Posts by David Mumpower

Disney Is Increasing Capacity and Rolling Back Safety Measures

on May 13, 2021

This week has proven eventful for all of us, at least in the United States—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just published this visual aid about the pandemic: HELPFUL VISUAL AID via @CDCgov: pic.twitter.com/PYfmEbgwu1 — Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) May 13, 2021 Yes, those of us who have already received complete vaccination can go […]

Keep Reading >

Disney Park Updates for May 10th, 2021

on May 9, 2021

Life comes at you fast sometimes, which Disney has proven with some changes at Disney Vacation Club resorts. I’ll explain what I mean and discuss a date change at a future Walt Disney World resort. Modified Pandemic Procedures The other day, I mentioned that Disney has eliminated its temperature checks. As of this past weekend, […]

Keep Reading >

Disney Park News for May 4, 2021

on May 4, 2021

Okay, Disneyland reopened on April 30th, which we’ll talk about in a separate update. So much has happened at Walt Disney World this week that it’ll receive the focus here. Here’s a bunch of Disney park news you need to know! Park Pass Update IMPORTANT! If you’ve booked Park Passes already for an upcoming trip, […]

Keep Reading >

The Disney Wish Cruise Is Coming Soon

on May 3, 2021

Card-carrying Disney Vacation Club members received some spectacular news this week. Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has unveiled information about its next addition, and it looks stunning. Yes, the Disney Wish is coming soon, and here’s what you need to know. The First Triton Ship The DCL fleet currently includes four ships in two classes, the […]

Keep Reading >

April 28th Disney Parks Update: PeopleMover Reopened, Disney Dining News and More!

on April 28, 2021

The Disney Skyliner suffered another collision, COVID-19 policies at Disneyland and Disney World changed, and new park features were announced. I’ll explain what happened in today’s Disney Parks Update. Gondola Collision Part Two The Disney Skyliner got off to an inauspicious start in October of 2019, when two gondolas collided during its first week in […]

Keep Reading >

Disneyland Reopening: Everything You Need to Know

on April 26, 2021

On April 30th, Disneyland Resort will reopen its theme parks for the first time in more than 13 months. For a park that had never entirely closed on consecutive days before, this is a momentous occasion. Here’s everything we currently know about Disneyland’s reopening. Disneyland Tickets Already Available Disneyland started selling tickets again on April […]

Keep Reading >

Let’s Talk about the DVC Member Services Hotline

on April 20, 2021

Like all other Disney Vacation Club members, I received an email on April 13th. It came with this headline: “Member Update: Save Time With Online Planning Tools.” That’s a strange statement, kind of like emailing someone that the best way to search for information is via Google. Of course, the email contained more information that […]

Keep Reading >

April 19th Disney Parks Update: How Disney’s New Fifth Key Will and Won’t Impact Parks

on April 19, 2021

How do you feel about the Stretching Room’s scariest element? Have you missed a macabre painting at Haunted Mansion? Everything’s on the table this week as Disney plots the future for some of its most iconic attractions. Respecting the Past AND the Customer The Walt Disney Company recently added a Fifth Key, a monumental decision […]

Keep Reading >

April 19th DVC Update: Refurbish News, Moana’s Return, New Cruise Option and More

on April 19, 2021

Hello, fellow DVC members! I’ve got a few quick updates for you that may help you with your upcoming travel plans. DVC Resort Updates A couple of Disney resort play areas are in the news this week. Vero Beach Resort’s Pirate Ship Please plan accordingly: Disney’s Vero Beach Resort plans to refurbish its water play […]

Keep Reading >

DVC Parks and Resorts Update for April 12th

on April 11, 2021

A staggering number of Disney Vacation Club-related news arrived this past week. You’ll learn plenty about Disneyland’s reopening, changes coming to Walt Disney World, and even a bit about Disney cruises. Here’s the latest DVC Parks & Resorts Update. Avengers Campus Is Coming Soon at Disney California Adventure Let’s start with the most significant announcement. […]

Keep Reading >