Posts by David Mumpower

DVC Resale Market’s Disney Parks News for February 2020

on February 3, 2020

The new year has started oddly for Disney. A disease has closed two international theme parks, three new shows have opened at Epcot, a beloved cast member has died, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios has changed the rules again. Here’s all the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) news that you might have missed over the past few […]

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The Best and Worst of DVC in the 2010s

on January 24, 2020

The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has experienced many highs and lows over the past decade. Founded in 1991, this membership program leveled up from 2010 through 2019. Ownership interests soared in value, while Disney finally got a handle on what its members wanted…mostly. Here are the best and worst things that happened with DVC during […]

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All About the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts

on January 18, 2020

For the fourth straight year, Epcot will host an art exhibition during the winter. Don’t get confused, though. This event offers much more than just illustrations of Disney characters. Epcot’s park strategists have divided the presentation into three forms of entertainment, each of which will justify your park visit. Let’s talk about the 2020 edition […]

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5 Reasons to Buy a DVC at Hilton Head and 2 Reasons to Look Elsewhere

on January 14, 2020

In my opinion, all 15 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resorts are worthy of a contract purchase. Unfortunately, budgetary constraints prevent most of us from buying a contract anywhere. For the rest, the 2000-point limit makes the idea impractical. So, all DVC members must pick and choose where to add a DVC contract. Today, we’ll talk […]

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Top 12 DVC Highlights of 2019

on January 9, 2020

The calendar has turned to a new decade. Before we fully embrace the 2020s, however, let’s take a look back at one of the most exciting years ever for the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) program. Here are the top 12 DVC highlights of 2019: 12. 2021 Points Chart Changes Throughout 2019, DVC officials demonstrated that […]

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DVC Resale Market’s Disney Parks News for January 2020

on January 1, 2020

Welcome to 2020, everyone! I hope that you’re having/will have the happiest of years! Here are the most important Disney Vacation Club (DVC) news stories of the month. This batch features fewer stories than usual since they’re much more significant than we typically see. Disney’s Riviera Resort Is Now Open The first DVC resort opened […]

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What You Need to Know About the Riviera Resort

on December 28, 2019

For the first time since 2004, The Walt Disney Company has introduced a primarily Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort in Orlando. Yes, Disney’s Riviera Resort has finally opened. Here’s what you need to know now that it’s been open for a couple of weeks. The Décor I didn’t major in Art History, so I feel […]

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How to Approach a Christmas Week Visit to Walt Disney World

on December 22, 2019

So, you’ve decided to spend this week at Walt Disney World. I certainly admire your ambition. Christmas week is historically the busiest tourism period for Central Florida, and the arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has added some extra oomph in 2019. You’re gonna need a plan, my friends. Here’s a guide on how to […]

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5 Reasons to Buy a DVC at Boulder Ridge and 2 Reasons to Look Elsewhere

on December 15, 2019

The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) operates 15 different resorts and has two more that will debut over the next few years. With so many options for your Home Resort, you will likely wonder which one is best. In this continuing series, we discuss the pros and cons of each one. This time, we’re heading over […]

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How the Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Attraction Impacts Your Next Visit

on December 9, 2019

While Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge blew our minds on day one, everyone knew that the themed land wasn’t finished. Disney originally intended to open Black Spire Outpost with two attractions, but only one was ready on schedule. On December 5th, Disney finally introduced Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to the public. It’s a mind-blowing […]

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