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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 79: Listener Questions, DVC's Point Problem & How the Parks Reopen Apr 13, 2020

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In episode 79, the guys answer listener questions on topics including favorite DVC staycation, best Disney experience, and Disney+. With the parks and resorts still being closed, DVC has a points problem. The guys discuss why DVC has a dilemma with points and what they could do to resolve it. The guys debate what Disney needs to do to reopen the parks and when they think they could reopen. Annual Passholders are being offered refunds and extensions. Disney has made yet another land purchase during closure. Despite construction being stopped during the closures, Disney is filling permits for projects like Reflections and Guardians of the Galaxy. Avengers Campus opening has been officially delayed.

Episode 78: Park Closures, Baby Animals & Stitch's Great Demolition Mar 30, 2020

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The guys host their first live show with listeners Jeremy, Tiffanny, and Kati joining in. To watch the a replay of the live video, visit Welcome Home Podcast on Facebook. WDW and Disneyland will now be closed indefinitely and the group discusses their plans for their next visit. An update to the My Disney Experience app suggests that Disney may be moving more rides to virtual queues in the near future. The classic 'film strip' entrance to Disney's Hollywood Studios has recently been fully demolished. A baby Porcupine and baby Zebra were born recently at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Permits have been filed for the destruction of the theater that contains Stitch’s Great Escape. The group answers various questions from listeners about a variety of Disney topics.

Episode 77: Closure Impact to DVC, Point Trophy & Avengers Campus Mar 17, 2020

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In episode 77, the guys welcome back to the show Nick Cotton from DVC Resale Market to discuss the impacts of the park closures to DVC. Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line are all closed due to the global pandemic and the guys discuss their feelings on the closures. DVC has instituted a cancellation policy for members impacted by the closures, but not everyone is happy. Space 220 may (finally) have an opening month. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway opens with exclusive merchandise designed by Imagineers. Avengers Campus will open at DCA in July and there is a cool new technology behind the Spiderman ride.

Episode 76: Dining Plus, Chewie Mode & Baby Yoda Mar 02, 2020

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In episode 76, the guys discuss listener submissions of jokes that Jungle Cruise skippers could make about the recent boat sinking incident. The guys answer listener questions including the recent Disney CEO change, earliest Disney memories, favorite IP, and Tron. Disney has announced a new dining plan that has the guys reconsidering the value of the dining plan. Spaceship Earth is closing soon and the guys have mixed feelings. Cinderella Castle is receiving a makeover in time for the park's anniversary. A new easter egg has been revealed for Smuggler's Run called 'Chewie Mode'. There are rumors of a Mandalorian meet and greet coming to the parks. Tiffins Talks featuring Joe Rohde are coming to Animal Kingdom in April. The guys discuss a rumor involving the reasons for Space 220's delayed opening.

Episode 75: Mickey in Neon, Galactic Starcruiser & Hulk Smash Feb 17, 2020

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In episode 75, the guys answer listener questions including Hollywood Studios FastPass strategies, DVC Bucket list, Disney with a teen, and member lounges. The new Lava Dole Whip has Trevor & Damon wanting to take an immediate WDW trip. Ticket price increases have taken effect for WDW and Disneyland. DVC has instituted new account security for the member website. We now know that Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will open with FastPass and Standby lines. The new sign for the ride has been unveiled and it's neon! Disney has announced that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will start taking reservations at the end of the year and the guys have questions. Disney is offering a new service where you can have a private photo session with a PhotoPass photographer. Disney has filed some new patents, including one that could mimic when a super strong fictional character strikes the floor nearby.

Episode 74: FastPass Tiers, Space Sporks & Stuntronics Feb 03, 2020

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In episode 74, the guys announce a listener meet up event at the upcoming Magic Kingdom Moonlight Magic. More details of the proposed DVC resort in Disneyland have been released including concept art of the tower. The guys answer some listener questions about Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Space 220, and WDW's 50th Anniversary. FastPass changes are coming to Hollywood Studios in February which will include the addition of Smugglers Run and new tiers. Disney is surveying guests about potential changes to the virtual queue system. The Pirates League is closing in July at Magic Kingdom. Disney is now selling the infamous Space Sporks in Galaxy's Edge. When Avengers Campus opens this year at Disneyland, it will feature Spider-Man flying above the land doing acrobatic stunts. New concept art has been released for the new Disneyland parade "Magic Happens".

Episode 73 Part 2: DVC Discounts, The King of Disneyland & Premium FastPass Jan 20, 2020

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In part 2 of episode 73, the guys discuss new DVC discounts for 2020 and what other discounts they'd like to see. DVC Members will no longer have to pay fees for things like extra towels. A new runDisney Membership Program is launching February and the guys have no idea what this means for runners. Crazy popcorn bucket designs are very popular at WDW, but at Disneyland, fry buckets are the must have souvenir. A guest at Disneyland pulled Excalibur from the stone by accident and Tomorrowland gets a cool new entrance. A rumor has been circulating that Disney plans to start charging for premium FastPasses and the guys discuss what this could look like.

Episode 73 Part 1: DVC Resale Market - Derek & Marissa Return! Jan 20, 2020

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Derek and Marissa from DVC Resale Market return to the show to answer listener DVC questions. Topics covered include Riviera resale pricing, the importance of use years, resale restrictions, and more!

Episode 72: Disney Transportation, Virtual Queue & Regal Eagle Jan 06, 2020

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The guys are back from their holiday break and answer some listener questions! Damon is planning a cross country trip to Disneyland in 2021 and discusses details with the guys. Riviera's direct purchase price is increasing at the end of January to $195 per point. Since Rise of the Resistance opened in Galaxy's Edge, the virtual queue process has undergone many changes. The guys discuss these changes and what the future could be for the virtual queue. Disneyland has started testing a roaming R2-D2 in Galaxy's Edge. Big changes are happening at Epcot as MouseGear closes for an extensive refurbishment while character meetings are being spread through the park. Regal Eagle Smokehouse will be opening soon and we now know that it will be themed to Sam Eagle. Restrooms have been added mid-queue to Flight of Passage to help with long wait times. Disney purchases a large piece of land and the guys speculate on how it could be used. New Marvel Avengers Campus concept art has been released for Disneyland along with an opening season.

Waitlist: Holiday Spectacular Dec 23, 2019

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The guys are joined by Mike from Disney Dads Podcast for a special holiday episode of the Waitlist! Ever wish that your favorite Disney show or movie had a holiday episode? The guys come up with their own holiday special for their favorite Disney property and discuss their go to holiday movies.

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