Posts by David Mumpower

Disney Vacation Club Introduced 2025 Point Chart

The Disney Vacation Club has released its 2025 Points Chart. Those of you who like reliability, consistency, and efficiency will love it. I’m happy to report that the 2025 DVC Points Charts look a lot like the ones for 2024. Here’s what we know. DVC Maintains Maximum of Seven Travel Periods Veteran DVC members remember […]

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How to Make DVC Room Requests

Here’s something all Disney Vacation Club members have in common. We all book DVC hotel rooms! Sure, we choose different room types, room sizes, and DVC resorts, but the core commonality remains. Sometimes, we want a bit more control over our hotel room. While DVC doesn’t guarantee flexibility with room assignments, it does allow room […]

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Where to Eat at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

When we’ve discussed previous Disney Vacation Club resorts, the onsite restaurants were typically the best dining options. Now, we’ll talk about a place where that’s not quite true. Here’s where you should eat when you stay at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Quick Service and Lounges Let’s start by acknowledging the obvious. You’re always […]

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Let’s Talk Thanksgiving Week Disney Dining

Are you spending Thanksgiving Week at Walt Disney World? Those DVC members fortunate to do so will discover a treasure trove of holiday dining options, including every kind of turkey imaginable. Let’s talk about your Thanksgiving Week Disney dining options. Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner at the Parks  As usual, you’ll find plenty of theme […]

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Jollywood Nights Debuts at Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios tried something new this year. The park hosted a new after-hours ticketed event called Disney Jollywood Nights.  I realize many of you have taken a wait-and-see approach to the event. So, here’s a realistic evaluation of the event and whether it’s worth your time and money. What Is Disney Jollywood Nights? You […]

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Christmas Begins at the Grand Floridian and Other DVC Favorites

The Disney Vacation Club’s Christmas season unofficially started! While Disney claims the event won’t begin for another few days, one domino has already fallen, with another coming soon. Let’s talk about the 2023 DVC holiday season! The Gingerbread Store Opens at the Grand Floridian Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa took a slightly different approach […]

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runDisney Announces 2024 and 2025 Races

I’ve got great news, runDisney fans! Disney just announced the dates for its 2024 and 2025 runDisney events. So, let’s talk fun runs! What Is runDisney? You’re likely familiar with runDisney by now, even if you’ve never participated in one. During these runDisney events, Disney opens its parks early, but it’s not for guests to […]

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DVC Refurbishment Schedule for Fall 2023

Disney Vacation Club members, we know how you feel when your favorite resorts start the refurbishment process. On the one hand, you’re excited to learn what changes are in store. On the other, you know that construction will cause some aggravation during current visits. So, we try to keep you updated on what’s happening with […]

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Disney Announces Dates and Details about Festival of the Arts 2024

In 2024, Walt Disney World will host the eighth annual EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney just announced the dates and details about what we can expect this time. Let’s talk about the 2024 version of what’s become a signature event. The 2024 Festival of the Arts Debuts in Mid-January Okay, here’s the Tweet: […]

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Disney Announces Moonlight Magic Dates for 2024

I’ve got excellent news for Disney Vacation Club members. One of your favorite Membership Extras will return in 2024. DVC has announced the dates for Moonlight Magic. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Moonlight Magic? A few years ago, DVC officials finally acknowledged the requests of DVC members and introduced a new amenity. […]

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