Posts by David Mumpower
Five Reasons to Own at the Polynesian
Did you notice our Facebook post on Wednesday? DVC Resale Market received an influx of resales contracts at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort & Spa. You’re probably wondering whether one of these contracts would help you win Christmas. Here are five reasons to own at the Polynesian. The Great Ceremonial House When you enter the lobby […]
Keep Reading >DVC Loses Its Shadow. You Can Help Get It Back.
Would Disney ever fire a dog? The answer may surprise you… Yes, I’m click-baiting today, but it’s because loyal fans of a specific Disney resort are livid…and you can help. In better news, Disney has brought back another character greeting, and two DVC resorts are officially in holiday mode. Disney Fired Shadow. Yes, I’m Serious. […]
Keep Reading >Bob Chapek Discusses Disney Genie+ Sales
The Walt Disney Company held its quarterly and annual earnings reports yesterday. After Disney posted its financials, CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy answered questions from various financial analysts. Along the way, we learned several newsworthy items about the parks, including the popularity (or lack thereof) of Disney Genie+. Here’s what we found out. […]
Keep Reading >Disney Wins in Court and One Ride Drops Its Virtual Queue
Disney just won in court, changed the rules for a new ride, and brought back some character meetings at the parks. Here’s what’s going on. One Less Boarding Group WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure only opened a few months ago. On June 4th, social media was awash with images of mobs trying to enter Avengers […]
Keep Reading >DVC 2022 Annual Dues and Membership Card Changes
DVC just provided details about expected annual dues for 2022. Also, the company just changed its policy on membership cards. I’ll explain what you need to know in today’s DVC update. DVC Suggested Annual Dues for 2022 I recently discussed that DVC would finalize annual dues during the 2021 Condo Association Meeting next month. However, […]
Keep Reading >What You Need to Know about Destination D23
The Destination D23 event is less than two weeks from its start, and Disney just revealed the itinerary. Suffice to say that this exhibition is one Disney fans won’t want to miss. Coming on November 19th… In 2019, Disney held its D23 event at the Anaheim Convention Center. What no one could have possibly realized […]
Keep Reading >The Jingle Cruise Holiday Overlay Is Here
Jingle Cruise is back, and we have a Gingerbread Carousel spinning at a DVC resort! Welcome to the 2021 holiday season, everyone! Holiday Decorations and Ride Overlays Are Back! Every year, Disneyland gets a head start on Walt Disney World. Haunted Mansion Holiday, the combo Halloween/Christmas overlay, goes live in August. Then, on November 1st, […]
Keep Reading >An Easier Airport Experience and Other DVC Notes
You can make your next stop at Orlando International Airport easier. I’ll explain and toss in some other DVC updates you need to know. Scheduled Security Checks Here’s an idea I never knew I needed until the first time I heard it. Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) official Twitter account recently posted this: Families & Single […]
Keep Reading >Disneyland Raises Prices…Again
Fans lament that The Happiest Place on Earth is turning into the Most Expensive Place on Earth. Well, those complaints will only grow louder, as Disneyland Resort just raised its prices again. So you…might want to stay off social media for a couple of days. Why Does Disneyland Raise Prices So Often? In February of […]
Keep Reading >Lightning Lane Suffers a Shaky Start
Disney wants you to pay up to $15 for its new service, and I don’t mean Disney Genie+. Lightning Lane represents a return to 1955-style Disney pricing. Guests must pay to experience eight different attractions at Walt Disney World. This service has operated for a couple of days now, and it hasn’t gone smoothly. Let’s […]
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