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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 99: Favorite Foods, Epcot Pavilions & Virtual Queues Oct 26, 2020

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including Epcot pavilions, best resort breakfast, best food or meal at Disney, and first/last day rituals. DVC has increased the minimum direct point purchase required to receive member perks. Disney is officially taking over ownership of the Morocco pavilion and the guys discuss if any changes will take place. Damon talks about some new Disney Plus movies and shows that he’s looking forward to. Disney’s All Star Movies resort is now scheduled to open next year and the Friendship boats between Epcot and Hollywood Studios will reopen next month. The sign for Space 220 was accidentally revealed and there is a rumored new opening date. A new rumor states that Disney will be adding Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Jungle Cruise to the virtual queue system. According to another recent rumor, the TRON Lightcycle coaster will not open in time for WDW’s 50th Anniversary.

Episode 98: DVC Resort Pro/Con, Holiday Merch & Ratatouille Ride Oct 19, 2020

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including baking, Disney rooms at home, Jurassic Park, DVC resort pros/cons, and staying at all the resorts. The guys give an update on the new DVC dues autopay option. One time use and transfer points are now able to be used when booking online. The guys review some upcoming holiday merchandise and discuss some Annual Passholder exclusives. Chocolate covered cricket ice cream is available at Downtown Disney in Disneyland and the guys debate if they’d try it. The International Food and Wine Festival is coming to an end in November. Disney will continue operating at low capacity and the park reservation system has been extended to January 2022. There is a rumor that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride will not open in 2020.

Episode 97: Halloween Costumes, Space Mountain Movie & Virtual Pin Event Oct 12, 2020

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The guys discuss Canadian Thanksgiving and answer listener questions on topics including DVC Resort contract expiration, Halloween costumes, funniest Disney shirt, and their version of a dream Disney vacation. DVC Members will now be allowed to autopay dues with a Credit Card. Disney/Pixar’s Soul is going straight to Disney+ and will not cost extra to watch. Disney is developing a movie based on Space Mountain. Disney’s Winter Summerland miniature golf course to reopen at Walt Disney World in November. New Limited Edition Kitchen Kabaret, Soarin’ Around the World, and The Land EPCOT Posters now available on shopDisney. Disney is holding a Virtual Pin Event to celebrate 20 Years of pin collecting.

Episode 96: DVC Resale Market, Pumpkin Shake & Holograms Oct 05, 2020

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The guys welcome Derek and Marissa from DVC Resale Market to answer listener questions about Disney and DVC. Derek and Marissa answer questions about picking a use year, Riviera, pixie dust, recent layoffs announcement, current trends in the resale market, and their favorite off the beaten path spot at Disney. The guys discuss the upcoming layoffs of furloughed Cast Members. For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A new Pumpkin Spiced Butter Pecan Shake at Beaches & Cream debuts. Disney files patents for new holographic technology.

Episode 95: runDisney, Polynesian & Flame Tree Birds Sep 28, 2020

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Damon talks about his quick trip to Hilton Head Island. The guys answer listener questions on topics including runDisney swag, opening date for the Ratatouille ride, park hours, and if a 2 bedroom is worth extra points. Disney announced that Aulani will be reopening on November 1st. The guys got their first look at the Polynesian Village resort refurbishment. The new Beauty and the Beast ride at Tokyo Disneyland is opening and the guys discuss the incredible effects in the ride. Flame Tree BBQ’s seating area gets some much needed bird deterrent upgrades. A few runDisney events have been cancelled for 2021 and are going virtual. Florida is loosening some of their restrictions on businesses and the guys discuss what Disney will do. Fireworks are being tested at Epcot.

Episode 94: Creepy Clown Slide, New Lightsaber & More Halloween Food! Sep 21, 2020

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including zebra domes, New Years at WDW, non-Disney theme parks, and poutine. The creepy clown slide at Boardwalk is getting a refurbishment. DVC direct purchase incentives have changed. “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge” Virtual Reality experience will be available during the holiday season. Guests can vote on the next lightsaber version they'd like to see at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. More Halloween food has been announced, this time at WDW resorts. Disney water parks will remain closed until next year. Permits have been filed for a long awaited Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment. FastPass+ will make it's return in January 2021.

Episode 93: Halloween Parties, Holiday Offerings Update & New Figment Sep 14, 2020

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The guys answer listener questions on topics including DVC Lounges, Halloween parties, new DVC resorts, and favorite non-park activities. Disney has released new details for the upcoming Halloween festivities including the return of the Dapper Dans. Disney has also provided an update on holiday season offerings, which include big changes from previous years. "One Day at Disney" on Disney+ showcased a new look for Figment and the guys speculate on how it could be used.

Episode 92: Polynesian Re-Theme, No Princesses & Disney+ Group Watch Sep 07, 2020

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In episode 92, the guys answer listener questions on topics including visiting Aulani, Big Hero 6, the Polynesian re-theme, Disney scents, and traveling to WDW from Canada. Cinderella's Royal Table is reopening without princesses and Hollywood & Vine is reopening with distanced characters. Disney+ is developing a 'group watch' feature. Disneyland 65th Anniversary Funko POP! figures released including a Walt Disney figure. Freeform will a host Halloween drive-thru event featuring sets themed to “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hocus Pocus”. Four Seasons Orlando is launching a new 'school-cation' offer.

Episode 91: Listener Questions, Halloween Preview & Drones Aug 31, 2020

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In episode 91, the guys answer listener questions on topics including first Disney memories, staying overnight at Disney, kids, wives, and dream Disney jobs. Joffrey's is now offering a special blend for the Riviera resort. It's only September, but Halloween is already starting at Disney Parks. The guys preview this years special food, merchandise, and events. The VOID is temporarily closed at Disney Springs. Disney filed a new patent for using drones in shows.

Episode 90: DVC Direct Minimum, Skipper Hat & Figment Aug 24, 2020

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In episode 90, the guys answer listener questions on topics including Disney bucket lists, themed rooms, Disney eats, and the Riviera Resort. There is a rumor that DVC will raise the minimum point purchase to 125 points for direct purchases. DVC is now giving tours of actual resort rooms. My Disney Experience has been updated to show estimated restaurant wait times for walk ups. Avengers Campus at Disneyland installs some new show pieces. A new Jungle Cruise Skipper hat has the guys wanting to make a trip to WDW. Shanghai Disneyland is expanding capacity and making some changes to their entrance procedures. Legendary Imagineer Tony Baxter says he'd come out of retirement to redo Figment.

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