Posts by David Mumpower
D23 Expo 2019: Highlights for DVC Members
For Disney fans, the D23 Expo is the preeminent event on the Disney calendar. It only occurs every other year, which forces company executives to unveil two years’ worth of information at once. The 2019 version of D23 is one of the most exciting to date, with a series of bombshell announcements about the future […]
Keep Reading >Five Reasons to Own at Old Key West and Two Reasons Not To
When you buy into the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) program, you’ll face one immediate decision and then many other happy choices over the years. You’ll pick a Home Resort where you buy a contract, and then you’ll choose where to stay. Among the 15 current DVC resorts, you really can’t go wrong. It’s essential to […]
Keep Reading >Everything You Need to Know about the 2019 Food & Wine Festival
We are less than two weeks away from the 25th edition of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It’s the signature festival at Walt Disney World, but the hype isn’t as high this year for an odd reason. The event starts on the same date as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Yes, this fall is […]
Keep Reading >DVC Member Planning for FastPasses and Extra Magic Hours at Hollywood Studios
As a member of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC), you’ve visited all of the theme parks at Walt Disney World, right? You likely have a strategy for how to navigate all four gates. What happens when Disney mucks up those plans with new rules, though? Let’s evaluate how DVC members should approach Disney’s Hollywood Studios […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Market’s Disney Parks News for August 2019
Over the past few weeks, Disney has revealed a ton of news about its theme parks and resorts. There’s a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get right to it in the latest edition of Disney Vacation Club News. The Walkway We’ve Wanted A few years ago, the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) finally added […]
Keep Reading >How to Plan a Disney Water Park Vacation
The fantastic part of Disney Vacation Club (DVC) membership is that you’ll spend countless days at your favorite theme parks or DVC Resorts. Over time, you’ll learn that you don’t need to spend all of your time at Magic Kingdom or Disneyland or wherever. Instead, you’ll want a break from the crowds. And one of […]
Keep Reading >5 Reasons to Own at Saratoga Springs and 2 Reasons Not To
The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) features 15 magnificent properties in its current lineup and will open a 16th later this year. With so many wonderful places for members to stay/own, choosing the best pace is nigh-impossible. Fortunately, I’ve stayed at almost every resort and know the ins and outs of all of them. Here are […]
Keep Reading >Benefits of Mobile Ordering at Walt Disney World
As a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member, you know your way around Walt Disney World. You’ve visited enough to have a plan for every phase of your vacation. How easily do you adapt when park officials change something, though? Also, are you taking advantage of the most convenient form of dining in theme park history? […]
Keep Reading >Best Ways to Escape the Heat at Walt Disney World
Hot enough for you? As a Disney Vacation Club member, you’ve spent enough time at Disney theme parks to understand the brutality of Florida weather. Orlando is a paradise due to its climate, but warm weather comes at a price. You’ll feel like you’re medium rare at times. Thankfully, Disney’s baked this problem into their […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Market’s Disney Parks News for July 2019
The summer season is always wildly busy at Disney theme parks. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open for everyone, and a few changes have occurred at various Disney Vacation Club (DVC) properties. Here’s everything you need to know in this month’s DVC News. Disney Price Increases Explained In recent years, Disney has become more […]
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