Posts by David Mumpower
Guide to the Disney Resort in Vero Beach
During the earliest days of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC), Disney officials shared a grander vision for their new membership program. They sought to build a host of DVC hotels at popular tourist destinations across America. In other words, while they stubbornly refused to call DVC a timeshare program, they intended to mimic the business […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Market’s Disney Parks News for February 2019
In last month’s news, we led with a story about changes to the 2020 DVC Points Chart. This month, we’ll lead with an update to that situation. We’ve also got a lot of new information about Disney’s Riviera Resort, so this month’s DVC News is relevant to all current and future members. Let’s see what’s […]
Keep Reading >Guide to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
While all of the participating locations in the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) are magnificent, one resort claims a certain cachet that elevates it. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the most luxurious official Disney property at Walt Disney World, and it’s held that position for more than 30 years. Here’s a guide to The […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Market’s Disney Parks News for January 2019
Welcome to 2019! I sincerely hope that your new year is off to the most wonderful of starts. Even during the holiday season, The Walt Disney Company provided plenty of headlines, including two that directly impact Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members. Here’s your monthly news update to bring you up to speed. Please click here […]
Keep Reading >Reasons to Visit Disney Parks in 2019
The end of 2018 can mean only one thing to Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members. You’re officially ready to plan your 2019 Disney vacation! Since you’ll reserve your room somewhere between seven and 11 months ahead of time, you’re already inside of your booking window for a lot of great vacation dates. Here’s a list […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Market’s News for December 2018
The Walt Disney Company makes news pretty much every day. Some weeks are more exciting than others, however, and the month of November seemingly featured bombshell announcement after bombshell announcement. Disney’s Star Wars Park News Disney held their Destination-D event in November. It coincidentally occurred right after the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions […]
Keep Reading >Guide to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Since the earliest days of Walt Disney World, two resorts have hosted countless Disney fanatics. One is Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the first of the monorail resorts to join the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) lineup. The other is the topic for today. Here’s a DVC guide to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. A Brief History of Disney’s […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Market’s Disney News for November 2018
We have huge Disney Vacation Club (DVC) news this week and a lot of other Disney tidbits, too. Let’s start with the one that matters the most. New DVC Property Coming! – Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort won’t even open until roughly a year from now, but The Walt Disney Company’s already planning the […]
Keep Reading >DVC Resale Market’s Disney News for October 2018
September featured one bombshell announcement after another for Disney fans. We learned that Walt Disney World ticket prices have changed again, a couple of beloved attractions are closed for the next six months, a prize-winning fireworks display is ending and a new character meal is available. This month’s Disney Vacation Club (DVC) news includes a […]
Keep Reading >Guide to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas
A Brief History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas The history of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas is much shorter than most of the other Disney Vacation Club (DVC) properties. Vaunted designer Peter Dominick worked on this property at roughly the same time as Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa. One would open in January of 2001 […]
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