Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast

Episode 63 is all about every parks announcement that happened at the D23 Expo 2019. The guys talk all about the confirmed and rumored details of the Star Wars hotel including the possible cost of this experience. There were a ton of Epcot updates at D23 this year including Guardians of the Galaxy, Space 220, new neighborhoods, Epcot Experience Center, Journey of Water, HarmoniUS, Cherry Tree Lane...

In episode 62, the guys discuss recently leaked concept art of the upcoming DVC Resort, Reflections. Galaxy's Edge is currently in Passholder Previews, but reservations for the experiences in the land are now available. Disney is now offering a discounted mid-day entrance ticket and the guys discuss their thoughts on this new ticket option. For this year's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party, Di...

In episode 61, the guys discuss a survey of DVC members asking about possible new resort locations. Reflections is the next DVC resort and part of the plans call for an over the water restaurant on Bay Lake. The guys debate what this restaurant experience could look like. A recent article asked if DVC should expand to Moderate resorts and the guys give thoughts on this idea. Disney has announced a...

In episode 60, Chad from the My DVC Points podcast joins Tom and Damon to discuss the recently announced New Year's Eve event at Topolino's Terrace. Disney has confirmed they are completing a pathway that goes from the Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom. The guys discuss how this could change transportation for Magic Kingdom. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is getting many upgrades this year i...

In episode 59, the guys get an update on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and debate why the crowds are so low. Epcot is going through major changes and Disney just announced many closures coming in September. The guys discuss these changes and what they mean for the future of Epcot. Takumi-Tei, the new Signature dining experience at Epcot's Japan pavilion, has opened with a very expensive menu. The guys...

In episode 58, the guys interview Derek and Marissa from DVC Resale Market. They answer questions about DVC Resale basics, Right of First Refusal, Closing Costs, and buy backs. Topolino’s Terrace reservations are now open and the guys discuss their excitement for this resort. DVC is hosting a special 4th of July part in the Top of the World lounge, closing it off to members. The guys give their th...

In episode 57, listener Andres joins the guys to give his review of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Tom is back from his WDW trip and discusses his thoughts on Old Key West, character experiences and his daughter’s first time at WDW. Andres gives a review of Galaxy’s Edge including a spoiler free review of Oga’s Cantina and Smuggler’s Run. FastPass tier changes are coming to Hollywood Stud...

In episode 56, the guys discuss the different ways they have brought Disney into their homes. Tom goes over his plans for his upcoming Disney vacation and the guys get into a debate on when to introduce certain rides to kids. As Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge approaches it's opening date at Disneyland, more and more new information is coming out including the cost of the merchandise and some hidden feat...

In episode 55, the guys catch up on some listener emails about DVC changing use years, owning at different DVC resorts, favorite dining locations and traveling with large groups. New permits for the new DVC resort, Reflections, reveal details about the location of the resort and the relocation of several buildings at Ft. Wilderness. Even more new Star Wars Land information has been released and th...

In episode 54, Trevor and Tom discuss a recent rule change by DVC that gives them more flexibility with Use Years. There are a bunch of Galaxy's Edge updates that the guys talk about including new toys, the reservation system at Disneyland, rumors about roaming droids and the potential name of the Star Wars hotel. Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway is coming to Disneyland, but will be delayed at WD...

In episode 53, Tom and Trevor catch up on some listener email about buying resale or direct and what the resale market will look like for the Riviera. Disney recently changed their Bell Service fees to include a $6 charge for groceries delivered to your hotel room. The guys discuss their thoughts on this change for DVC Members. The Star Wars DVC Galactic Gathering was cancelled after possible lack...

In episode 52, the guys welcome special guest Drew from DVC Rental Store. Drew answers all the questions sent in by listeners about renting DVC points and renting out points as a DVC member. The Riviera resort finally has an opening date, price, point charts and model rooms. The guys discuss their thoughts on this recently announced news. DVC is hosting a special Star Wars party that is controvers...

In Episode 51, the guys answer a bunch of questions from the listeners about DVC and Disney trip planning. Mike asks the guys what they think about his plan to pay for a newly purchased DVC contract and Annual Dues by renting excess points. Lori asks the guys how they structure their Disney trips on a daily basis. Caitlin writes in looking for opinions on how to manage a large group joining her on...

The guys celebrate the return of Damon to the show and the 50th Welcome Home Podcast Episode! A listener writes in to ask if DVC Perks are worth the extra cost of buying direct. The Riviera has finally declared some DVC points and should be on sale soon. The guys discuss their thoughts on the potential point values of the rooms and whether they would buy in. Disney recently announced that the Wond...

Trevor and Tom revisit their conversation about the 2020 point reallocation from last episode after listener feedback. While revisiting this topic, the guys also discuss the "Lock off Premium" that was part of the 2020 point reallocation. Copper Creek declares more units and is heading towards selling out. Disney has filed permits for a permanent security checkpoint between Bay Lake Tower and Magi...

Trevor is back from his Disney World trip and gives us a trip report including reviews of the Wreck It Ralph VR experience, Magic Kingdom Dessert party and Disney After Hours. Disney released even more details about the upcoming Riviera resort including the rooftop restaurant, new renderings and a new room category, Tower Studio! The guys discuss their thoughts on this 2 person, compact room and t...

In episode 47, Tom is joined by Chad from My DVC Points Podcast and Tom's wife, Karyn. Reunion Station is closing in February after testing a premium club level experience. We discuss what we would like to see in this location instead. DVC just raised direct purchase prices significantly and we discuss the reasoning behind this change. DVC members got an email about the opening of the Riviera reso...

The guys are back from holiday break and start off 2019 with special guests, Derek DeBoer & Marissa Vallotton from DVC Resale Market. DVC is making big changes to the way it treats DVC Resale contracts. Marissa & Derek answer all your questions about the upcoming changes and DVC Resale. The guys discuss Trevor's upcoming Disney trip. There is a new premium event taking place at Top of the World lo...

In Episode 45, Tom talks about his soon to be purchased DVC contract and the implications of having a different use year. Several listeners wrote in giving the positives and negatives of 2 use years and the guys talk about them. Disney recently gave us a first look at the Beauty and the Beast ride being built at Tokyo Disneyland and the guys discuss their thoughts on this new ride. In a new segmen...

In Episode 44, the guys discuss the new concept art released for the Riviera Resort and the recently announced Reflections resort. 2019 DVC dues are going up a bit more than normal and the guys debate the impact of these increases. Destination D recently gave us tons of news about the Disney Skyliner, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the Star Wars hotel, and lots of new...

In episode 43, the guys answer a listener question about if or when DVC might decide to restrict the 11 month booking window to direct buyers only. Tom is buying a resale DVC contract and talks about the process so far. Disney is launching it's own streaming service, called Disney+, in 2019. They recently announced that one of the shows on this new service will be a docu-series about Imagineering....

In episode 42, the guys answer a question from a listener about eating and drinking around Epcot. A new DVC resort has been announced for the former River Country site and the guys discuss their thoughts on the details of this new resort. An exclusive DVC Member Christmas and New Year's Eve party is announced and the guys debate if these parties are worth the price. The guys interview Jim Cummings...

In episode 41, the guys answer a listener question about staying at the Villas at Grand Californian with DVC points. A recent survey of DVC members leaked a possible name for a new DVC resort and the guys discuss their thoughts on the name. Reunion Station at Copper Creek is lifting restrictions on it's up-charge lounge to attract more customers and one time DVC points increase in price. The guys...

In episode 40, the guys talk about a new DVC VIP Experience for the upcoming Nightmare Before Christmas concert in October and whether it's worth the hefty price tag. Disney announced 19 new and limited time experiences for 2019 and the guys discuss which ones they are most excited about. Date based ticket pricing will take effect in October bringing change to the way guests buy tickets. The guys...

In this episode of Welcome Home Waitlist, the guys welcome special guest Ziggy from Ziggyknowsdisney.com to discuss which intellectual properties that Disney owns, but has not yet turned into a ride or attraction. The guys imagine what that ride might look like if it ever came to fruition.