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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 276: Villains Show, DuckTales Ride & Stitch Popcorn Bucket Sep 09, 2024

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The guys talk about their vacation plans for next year and talk about popcorn preferences. Disney Cruise Line announces a DVC Member cruise for the Disney Destiny in 2025. A new Villains Show will debut in Hollywood Studios in Summer 2025, replacing Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. TRON Lightcycle Run will no longer have a virtual queue and will start utilizing a standby line. A podcast revealed scrapped plans for a DuckTales ride to replace Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin at Disneyland. Disneyland is offering a vampire themed Stitch popcorn bucket during the Halloween season.

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Villains Show

Episode 275: Pirates Pub, Disney After Hours & Holiday Updates Sep 02, 2024

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New permits have been filed for the site of the previously announced and canceled Reflections resort. Disney Cruise Line announced new details about the upcoming Disney Destiny ship which will feature a Pirates of the Caribbean themed bar. Disney After Hours returns in 2025 with new dates at WDW. Holiday celebrations return to Disneyland in November. New shops have been announced for Downtown Disney including a Marvel themed store, a Disneyland store, and a new Earl of Sandwich concept store. Food time continues with a review of Halloween food items coming to Disney Springs.

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Episode 274: DVC Lounge, Island Tower Updates & Food Time! Aug 26, 2024

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The EPCOT DVC Lounge gets a new name, sponsor and elevator. More details have been released about the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows including a new restaurant, kids pool, and terrace gardens. Deadpool will be joining the Disney Adventure and Disney Cruise Line revealed new concept art of the ship. Disney released a behind the scenes look at the process of making the Haunted Mansion Gingerbread house at Disneyland. Jollywood Nights has new merchandise. It’s Food Time! The guys discuss Halloween treats on both coasts and go through the menus for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

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Episode 273: D23 Announcements…A Week Later Aug 19, 2024

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Tom is back from his cruise and gave a trip report. Damon gave a report from his recent short trip to the mountains. At D23 Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase last week, Josh D’Amaro announced the newest projects coming to Disney Parks and Experiences all over the world. The guys review all of the announcements from D23 and what they mean for the future of Disney Parks and Experiences.

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Everything D23

Episode 272: Tom's Trip Preview, Disney Destiny & D23 Speculation Aug 05, 2024

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Tom gives a preview of his upcoming cruise and talks about his experience seeing Deadpool & Wolverine. Disney Cruise Line announced new details of the upcoming Disney Destiny cruise ship including a Black Panther statue in the lobby, a Lion King themed restaurant, and a Cruella de Vil themed lounge. DisneyBand+ is launching on the upcoming Disney Treasure. The guys discuss some D23 related merch and recklessly speculate on the park announcements that will be made at the event.

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Episode 271: San Diego Comic-Con, Deadpool & Wolverine Jul 29, 2024

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including leaving your car at a WDW park and solar panels over parking. Damon gives highlights from San Diego Comic-Con. Aulani brings back its adults only pool. Deadpool & Wolverine make their debut at Disney Parks (not WDW) along with new merch to promote the new movie.

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Deadpool & Wolverine

Episode 270: Listener Questions, Country Bears & Trevor's Trip Jul 22, 2024

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including baby’s first Disney trip, multipass availability, park maintenance, and the Country Bear Jamboree set list. Disney also announced that the Hungry Bear Restaurant at Disneyland will be reimagined with a Country Bear theme. Trevor discusses his travel plans for next year.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
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Episode 269: DVC Resale Market, D23 Preview & DCL Japan Jul 15, 2024

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On This Episode

The guys are joined by special guest Dani from DVC Resale Market to discuss the state of the resale market, pricing specials, Reflections, and member lounges. Disney announced the panels coming to D23 this year and the guys recklessly speculate on what the poster for the event means. Disney Speedstorm is now on mobile devices. Disney has expanded their deal with the Oriental Land Company to bring Disney cruise ships to Japan. With DOLE Whip day coming up soon, Disney has released some special treats to celebrate.

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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 268: D23 Country Bear Event, Eat to the Beat & Flume Ride Patent Jul 08, 2024

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On This Episode

The guys answer listener questions on topics including Food & Wine entertainment, Multipass strategies, and bringing toddlers to Disneyland. A new law went into effect in Florida that allows Disney to remove unruly DVC members. Country Bear Jamboree is returning soon, but D23 members can get an early preview of the show with a new ticketed event. The Eat to the Beat concert series, which occurs during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, announced its lineup for this year. Disney submits another log flume patent using Moana as an example, leading the guys to recklessly speculate. Disney Cruise Line gave some updates on the still under construction Disney Treasure and some new experiences on the Disney Dream.

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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 267: Damon's Cruise, Lightning Lane Updates & Disney Treasure Jul 01, 2024

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On This Episode

Damon is back from his recent cruise and gives the guys a trip report. Genie+ is being retired and replaced with Multi Pass, which will allow guests to book advanced ride reservations. DVC introduces a series of free member events called Welcome Weeks. With Halloween starting in a few months at the parks, Disney announced some of the events and details that will be part of the celebrations. The Haunted Mansion will be reopening at Disneyland with a virtual queue. The Disney Treasure is currently under construction, but Disney Cruise Line has released new concept art for an Aristocats themed lounge. Along with the new concept art, DCL gave a preview of new dishes that will be available on the Treasure.

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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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