Posts by David Mumpower
All About the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts
For the fourth straight year, Epcot will host an art exhibition during the winter. Don’t get confused, though. This event offers much more than just illustrations of Disney characters. Epcot’s park strategists have divided the presentation into three forms of entertainment, each of which will justify your park visit. Let’s talk about the 2020 edition […]
Keep Reading >5 Reasons to Buy a DVC at Hilton Head and 2 Reasons to Look Elsewhere
In my opinion, all 15 Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resorts are worthy of a contract purchase. Unfortunately, budgetary constraints prevent most of us from buying a contract anywhere. For the rest, the 2000-point limit makes the idea impractical. So, all DVC members must pick and choose where to add a DVC contract. Today, we’ll talk […]
Keep Reading >Top 12 DVC Highlights of 2019
The calendar has turned to a new decade. Before we fully embrace the 2020s, however, let’s take a look back at one of the most exciting years ever for the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) program. Here are the top 12 DVC highlights of 2019: 12. 2021 Points Chart Changes Throughout 2019, DVC officials demonstrated that […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Market’s Disney Parks News for January 2020
Welcome to 2020, everyone! I hope that you’re having/will have the happiest of years! Here are the most important Disney Vacation Club (DVC) news stories of the month. This batch features fewer stories than usual since they’re much more significant than we typically see. Disney’s Riviera Resort Is Now Open The first DVC resort opened […]
Keep Reading >What You Need to Know About the Riviera Resort
For the first time since 2004, The Walt Disney Company has introduced a primarily Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort in Orlando. Yes, Disney’s Riviera Resort has finally opened. Here’s what you need to know now that it’s been open for a couple of weeks. The Décor I didn’t major in Art History, so I feel […]
Keep Reading >How to Approach a Christmas Week Visit to Walt Disney World
So, you’ve decided to spend this week at Walt Disney World. I certainly admire your ambition. Christmas week is historically the busiest tourism period for Central Florida, and the arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has added some extra oomph in 2019. You’re gonna need a plan, my friends. Here’s a guide on how to […]
Keep Reading >5 Reasons to Buy a DVC at Boulder Ridge and 2 Reasons to Look Elsewhere
The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) operates 15 different resorts and has two more that will debut over the next few years. With so many options for your Home Resort, you will likely wonder which one is best. In this continuing series, we discuss the pros and cons of each one. This time, we’re heading over […]
Keep Reading >How the Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Attraction Impacts Your Next Visit
While Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge blew our minds on day one, everyone knew that the themed land wasn’t finished. Disney originally intended to open Black Spire Outpost with two attractions, but only one was ready on schedule. On December 5th, Disney finally introduced Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to the public. It’s a mind-blowing […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Market’s Disney Parks News for December 2019
Well, we’re down to the last month of 2019. As a new decade approaches, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members have plenty of cause for excitement. In recent days, we’ve learned about a new resort, witnessed the debut of Disney+, and watched holiday decorations pop up at our favorite hotels. Disney’s had an unusually hectic month. […]
Keep Reading >Epcot International Festival of the Holidays 2019
Sadly, the most recent edition of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has come to a close. November 23rd marked the final day for 2019. Thankfully, it’ll be back next August. However, Disney already has the next Epcot event ready to start. Here’s everything that you need to know about the Epcot International Festival […]
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