Posts by David Mumpower

Reservations for DVC’s Next Resort Open Next Month

on February 22, 2023

UPDATE: The Villas at the Disneyland Hotel – Opening September 28th! The next Disney Vacation Club resort will open this year. Disney’s Parks Blog just announced the timeline for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel….and reservations begin in March! Here’s what we know. The Villas at Disneyland Resort Will Open in September  On Monday, Disneyland officials […]

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San Fransokyo Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

on February 21, 2023

Disneyland Resort just revealed the grand opening for its Pacific Wharf re-theming. You’re in for a pleasant surprise, as San Fransokyo is arriving sooner than you think! About San Fransokyo  During the D23 Expo 2022, Disney revealed that it would convert the former Pacific Wharf-themed area of Disney California Adventure (DCA) into something more fitting. […]

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Hidden Gems of Disney Dining

on February 20, 2023

On a recent episode of the DVC Show, our team revealed their choices for “probably missed” restaurants at Walt Disney World. You can watch the whole thing here: Personally, I admire the sheer volume of dining choices available at Disney. So, my list would look almost entirely different from these suggestions. Here are some of […]

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DVC Significantly Increases Price of One Time Use Vacation Points

on February 16, 2023

Last month, The Walt Disney Company announced several moves to reduce the cost of a theme park visit. Returning CEO Bob Iger heard the criticism about soaring Disney vacation costs and offered a few discounts.  The moves seemed like a tacit apology at the time, but the goodwill gesture has proven temporary. Disney just revealed […]

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Activities You Should Try at DVC Resorts

on February 10, 2023

When you visit a Disney Vacation Club resort frequently, you’ll find yourself spending more and more time at the hotel itself. Even the most diehard Disney theme park fans – and I’m one – eventually seek other distractions during a vacation. Hotel management understands this behavior and has anticipated it. Here are several Disney activities […]

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Best DVC Resort Playgrounds

on February 8, 2023

When families travel to Disney theme parks, they do so with an expectation that the attractions will entertain the kids the whole time. Then, parents quickly realize otherwise.  When a child leaves the park, the Disney dream goes away for a while. So, they get bored. They need entertainment at the hotel as well.  Thankfully, […]

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Moonlight Magic 2023 Begins

on February 2, 2023

Somehow, the year is already a month old, and this can mean only one thing for Disney Vacation Club members. The 2023 edition of Moonlight Magic has arrived! Here’s what you need to know about the event. Let’s Talk about Moonlight Magic  You can think of Moonlight Magic as the DVC equivalent of a Disney […]

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Where Should You Eat at Bay Lake Tower

on January 30, 2023

As Disney Vacation Club members, we know that where we stay is also where we eat. DVC resorts feature more than just phenomenal villas and amenities. They also offer world-class dining. Today, we’ll start a new series wherein we discuss all the dining options at the various resorts. So, where should you eat at Disney’s […]

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Let’s Say Goodbye to Splash Mountain

on January 23, 2023

For more than 30 years, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain have stood side-by-side in Frontierland. The two-ride combo has thrilled guests for decades now, but those days have sadly ended. As of Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, one of those rides went extinct. Let’s say goodbye to Splash Mountain and look forward to its replacement, […]

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Magic Key Sales Reopened as Disney100 Nears

on January 19, 2023

The Disney100 event officially starts on January 27th. However, Disneyland Resort wasn’t willing to wait another week to reveal its first surprise.  Annual passes have once again gone on sale! Let’s talk about what’s happening and what you should expect during Disney100 at the Happiest Place on Earth.  Magic Keys Available for a Limited Time […]

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