Posts by David Mumpower

Disney Parks and Resorts Update: April 18th

on April 18, 2020

Hello again. I trust that everyone remains safe and well during these uncertain times. We’re another week into the stay-at-home directive that has shut down Disney parks around the world. You’re probably wondering whether there’s any light at the end of the tunnel. This question isn’t easy to answer, but I’ll do my best in […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update: April 11th

on April 11, 2020

The United States has confirmed 50 percent more COVID-19 cases since this time last week. That’s the nightmarish news. The positive is that the rate of growth has slowed to single digits, an essential goal in controlling the spread. So, what happens next? Nobody’s sure, but here’s what we learned over the past week. A […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update: April 4th

on April 4, 2020

Okay, we’ve gained newfound clarity about Walt Disney World. The entire state of Florida will operate under a stay-at-home executive order during the full month of April. Let’s talk about what it means, along with some other Disney Vacation Club-related resort updates. About the Executive Order On April 1st, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finally ceded […]

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A New Disney Offer and Potential Reopening Date?

on March 30, 2020

Right after we went to press on the last Coronavirus article, three different stories changed the situation. Let’s quickly discuss what just happened in another DVC news update about the impact of COVID-19. A New Disney Offer! The best news is that the Disney Destinations mailing list surprised users with an unexpected offer. Here’s the […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Coronavirus Update: March 28th

on March 28, 2020

The Walt Disney Company just announced the inevitable. The parks will not re-open on April 1. Instead, the company has taken a more patient approach. Let’s take a look at what’s happened in the latest Disney Vacation Club park closure update. The Statement pic.twitter.com/nZbspKMnvc — Disney Parks News (@DisneyParksNews) March 27, 2020 “While there is […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Coronavirus Update: March 21st

on March 21, 2020

Last week, I didn’t sugarcoat anything. I told you about the park closures at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, along with the less-heralded shutdown of Disneyland Paris. I thought that I had given you the worst news. However, some situations have degraded from there. It’s been that kind of month for The Walt Disney […]

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Coronavirus Impacts on Disney Parks and Resorts Update

on March 13, 2020

Okay, you’ve read the news by now. You know that Disneyland and Walt Disney World have both announced that they will close soon. It’s an unprecedented situation, and you want to know what’s going on. Here’s an update on the impact of coronavirus on DVC and Disney theme parks. Upcoming Disney Vacation Club Reservations It […]

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DVC Resale Market’s Disney Parks News for March 2020

on March 2, 2020

Ordinarily, we talk about a month of exciting Disney updates. This time, if you missed the last five days, you’re comically far behind. This week qualifies as one of the craziest of the 21st century for Disney. Let me explain why. Disney Introduces a New CEO For years now, speculation has centered on who will […]

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Current and Upcoming Disney Parks and Resorts Refurbishments

on February 24, 2020

Disney theme parks are always under construction. This constant need for improvement represents a nod to the company’s heritage, as Walt Disney himself invented the concept of plussing. He wanted his parks to improve whenever possible, and his successors have maintained that philosophy. Here’s a list of the Disney theme parks and Disney Vacation Club […]

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5 Reasons to Buy a DVC at Aulani and 2 Reasons to Look Elsewhere

on February 17, 2020

With 15 resorts currently participating in the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) program and two more in the offing, you have plenty of options for your Home Resort. Which one is the best? The answer is always in the eye of the beholder. Every DVC property features many pros and a few negligible cons. Even a […]

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