Posts by David Mumpower

Which DVC Resorts Are Best for Hollywood Studios

In 2017, even loyal Disney fans complained about the status of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On the day that The Great Movie Ride closed, people vented that this place wasn’t even a half-day theme park anymore. Instead, it was closer to a quarter-day park. Clever DVC members appreciated the opportunity and still hung out at Hollywood […]

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DVC Tips for Maximizing Home Resort Advantage

As the Disney Vacation Club surges in popularity, availability has become more of a pressing issue. The reality is that you won’t always snag a reservation for your first room choice.  Thankfully, the power of your Home Resort’s 11-month window remains strong. Thanks to this membership benefit, you can always book when you want.  So, […]

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Disney Cruise Line Will Add Even More New Ships

For 24 years, Disney Cruise Line consisted of a fleet of only four ships. Remarkably, two of those debuted only 12 years ago. So, for nearly half its existence, Disney Cruise Line was primarily just two ships.  That’s what makes a series of recent announcements all the more stunning. During the D23 Expo, Disney Cruise […]

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Disneyland Expansion Comes into Focus

With the conclusion of the successful DisneylandForward negotiations, Disneyland Resort is ready to build. As Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro recently noted, all the announcements at this year’s D23 event are underway.  D’Amaro succinctly stated, “Dirt is moving” on all these projects. So, the Disneyland expansion comes into focus in the aftermath of D23.  Avengers […]

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Walt Disney World Will Add Monsters, Cars, and Villains

The Walt Disney Company has spent the body of the past five years playing defense against accusations of lackluster theme park expansion. In the immortal words of Michael Jordan, they took that personally.  So, Disney Experiences Chairman spent two hours on Saturday night revealing all the exciting projects coming to Walt Disney World. By the […]

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Which Activities Should You Try at Fort Wildnerness?

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort have officially opened. If you’ve seen any of our or DVC Fan’s social media posts, you know that we’re all over the new Cabins.  As longtime DVC members, many of us are familiar with the Fort Wilderness area. However, I realize that some of you are exploring the […]

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Where Should You Eat at Aulani?

So, you’ve decided to vacation in paradise. Nice choice! You’ll love every second of a visit to Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas. Even better, you’ll dine like royalty. Here’s where you should eat at Aulani.  Quick Service Restaurants  Aulani vacations work a bit differently than most DVC resorts. When you visit a property near a […]

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Which DVC Resorts are Best for Animal Kingdom Vacations?

As Disney Vacation Club members, our favorite theme park plays a significant factor in where we choose to own and stay. The last thing anyone wants is to spend a great deal of time traveling from the resort to the park and back again.  So, let’s say that you prefer Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Which DVC […]

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What Should I do When Staying at Beach Club?

Disney Vacation Club resorts are our homes away from home. Alas, since we’re staying so close to Disney theme parks, we sometimes forget to take advantage of a hotel’s best activities. Fortunately, you have plenty of years on your DVC contract to do some exploring. Let’s say that you’re at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Here’s […]

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Disney Cruise Lines Reveals the Adventure

In 2025, Disney Cruise Line will add a seventh vessel to its fleet. Now, we know the theming you’ll find onboard the largest ship in the DCL inventory, and it’ll be like a theme park at sea. Let’s talk about what you’ll find onboard the Disney Adventure.  Disney Cruise Line Reveals the Adventure  During the […]

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