Posts by David Mumpower

2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

on January 16, 2024

On Friday, January 12th, the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts opened to the public. After an hour, it was clear who was the star of this year’s show. Spoiler: it’s the same beloved EPCOT character as last year. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s festival and its star, Figment. What […]

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The History of DVC — The Riviera and What Comes Next

on January 12, 2024

In the previous discussion about the history of the Disney Vacation Club program, I concluded with an obvious statement. Over the past 15 years, DVC officials have prioritized properties near Disney theme parks. Those of you who have read the other History of DVC articles know this wasn’t always the case. The initial plan for […]

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Where Should You Eat at Old Key West

on January 8, 2024

Today, we’re continuing our detailed look into the dining options at various Disney Vacation Club resorts. We’ve finally reached the original DVC property, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and I’m confident that many of you already know what I’m about to say.  Where should you eat at Old Key West? I’ll offer several different options, […]

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What You Can Expect at DVC in 2024

on January 2, 2024

By the time you read this, the calendar will have flipped to 2024. It’s a new year with updated goals and more than a few resolutions you may or may not achieve. While you plan to live your best life, the Disney Vacation Club will remain dependable but surprising. Here’s what you can expect at […]

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Here Are DVC Highlights of 2023

on December 29, 2023

As the calendar turns to 2024, people often look back to review the past year. For Disney Vacation Club members, 2023 signified the turn of a new page after three frustrating years. We were no longer beholden to health reports and could instead live our lives.  Not coincidentally, Disney parks proved quite popular, and many […]

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Disney Announces Disneyland After Dark 2024 Details

on December 28, 2023

While all Disney after-hours events are great, a few matter more to Disney fans. One of the perennial favorites is Disneyland After Dark. We love that park officials are willing to mess around with the formula each year. Disney announced next year’s schedule and some dining package details, and you’re about to grin from ear […]

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DVC History the 2010s AKA the Magic Kingdom Era

on December 26, 2023

In 2009, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort opened. In the process, the Disney Vacation Club set the stage for its next decade of resort expansion. Let’s discuss DVC in the 2010s or, as I call it, the Magic Kingdom era. DVC in the 2010s: the Grand Floridian Debuts I often say that Bay […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are Best for Vacationing Families

on December 21, 2023

One of the best parts of the Disney Vacation Club program is how it unites families. Grandparents can join their children and their grandchildren on a trip. The multi-generational nature of DVC ensures a connection that lasts for decades. When we visit Disney, we inevitably invite family members to join us, which leads to an […]

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DVC Reveals New Details about Cabins at Fort Wilderness

on December 15, 2023

During the 2023 DVC Condominium Association Meeting, Disney Vacation Club executives revealed new and exciting details about the cabins coming to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Now, Disney has released even more photos of the interior. Some of it will look familiar to you, and I mean that in the best possible way. Here’s what we […]

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EPCOT Introduces Luminous and World Celebration Gardens

on December 13, 2023

The start of December has brought hallmark changes to EPCOT. A multi-year reinvention of the park’s front half is nearing completion. Recently, EPCOT opened a new Neighborhood, World Celebration Gardens. Also, the World Showcase unveiled the permanent replacement for Harmonious. Here’s what you need to know about Luminous The Symphony of Us and World Celebration […]

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