Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast

On This Episode Tom discusses a potential trip to Disney at the end of the year. This summer DVC is placing photo booths in a variety of places where members can take a photo that may be included in a new mosaic planned for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. DVC will host exclusive parties during select nights of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. The guys discuss the random ride of the week. Disne...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including community halls and the status of Reflections resort. Six DVC Resorts were recently named as the Best for Families by Travel + Leisure Readers. Genie+ may be moving to park specific pricing and a higher price for park hopping. Imagineering shared new preview photos of Journey of Water, coming this summer to EPCOT. Former Imagin...

On This Episode Derek from DVC Resale Market joins the guys and discusses DVC topics including the current state of the resale market, resale prices, Grand Californian, the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, and the upcoming cabins at Fort Wilderness. Damon has returned from his trip to Florida and gives a trip report on his stay at the Gaylord Palms Resort, the Treehouse Villas at Saratoga Springs, City...

On This Episode Friend of the show Becky joins Tom and Trevor to answer listener questions on topics including a DVC buyout number, Touchstone Pictures dark ride, unused point expiration, and advance reservations for the Disney Dining plan. DVC is offering two new incentives for direct contract purchases including an add on discount for existing members and free points at certain resorts. The crea...

On This Episode Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger recently mentioned that the company has plans to invest $17 billion at Walt Disney World Resort over the next 10 years. The guys speculate on how Disney may spend these funds. 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...

On This Episode With the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser closing later this year, the guys speculate on what the future of the experience could be. 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...

On This Episode The guys answer a listener's question on going to Disney for business. DVC is bringing back two factor authentication for the DVC Member site after the first implementation was pulled due to technical issues. Disney announced that Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser will take its final voyage in September. Imagineering will not be making a planned move to a new Florida campus. In a cost...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including villains, favorite DVC pools, and favorite live show in the parks. DVC is currently offering an opportunity to save even more on direct points through the Magical Beginnings program. The guys discuss the recently released lineup for the Eat to the Beat concert series at the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Dis...

On This Episode The guys are joined by Jodi from DVC Resale Market to answer questions on topics including the Disneyland Tower, DVC Resale trends, right of first refusal, Polynesian Tower association, Grand Californian contracts, free parking, the transient tax, and moderate DVC resorts. A recent change to DVC’s Public Offering Statement suggests that the new Polynesian Tower may be in a separate...

On This Episode The guys discuss the upcoming Disney trading card game, Lorcana. The guys answer listener questions on topics including going to Disneyland, specific places in the parks, and how to spend a single park day. DVC announced a new timeshare property coming in the future, The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will open for sales in May. Along with...

On This Episode The guys discuss their random ride of the week. DVC has not released a points chart for the upcoming Villas at Disneyland Hotel, but recent documents may give a preview of what the points charts may look like. The guys discuss new Indiana Jones merchandise being released to promote the upcoming “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” Disney released new details and concept art fro...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including the best resorts to rent DVC points at, birthday gift ideas, and the impact of annual passes on DVC resale prices. DVC has reduced the direct purchase minimum back to 100 points. New road work around the Polynesian and Grand Floridian will eliminate a popular walking path from Shades of Green resort. A former Imagineer shared c...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including Big Thunder Mountain vs. Space Mountain and the guys favorite type of ice cream. DVC has announced an opening date for the Disneyland DVC Lounge along with some new photos of the lounge. The guys discuss their random ride of the week. Disney announced an opening date for the reimagined Narcoossee's. With Easter around the corne...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including pros and cons for buying DVC resale, how DVC enhances Disney, 50th anniversary celebration favorites, character greetings, waitlisting experiences, and popcorn etiquette. The guys discuss the random ride of the week. DVC has announced 2 member only cruise itineraries for 2024 including a European cruise and a private island onl...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including adding a permanent park rule, minimum reservation days for DVC, overrated components of attractions, and guaranteed DVC weeks. Cash rates and room categories for the Villas at Disneyland Hotel have been revealed. The guys discuss the random ride of the week. Disney gave a first look at new merchandise for TRON Lightcycle / Run...

On This Episode The guys welcome Dani from DVC Resale Market to announce a new feature in the resale market. Disney announced the opening date for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel along with new details about the hotel. The creator of The Mandalorian, Jon Favreau, shared some ideas for a Mandalorian themed ride. The guys give an update about the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster rumor from the last episode. W...

On This Episode The guys discuss the recently released teaser trailer for the upcoming Haunted Mansion movie. The guys answer listener questions on topics including a ride soundtrack stuck on repeat, DVC resale contracts, taking an infant to WDW, and best resort theme park view. DVC is offering a free luggage set for a limited time for members who buy a 50 point add-on contract. The guys review th...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including choosing a DVC use year, Skyliner DVC resorts, DVC skeptics, and buying your first DVC contract. DVC gave a first look at rooms in the upcoming Villas at Disneyland Hotel and announced that booking will begin soon. The Disney After Hours events have added more dates and events at a new park, EPCOT. The fake Captain America musi...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including preparing for a Disney trip, best Disney bird, what the guys would change in the parks, annual passes, and what to do with DVC points after moving to Orlando. DVC has increased the price of one time use points. Disney has cast Zach Galifianakis in the upcoming live action “Lilo & Stitch'' movie coming to Disney Plus. The gu...

On This Episode Derek from DVC Resale Market joins the guys and answers questions on DVC topics including speculation on the new Polynesian Tower DVC association, ROFR, Resale vs. Direct, and predicting opening prices for the Polynesian Tower and Disneyland Tower. The guys answer a listener's question on whether they are theme park people or Disney people. A Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers character m...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including Magic Kingdom advice, what the guys are looking forward to this year, attractions to bring back, best Disney vacation decisions and worst vacation decisions. Garden Rocks is returning for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and the guys discuss the artist lineup. Disney revealed new details about the story...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including photo storage, a trip to Hilton Head, renting DVC points, roller coaster theming, Fab 5 wingmen, and Galactic Starcruiser IP change. The guys discuss the queue at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland which features parodies of classic film posters. Disney released new information about the opening of TRON includi...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including replacing one ride’s animatronics with Muppets, printing Disney plans, pre-trip haircuts, how 2023 is going so far, bad co-workers, and tips for a first Disney trip in 10 years. Damon addresses a bad review. Disney Cruise Line announced a new fireworks show, new entertainment, family activities, menu items, and themed merchandi...

On This Episode DVC announced the 2023 dates for Moonlight Magic. Operational changes are coming to WDW including the return of free hotel parking, changes to park reservations for Passholders and free attraction photos with Genie+ purchases. Disney finally announced an opening date for TRON Lightcycle / Run. Disneyland Paris unveiled a new Marvel themed nighttime drone show. Disney has announced...

On This Episode The guys return from their time off and give an overview of their holidays. The guys answer listener questions about bringing an attraction from an international park to the US parks and waffles shaped like characters. A former Disney Imagineer revealed that he pitched a Gravity Falls attraction for Disneyland. Disney has released a new promotion that gives guests a complimentary D...