Posts by David Mumpower

Let’s Rank the Best DVC General Stores

One of the underlying points of the Disney Vacation Club program is that you’re staying at your home away from home. Disney expects you to take a longer vacation most of the time, which means you’ll need to stock your room with supplies. Otherwise, you’ll never quite feel at home.  Thankfully, most DVC resorts host […]

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Why DVC Members Stay at Aulani

For the past several months, I’ve explained why Disney Vacation Club members pick vacations at various DVC resorts. Well, some of the explanations are simpler than others. Here’s why DVC members stay at Aulani Disney Vacation Club Villas.  It’s a Free Hawaiian Vacation We’ll discuss several other highlights of an Aulani vacation. Still, we should […]

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Which DVC Resorts Are the Best for Walking Around?

Every Disney Vacation Club resort will dazzle you with its splendor. Disney Cast Members maintain the grounds to ensure that every step you take will amaze you. The sights and sounds at the various hotels will immerse you in the beauty of nature and the majesty of Disney.  I warmly encourage you to explore every […]

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Which Are the Best Recreational Activities at Disney

The best recreational activity at a Disney theme park will always be the theme park itself. Still, once you’ve visited Disney many times, you’ll grow to appreciate all the other activities available.  Disney resorts provide so much potential entertainment beyond the parks. It’s an intentional strategy by Disney to reduce congestion at the parks. When […]

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How Many DVC Points Do You Have Left?

The DVC community’s discussions about contract expiration dates remain a hot topic of conversation. Today, I want to broach this issue from a different perspective.  I’m going to take a bold approach and use – dun, dun, dun – math! It’s just crazy enough to work. So, how many DVC Points do you have left? […]

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What Are the DVC Contract Priorities?

Shopping for a Disney Vacation Club Contract is always exciting, whether you’re a first-time buyer or someone happily giving in to Add-onitis. You want to make smart decisions with such a big investment, though.  So, which considerations matter the most when deciding when to buy? That’s a good question that I’ll try to answer today. […]

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Big Changes at Hollywood Studios: Animation Courtyard to Become Disney Animation-Inspired Land

On August 29th through August 31st, The Walt Disney Company will host Destination D23 2025 at Walt Disney World. On those dates, Disney will confirm several exciting new experiences coming to the parks. But we got a huge surprise today. Disney jumped the gun by revealing an entirely new experience coming to one of the […]

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You’ve Just Joined DVC. Now What?

A little birdy told me that you just joined the Disney Vacation Club. Welcome home, my friend! Your family will enjoy decades, possibly even generations, of wonderful Disney vacations. Still, there are a few things you need to know. So, you’ve just joined DVC. Now what? Plan Ahead   We’ll get to the fun stuff, I […]

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No Saratoga Springs Visit Is Complete Without

Every Disney Vacation Club resort comes with its own idiosyncrasies. Some hotel visits are more straightforward, while others require a bit of exploration and even some trial-and-error. Thankfully, one of DVC’s largest resorts is relatively straightforward, with a few must-dos for guests. That’s why I think no Saratoga Springs visit is complete without these activities… […]

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What DVC Members Need to Know about Disney Cruises

Whenever The Walt Disney Company reports its quarterly earnings, one segment stands apart. Disney Experiences, the theme parks division, gains a significant percentage of the company’s operating income. One of the key contributors is Disney Cruise Line (DCL), which has exploded in popularity recently. So, what do DVC members need to know about Disney cruises? […]

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