Posts by David Mumpower

Let’s Talk DVC Cruise Exchange Rates

The Disney Destiny recently set sail on its maiden voyage. In March, the Disney Adventure will do the same. Presuming plans hold, these two vessels hint at a dramatic expansion of Disney Cruise Line, which should operate 13 different ships by the end of 2031.  As a Disney Vacation Club member, you’re either already a […]

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Best Times to Book DVC in 2026

The calendar has officially turned to 2026, and you should already be planning this year’s visit(s). If you’re not, you may be too late for some of the suggestions I’m about to make.  Still, Disney’s implementation of several Travel Periods have added some complexity. Previously great visitation dates no longer provide the same value. So, […]

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What DVC Members Should Expect in 2026

The calendar has flipped to 2026, and we’re all ready to look forward to what happens next. Here’s what Disney Vacation Club Members should expect from the program in 2026.  DVC May Start Lakeshore Lodge Sales  I’m doing these alphabetically, which forces me to start with one with an asterisk. However, based on recent DVC […]

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Best Practices for Owners with Medium DVC Contracts

I often argue that Disney Vacation Club membership falls into three categories. Our collective includes owners with small contracts, medium contracts, and large contracts. Thanks to the scalability of DVC, each membership level works differently. That’s especially true of owners with medium-sized contracts, as you enjoy a plethora of options. You can downsize your contract […]

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What Are the Best Practices for Owners with Small DVC Contracts

From the meta perspective, Disney Vacation Club members fall into three categories. Our group includes owners with small contracts, medium contracts, and large contracts.  Obviously, the flexibility of the program guarantees that you can always buy more points when so inclined. So, you’re never stuck in a group. You decide which options best suit your […]

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Interesting Facts about Beach Club Villas

Every Disney Vacation Club resort features its own unique history and facts. So, as part of a series here at DVC Resale Market, we’re providing glimpses into hotel trivia you may not know. Here are some interesting facts about Disney’s Beach Club Villas. The Hotel Came First  The Disney Vacation Club program specifically built a […]

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Interesting Facts about the Villas at Disneyland Hotel

Every Disney Vacation Club resort has a history, some of which are more interesting than others. Surprisingly, even the newest properties in the program possess a rich tapestry of trivia, some of which you may not even know. Here are a few interesting facts about The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Do You Know How Old […]

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Let’s Talk about the EPCOT Areas Resorts

When you book a Disney Vacation Club vacation, you want to stay as close to the theme parks as possible. After all, the parks are the reason many of us bought into the program. Lately, one park has risen above the others with a massive attendance surge. It’s become the de facto hangout park at […]

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News and Notes from the Condo Association Meetings

The Disney Vacation Club recently decided to split the Annual Condo Association meetings into individual properties. So, owners at Disney’s Old Key West Resort attend that meeting, owners at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas attend that meeting, and so forth.  While the meetings are definitely less crowded and more personal, you’re likely to miss a lot […]

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DVC Announces a Second Grand Californian Refurbishment

This week, the Disney Vacation Club mostly returned to the old ways. DVC returned to the previous method of Annual Condominium Association meetings, tacitly acknowledging that the quarterly meetings idea was a total bust. During this week’s conversations, DVC announced a second phase of refurbishment at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa. […]

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