During the grand opening event for the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, Disney Vacation Club President Jim Lewis sat down with DVCNews.com to share his thoughts regarding the first Disneyland property and continued western expansion.

Today marks the start of bookings for Disney Cruise Line voyages in 2011 including the brand new Alaskan itineraries.  Point charts have yet to be issued for these voyages but DVC Member Services is available to help.

Among the many destinations available to Disney Vacation Club members is the ability to apply their points toward tours provided through Adventures by Disney.  According to the Orlando Sentinel, that option will diminish greatly in 2010 amid a still-struggling global economy.

Disney Vacation Club now has two Doorway to Dreams sales centers--one is newly-opened while the other is celebrating an anniversary.

DVCNews.com staff member Marilyn Garfinkel attended this week's Doorway to Dreams event in Garden City, NY. As with prior events, pricing offered to attendees was a few dollars less than the best deals available to the general public during the same timeframe. Click HERE to view Mar's recap and photos from the event.

In related news, during the Doorway to Dreams presentation, Disney Vacation Club reps confirmed the pending price increase for Bay Lake Tower points.  Look for a $120 base price by early October.