Posts by David Mumpower

Best DVC Fallback Reservations

Let’s face facts. The overwhelming popularity of the Disney Vacation Club has made booking more challenging than ever. Some of the best resorts and Room Types are seemingly impossible to book at the seven-month window. So, let’s presume that you fail to book your preferred hotel and/or Room Type. Here are a few of the […]

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Let’s Talk about the Rooms at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas

Disney Vacation Club members know about all the program’s hidden gems. For many years now, one of the favorites has provided convenience in the morning and solace at night.  Whether you want a short walk to EPCOT in the morning or a quick trip home after a fun night at the World Showcase, this resort […]

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Where Should You Stay When Visiting Disneyland Resort

Today signifies the end of the five-part series on where you should stay when you’re vacationing at various Disney theme parks. We’ve previously discussed all four gates at Walt Disney World, but there’s still one theme park to evaluate.  While you may believe that Disneyland Resort comes with a simple A/B pair of options, that’s […]

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DVC Refurbishment Schedule for Summer 2024

The 2024 D23 Expo recently ended, and it came with a surprise. Despite several rumors to the contrary, Disney chose not to announce any new hotels at all. While the company has filed permits in an area closely associated with Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and the supposedly canceled Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, nothing has […]

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What Is There to Do at Saratoga Springs Resort

When you buy into the Disney Vacation Club program, you’re planning to vacation at Walt Disney World frequently. That’s where most of the resorts are, and it’s also home to the most popular theme park in the world, Magic Kingdom.  Some ironclad laws apply when you visit Disney World as a DVC member. One is […]

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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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