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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 238: Candlelight Processional Narrators, Behind the Attraction & New Food Oct 09, 2023

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including fanny packs, being a Disney travel agent and Disney character onesies. DVC has announced member extras planned for select dates at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. Disney has announced the list of celebrity narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional events. Live Halloween entertainment is coming to Disney Springs. Disney+ original series ‘Behind The Attraction’ is returning soon for season 2. Disney announced special offers for next year geared towards families. The guys discuss new food coming to a few resort restaurants.

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Episode 237: Fort Wilderness DVC Cabins, Boat Transportation & Photo Ops Oct 02, 2023

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including justifying pulling kids from school for Disney trips, BoardWalk Villas refurbishment, and must dos at WDW after a long absence. DVC celebrates the grand opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. DVC members can now get a collectible coin featuring the symbols from the different resorts. A recent permit filing indicates that construction will begin soon on the previously announced DVC Fort Wilderness Cabins. Boat transportation across Bay Lake resorts is returning to WDW. The guys discuss some new photo ops available at the parks as well as their picks for best and worst attraction photos.

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Episode 236: Polynesian Tower, Big Parks Investment & Holiday Food Sep 25, 2023

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including a new ticketed themed event, Saratoga vs. Old Key West, and pixie dust theories. A recent permit filing reveals some new details about room layouts at the upcoming Polynesian Tower DVC resort. Half of Magic Kingdom was shut down recently due to a bear being in the park. In a recent filing, Disney revealed that it plans to spend $60 billion on parks and cruises over the next 10 years. More new Halloween food has been announced along with a preview of new food coming to the EPCOT Festival Marketplaces this fall.

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Episode 235: Storyliving by Disney, EPCOT Merch & Disney Treasure Sep 18, 2023

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The guys answer a listener's question about which park they would rent out for a meetup. DVC dropped the price of one time use points. Disney gave a first look at the neighborhood parks coming to Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney Community. EPCOT debuted a re-imagined merchandise collection. The guys discuss some of the Disney Parks references in the upcoming Disney Treasure cruise ship. Disneyland Paris revealed details of the newly renovated Disneyland Hotel. The guys discuss new food coming to Disneyland restaurants.

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Episode 234: All The News From D23 Sep 11, 2023

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including Disney CEO drama, Disneyland food recommendations, favorite resorts, first DVC trip, resorts that need enhancements, and the behind the show’s music. D23 was this past weekend and the guys discuss the announcements made for EPCOT which include the name of the new nighttime spectacular, the opening of the new Figment meet and greet, opening month for the World Celebration neighborhood, an opening date for Journey of Water, the temporary return of Soarin’ Over California, and a re-imagining of Test Track. D23 also had announcements of new projects happening at Magic Kingdom including a new Country Bears show, the debut month of the Hatbox Ghost, and a new Pirates of the Caribbean themed Lounge. Other future projects announced at D23 include Ahsoka being added to Star Tours, a preview of the ride vehicle for a new ride at Avengers Campus, a new Zootopia show, and the potential plans to replace Dinoland U.S.A.

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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 233: DVC Emails, Halloween Food & Haunted Mansion Expansion Sep 04, 2023

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including sports teams and experiencing a hurricane at WDW. DVC has started emailing members to warn them that their dues payment is about to come out of their account. The DVC member Halloween event is returning this year to the BoardWalk. The new Villas at Disneyland Hotel will also host their first member event for Halloween. Halloween food is coming to the parks and the guys discuss all the new items at WDW and Disneyland. Disneyland has announced that the grounds of the Haunted Mansion will be expanded along with a new Madame Leota themed gift shop. A new mural has been revealed for the upcoming Villas at Disneyland Hotel.

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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 232: Damon's Trip Report, Stormalong Bay & Tokyo Disney Expansion Aug 28, 2023

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Damon returns to the show and gives a report from his recent trip to Dollywood. The guys answer listener questions on topics including food at Disney vs. Dollywood, the podcast origin story, Dollywood roller coasters, the experience at Disney vs. Dollywood, and Dollywood visits for international guests. Stormalong Bay at Disney's Beach Club Villas is closing for a long refurbishment. The guys discuss the recently revealed menu for the upcoming Tiana’s Palace Restaurant at Disneyland and Día de los Muertos themed food at Disney California Adventure. Tokyo Disney Resort gave new details of their new Frozen, Peter Pan, and Tangled themed lands.

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Monera Financial - #1 in DVC Financing
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Episode 231: DVC Resale Market, Ahsoka & Tiana's Palace Restaurant Aug 21, 2023

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The guys welcome Jodi from DVC Resale Market to answer listener questions on topics including the current state of the resale market, buying a resale contract, renting vs. cash, the perfect amount of points, the offer process, Fort Wilderness DVC Cabins, offers below asking price and reasons to buy DVC. The guys talk about new food at the Contempo Café and Halloween food at Disneyland. Mirabel from Encanto will be meeting guests at Magic Kingdom soon. Ahsoka will be meeting guests at Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Tiana’s Palace Restaurant gets an opening date.

Podcast Sponsors

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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Episode 230: Artist's Palette Menu, Disney Earnings Highlights & New Popcorn "Bucket" Aug 14, 2023

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The guys answer a listener question about their relationships with their DVC guides. Bell services will no longer accept alcohol deliveries without the guest present. The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is debuting new menu items. The guys discuss the highlights from the most recent Disney earnings calls. A new “Nightmare Before Christmas” popcorn “bucket” has debuted at this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party along with new lighting on the Magic Kingdom Monorails and new photo ops.

Podcast Sponsors

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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Episode 229: Hatbox Ghost Mug, Lorcana & Halloween Preview Aug 07, 2023

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including retirement at DVC resorts and designing a new mini golf course at WDW. A new Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug will be available at Trader Sam’s in Disneyland. Disney’s new trading card game, Lorcana, is coming out soon and fans recently tried to get their hands on the first cards available. Halloween is about to begin at WDW and Disney gave a preview of the entertainment for MIckey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Disneyland released the dates of their holiday season and details of the celebrations.

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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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