Posts by David Mumpower

You’re at the Grand Floridian. What Should You Do?

on January 21, 2025

You’ll find dozens of activities at every Disney Vacation Club resort. In truth, that’s the genius of the program. Disney adds so much entertainment at each property that you may feel a bit overwhelmed. It’s a classic case of analysis paralysis, but I’m here to help! When you’re staying at The Villas Disney’s Grand Floridian […]

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What to Expect at DVC in 2025

on January 14, 2025

The Walt Disney Company enters a transitional phase in 2025. Disney theme parks will close some classic attractions and replace them with updated experiences. These changes are essential to the upcoming $60 billion theme park expansion happening over the next decade.  For this reason, the Disney Vacation Club’s 2025 plans seem a bit less ambitious […]

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Why DVC Is a Good Buy in 2025

on January 9, 2025

The topic of Disney Vacation Club ownership comes up often around here since we’re in the business of DVC. However, I’m a freelancer who technically doesn’t work for the company, even though you’ve been reading me here for many years. So, mine is a relatively unbiased opinion. As a rule, I studiously avoid providing advice […]

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You’re Staying at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. What Is There to Do?

on January 2, 2025

When you stay at a Disney Vacation Club resort, you know that you’ll find plenty to do. Disney’s Deluxe Tier properties offer the finest amenities in the hospitality industry.  Sometimes, you’ll find so much to do that you may experience paralysis analysis. Then, once you’ve stayed at a place several times, you may seek out […]

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Best of DVC in 2024

on December 30, 2024

Happy holidays, my many loves! I hope that you’re spending the last few days of the year with your ‘ohana and feeling the warm embrace of the family you have and the family you’ve chosen.  Since we’ve reached the final few days of the year, it’s time to take a look back at one of […]

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What Are the Booking Options at the Disney’s Riviera Resort?

on December 27, 2024

You cannot go wrong with any Disney Vacation Club resort. They’re all among the most immersive hotels on the planet, with each new one seemingly competing for the title of the best of the best.  We learned this fact in 2019, when Disney’s Riviera Resort first opened to the public. It immediately established a new […]

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Unique DVC Experiences Near Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs

on December 26, 2024

You’ll find unique amenities available at every Disney Vacation Club resort. In recent months, we’ve discussed some memorable offerings at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT area DVC properties. Today, we’ll discuss some of the other parts of the Walt Disney World campus. Here are unique DVC experiences near Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. Unique Experiences […]

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Tips for Saving on DVC Membership Dues

on December 16, 2024

You’ve got approximately six weeks of shopping days until Christmas, which is stressful enough on its own. Then, assuming you’re anything like me, you’ll face the concern that you’ve overspent on your holiday shopping. For Disney Vacation Club members, this worry is that much worse because we all know what’s lurking in mid-January. That’s when […]

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Disney Releases Dates and Info for Flower and Garden Festival

on December 13, 2024

Last week, The Walt Disney Company did something unprecedented. Park officials announced the dates for every major event coming to Disneyland in 2025. At the time, Walt Disney World fans joked that they were jealous because Disney never does that for its Orlando theme parks. Well, the times may be changing, as Walt Disney World […]

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Let’s Go on a Tour of DVC Holiday Decorations

on December 11, 2024

The holidays have arrived, and with roughly two weeks remaining until Christmas and Hanukkah, this seems like the perfect time to admire Disney’s gingerbread artistry. Let’s go on a tour of DVC resort holiday decorations. How Disney Has Decorated the Monorail Resorts Disney’s busy season is just around the corner, as the time from December […]

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