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Good afternoon, everyone! Today, I want to share some information in terms of the Villas bookings and the DVC bookings. So, let’s get started, shall we?!So, the New Disney Vacation Club owners of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will be able to book their first stays beginning May 16, 2023. The new Disney Vacation Club tower will open on September 8, 2023. Point sales open on May 2 to existing Disney Vacation Club members and to the public on May 20. New owners will be able to start booking their vacations on May 16, for stays from September 28 to April 16, 2024. Non-owners will be able to start making reservations beginning on July 27, 2023, for all remaining dates from September 28 through February 27, 2024. After this initial opening, bookings will be available ahead of time during the usual 7-month window. Disney Vacation Club point’s charts for 2023 and 2024 were also just released. Cash rates were revealed last month when cash bookings opened to Disney Vacation Club members. This is the information in terms of the Disney Vacation Club bookings.
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
The 12-story tower, currently under construction, will have 340 accommodations, including duo studios, deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom villas, and three-bedroom grand villas. Each room is themed to a different Walt Disney Animation Studios film, from “Sleeping Beauty” to “The Princess and the Frog.” Imagineers drew inspiration from sketches, concept art, story cels, and color maps. A video released in March shows renderings of the new villas, which include “at-home comforts” consisting of amenities for guests to do their own laundry, cook food in a real kitchen, and enjoy a little extra private space for their family during their trip. Room types include the Duo Studio, Deluxe Studio, 1-Bedroom Villa, 2-Bedroom Villa, 3-Bedroom Grand Villa, and Garden Room.
Disney Vacation Club Details
If you are a frequent visitor to Disney properties, you may be interested in the Disney Vacation Club. We have an article here that goes over the details of how it can save you money on your vacations over time! The Disney Vacation Club is a timeshare program offered by Disney that allows members to purchase points that can be used to book accommodations at Disney resorts or other vacation destinations around the world. Members can use their points to book stays at Disney Vacation Club resorts or exchange them for stays at non-Disney properties through an exchange program. The Disney Vacation Club is designed to provide its members with a flexible and customizable way to plan their vacations and enjoy the magic of Disney. Disney Vacation Club members also receive special merchandise and vacation discounts, events, and perks throughout the year. Disney recently released a special discount on Galactic Starcruiser voyages exclusively available to Disney Vacation Club members. A new Disney Vacation Club tower is also under construction at Walt Disney World, at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
All of this information is really cool! I’m sure that people will try and book the Disney Villas since they will be interested in staying at one of the new Villas.
So, what do you think? Would you want to check out the new Villas and the Disney Vacation Club bookings? I would love to hear your comments and thoughts down below!
Stay tuned for Disney updates.
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Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is officially on the way. And it arrives a cool six years after the second installment. So it’s certainly been a while since their last solo journey and a lot has happened. The Blip was still just a looming threat… remember those pre-Infinity War days? Neither do I. When we reunite with the crew—post Infinity War and Endgame—there will be plenty to unpack. Among the highlights: Gamora’s death, most of the team vanished for five years in the Blip, a younger version of Gamora is now rolling with the crew, and now they’re finally back together. So there’s plenty to speculate about.
For now, we have our first clip from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. It brings us right into the world of the Guardians. Everything hits the right note of humor—but below the surface, there’s more than a little pain and drama.
Quill really misses Gamora, but she’s not having… Quinn. Too bad it’s not a private conversation, after all. The Guardians always have to make everything a little complicated, but that’s why we love them. And why we can’t wait for the movie to arrive.
We also get to see Quill and Nebula butt heads spectacularly over a rather annoying door. There’s even a bleep involved.
Here’s everything we know about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Title
The third installment in the beloved series is simply Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s Plot
We don’t know much about the film’s plot yet, beyond that it takes place after the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Additionally, James Gunn did confirm that this is the final act for this particular rendition of the Guardians. Gunn told Deadline‘s Hero Nation podcast, “This is the end for us, the last time people will see this team of Guardians.” So we can only imagine this iteration of Guardians will go out with quite a bang.
You can see the latest trailer for the movie below:
One thing we do know, though, is that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is going to spend a lot of time with Rocket. Recently, James Gunn spoke to EW and shared just how much the grumpy raccoon plays into the third GOTG movie.
According to Gunn, one of the reasons he came back for Vol. 3 included needing to tell Rocket’s story and feeling very connected to the character. He says, “I feel like nobody would be able to tell his full story if it wasn’t me.”
Additionally, Gunn offers:
To me, Rocket has always been the secret protagonist of the Guardians movies… From the beginning, it has been rooted in who he is as a character. I think he exemplifies a lot of the traits of all the Guardians. They’ve had all these traumas, and it brings them together. I just think that his is more extreme than others… He was just fine being an animal, and he was transformed into something else he didn’t want to be. I think that transformation itself was extremely painful, but I also think it made him feel incredibly alienated from everyone else. In Vol. 3, we learn a lot about his past — where he came from, who he is, and what he’s been through. It’s been a difficult road for the little animal.
We can’t wait to get the Rocket backstory we all want and deserve.
Behind the Scenes
After a long, tumultuous road, James Gunn is back in the director’s chair for the final installment. He’s also, once again, writing the script. Frequent Gunn collaborator Fred Raskin is back as editing, alongside Craig Wood. The Suicide Squad‘s composer John Murphy is scoring the film.
Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s Cast
As this is a GOTG film, it sees all our usual suspects returning for more—with a slight caveat. As such, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillan, and Sean Gunn are back. However, Saldaña’s playing an earlier version of Gamora, as the one we’ve met over the course of the franchise died at the hands of Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War. However, in Avengers: Endgame the younger version of the character traveled to present-day MCU and is now part of the crew. Additionally, Michael Rosenbaum has revealed that he will return as Martinex, the crystal Ravager
New additions include Sylvester Stallone, who will play Stakar Ogord and Will Poulter as Adam Warlock. Peacemaker‘s Chukwudi Iwuji is also reuniting with Gunn for the project. San Diego Comic-Con 2022 confirmed Iwuji will play the film’s villain, the High Evolutionary. The Suicide Squad star Daniela Melchior and The Bubble‘s Maria Bakalova will also appear, with Gunn confirming both actors’ appearances. Crazy Rich Asians and Superstore actor Nico Santos has also been cast. Their roles are still under wraps.
Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 3‘s Release Date
The film is slated for a May 5, 2023 release.
We’ll keep you posted on any new details—and potential mixtape bangers—as we learn them.
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And we used to think they said “I’ve got a bad feeling about this” a lot in Star Wars. Well, that phrase ain’t got nothin’ on The Mandalorian‘s favorite catchphrase, “This is the Way.” For a Mando who follows the creed, saying “This is the Way” happens as often as saying “Amen” for an Earth human in church. But how many times did characters say this over the course of three seasons of The Mandalorian, and one of The Book of Boba Fett? The folks at YouTube channel Auralnauts did the hard work for us to find out, and they put it to funky beat.
First off, we love the ’80s-style synth beats in this video. Everything sounds better with a little musical retro synth action. Secondly, we are shocked to learn that characters have said the phrase a whopping 222 times. Has anyone ever even said “May the Force be with you” that many times in the entirety of the Star Wars franchise? Maybe when you factor in The Clone Wars and Rebels, and not just the live-action films. Granted, The Mandalorian is a TV series with a lot of hours to its name. We were still a bit surprised at how high the number was.
As for who said “This is the Way” the most times? It’s not surprising to learn that it was the Armorer. If the Mandalorian Covert has a high priest, then it’s her. But our lead character Din Djarin only said it 13 times across three and a half seasons. We suppose Din understands that you can wear out a catchphrase on a TV series pretty fast. It’s best to only say it when it matters. The Auralnauts have a ton of other similar fun Star Wars (and Star Trek) videos, so be sure to head on over to their channel and check them out.
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Do you know that managing your finances is more than knowing how to budget and invest? Financial wellness is a big part of living confidently with your money and not being distressed over your finances.
Because financial wellness can be one of the most significant factors in economic freedom and health, Secret Deodorant has brought financial professionals together to educate 1 million women on this topic. One of those women includes Marsha Barnes, a financial expert and founder of The Finance Bar.
BGN met with Barnes over Zoom to discuss achieving financial wellness and how more women can prioritize their finances for a happy and healthier way of life. We discussed how taking care of your financial well-being is as important as visiting the doctor, rotating your tires, and flossing.
What is financial wellness, and why is it important?
Financial wellness is the ability to live and maintain a healthy financial life. Women of color often work to survive and not thrive. Although many women seek to improve their finances, they often don’t focus on maintaining a healthy financial life, which is what financial wellness is all about.
When we, as women of color, are not financially healthy, we feel it in the workplace by way of stress, tensions, and inability to focus. We are constantly worrying about finances instead of being able to enjoy our lives.
Why is financial wellness essential for Black women?
Many women of color are overly concerned and constantly thinking about money. They often think about how to earn more money or what to do next. This constant worry is why the initiative with Secret is so helpful because it’s a multi-year initiative.
When we think about finances, we often think about them in the new year, on our birthdays, and during financial literacy month. However, financial wellness is not a one-and-done thing. We must continue to educate ourselves, and eventually, we move to action.
What are financial therapy and money disorders? How does one know if they have a money disorder?
Financial therapy evaluates and treats the cognitive, emotional, and mental aspects of financial health.
Financial literacy and education mainly focus on learning more about finances. While education is essential, it doesn’t always identify why we have specific money habits. The way we are with money may be because of trauma or not getting paid what we’re worth. It’s less about numbers and more about why you manage your money and think about it as you do.
Financial disorders are persistent and rigid patterns, such as shopping and not paying your bills. A money disorder can look like a compulsive buying disorder. Money disorders can also look like gambling disorders or hoarding. Also, being a workaholic can be a disorder because it’s this idea that you must constantly work to make money. Money disorders are linked to behaviors that are causing you harm.
What do you believe is one of the biggest barriers to financial wellness, and how can people, particularly women, overcome this barrier?
Consistent financial education has to be a resource that we are constantly applying.
Equipping women with the tools to make smart economic choices early prepares them for a stable financial life. With this initiative, Secret is doing just that by providing access to in-depth financial courses.
In addition to financial education, it’s essential to identify your financial triggers. What makes you think of money the way you do? Is it because you want to be in the same financial situation as your friends? Financial education can help, but without identifying your triggers, education alone won’t bring lasting change.
Therefore, take time to think about your mindset regarding money. Consider what you’ve been taught.
In addition, consider what you value most about money. Some examples are having more money in the bank or more free time. In addition, take control of your spending. Sometimes we spend on things we like, and we spend less money on things we love.
Lastly, embrace the financial journey. There can be a lot of financial missteps along the way. Take the financial journey in strides. As you get older, continue to think about your value system and build on your financial confidence.
In what ways can our emotions affect our finances?
Our emotions are often driven by what we’re taught growing up. Often those emotions are not how we truly feel about money. When I was younger, I thought about what kind of car I needed to drive and how I needed to look. I wanted a luxury car because I wanted a toy Barbie car when I was younger but never got it because my parents couldn’t afford it. I held onto that desire.
When I was older and began making money, I bought a luxury car to feel that void of not getting the Barbie car when I was younger. Often we want things not as adults but because we didn’t get them as a child, so we use the money to rewrite that story.
What are some simple ways to prioritize financial wellness?
Identify what you first need. What is the squeaky wheel? What is one thing you’d like to work on, such as budgeting, a positive money mindset, etc.? There are many resources to connect you with your need, but don’t try to solve all the issues simultaneously. It’s about what applies to your life right now.
Commit to learning and applying what you are learning from these resources. Starting with one is important because it helps you build a foundation. That’s how you create financial wellness, but start with that foundation and learning first. If you are building a house, education is the foundation, and making the house’s walls is similar to applying what you learn.
Is there anything else you’d like to mention?
I want to encourage women to visit the website for free resources. Also, insert on your calendar a date to practice financial wellness. Treat connecting with your money as a day going to the gym or getting your nails done.