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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 335: DVC 35th Anniversary Logo, WDW Deals & Rapunzel Casting Jan 12, 2026

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On This Episode

The guys answer a listener question about using the Disney Plan with a DVC reservation. DVC released a new logo for their 35th Anniversary and guys try to figure out which resorts are represented. A new Bluey experience is debuting at WDW in the coming months and a recent casting call provided some more details. The guys discuss some of the new deals and experiences WDW is promoting this year. Casting updates for the live-action Rapunzel movie have been released, revealing who will play Rapunzel, Flynn, and potentially Mother Gothel. Disney filed a permit for the replacement of the Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin sign at Magic Kingdom.

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Deals and Experiences Coming to WDW

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Episode 334: Poutine is My Routine, Buddy the Robot & Reckless Speculation Jan 05, 2026

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The guys give a recap of their holidays. Guests on the first month of Disney Adventure sailings will receive an exclusive comic book. The Canada pavilion at EPCOT is selling merch with ‘Poutine is My Routine’ on it. Walt Disney Imagineering shared a preview video of the new character Buddy, coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. The guys recklessly speculate on permits filed for the Haunted Mansion and the Tree of Life, and discuss the possibility of another park in Asia.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
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Buddy from Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

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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 333: DVC Updates, Avatar Experiences & Water Parks Season Pass Dec 22, 2025

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On This Episode

The guys talk about some updates to the show. DVC is raising direct prices on multiple resorts. Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower will now take reservations for complimentary fireworks viewing. Disney+ and Hulu broke the record for the world’s largest gingerbread house with a replica of the house from Home Alone. With the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Disney Parks are offering new merch, treats, and shows. Seasonal passes are now available for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park with some added perks. Disney+ is now available on Meta Quest headsets. Disney is developing a live action Gaston movie.

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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 332: Holiday Plans, Christmas Day Parade & Disney Gift Guide Dec 15, 2025

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On This Episode

The guys talk about all of their pre-holiday activities. Membership Magic Beyond is on sale for 2026 and the program now allows eligible international owners to participate. New live experiences with the Muppets are coming to Disney parks and cruises in the future. The closing date of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has been confirmed. Disney announced new details for the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. A new Hallmark original movie was filmed at WDW. The guys review Disney holiday gift guides including stocking stuffers, Home Alone merch, and action figures. Yet another innovative drone show is coming to Disneyland Paris, much to the chagrin of Tom. Disneyland revealed more of its 70th Anniversary merchandise collection.

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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 331: Tom's Very Merry Trip Report, Olaf Robot & Bluey Dec 08, 2025

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Tom gives all the details from his brief WDW vacation including a recap of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party, a review of the 3-bedroom Grand Villa at Bay Lake Tower, and his experience at 1900 Park Fare. DVC quietly added a new administrative fee for all resale contracts starting in 2026. Walt Disney Imagineering released a first look at an advanced next-generation robot Olaf coming to select parks. Disney provided a comprehensive review of what is coming to Walt Disney World next year including the recently announced Bluey & Bingo experiences.

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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!

Welcome Home Waitlist: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tips Dec 01, 2025

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In this episode of the Waitlist, Trevor gives Tom tips for enjoying Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, covering must-do attractions and strategies for navigating the holiday festivities at Disney.

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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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2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Menus Nov 24, 2025

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Holiday Food Time takes over the show (again) and the guys go over all the holiday food for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

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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
Welcome Home Patreon - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks!

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2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Menus

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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 330: Scar Popcorn Bucket, Festival of the Holidays & Holiday Updates Nov 17, 2025

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On This Episode

The guys discuss their vacation plans for 2026. DVC Members can get access to a preferred viewing area for A Christmas Fantasy Parade in Disneyland. Animal Kingdom is now offering a Scar Popcorn Bucket and Ed Hyena Sipper. Disney announced dates and details for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The guys review holiday themed Disney plushes including an oddly creepy talking Stitch. The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular is debuting on December 1st and Disney revealed the musical acts featured in the show. The holiday season kicks off at Disney Springs with returning holiday experiences like the Christmas Tree Stroll.

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!

Episode Links

Contact the show

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 329: Holiday Food Time at WDW, Disney Springs, Disneyland & Festival of the Holidays Nov 10, 2025

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On This Episode

Holiday Food Time takes over the show and the guys go over all the holiday food at Walt Disney World, Disney Springs, Disneyland and Festival of the Holidays at Disneyland.

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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Contact the show

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 Episode 4: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party & Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios Nov 06, 2025

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The holidays are here (by Disney standards), so that means one thing, Holiday Food Time! The guys discuss all the delicious food and drinks coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios.

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