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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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Waitlist: Are Annual Passes a Bad Deal for Theme Parks? Jun 24, 2024

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On this episode of the Waitlist, the guys react to a recent article which argued that Annual Passes have become a bad deal for Theme Parks.

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Episode 266: New DVC Lounge, D23 Parks Announcements & Little Mermaid Show Jun 17, 2024

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DVC gives a look at the new pool coming to the Island Tower. A new DVC lounge has been confirmed for Magic Kingdom. During a recent media event, Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Josh D’Amaro mentioned that D23 will have parks announcements outside of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. The guys speculate on what those announcements could be. CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza open at EPCOT, marking the end of EPCOT’s transformation. The new version of Country Bear Musical Jamboree has an opening date. Disney gave a preview of the new Little Mermaid show coming to Hollywood Studios.

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Episode 265: Poly Tower Preview, Lookout Cay & the 5th Gate Jun 10, 2024

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The guys talk about spending time with family. Disney has revealed the room designs for the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows along with an opening date. Haunted Mansion is potentially receiving a projection mapping upgrade. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point has now received its first visitors and the guys give their thoughts on the new island. Disney World has reached a development agreement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District which includes a $17 billion investment and the potential for more parks. With Tiana’s Bayou Adventure giving previews to guests, new Tiana themed food and merchandise is coming to Magic Kingdom.

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Episode 264: Reflections, Country Bear Setlist & Big Thunder Rumor Jun 03, 2024

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The guys correct a few things they got wrong from the last few episodes. Disney has requested an extension for the construction permits for the future site of Reflections - a Disney Lakeside Lodge. With Tiana’s Bayou Adventure going into previews, Disney has released even more details about the attraction including footage of the entire ride. Country Bear Musical Jamboree’s refurbishment is almost complete and Disney has given a preview of some of the new songs coming to the attraction. An immersive Alice in Wonderland show is debuting soon at Disneyland Paris. The guys discuss a rumor that Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom will close for its longest refurbishment ever.

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Episode 263: Drone Show, Club 33 Movie & Video Games May 27, 2024

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including Disney+ in the same place as Hulu, snoring on vacation, getting stuck on Disney transportation, and Disney+ in hotel rooms. The EPCOT DVC lounge is closing for a 6 week refurbishment. DVC officially requested that the new Island Tower at the Polynesian be included in the existing condominium association. Disney debuted a new drone show at Disney Springs. With Country Bear Jamboree currently being refurbished, Disney shared a behind the scenes look at the costuming process for the bears. Disney is producing a murder mystery movie that will take place in Disneyland’s Club 33. Disney Dreamlight Valley players can now ride some Disney parks attractions within the game. Disney Speedstorm adds Kermit the Frog as a new driver. The guys remember the work of Richard Sherman.

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Episode 262: Tom's Trip Report, Island Tower & Fantasy Springs May 20, 2024

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Tom returns from his recent WDW and gives a full trip report. DVC announced new details about the upcoming DVC Tower at the Polynesian including new concept art, room types and the name of the tower. Disney announced the opening date of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea opened and the guys discussed the impressive attractions in the new land. Disneyland received approval for their expansion plans.

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Waitlist: Figment & Buzz Speculation May 06, 2024

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A new permit has been filed for the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT and the guys speculate on the future of the pavilion. The Buzz Lightyear attraction at Tokyo Disneyland is closing and being replaced by a Wreck-It Ralph themed ride. The guys speculate on what that could mean for Buzz at Magic Kingdom.

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Episode 261: Tom's WDW Trip Preview, Smellephants & Festivals Apr 29, 2024

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Tom gives a preview of his upcoming WDW trip. Disney gave a first look at the new “Smellephants” coming to Magic Kingdom. A new Marvel themed drone show is debuting at Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. May the 4th is around the corner and Disney has Star Wars themed food. Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa was awarded with a prestigious Michelin star.

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Episode 260: DVC Resale Market Update, Beyond Big Thunder & Disneyland Paris Apr 15, 2024

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The guys welcome Kerri from DVC Resale Market to the show to discuss resale market trends, specials, DVC lounge rumors, Poly buybacks, and resale restrictions. Disney filed a patent for a more aggressive version of Soarin’. The guys discuss a rumor that the “Beyond Big Thunder” project will include a modified version of Cars Land along with a desert themed land and Woody themed attraction. Disney made major updates to their Disability Access Service. Disney revealed more information about the overhaul of Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris.

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Episode 259: DVC Lounge Rumor, Tiana Animatronics & Avatar at Disneyland Apr 08, 2024

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On This Episode

The guys answer a listener question about WDW becoming oversaturated with DVC rooms. The guys discuss a rumor that Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade at Magic Kingdom will close to make way for a new DVC lounge. Walt Disney Imagineering gave an in-depth look at the new animatronics figures for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. WDW is expected to start filing permits to begin construction on the future Magic Kingdom expansion. Disney announced a closing date for Test Track along with concept art for the future version of the attraction. Imagineers previewed a scale model of the upcoming Encanto & Indiana Jones attractions at Animal Kingdom. The guys address a rumor that filming will occur at EPCOT soon to replace the footage at the end of Soarin’. Disneyland announces plans to transition Autopia’s gas vehicles to electric. Disney shared concept art for the future Avatar land coming to Disneyland.

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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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