Posts by David Mumpower

How Walt Disney World Takes Care of Guests in Hurricane Weather

on August 28, 2023

Hurricane Idalia appears poised to disrupt Walt Disney World visits this week. Tampa officials are preparing for a Cat-4 hurricane with violent winds of at least 130 miles per hour. Thankfully, other reports indicate that a Cat-3 hurricane is more likely, with the Weather Channel stating as of 2:30 p.m. on Monday that a Cat-2 […]

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Here Are the DVC Resorts with Disney Skyliner Access

on August 25, 2023

Convenience matters when you visit Disney theme parks frequently. Longtime Disney Vacation Club members are acutely aware of the frustrations of Disney’s mercurial transportation system.  Thankfully, Disney has solved that problem by looking to the skies with its latest form of transportation. We’re all in love with the Disney Skyliner and prioritize the resorts close […]

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Debuts

on August 17, 2023

This past Friday, Magic Kingdom closed earlier than you’d typically expect for an early August night, but you can probably guess why. Yes, on August 11th, the 2023 version of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party debuted. Here’s what you missed if you weren’t there. Disney Throws an Early August Halloween Party  Fans of Halloween have relished […]

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Answering a Few Questions about The Villas at Disneyland Tower

on August 16, 2023

The Villas at Disneyland Tower opens on September 28th. At that point, Disney Vacation Club members will dramatically increase their odds of booking/staying at Disneyland Resort. The excitement for this expansion tower project is palpable. Disney cast members know this and are doing everything they can to explain what guests can expect at the new […]

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History of DVC the Theme Park Era

on August 14, 2023

In the previous History of the Disney Vacation Club article, I discussed the unlikely series of events that led to the creation of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. This time, I’ll talk about DVC’s biggest year ever, 2007. Four of the resorts you love connect back to 2007. Here’s how. A Brief History of […]

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Where Should I Eat at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

on August 11, 2023

When we vacation at Disney theme parks, we get hungry. Often, we’d rather return to our hotel to catch our breath. So, we head back to our home base during vacation, our DVC resort, and grab a meal. For this reason, where you stay matters greatly in terms of how well you eat. As a […]

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What to Know about Spending the Holidays at Disneyland

on August 10, 2023

Walt Disney World started the week by revealing more of its Halloween plans and even a few in-park decorations. Now, Disneyland Resort has announced its Christmas 2023 plans. Here’s what you need to know about spending the holidays at Disneyland.  The Holiday Season Begins in November  Disneyland Resort will start its Yuletide celebration on November […]

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History of DVC The Saratoga Springs Trade

on August 9, 2023

At the turn of the 21st century, the Disney Vacation Club planned its largest timeshare resort presence ever, one right beside a golf course. You’re almost assuredly not thinking of the correct DVC property, though. I’ll explain in the latest discussion of the history and evolution of the Disney Vacation Club. DVC Proposes the Disney’s […]

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Where Should I Eat at Disney’s Riviera Resort

on August 3, 2023

Not all Disney Vacation Club properties are created equal. You’ll notice this truth the most when you get hungry. Some resorts offer superlative dining options, while others assume you’ll go elsewhere to fill your belly. Today, let’s talk about a resort that has developed a quick but devout following for its dining options. Here’s where […]

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Disney Reveals More about Its Halloween Festivities

on August 2, 2023

While the calendar just flipped to August, Magic Kingdom has already posted some of its Halloween decorations. Disney knows how much fans adore the Fall holiday season, and it’s starting earlier than ever this year. As part of the planning, park officials just announced new details about Disney’s Halloween festivities. Here’s what we know. Mickey’s […]

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