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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 201: Te Fiti Installation, Avatar in the Parks & Disneyland Updates Dec 12, 2022

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including best resort music loop, DCL activities, best DVC resort restaurants, and Genie+ changes. Disney Imagineering shared an image of the 16 foot tall Te Fiti figure installed at the upcoming EPCOT attraction, Journey of Water. With a new Avatar movie coming out soon, Disney has released new food and merchandise coming to Pandora at Animal Kingdom. Phone photography and filming are no longer allowed on Space Mountain at WDW. The previously announced DuckTales World Showcase Adventure Game has been added to the Play Disney Parks app. New updates to the Genie+ system will allow for easier modification to Lightning Lane selections. Disneyland announced 2 nighttime events for 2023. The Indiana Jones Adventure attraction will close for a multi-month refurbishment and may reopen with scenes from the new movie. The guys discuss rumors about the Paint the Night parade returning and Baymax flying over Sleeping Beauty Castle during the new Wondrous Journeys Fireworks Spectacular at Disneyland.

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Episode 200: Bob Iger, DVC Parties & Swinging Track Patent Dec 05, 2022

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The guys celebrate their 200th episode with a live show and discuss the recent change at CEO for Disney. DVC had to remove two factor authentication at login due to a technical issue. Two new dessert parties have been announced by DVC. A new discount is being offered to DVC members to book Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser using points. Disney filed a patent for a new ride system that drops a ride track by swinging it to a lower track. A new scene was revealed for the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure along with the closing date for Splash Mountain at WDW. The group reviews a Disney holiday gift guide. A rumor states that the park reservation system will be enhanced in January to remove the requirement to book individual park passes and reinstate park hopping at any time. Another rumor points to an April opening date for TRON Lightcycle Run.

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Waitlist: Disney Merchandise Collections Nov 28, 2022

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The guys talk about the most valuable items in their Disney merchandise collection.

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Episode 199: Trevor's Trip Report, Water Ride Patent & New Disney Cruise Ship Nov 21, 2022

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Trevor returns to the show and gives a report from his recent trip. The guys answer listener questions on topics including best pizza on property and Thanksgiving plans. Disney submitted a patent for a water ride motion simulator and the guys discussed how it could be used. The Cake Bake Shop is coming to the Boardwalk in 2023 and Disney recently released new concept art on the location. Disney Cruise Line announced the acquisition of a partially completed cruise ship. The guys discuss all of the upcoming holiday merchandise and food coming to WDW. Disneyland announced an opening date for the re-imagined Mickey’s Toontown.

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Episode 198: DVC Dues, New Treehouse & More Holiday Food Nov 14, 2022

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including the WHP Fantasy Football league, it's a small world, and what Disney ride is better at night. DVC will begin to require two factor authentication to log into the DVC Member site. 2023 annual dues have been released by DVC. A new Toy Story themed holiday popcorn bucket has debuted at WDW. Disney teased a new Minnie Mouse passholder magnet. The Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland Park will return in 2023 with a new theme. The guys discuss some of the upcoming holiday food coming to the parks, hotels and Disney Springs.

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Episode 197: New DVC Dessert Party, Mr. Toad Popcorn Bucket & Holiday Treats Nov 07, 2022

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Damon returns to the show and is joined by Tom’s Wife, Karyn, to answer questions on topics including Tom’s ego, doing the podcast or going to WDW, the main Disney trip planner, moving to Florida, paying per attraction for Lightning Lane, and the best Halloween costumes. DVC announced a new dessert party for select nights at Top of the World lounge. A new popcorn bucket featuring Mr. Toad is now available at Magic Kingdom. For a limited time, Disney+ subscribers can get early access to select merchandise on shopDisney. With the holidays quickly approaching, Disney gave a preview of the holiday Gingerbread displays coming soon to the parks and all the holiday treats that will be available for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

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Episode 196: DVC Pricing Rumor, Blizzard Beach & Thanksgiving Treats Oct 31, 2022

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The guys reminisce about road trip activities they did when they were kids and answer a listener's question about how often they’ll visit the parks 10 years from now. The guys discuss a rumor that DVC will significantly increase direct pricing in December. Disney teases the return of the WDW Railroad. Blizzard Beach will reopen for the first time in forever in a few weeks with some new Frozen theming. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is returning in January and Disney gave a first look at the festival. A couple recently held a wedding at EPCOT and the guys discussed their choice of theming. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with it comes some limited time themed treats in the parks. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel has a new Haunted Mansion Tiki mug. Tokyo Disney Resort announces the names of their new lands inspired by ‘Frozen,’ ‘Tangled’ and ‘Peter Pan’.

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Episode 195: Trevor's Trip Preview, Fantasmic! Returning & Play Pavilion Rumor Oct 24, 2022

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Trevor gives a preview of his plans for his upcoming WDW trip. The guys answer listener questions on topics including dressing up as Disney characters, DVC resort only stays, Genie+ pricing, favorite 50th Anniversary celebration, and how to decide which resort to buy your first DVC contract. Disney announced that “Fantasmic!” is returning to Hollywood Studios in early November with new scenes and upgraded technology. The Disney Flavor Lab previewed some potential place settings for the upcoming Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land. Disney announced several restaurant updates including Tusker House going back to a buffet as well as the reopening of Kona Cafe and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. Amazon recently revealed new details about using the upcoming ‘Hey, Disney!’ Amazon Voice Assistant with MagicBand+. The guys discuss a rumor about the cancellation of the Play Pavilion project.

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Episode 194: Tom's Trip Report, Genie+ Price Increase & Harmonious Rumor Oct 17, 2022

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Tom returns to the show after his recent trip and gives a trip report. DVC announces their first ever "Meet And Treat" event, which will include Halloween treats and character photo opportunities. The most recent Disney Files Magazine revealed a first look at the design for the refurbished villas at Boulder Ridge. Disney debuts a new bus themed to ‘Encanto’. Disney announced that ‘Fantasmic!’ will return sometime in November. WDW and Disneyland have introduced variable date based pricing for the Genie+ service. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will get an overlay this holiday season which will include a custom holiday song. MagicBand+ will debut at Disneyland Resort in a few weeks. The guys discuss a rumor that the ‘Harmonious’ barges will be completely removed and replaced with a drone show in 2023.

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Waitlist: D23 "Blue Sky" Land Concepts Oct 10, 2022

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On this episode of the Waitlist, the guys re-visit the “Blue Sky” concepts for new lands at WDW from D23 and come up with their own attractions for these new lands.

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