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Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast

A Disney Parks & Vacation Club Podcast. Tom and Trevor are Disney enthusiasts who can’t stop talking about anything and everything Disney. On Welcome Home, they talk about everything related to Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Vacation Club (DVC). As DVC Owners and Disney Parks enthusiasts, the guys have extensive knowledge of everything Disney and Disney Vacation Club. Let Welcome Home help you and your family be more knowledgeable about Disney!

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Episode 373: Wreck-It Ralph Attraction, Holiday Gifts & Holiday Food Time! Nov 02, 2026

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On This Episode

Tokyo Disney Resort reveals new details for its upcoming Wreck-It Ralph attraction. Disney files a new ride patent featuring a rotating platform and tilting mechanism for flying theaters. Disney releases its new holiday merchandise guides featuring Hanukkah gifts, apparel, and themed advent calendars. A review of the daytime holiday treats and specialty menus arriving across Walt Disney World Resort. A breakdown of exclusive food, desserts, and sips debuting at Disney Jollywood Nights 2026. Everything on the menu for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 at Magic Kingdom.

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Episode 372: The Music of EPCOT, Solara & Indiana Jones Upgrades Oct 26, 2026

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Disney Vacation Club members attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can pick up an exclusive holiday gift at McKim’s Mile House. “The Music of EPCOT” vinyl album is now available on streaming music services. Disney continues to roll out its holiday merchandise collection for the season. Disney Cruise Line reveals Solara, the new enchanted pumpkin tree debuting aboard the Disney Destiny. A new Disney patent explores using artificial intelligence to build personal emotional bonds with theme park guests. Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure reopens following a refurbishment that boosts ride capacity and adds even more spiders.

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Episode 371: Riviera Add-On Offer, Avatar Experience & New Patents Oct 19, 2026

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Riviera Resort owners receive an exclusive add-on offer with discounts on lower point increments. Disney Cruise Line announces the Disney Imagination as the first ship sailing out of Japan in 2029. Disney Parks Blog reveals the 2026 Holiday Merchandise Guide featuring new ornaments and seasonal apparel. A recently filed construction permit hints at a possible themed playground planned for Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney and Lightstorm collaborate on a new Avatar walkthrough and acrobatics experience. Disney files new technology patents to automatically remove background crowds from guest photos and use AI systems to design personalized merchandise. New rumors suggest Walt Disney World could replace traditional entrance gates with Disneyland-style photo validation tap points.

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Episode 370: Monstropolis Food, Obligatory Holiday Overlay & Disney Believe Oct 12, 2026

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Lakeshore Lodge unveils new details including the Branch & Brush lounge, additional lobby details, and cash room rates. Disney Vacation Club announces an exclusive Members-Only "First Wave" cruise aboard the Disney Believe. Disney’s Riviera Resort reaches 95% sold-out status. Disney reveals a sneak peek at Monstropolis-themed food and beverage concepts coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disneyland debuts new Halloween novelties, sippers, and popcorn buckets. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and Alien Swirling Saucers will have festive holiday music overlays. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party shares new merchandise previews. Disney Jollywood Nights introduces The Checkin' It Twice Lounge alongside new character meet-and-greets and entertainment additions. Disney Cruise Line reveals spaces, dining venues, and themed treats coming to the brand-new Disney Believe.

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Interview with Disney Legend Joe Rohde on Imagining the Impossible Oct 05, 2026

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Ever wondered how an impossible idea actually becomes a physical reality? Disney Legend and former Walt Disney Imagineering creative executive Joe Rohde joins us to discuss his book, Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible. Known as the lead designer behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest, Pandora – The World of Avatar, and Aulani, Rohde offers a rare look inside the creative problem-solving and leadership principles that turn massive visions into reality.

In this conversation, Rohde explains why creativity isn't about solo genius, but about aligning diverse teams around feasibility, embracing dissent, and navigating non-linear paths to innovation. He breaks down the structural engineering behind iconic Disney landmarks, the craft of adapting film IP for physical spaces, and the reality of how theme park ideas evolve over decades.

Episode Breakdown:

00:43 – Floating Mountains: Designing a book about the creative arc rather than a career timeline.
05:02 – Expedition Everest & the Yeti: How engineering constraints, budgets, and operational schedules dictate ride updates.
10:15 – Gaining Marty Sklar’s Trust: Why pitching feasibility before creative concepts made Animal Kingdom possible under Marty Sklar.
13:57 – Would Animal Kingdom Be Built Today: The reality of unbuilt concepts like Beastly Kingdom and how good ideas evolve over time.
17:30 – Writing the Book: Removing ego, collaborating with editors, and leaning on outside expertise.
24:26 – Engineering the Tree of Life & Floating Mountains: Background on creating icons.
29:09 – Hidden Details: Sourcing details, signage, and environmental story strictly from within the land.
36:06 – Designing with Existing IP: Why Flight of Passage and Mission: BREAKOUT! succeed by starting from zero rather than copying films.
46:35 – Field Research & Culture: Preserving authentic Mayan archaeological heritage for Tropical Americas.
53:53 – Building a Single Creative Entity: Why non-creative roles are essential to the creative process.

Joe Rohde’s new book, Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible, published by National Geographic, is available now wherever books and audiobooks are sold.

Episode 369: New Moonlight Magic Dates, DJ Lilypad & Matterhorn Rumor Sep 28, 2026

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Disney Vacation Club announces additional Moonlight Magic dates for EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Fall 2026. A new quick-service dining location is officially confirmed to take over the former Big River Grille space at Disney's BoardWalk. Disney prepares to roll out an AI-guided website tool designed to simplify trip planning. Disney Cruise Line adds more sailings eligible for expanded placeholder booking discounts. Mark Hamill is set to star in a newly greenlit Darkwing Duck sequel series on Disney+. Lilypad brings musical remixes and mini dance parties to Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney's Hollywood Studios. A wild rumor circulates regarding the demolition and relocation of the Matterhorn Bobsleds as part of Tomorrowland reimagining efforts. Plus, a behind-the-scenes preview of an upcoming exclusive interview with Disney Legend Joe Rohde.

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Episode 368: 2027 WDW Events, Halloween Costumes & Candlelight Sep 14, 2026

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Dates and details were announced for the 2027 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and 2027 Disney After Hours events at Walt Disney World. A wide array of new Disney Halloween costumes arrive for the spooky season. The colorful Logo Mania merchandise collection expands with new colors across Disney Parks. Disney provided a preview of holiday merchandise. New celebrity narrators were added to the lineup for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional. Disney received a patent for themed drones capable of dynamically changing their performance in real time.

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Episode 367: DVC Reservation Policy Updates, Disney Tycoon & New Food at WDW Sep 07, 2026

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Disney Vacation Club is updating its reservation modification policy to address the practice of “walking” bookings. DVC members enrolled in Membership Magic Beyond will receive a new MagicBand slider. Disney Cruise Line announces Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 itineraries, including sailings aboard the Disney Wish from New York. Disney is partnering with Frontier Developments, the creators behind RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 and Planet Coaster, for an upcoming game. A planned live-action Gargoyles series is officially not moving forward at Disney+. Disney revealed the opening date and menu for Hurly-Burly at Disney’s BoardWalk. A new limited-time pop-up menu is announced for The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom. New specialty treats and drinks are arriving across Walt Disney World resorts and theme parks.

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Episode 366: Lakeshore Lodge First Wave Experience & 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Aug 31, 2026

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Disney Vacation Club revealed a first-look at room renderings and concept artwork for the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge, featuring Waterfront Lake Houses, Duo Studios, Deluxe Studios, and Grand Villas. DVC also announced an exclusive Member “First Wave” Experience preview event at Lakeshore Lodge with all-inclusive dining packages, park tickets, and special events. The guys give a comprehensive breakdown of the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival highlighting brand-new menu items alongside returning 30th-anniversary festival favorites.

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Episode 365: More D23, Halloween Merch & EPCOT Tables Aug 24, 2026

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The guys finish their D23 coverage with an overview of limited edition dolls, toys and plushes now available in the Disney Store. Disney Entertainment showcased an extensive slate of upcoming theatrical releases and Disney+ streaming titles, including Frozen 3, a live-action Tangled, and an animated Kingdom Hearts series. A brand-new collection of Halloween apparel and home decor arrives featuring classic Silly Symphony skeleton artwork and Disney villains. Standing railing tables are installed throughout EPCOT in preparation for the International Food & Wine Festival. The Muppets take over iconic Walt Disney World attractions in a new series of mobile wallpapers. Disney publishes new patents for personalized ride aversion alert systems and real-time projection mapping on smoke and fog.

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