by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on January 22, 2025
The Walt Disney Company never stops innovating. Disney Vacation Club members benefit from these constant improvements, as they enrich all our future vacations. Simultaneously, the updates enhance the value of our DVC contracts. So, we always have good reasons to anticipate what comes next at the theme parks. Here are the new Disney experiences coming […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on October 8, 2024
As expected, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort will experience some closures due to Hurricane Milton. Here’s the information you need to know about Orlando theme parks during the storm. Every Orlando Theme Park Will Close By Tuesday afternoon, several local theme and amusement parks in Central Florida had announced closures. Aquatica Orlando, Busch […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on September 20, 2024
On July 24th, 2024, Walt Disney World implemented a new version of its digital queuing system. It’s the thing we called FastPass for many years, although we’d recently known the system as Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane. The paid FastPass process confused fans since Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Lightning Lane were different products. However, […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on August 16, 2024
In 2017, even loyal Disney fans complained about the status of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On the day that The Great Movie Ride closed, people vented that this place wasn’t even a half-day theme park anymore. Instead, it was closer to a quarter-day park. Clever DVC members appreciated the opportunity and still hung out at Hollywood […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on August 12, 2024
The Walt Disney Company has spent the body of the past five years playing defense against accusations of lackluster theme park expansion. In the immortal words of Michael Jordan, they took that personally. So, Disney Experiences Chairman spent two hours on Saturday night revealing all the exciting projects coming to Walt Disney World. By the […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on June 26, 2024
Happy holidays, everyone! The calendar says June 25th, which means that we’re officially halfway to Christmas and Hanukkah. Disney has taken this opportunity to sprinkle a bit of yuletide into the mid-summer 100-degree weather. Here are all of Disney’s 2024 holiday theme park announcements. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Returns We’ll begin with all the […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on June 20, 2024
On June 12th, 2024, a multi-year feud suddenly came to a shocking conclusion when the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) and The Walt Disney Company agreed to terms on a new development plan. This contract settled a disagreement between Disney and various political officials who had stripped Walt Disney World of control of the […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on June 12, 2024
On Monday, June 10th, The Walt Disney Company hosted a media event. During the presentation, park officials revealed the opening date for Country Bear Jamboree, new details about the return of The Little Mermaid at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and more. Let’s discuss all the major announcements. Country Bear Musical Jamboree Opens Next Month In January, […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on November 14, 2023
Disney’s Hollywood Studios tried something new this year. The park hosted a new after-hours ticketed event called Disney Jollywood Nights. I realize many of you have taken a wait-and-see approach to the event. So, here’s a realistic evaluation of the event and whether it’s worth your time and money. What Is Disney Jollywood Nights? You […]Keep Reading >
by David MumpowerDVC Resale Market on October 26, 2023
I’ve got excellent news for Disney Vacation Club members. One of your favorite Membership Extras will return in 2024. DVC has announced the dates for Moonlight Magic. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Moonlight Magic? A few years ago, DVC officials finally acknowledged the requests of DVC members and introduced a new amenity. […]Keep Reading >