Posts by David Mumpower

DVC Parks and Resorts Update for October 26th

This past week, California published its theme park reopening guidelines, and they’re terrible news for everyone in the industry. We’ll talk about that plus a significant change to Disney Vacation Club Membership Magic requirements in the latest DVC Parks and Resorts Update. Disneyland Unlikely to Reopen Soon Last Tuesday, that scream you heard came from […]

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DVC Parks and Resorts Update for October 12th

I come bearing bad news in the latest DVC Parks and Resorts Update. Let’s tear off the bandage as I explain what happened. Disneyland NOT Reopening Soon Disneyland and the state of California just unfriended each other. The move seemingly came out of nowhere, as the parties had shared an amicable relationship throughout the pandemic. […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update for October 5th, 2020

The Walt Disney Company just laid off 28,000 employees, including 411 Imagineers and 279 Disney Vacation Club workers. You understandably have questions. I’ll try my best to answer them in the DVC Parks and Resorts Update for October 5th, 2020. Disney Declares War Remember all those times that I said that Disney had a strong […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update for September 28th

Disney Vacation Club members finally received some good news about a resort. Meanwhile, Disneyland remains in a holding position, but the state of Florida just returned to pre-pandemic standards. Also, I’ve got a modest update on the Polynesian in the latest DVC Parks and Resorts Update. Aulani Returns Over the past few updates, I’ve discussed […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update for September 21st

If you love Sanaa, Savi’s Workshop, Dawa Bar, or shopping on Batuu, you’ll want to read the latest DVC Parks and Resorts Update. Also, I’ve got a waterpark update that you’re not going to love, along with some Disneyland rumors. There’s a lot to discuss, so let’s get started. Disney Waterparks Will Return in March […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update for September 14th

For the sake of transparency, The Walt Disney Company just announced most of its holiday plans for 2020. Presuming that you have a trip planned or were thinking about one, you should read this week’s DVC Parks and Resorts Update. Holiday News Part One I have to give Disney credit. The company wants potential customers […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update for September 8th

Some monorail DVC resorts will change over the next few months. I’ll explain the details in the latest DVC Parks and Resorts update for September 8, 2020. The Grand Floridian Update You Need Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will introduce its latest amenity soon. And DVC members have anxiously anticipated this day for several […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update for August 31st

This week, Disney has introduced a better way to dine at a Table Service restaurant, confirmed a reduction in park hours for the fall, and reopened some more places. Also, some jerk slugged a Disney security guard over a children’s mask, a monorail crosswalk is nearly complete, and we have health/status updates for Walt Disney […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update for August 24th

We’ve got news about changes at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, a lawsuit at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, a disappointing update from Hawaii and some closures at Universal Orlando Resort. This is a full week for DVC Parks and Resorts updates. The Good and Bad at Beach Club Stormalong Bay, the best hotel pool […]

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Disney Parks and Resorts Update for August 17th

This week has included a lot of useful information for Disney Vacation Club members. We’ve learned about reopening dates for several popular locales and amenities. Disney also provided some clarity regarding hotel policies during the pandemic. We even got some updated details about Disney’s international resorts and some Universal Studios changes. Let’s talk about all […]

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