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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 319: D23 Announcements, Big Thunder Preview & Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets Sep 01, 2025

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On This Episode

The guys give an update on the future state of the show. Tom details a recent trip to the Philadelphia Zoo and a Descendants/Zombies concert with his daughter. Disneyland will discontinue early entry in 2026 and replace it with a free Lightning Lane Pass for resort guests. At D23, Disney revealed that a Walt Disney animatronic will be added to the Carousel of Progress, along with other updates. Disney also announced a Tron: Ares overlay for the TRON attraction, new villain experiences coming to the Disney Destiny, and new concept art for the Napa Rose restaurant. An opening date for ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ was announced. Disney gave a first look at the new Buzz Lightyear ride vehicles. New concept art has been revealed for the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad updates and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Tokyo DisneySea announced 25th Anniversary dates and details.

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Call or text the show with your DVC tips and trip reports at (833) WHP-TIPS

Waitlist: Adventures by Disney & Disney Fantasy Cruise with Chris Aug 27, 2025

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Trevor is joined by listener Chris to share a unique Disney trip report. Chris kicks off with a London Escape through Adventures by Disney, highlighting the seamless booking process, private tours of the Tower of London and Crown Jewels, and special touches like a James Bond–themed speedboat ride on the River Thames. The group enjoyed immersive experiences including a Sherlock Holmes mystery dinner, afternoon tea, and thoughtful assistance from their Disney guides. After wrapping up in London, Chris and his family boarded the Disney Fantasy for an eight-night cruise across Europe. From a private walking tour in Belgium with an unforgettable guide, to scenic fjords in Norway, to behind-the-scenes moments aboard the ship, Chris details the magic of combining Adventures by Disney with Disney Cruise Line.

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DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
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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 Episode 3: 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Aug 21, 2025

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On Episode 3 of Food Time, brought to you by Welcome Home Podcast, the guys talk about all the food from the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. From August 28- November 22, 2025, the festival will feature more than 35 marketplaces with food from all over the world.

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Episode 318: DVC Resale Market, Welcome Home Weeks & Villains Aug 18, 2025

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On This Episode

The guys are joined by Dani from DVC Resale Market to dive into the latest Disney Vacation Club resale news. They discuss recent unexpected increase in ROFR activity, shifts in pricing, and the market’s record-breaking summer. Dani shares insights on current promotions, speculation around the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge, and how different resort restrictions impact resale value. DVC Welcome Home Weeks have started with a variety of free gifts for members in the parks and resorts. Minnie Vans will now transport guests staying at all Deluxe Resorts and Villas to and from the airport for a hefty fee. D23 will not have a Parks panel this year, but will feature a panel that discusses future villains themed attractions. Disney is polling guests on their level of awareness of Disney villains, including some rare ones. Oogie Boogie Bash begins this week with new character appearances from Syndrome and Maleficent.

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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 317: Bye Buzz, Beak and Barrel Menu & More Halloween Food Aug 11, 2025

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On This Episode

The guys discuss the closing of Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin and answer listener questions about the funniest thing they’ve seen at Disney and resort night life. DVC has a new sweepstakes for a stay at Disney's Riviera Resort. The new Pirates of the Caribbean themed bar, The Beak and Barrel, has an opening date and Disney gave a preview of the menu. Lorcana is releasing new cards featuring Max and Powerline. Disney released even more Halloween merch and new Wishables. Disney Springs will feature some Halloween themed food and the guys highlight the best looking items.

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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 316: The Ocho, Hercules & Halloween Party Food Aug 04, 2025

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The guys discover all the weird sports from ESPN8: The Ocho, with events recently happening at WDW. The Disney Destiny provided an update on its upcoming Hercules show including a look at giant puppets that will be featured in the show. Halloween starts at Disney Parks in just a few weeks with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party. The guys discuss the exclusive merch for those parties and some party exclusive Halloween themed food.

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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 315: Fantastic Four, Hollywood Studios Animation Experience & Holidays at Disneyland Jul 28, 2025

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Tom talks about his recent concert experience that was filled with Disney songs. Holiday party tickets are on sale with a DVC discount and special gift for members. DVC members can get a Disney gift card when they purchase a new Disney World annual pass. With the new Fantastic Four movie in theaters, Disney is adding character meet and greets, merch, and special food to the parks. Disney announced that an Animation-Inspired experience is coming to Hollywood Studios. Disneyland gave a sneak peek at their holiday experiences including a brand-new character dinner experience called Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast.

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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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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 314: AI BDX Droids, Indiana Jones & Walt Disney Animatronic Jul 21, 2025

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On This Episode

Damon returns to the show and talks about his recent cruise and future vacation plans. Imagineering is using artificial intelligence to make their BDX droids smarter and more emotive. The guys discuss a rumor that Disney is rebooting the Indiana Jones franchise. The new Walt Disney animatronic debuted for Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary and the guys have thoughts. Also for the 70th anniversary, a new exclusive Dole Whip flavor was announced and new features were added to several Disney games.

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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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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 313: Holiday Parties, Eat to the Beat & Haunted Mansion Merch Jul 14, 2025

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On This Episode

The guys discuss the addition of the new ‘it’s a small world’ verse to the finale of both the Disneyland and Disney World versions of the attraction. It’s July, which means Disney is announcing details of holiday parties including Jollywood Nights, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is opening soon and the guys review the Eat to the Beat concert lineup. Halloween starts next month at Disney and a new line of Haunted Mansion merch is now available. With Test Track reopening soon, Lightning Lane tiers at EPCOT are changing.

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!

Episode 312: Tokyo Disney Resort Trip Report Jul 07, 2025

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On This Episode

The guys welcome longtime listener Kerry to share her recent trip report from Tokyo Disney Resort. Kerry talks about using DVC points to book a stay at the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and how the experience compares to stateside Disney hotels. She gives a detailed overview of both parks, including tips for navigating Tokyo DisneySea and the benefits of “Happy Entry” for hotel guests. Highlights include Fantasy Springs at DisneySea, with new attractions themed to Frozen, Peter Pan, and Tangled, and the impressive Beauty and the Beast ride at Tokyo Disneyland. The group also discusses the cultural differences in the parks, from food options to merchandise, and Kerry shares her thoughts on crowd strategies, Premier Access, and the local obsession with Duffy and Friends.

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!

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!

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