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!
Episodes
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The guys are thrilled to welcome back author and Disney expert The Dapper Danielle, along with her co-author Ian, to discuss their latest book, I Love EPCOT. Danielle and Ian dive deep into the fascinating history of EPCOT, from its origins as a mishmash of two separate concepts to the evolution of its iconic pavilions. They share surprising stories about the design process, including how the original ticketing struc...
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Tom discusses the difficulty of preparing for a trip at the last minute. The guys share an email from listener Jason about his family's first Disney cruise on the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure. DVC increased the price of one time use points. Disney gave a first look at new Star Wars Day merch for May the 4th. Disney has released new details about this year’s D23 event and the guys predict what will be announc...
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Tom gives updates on his upcoming vacation and discusses the ways he’s trying to bribe his daughter to watch movies. The guys answer a listener's question about the best and worst of the Iger era and they rank the boat rides at Walt Disney World. The next Disney Cruise ship will be named ‘Disney Believe’ and be themed around Encanto, Frozen, Snow White, Moana, and The Little Mermaid. The Garden View Lounge – Tea Expe...
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DVC is offering a 20% discount on VIP tours for DVC members. The guys dive into a fascinating new patent that could hint at the ride system for the upcoming Piston Peak attraction, potentially giving riders more control over their off-road experience. Disney World provided opening dates for several new and refurbished attractions including Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, t...
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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. T...
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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 L...
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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 tr...
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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 famil...
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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 Dis...
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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-open...
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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+, t...
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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 a...
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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 M...
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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 inter...
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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...
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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 Tre...
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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....
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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...
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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 provide...
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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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