Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast

On This Episode On this episode of the Waitlist, the guys design their own Disney themed escape rooms. 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!

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including dark rides with the lights on, Christmas food, animal fears, favorite winter soup, and dogs. DVC is hosting a member exclusive treat and photo spot at select Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parties. The EPCOT DVC lounge has been updated with new furniture and a dedicated photo spot. Disney gave a first look inside the upcoming Ro...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including best resort music loop, DCL activities, best DVC resort restaurants, and Genie+ changes. Disney Imagineering shared an image of the 16 foot tall Te Fiti figure installed at the upcoming EPCOT attraction, Journey of Water. With a new Avatar movie coming out soon, Disney has released new food and merchandise coming to Pandora at...

On This Episode The guys celebrate their 200th episode with a live show and discuss the recent change at CEO for Disney. DVC had to remove two factor authentication at login due to a technical issue. Two new dessert parties have been announced by DVC. A new discount is being offered to DVC members to book Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser using points. Disney filed a patent for a new ride system tha...

On This Episode The guys talk about the most valuable items in their Disney merchandise collection. 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!

On This Episode Trevor returns to the show and gives a report from his recent trip. The guys answer listener questions on topics including best pizza on property and Thanksgiving plans. Disney submitted a patent for a water ride motion simulator and the guys discussed how it could be used. The Cake Bake Shop is coming to the Boardwalk in 2023 and Disney recently released new concept art on the loc...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including the WHP Fantasy Football league, it's a small world, and what Disney ride is better at night. DVC will begin to require two factor authentication to log into the DVC Member site. 2023 annual dues have been released by DVC. A new Toy Story themed holiday popcorn bucket has debuted at WDW. Disney teased a new Minnie Mouse passhol...

On This Episode Damon returns to the show and is joined by Tom’s Wife, Karyn, to answer questions on topics including Tom’s ego, doing the podcast or going to WDW, the main Disney trip planner, moving to Florida, paying per attraction for Lightning Lane, and the best Halloween costumes. DVC announced a new dessert party for select nights at Top of the World lounge. A new popcorn bucket featuring M...

On This Episode The guys reminisce about road trip activities they did when they were kids and answer a listener's question about how often they’ll visit the parks 10 years from now. The guys discuss a rumor that DVC will significantly increase direct pricing in December. Disney teases the return of the WDW Railroad. Blizzard Beach will reopen for the first time in forever in a few weeks with some...

On This Episode Trevor gives a preview of his plans for his upcoming WDW trip. The guys answer listener questions on topics including dressing up as Disney characters, DVC resort only stays, Genie+ pricing, favorite 50th Anniversary celebration, and how to decide which resort to buy your first DVC contract. Disney announced that “Fantasmic!” is returning to Hollywood Studios in early November with...

On This Episode Tom returns to the show after his recent trip and gives a trip report. DVC announces their first ever "Meet And Treat" event, which will include Halloween treats and character photo opportunities. The most recent Disney Files Magazine revealed a first look at the design for the refurbished villas at Boulder Ridge. Disney debuts a new bus themed to ‘Encanto’. Disney announced that ‘...

On This Episode On this episode of the Waitlist, the guys re-visit the “Blue Sky” concepts for new lands at WDW from D23 and come up with their own attractions for these new lands. 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...

On This Episode On this episode of the Waitlist, the guys come up with their own concept for an attraction featuring Donald Duck. 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 exclusiv...

On This Episode The guys welcome Andy Berry from DVC Resale Market to the show to answer listener questions on topics including current DVC promotions, instant sale program, resale prices, speculation on the new Polynesian resort, current DVC trends, 3 bedroom resort suggestions, a new ride for Alien Encounter, and Disney collectables. Disney filed a patent for a glasses free VR attraction. EPCOT...

On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including Riviera resale, creating a magic carpet themed ride, being a planDisney panelist, the concept lands announced at D23, and ironing clothes. DVC announced that they have dissolved the Concierge Collection and expanded their relationship with Interval International to include access to hundreds of additional hotels. The guys discu...

On this Episode The guys discuss the TV show, movie, and video game announcements from D23. They also discuss the announcements from “A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products” which includes the return of Happily Ever After, a new Mandalorian and Grogu character experience, a meet and greet with the Incredible Hulk, a new E-Ticket attraction for Avengers Campus, more details on T...

On this Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including best nighttime show soundtrack, D23 speculation, the best time to be a DVC owner, a Snakes on a Plane attraction, and a Carousel of Progress redesign. Disney announced that a new DVC lounge will open at Disneyland in 2023. Cultural Representatives are beginning to return to the World Showcase at EPCOT. Disney is exploring offer...

On this Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including designing the next trackless ride, family Disney trips, and night time shows. Disney Cruise Line is offering a discount on select cruises for DVC members at the end of the year. Disney’s official skincare sponsor and guest favorite company, H2O+, announced they are closing their business. More details and photos of the upcoming...

On this Episode The guys welcome Derek & Marissa from DVC Resale Market back to the show to cover topics including trends in the resale market, Top of the World, the point swap program, best resort to buy or sell, and coffee. A timeshare license has been issued to DVC for the new Disneyland DVC Tower giving more details about the size and timeline of the project. Several popular tours are retu...

On this Episode Damon returns to the show and gives a report on his recent WDW trip including Moonlight Magic at Typhoon Lagoon, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, new rides, and staying at Old Key West. Disney announced that Max Goof will appear as Powerline in the Boo to You Parade during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. At their recent earnings call, Disney gave some insigh...

On this Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including what’s missing at WDW, MagicBand+, favorite Disney coaster, WDW with a one year old, a Welcome Home cruise, hosting a D23 panel and visiting all 4 parks in one day. DVC announced another last minute Moonlight Magic event at Typhoon Lagoon. Disney revealed pricing for this year’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party. With sch...

On this Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including DVC for value resorts, Disney Parks time travel, split stays with young children, favorite park merchandise, and Disney+ passwords. Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro will present the latest updates on projects in development at parks around the world at the upcoming D23 Expo in September in a presentation called “A Boundless F...

On this Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including show crossovers, what’s missing from the parks, working at a DVC resort, fireworks with kids, live action remakes, and Disney Wish impressions. Disney announced that MagicBand+ is launching at the end of July. Victoria & Albert’s is opening soon and Disney released a first look at the newly refurbished restaurant. With the...

On this Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including eating only one color of food for a day, favorite rare characters, new attractions, a role in a Disney production, food on a budget, dealing with line cutters and workplace pet peeves. DVC announced that it reinstated 100% point borrowing and new Moonlight Magic events this August at Typhoon Lagoon. A New York style deli is com...

On this Episode Damon is back from his trip to Tennessee and gives a trip report. The guys answer listener questions on topics including Top of the World advice, rating mini golf holes, preferred seating, and family dinner habits. Top of the World lounge is offering a nightly paid event through August that offers a cocktail, appetizer, dessert and a reserved table inside and outside the lounge for...