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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 343: DVC Swaps, DVC Resale Market & Disney Adventure Mar 09, 2026

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On This Episode

The guys are joined by Dani from DVC Resale Market and Ellie from DVC Rental Store to discuss the current state of the DVC resale market and learn about DVC point swaps. They talk about inventory trends, the impact of new fees on pricing, and whether the current market favors buyers or sellers. Ellie explains how DVC point swaps work, allowing members to use their points for cruises, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tom has even more updates from his upcoming vacation. A new Orange Bird sipper is available at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is getting an updated sign. The first images from the Disney Adventure have been released and the guys marvel at the cruise ship that they’ll probably never get to go on.

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Disney Adventure

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Episode 342: Tom's Vacation Update, Olaf Draws! & Villains Land Rumors Mar 02, 2026

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Tom gives an update on his vacation plans for 2026. MuppetVision 3D will be coming to VR in the future. The Magic of Disney Animation, coming to Hollywood Studios in late summer, will include a drawing experience taught by an animatronic Olaf. Joe Rohde is releasing a new book called ‘Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible. The guys discuss all the rumors about developments in the upcoming Villains Land at Magic Kingdom including changes to the size of the project and the tone.

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Call or text the show with your DVC tips and trip reports at (833) WHP-TIPS and we may play them on the show!

Food Time: 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food Guide Feb 26, 2026

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It’s almost spring time and that means that it’s time for EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival! Get ready for a botanical bounty of snacks from Trevor’s least favorite festival dish, conch fritters, to a garden’s worth of new dishes that make this Tom and Trevor’s favorite time of year. As the guys virtually trek around all of the EPCOT neighborhoods, they’ll guide you through the best booths and the treats that are almost too pretty to eat. While Food & Wine may get all the attention, the vibes (and the food) at Flower & Garden are in a league of their own. Whether you’re looking for a seasonal favorite or just want to hear the guys debate the best festival eats, this episode serves up the most flavorful grub EPCOT has to offer.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
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EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food Guide

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Episode 341: Vacation Planning, DVC MagicBand Sliders & Disneyland Trading Cards Feb 23, 2026

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The guys give an update on their vacation planning, discuss point swaps, and planning vacations with other families. The guys discuss the expansion of construction walls and new themed scrim arriving at the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom. DVC has sent a surprise gift for 2025 Membership Magic Beyond subscribers. Over at Disneyland, a new $5.99 kids meal is coming soon as part of a strategy to focus on younger families. Disneyland has enhanced guest experience by eliminating the 11 AM restriction on park hopping and boosted ride reliability, leading to 1.5 million additional rides in 2025. The guys look at the new Topps Disneyland 70th Anniversary trading cards.

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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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Disneyland 70th Anniversary Trading Cards

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Episode 340: New DVC Incentives, 2027 Cruise Itineraries & New Ride Patent Feb 16, 2026

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The guys answer a listener's question about which classic Disney attraction they would choose to replace. DVC has released new incentives including $1,000 off for Disney Visa cardholders. Disney Cruise Line has announced its summer 2027 itineraries, including cruises in Alaska and Europe. The guys discuss the new 30% room discount offer for Walt Disney World. The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is coming out soon and Disney gave a first look at new merchandise for the movie. A new Disney Princess collection from Bath & Body Works has been released. The guys dive into a new Disney patent for an articulating ride arm and recklessly speculate on how it could be used.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
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Episode 339: Josh D'Amaro, RIP DinoLand & Haunted Mansion Weddings Feb 09, 2026

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The guys discuss the major news of Josh D’Amaro being named the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Former Imagineer Joe Rohde recently commented about his 15-year battle to bring Tropical Americas to Animal Kingdom and the creation of DinoLand USA. Disneyland will allow guests to get married in front of the Haunted Mansion starting this summer. After a brief refurbishment, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will be re-opening soon with more than just new animatronics.

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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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Call or text the show with your DVC tips and trip reports at (833) WHP-TIPS and we may play them on the show!

Episode 338: Speculation on New Lands, Figment & the Popcorn Bucket of Death Feb 02, 2026

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On This Episode

The guys catch up on the winter weather hitting their respective homes before diving into a major construction update for the Magic Kingdom. Recent filings by Disney reveal massive show buildings for the upcoming Cars and Villains lands, leading to some reckless speculation about the future of the Haunted Mansion queue and Memento Mori. The guys also discuss the return of a variety-style Muppets special on Disney+, the new playground coming to Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas, and the must-have spinning Figment PopSocket. Finally, they head west to celebrate Disney California Adventure’s 25th anniversary, featuring a high-tech Mickey’s Fun Wheel popcorn bucket and the return of Soarin' Over California.

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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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Call or text the show with your DVC tips and trip reports at (833) WHP-TIPS and we may play them on the show!

Episode 337: DVC Resale Market, Garden Rocks & WDW Merch Jan 26, 2026

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On This Episode

Kerri from DVC Resale Market joins the guys to discuss the state of the resale market, the "Red Hot Deals" winter promotion, and the impact of the new $500 administrative fee for resale buyers. They speculate on when sales will begin for the new Lakeshore Lodge, break down current trends regarding Right of First Refusal (ROFR), and 2042 contract expirations. The guys follow up on speculation from a previous episode about permits filed for the Haunted Mansion. The Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival was announced. The guys discuss some of their favorite items from the 2026 Walt Disney World merchandise collections. The reimagined Napa Rose restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is reopening soon with a new menu.

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
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Call or text the show with your DVC tips and trip reports at (833) WHP-TIPS and we may play them on the show!

Episode 336: 2027 Member Cruise, Galaxy's Edge Timeline & Figment Popcorn Bucket Jan 19, 2026

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On This Episode

The guys discuss the newly announced 2027 DVC Member Cruise sailing the West Coast to Catalina Island and San Francisco. Disneyland is breaking the current timeline at Galaxy's Edge, allowing characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker to roam Batuu. A new Figment popcorn bucket is coming to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney is reportedly spending $22 million to convert Muppet*Vision 3D into a Monsters Inc. show. New details on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment have been revealed. The guys discuss a recent article about the struggles within Walt Disney Imagineering.

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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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Galaxy’s Edge Timeline

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Food Time: 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food Guide Jan 16, 2026

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The guys dive headfirst into all the whimsical, wonderful, and sometimes weird food offerings from EPCOT's shortest and most colorful festival: the International Festival of the Arts! Get ready for a palette of flavors, from Figment-themed cakes that are almost too cute to eat to deconstructed sandwiches that make you wonder why someone would do this to a sandwich. This festival truly serves up some of the most interesting, photo-worthy, and artsy grub EPCOT has to offer.

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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2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food Guide

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