Contracts Patreon supporters in the My DVC Points VIP Producer Club. Story #1 Harmony Barber Shop Reopening Harmony Barber Shop will reopen on July 31 for the world’s most magical haircut. A limited number of reservations for this timeless experience will be bookable in the My Disney Experience app beginning June 28. Walk-in appointments will be accepted based on availability. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique was confirmed to be reopening later this year at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, but no specific dates have been provided.  Source: Disney Parks Blog Story #2 Genie+ Changes at Walt Disney World In an announcement that Walt Disney World Resort will open bookings for theme park tickets, Disney Resort hotel stays and packages for visits in 2023 on June 8, a change to Genie+ was also mentioned.  Starting June 8, Disney Genie+ will only be offered for purchase through the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. Previously, Disney offered the option to purchase this service pre-arrival as a ticket add-on.   This means that moving forward, whether you have an Annual Pass, multi- or single-day ticket, you may only purchase Disney Genie+ service on the day of your visit via the app, one day at a time, subject to availability. Disney hopes this adjustment will help manage the strong demand guests have shown for Disney Genie+. Disney stated, on average, guests who purchase Disney Genie+ service will continue to enter 2-3 attractions or experiences each day using the Lightning Lane entrance when the first selection is made early in the day.  Any tickets already purchased that include Disney Genie+ service for dates later in 2022 will still be honored.  Note this update is also only happening at Walt Disney World Resort and will not affect guests at Disneyland Resort.   Disney also confirmed the early theme park entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel guests will continue beyond the 50th Anniversary for visits throughout all of 2023! This benefit gives Disney Resort guests an opportunity to enter ANY of the 4 Walt Disney World Resort theme parks to enjoy select attractions, shops, and dining EVERY day (valid admission, park reservation, and Resort ID required). Source: Disney Parks Blog Story #3: 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Announced Disney announced 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare coming to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE starting this July.  Internationally recognized artists, as well as local bands, will perform on the America Gardens Theatre stage including favorites like Baha Men, Tiffany, and Air Supply, and new acts like Hoobastank, Los Amigos Invisibles, and Stokley. July 14-15 – Baha MenJuly 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo DaddyJuly 29-30 – Taylor DayneJuly 31-Aug. 1 – TiffanyAug. 5-8 – Joey Fatone & FriendsAug. 12-13 – The Devon Allman ProjectAug. 14-15 – Christopher CrossAug. 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve AugeriAug. 21-22 – Air SupplySept. 2-3 – Southern AvenueSept. 4-5 – Kris Allen & David CookSept. 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW)Sept. 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW)Sept. 23-24 – BBMakSept. 30-Oct. 1 – Stokley (NEW)Oct. 2-3 – Sheila E.Oct. 7-8 – Mark WillsOct. 9-10 – 38 SpecialOct. 23-24 – Billy OceanOct. 28-31 – HansonNov. 4-7 – Boyz II Men Eat to the Beat Dining Packages will be offered Friday through Monday. Reservations open on May 24th.  Source: Disney Parks Blog Story #4 Direct Sales break 300,000 points i