Posts by David Mumpower
How Being a DVC Member Has Changed My Visits
I’ve now passed 15 years of Disney Vacation Club membership. Does that make me an old-timer in the program? Well, I wish I could claim that, but I was 20 years slow in joining DVC. Actually, I’m not sure if I could have legally signed the paperwork at my age in 1991 anyway. Still, I’ve […]
Keep Reading >DVC Tips and Tricks II
In our continuous quest to provide you with useful advice for your future Disney Vacation Club visits, we’re back with more suggestions. Here’s the latest batch of DVC tips and tricks. Prioritize Weekdays I doubt that you’ve meticulously studied the various DVC Points Charts like I have. Frankly, it’s an obsession on my part, as […]
Keep Reading >Tips for Picking the Best DVC Rooms
I’m convinced that room selection matters more to Disney Vacation Club members than to all other tourists. We care so much about room selection that we spend our hard-earned money to buy into the program. So, when we book our Studios and Villas, we want to get it right. Here are a few tips for […]
Keep Reading >Interesting Facts about Old Key West
Thirty years ago, Disney Vacation Club made a change. Loyal fans still know the deal, though. The name may not be the same, but Disney’s Old Key West Resort remains the Disney Vacation Club Resort in our heart of hearts. Here are a few interesting facts about Old Key West. It Came from the 80s […]
Keep Reading >DVC Refurbishment Fall 2026 Update
The thermometer may not show it, but we’ve officially entered the Fall season. So, it’s time for our quarterly look at all the improvements happening at Disney Vacation Club resorts. Here’s the DVC refurbishment update for Fall 2026. There aren’t many major new DVC refurbishment updates to report this fall, but several ongoing projects are […]
Keep Reading >Disney World 2027 Dates: EPCOT Festivals and After Hours Schedule
At the end of 2025, the Disney Parks Blog provided an unusual update. The site published a full 2026 schedule for Disneyland. Thus far, that timeline has proven almost entirely accurate, save for a couple of small edits. Now, the blog has done the same thing for Walt Disney World. We just learned several key […]
Keep Reading >7 Things to Do Before Your Disney Vacation Club Trip
You’re finally ready for your Disney Vacation Club trip! You’ve been planning this for months, and now you’re nearly ready to go. Before you do, here are a few things to do before your Disney trip. Pay Your Annual Dues! Here is THE most important thing to remember. If you haven’t already done so, you […]
Keep Reading >No Visit to Hilton Head Is Complete Without
Not all Disney Vacation Club resorts are created equal. In truth, all of them feature their own unique amenities and activities. For this reason, members should be aware of the must-dos at every property. In our latest offering, I’ll explain what you shouldn’t skip at one of DVC’s most gorgeous hotels. No DVC visit to […]
Keep Reading >Interesting Facts about the Grand Californian
Every Disney Vacation Club resort is steeped in a rich history. Disney Imagineers across the eras imbued all these hotels with a majestic presence. Many of them feature backstories that you may have never known. Today, we’ll go out west to learn more about one. Here are a few interesting facts about The Villas at […]
Keep Reading >These Are the Beachiest DVC Resorts
Sometimes, we all want to feel sand beneath our toes. When we close our eyes at our desks and daydream, an island destination beckons. Thankfully, the Disney Vacation Club owns and operates several places that can scratch that particular itch. So, which are the beachiest DVC resorts? Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas When Disney fans […]
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