Posts by David Mumpower

DVC Questions We Will Need Answered in 2022

As we enter 2022, Disney Vacation Club fans are wondering about many unknowns.  The Walt Disney Company hasn’t acted as transparently with its announcements lately. So, we’re all left guessing about some significant issues. Here are some DVC questions we will need to be answered in 2022.  When Will the Disney Dining Plan Return? During […]

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Recent Park Changes That Are Here to Stay

We’ve entered the final week of 2021, which means we’re looking back as we prepare to move forward.  For Disney fans, the past 18 months have come with plenty of confusion as longstanding policies suddenly collapsed.  Then, new ones arrived, and nobody’s quite sure which ones are temporary vs. permanent.  So, let’s talk about the […]

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Holiday Week News and Notes

Happy holidays, everyone! I hope that you’re among loved ones and savoring the best moments in life! Alas, Disney news never stops. So, I’ve got a few updates to provide you a distraction in between eggnog and gift wrapping. A Disney Genie+ Surprise This week, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom has […]

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The Latest Virtual Queue at Disney Is…DVC?

First responders have lodged a worrisome complaint about Disney. Meanwhile, DVC members are just trying to visit We’ve got some more unexpected developments at Disney this week. The Latest Virtual Queue at Disney Is… Have you tried to log on Disney Vacation Club’s membership website lately? Most of the time, it’s not a problem. Unfortunately, […]

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Everything you need to know about returning attractions and Magic Key Lawsuit

Hello everyone! We’ve got plenty happening and in and around the parks. Here’s what Disney Vacation Club fans need to know about returning attractions and *sigh* COVID in Orange County, Florida. The New Indiana Jones Quick! Name the oldest attraction still remaining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Technically, this one’s something of a trick question at […]

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Cinderella Castle Caught Fire and Disneyland Lost Power

Cinderella Castle caught fire, and people got trapped on several Disneyland attractions. So, it’s been a rough 24 hours for Disney. I’ll explain. A Small Fire One of the open secrets at Magic Kingdom involves Cinderella Castle. Due to the logistics here, it’s one of the most flammable places at the park. Now, you needn’t […]

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Disney Genie Suffers a Brutal Launch

Disney Genie suffered a rough Disneyland launch through no fault of Disney’s own. Also, the parks revealed several return engagements for 2022. Let’s talk through all these new updates. Blame Amazon The Happiest Place on Earth has remained a hotbed of activity for the past several weeks. Over the past few days, Disneyland confirmed some […]

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Goodbye, RCI, and DVC Points Chart Updates

The Disney Vacation Club has just added a new amenity for members, changed its 2023 Points Chart, revealed a Points Chart for a “new” property, and…did something unexpected. We’ve got plenty of DVC updates to cover today. So let’s get to it. The Minor Update Let’s enter on the shallow end of the pool with […]

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Disney Genie Arrives at Disneyland

The Happiest Place on Earth gets a little happier tomorrow, as Disney Genie will arrive at the parks. What does this mean for future visits? Let’s talk it through… The Debut of Disney Genie Walt Disney World unveiled its version of Disney Genie on October 19th. At the time, park officials confirmed that it’d debut […]

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Happy Walt Disney World Day! Why Is Everyone Fighting?

The Mayors of Orlando and Orange County have declared December 3rd as Walt Disney World Day. How are you celebrating? Well, Disney’s spending the week breaking up fistfights and putting out (possible) fires. Where There’s Smoke… Rock ‘N’ Roller Starring Aerosmith had a rough Wednesday. Cast members and guests noticed that smoke was emanating from […]

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