Posts by David Mumpower

Which DVC Resorts Should You Visit at Night?

on February 3, 2025

The beauty of the Disney Vacation Club program is that every resort is impeccable. They’re all in the Deluxe Tier of Disney hotels, making them the best of the best.  As you’d expect, every resort has its pros and cons, with the pros vastly outnumbering the cons. Since I’m a night owl by nature, there’s […]

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Big Changes Are Coming at Disneyland DVC Resorts

on January 25, 2025

The Walt Disney Company had a full day yesterday. Disney announced a promotion for Ken Potrock, the most recent President at Disneyland Resort. His replacement, Thomas Mazloum, is the person most recently in charge of Disney Vacation Club. Mazloum had headed Disney Signature Experiences, which includes DVC. On the same day Disneyland announced its new […]

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Why DVC Members Stay at Beach Club Villas

on January 24, 2025

Whenever I book a Disney Vacation Club resort, I feel a strange combination of joy, satisfaction, and frustration. I know that I’ll have a magical time during my visit, but the frustration comes from that vague feeling of opportunity cost. Once I choose my resort(s) for that trip, I feel a pang of sadness that […]

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How to Approach Holding Points

on January 23, 2025

A strange thing happened to me in late October. I was mere days away from a stay at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, yet I hadn’t been medically cleared. My doctor didn’t provide me with the final authorization until the week of my visit.  Had she advised me not to go, my DVC Points would […]

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Here Are the New Disney Experiences Coming in 2025

on January 22, 2025

The Walt Disney Company never stops innovating. Disney Vacation Club members benefit from these constant improvements, as they enrich all our future vacations. Simultaneously, the updates enhance the value of our DVC contracts. So, we always have good reasons to anticipate what comes next at the theme parks. Here are the new Disney experiences coming […]

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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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