Posts by David Mumpower

How Many DVC Points Should You Buy?

on May 25, 2023

Here’s the one debate that ALL potential Disney Vacation Club members face. How many DVC Points should you buy? Here are a few questions you should ask yourself when deciding. Where Do You Plan to Stay? During a recent episode of DVC Fan, our own Paul Krieger brought up this question. You can watch his […]

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How to Pick the Best Studio or Villa for Your DVC Stay

on May 24, 2023

Analysis paralysis is real, and DVC members are particularly susceptible to that sort of overanalyzing our options. We enjoy almost too many choices when we book a DVC vacation. Here’s my advice on picking the best studio or villa for your DVC stay. Determine Your Traveling Party  Let’s start with the basics of your trip. […]

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How the Disney Vacation Club Got Its Start

on May 22, 2023

Are you old enough to remember the CEO of The Walt Disney Company before Bob Iger? And no, I don’t mean Bob Chapek. I’m referring to Michael Eisner, whose Disney tenure started brilliantly but then ended in shame.  Somewhere in between, Eisner introduced the Decade of Disney. As part of his initiative, he entered Disney […]

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What I Wish I Knew about DVC Before I Joined

on May 16, 2023

As the old song goes, “Regrets, I’ve had a few…” Some of them involve previous Disney vacations, ones where I threw away money because I hadn’t done my homework. Here are a few things I wish I knew about the Disney Vacation Club before I joined. Investing Versus Spending  Let’s start with the most essential […]

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The Disney Dining Plan Will Return in Early 2024

on May 8, 2023

The Walt Disney Company continues its recent focus on transparency and customer satisfaction with a series of announcements you’ll want to know. Friends, I’m happy to report that the Disney Dining Plan will return early next year! Also, the return of that DVC favorite is just the tip of the iceberg for Disney updates today. […]

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Disney Vacation Club Resort Booking Tips

on May 1, 2023

As DVC owners, we all have one thing in common. We frequently book Disney vacations. As the program grows in popularity, each reservation becomes a bit more competitive. Here are some general DVC booking tips to give you an edge over other members! Stretch Your Points  Someone I trust has informed me that the average […]

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What’s the Best Reasons to Visit These Five DVC Resorts?

on April 28, 2023

Every Disney Vacation Club resort embodies the finest in amenities, logistics, and entertainment. Most of them are quite luxurious as well. But what’s THE best reason to visit each one? Here’s the second part of our series discussing this highly debatable topic.  Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney gave with both hands in […]

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DVC Announces 17th Property and You’ll Love Where It Is

on April 20, 2023

Today’s Disney Vacation Club announcement contains a staggering amount of exceptional news. In the process, Disney has almost unintentionally solved a longstanding mystery about a previous project. Here’s what we just learned about the 17th DVC property coming soon.  About the New Property  DVC officials just revealed that a beloved resort destination will undergo a […]

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What is the Transient Tax Disney Just Announced?

on April 19, 2023

Disney Vacation Club officials just confirmed what many of us had suspected. The upcoming Villas at Disneyland Hotel will require a transient tax for every stay.  You likely have questions about transient taxes, especially if you’ve never stayed at Aulani. So, here’s what you need to know about this tax. What Is a Transient Tax? […]

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The Best DVC Resort Studios

on April 12, 2023

Disney Vacation Club members love the program because of the depth of options. You can buy as few or as many DVC Points as you like. Then, you can book a Disney trip that matches your vacation needs. For many DVC members, we either lack the points for DVC Villas or don’t want to spend […]

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