Hobbies

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!

Latest Episodes:

Episode 89: EPCOT Fountain, Late Checkout & Baby Yoda Magic Shot Aug 17, 2020

Show notes

In episode 89, Tom gives an update on his DVC Resale contract and the guys review a recent trip report from listener Sara. The guys answer listener questions including what home resort they would swap their resort for, resale restrictions, and DVC specific activities. Reflections, the newest announced DVC resort, is removed from the D23 announcement page. DVC has resumed ROFR buybacks. EPCOT's new retro fountain is beginning to take shape. Late Checkout at Disney resorts is currently unavailable. A massive lightning bolt hit Galaxy's Edge recently and may have shut down surrounding rides. A new Magic Shot with Baby Yoda is now available at Galaxy's Edge. There is a rumor that a monorail attraction is coming to the Play! Pavilion at EPCOT.

Episode 88: Mulan on Disney Plus, In-Room Fireworks & Resort Off-Roading Aug 10, 2020

Show notes

On Episode 88, the guys answer listener questions including what Disney IP they'd like to see in the parks that's under represented, their desire to take a trip right now, and if anything would make them sell their DVC contract. Damon discusses a recent episode of Amphibia. Moonlight Magic events have been cancelled for the rest of the year. Disney has announced that they will release Mulan on Disney+ for an extra fee and the guys debate if it's worth it. Happily Ever After is now available to watch on resort TVs at WDW. The PeopleMover is closed for an extended refurbishment. Park hours at WDW will be reduced in September. A rumor indicates that Magic Kingdom will still be decorated for Halloween this year. Guests on Splash Mountain recently got a little more wet than usual. A driver at Wilderness Lodge took a very wrong turn.

Episode 87: DVC Points to RCI, Ice Cream & Festivals on Batuu Aug 03, 2020

Show notes

In episode 87, the guys announce a big change to the show. Damon recently transferred his DVC points to RCI and talks about the experience. The guys answer listener questions including the newly announced Pixar movie Luca, combining points with another member, the Mandolorian, and the Rise of the Resistance virtual queue. DVC Members have a new discount for a limited time. More virtual queue changes have come to Rise of the Resistance. Reopening dates have been pushed back for several resorts. Ample Hills Creamery has closed at the Boardwalk. runDisney is moving to virtual races. The guys discuss a rumor about new festivals possibly coming to Galaxy's Edge.

Episode 86: Listener Questions, Attraction Closures & New Virtual Queue Jul 20, 2020

Show notes

In episode 86, the guys talk answer listener questions including what Tom thought of Hamilton, the Jungle Cruise Funko Pop, point borrowing restrictions, and working from a DVC resort. Damon gives an update on his recent mask purchases. New renderings and details have been released about the proposed DVC Resort in Disneyland. Disney has announced that several ongoing projects have been delayed. Stitch’s Great Escape, Rivers of Light, and Primeval Whirl Officially closed forever at Walt Disney World. Rise of the Resistance reopens with a modified virtual queue. The repainting of Cinderella Castle is almost complete and the guys give their opinions on the almost finished product.

Episode 85: Face Fashion, DVC Direct Sales & WDW Reopening Jul 06, 2020

Show notes

In episode 85, the guys answer listener questions, starting with their face mask preferences. DVC recently released new Riviera and Copper Creek promotions and the guys debate if they make buying direct worth the extra cost. The guys discuss what changes could come to DVC due to the ongoing pandemic. Is 'buy where you want to stay' still a good strategy? The guys debate if this advice is still relevant. Jambo house will now be reopening on July 10th for DVC members only. Imagineering gives an update on the ongoing construction projects at WDW. WDW resorts will be opening in phases over the next few months. Garden Grill will reopen at Epcot with a modified character experience. The guys discuss temporary changes to the PhotoPass service. Imagineer Joe Rohde weighs in on the broken Yeti again.

Episode 84: Worst Disney Advice, Free MagicBands & Food! Jun 22, 2020

Show notes

In episode 84, the guys review the worst Disney advice the listeners can give. The guys answer listener questions including Geoffrey's backstory, dining reservations by phone, Riviera sales, and Disney+ favs. There are rumors that the new DVC resort, Reflections, has been cancelled or delayed. The guys discuss Jambo House not opening with the rest of the DVC resorts. Disney is testing a contact-less security scanner at Disney Springs. Complimentary MagicBands for Disney Resort stays are being discontinued in 2021. The International Food & Wine festival at Epcot will be the longest it's ever been this year and the guys debate how Disney will pull it off. Gideon's Bakehouse, known for their half pound chocolate chip cookies, is opening a new location at Disney Springs.

Episode 83: WDW Reopening, Disney Standby Pass & Lightsaber Dojo Jun 08, 2020

Show notes

In episode 83, the guys give a recap of Disney trivia and some updates on their Disney vacation plans for this year. WDW is set to reopen in July with many restrictions. The guys give their thoughts on these new changes and how it will impact guests. Construction projects at Magic Kingdom have resumed. Shaghai Disneyland is testing the 'Disney Standby Pass' Virtual Queue system and the guys debate if this could expand to WDW. It's rumored that the Spaceship Earth refurbishment has been pushed back and the attraction will open with the park reopening. A firework barge from IllumiNations is up for auction and the guys speculate on why someone would buy it. Disney is awarded a patent for the 'lightsaber dojo' at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel.

Episode 82: Would You Rather?, Reopening Orlando & Scannable Apparel May 25, 2020

Show notes

On episode 81, the guys are joined by Chad from My DVC Points podcast to talk about his new DVC app. Damon announces his new podcast, Boomtron. The guys continue to answer listener questions including another round of "Would you Rather?" and a question about flipping DVC contracts. New concept art has been released for the proposed DVC tower at Disneyland. Disney leadership is going through a reorganization. Disney Springs has mostly reopened and Universal Studios sets a reopening date. Disney is in talks with the NBA to finish the remainder of their season at WDW. A patent has been filed which would allow Disney to detect guest preferences by scanning images their shirts.

Episode 81: Listener Topics, Pirate Ship Playground & Disney Camping May 11, 2020

Show notes

In episode 81, the guys welcome special guest Ziggy from Ziggyknowsdisney.com. The guys answer listener questions including a game of 'Would You Rather', Pixie Dust Experiences, and movies that should be made into rides. A new Pirate Ship playground is being built near the Disney Hilton Head resort and the guys interview the designer. An interview with a former WDW Vice President revealed that the original plans for a Star Wars land included Tatooine and Endor. In the same interview, it was confirmed that a Monsters Inc. themed 'door' coaster was once planned for Hollywood Studios. Disney is developing a live action version of Hercules and the guys try to cast the main roles. A Florida man tried to camp at the abandoned Discovery Island and the guys have some thoughts about where they would camp on Disney property.

Episode 80: DVC Closure Updates & Universal Opening Survey Apr 27, 2020

Show notes

On episode 80, the guys discuss the recently announced DVC updates related to the resort closure and member compensation. Moonlight Magic event registrations have been delayed due to the resort closure. Construction continues on WDW hotels despite the resort closure. A recent survey by Universal Studios reveals some of the possible restrictions that Orlando theme parks are considering to reopen. Shanghai Disneyland is also reportedly testing procedures for reopening. Disney Imagineering releases a video of their DISH system, which lets them walk through the parks virtually. The Disney Bedtime Hotline returns for a limited time.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected