Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast

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...

On This Episode 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 tr...

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 promotin...

On This Episode 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...

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 of...

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 th...

On This Episode 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 co...

On This Episode 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. 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 D...

On This Episode 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. 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...

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 cr...

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...

On this Episode 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. Episode Links Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Menus Disney Eats: Jollywood Nights Foodie Guide

On This Episode The guys talk about their Halloween nights. The Cool Ship in Tomorrowland is gone and in its place is a new kiosk called AstroFizz. A new popcorn bucket featuring Mickey and a Christmas tree will be coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Destiny will be available as a themed wedding venue. The guys talk about wearing matching PJs at...

On This Episode The guys debut a new holiday themed Food Time song. Recent overhead images of the construction of Disney Lakeshore Lodge seem to confirm there will be a lazy river at the resort. Disney has revealed the dates and details of the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The voice of Mickey Mouse created a merch collection called “Expedition Mickey Mouse”. Disney announced Soari...

On This Episode Tom provides another small update on his upcoming trip. D23 members were invited to an overnight filming of the Disneyland Holiday Special. Toy Story Land is reportedly getting a new food kiosk. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT is changing to 2D, much like its Disneyland Paris counterpart. The Artisan Club at Cotino is opening soon and it looks way too expensive for Tom and Tr...

On This Episode The guys interview Ry & Skyla Castles about their new book, “I Love Disneyland: 100+ Surprising Facts, Fun Quizzes, Fan-Favorite Trivia, and More about Disneyland!”. They geek out about Disneyland's history and trivia, like the surprising truth about the forced perspective on Main Street and the historical significance of the monorail. They debate the differences between Disney...

On This Episode Tom provides a surprising update about his upcoming trip in November. Sleigh rides return to Fort Wilderness this holiday season after a long absence. Disney provided a preview of the Benjamin Clawhauser animatronic that will be part of the new show “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!”. The current animatronics in “Frozen Ever After” at EPCOT will be upgraded to the newest versions, provi...

On This Episode Listener Jill provides some interesting information about Soaring Over the Horizon in a follow up from the last episode. Listener Jason shares his dream Disney trip and the guys discuss what their dream trips would be. 2025 property assessments have been released for DVC resorts and one resort has exceeded one billion dollars in valuation for the first time. DVC announced that Memb...

On This Episode The guys answer a listener's question about the worst quick service restaurants at WDW. The DVC Member Exclusive holiday themed ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’, called 'Hoop Dee Holidays', is returning for 2025. DVC Members can receive free keepsakes and treats at WDW holiday parties. Disney After Hours events return for 2026. The guys discuss Disney’s top holiday toy picks and remini...

On This Episode DVC announced Moonlight Magic dates for 2026. Disney announced that the Muppet Show is getting a 50th Anniversary special on Disney+ that could lead to a full series reboot. The Disney Treasure is celebrating its first Halloween by debuting a new character, Ginger the Pumpkin Tree. Disney announced the line-up of celebrity narrators for the 2025 Candlelight Processional. Walt Disne...

On This Episode Trevor provides a follow up about the Disney Cruise Line discussion from the last episode. The guys answer listener questions on which resort they would swap their current DVC points for and what character they would like to be in the parks. Home Depot is selling a 7.5 Foot Talking Chewbacca animatronic for the holidays as well as a Darth Vader and Storm Trooper version. Imagineeri...

On This Episode DVC is offering special point rates on select Disney Cruise Line trips. The Fairy Godmother is coming to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Cinderella Castle will be getting a new color palette. Disney Cruise Line released new details about the Disney Destiny’s bars including a preview of new drinks and merch. The guys review upcoming holiday merch including a strange Kermit the Frog orname...

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 o...

On This Episode 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 Holm...

On this Episode 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. Episode Links 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival