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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 285: New DVC Lounge, Muppets and Monsters & Disney Treasure Nov 25, 2024

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The guys discuss the recently released 2025 DVC dues. DVC released concept art and the name of the new DVC lounge being built in Frontierland. Disney has released the artist line up for the Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular. Disney announced that Muppet*Vision 3D will be closing to make way for Monsters, Inc. land and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be re-themed with Muppets. With its inaugural sailing coming up soon, the Disney Treasure recently had a christening ceremony and Disney is giving first looks at the spaces on the ship.

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Episode 284: Banshees, Disney Treasure & Disneyland Paris Nov 18, 2024

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Bay Lake Tower is undergoing a refurbishment that may include pull-down sofa beds. With the Island Tower about to open, Disney talked about the history that inspired the new hotel. New interactive shoulder Banshees are coming to Pandora. The Disney Treasure cruise ship has reached its home port and Disney will livestream the christening of the ship. Disneyland Paris has announced details about their new nighttime spectacular with even more drones. Previously announced new stores at Downtown Disney will be opening soon. The guys discuss new holiday food at Disneyland and EPCOT.

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Episode 283: DVC Incentives, Moana Merch & Holiday Food Nov 11, 2024

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The guys discuss a Disneyland trip report from a listener. DVC is offering add-on incentives at Saratoga Springs. EPCOT has some new activities and displays coming for the holidays. Disney released new merchandise for the upcoming movie Moana 2. Disneyland announced new holiday events coming to the resort. The guys discuss all of the holiday food coming to WDW and Disneyland.

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Episode 282: Halloween, DVC Lounge & Jellyrolls Rumor Nov 04, 2024

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The guys talk about how they spent Halloween this year. The EPCOT DVC lounge reopened after a long refurbishment. New buyer incentives have been released for the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. According to rumors, the Spider-Man stuntronic show at Disney California Adventure may be ending soon. The guys discuss a rumor that Jellyrolls Piano Bar at Disney’s BoardWalk will close permanently next year.

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Episode 281: Live Halloween Show! Oct 28, 2024

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On the live Halloween episode, Jodi from DVC Resale Market joins the guys to answer questions about the state of the resale market. DVC has new cruise themed MagicBand sliders and the life size Moana sculpture is installed at the Island Tower. The Cake Bake shop lowers some prices after their initial prices were criticized. MagicBand+ will now interact with select stage shows. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be starting soon and the guys discuss the new food at the event.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
Monera Financial - #1 in DVC Financing
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Episode 280: Membership Magic Beyond, Premier Pass & Disney Adventure Oct 21, 2024

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The guys discuss the new paid membership extras program that DVC just announced. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed for a long refurbishment. Disney has revealed the closing dates for some of DinoLand to prepare for the new land. Disney announced a new Lightning Lane option called Premier Pass which will allow guests to skip the lines without reservations. Disney Cruise Line gave a preview of more of the themed areas on the upcoming Disney Adventure ship including the longest roller coaster at sea.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
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Episode 279: Island Tower Incentives, Treasure Merch & Paint the Night Oct 14, 2024

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The guys announce the details of their live show for Halloween. Member incentives have been announced for the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. The Disney Treasure will sail with guests for the first time in December, and Disney Cruise Line has released a preview of merchandise that will be available. New offers have been announced for 2025 at Disney World and Disneyland. Disney released a teaser video to announce the return of the popular night time parade Paint the Night. The guys discuss some new Christmas merch now available at the Disney Store. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance single riders will no longer miss the pre-shows. The inventor of the realistic lightsaber wants it to be available as a toy. The guys discuss the menu and prices of the Cake Bake Shop coming to the Boardwalk.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
Monera Financial - #1 in DVC Financing
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Episode 278: Reflections 2.0, PUSH & Goodbye DinoLand Sep 30, 2024

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The guys answer a listener question about Disney bucket lists. Construction on the canceled DVC resort, Reflections, appears to be restarting. DVC members may be getting a credit after Disney wins a lawsuit around property taxes. Shanghai Disney Resort has a new talking recycling bin which reminds the guys of PUSH the talking trash can. Star-Lord will be appearing at EPCOT. Rumors speculate that DinoLand USA will begin phased closure before the busy holiday season.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
Monera Financial - #1 in DVC Financing
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Star-Lord at EPCOT

Episode 277: Island Tower, Incredibles House & Jollywood Nights Sep 23, 2024

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including the Yeti, a first stay as a new DVC member, and 3 DVC wishes. DVC released the base price per point for the Island Tower along with point charts and purchase dates. Disney released a first look at the Incredible Parr House being built at the Disney neighborhood Cotino. The holidays are just around the corner and Disney released more details about Jollywood Nights including a new ice skating show. The guys discuss new food for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month and a new menu at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
Monera Financial - #1 in DVC Financing
Welcome Home Patreon - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks!

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Waitlist: Marvel Land Sep 16, 2024

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On this episode of the Waitlist, the guys discuss a rumor that Universal Studios is actively developing a replacement for Marvel Super Hero Island and what that may mean for Walt Disney World.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
Monera Financial - #1 in DVC Financing
Welcome Home Patreon - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks!

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