Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast Tom, Damon & Trevor

NickyCaps joins the episode to talk about our upcoming Dollywood "No Park Trip," where we will decide on some interesting things to do in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and  Sevierville. We will talk water parks, haunted houses, hikes with llamas, Anakeesta, Zorbing, Mountain Coasters, Mini Golf and much more. At the end of the show, we talk a bit about his favorite memories at Disney and Universal growing up.

On This Episode

A new permit has been filed for the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT and the guys speculate on the future of the pavilion. The Buzz Lightyear attraction at Tokyo Disneyland is closing and being replaced by a Wreck-It Ralph themed ride. The guys speculate on what that could mean for Buzz at Magic Kingdom.

Podcast Sponsors

* DVC Resale Market [http://www.dvcresalemarket.com/welcomehome] - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
* DVC Rental Store [http://www.dvcrentalstore.com/welcomehome] - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
* Monera Financial [https://monerafinancial.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=welcomehome] - #1 in DVC Financing
* Welcome Home Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/welcomehomepod] - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks!

On This Episode

Tom gives a preview of his upcoming WDW trip. Disney gave a first look at the new "Smellephants" coming to Magic Kingdom. A new Marvel themed drone show is debuting at Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. May the 4th is around the corner and Disney has Star Wars themed food. Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa was awarded with a prestigious Michelin star.

Podcast Sponsors

* DVC Resale Market [http://www.dvcresalemarket.com/welcomehome] - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
* DVC Rental Store [http://www.dvcrentalstore.com/welcomehome] - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
* Monera Financial [https://monerafinancial.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=welcomehome] - #1 in DVC Financing
* Welcome Home Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/welcomehomepod] - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks!

Episode Links

* Smellephants [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/first-look-smellephants-on-parade-arriving-to-magic-kingdom-park/]
* Hong Kong Drone Show [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/new-heroic-drone-show-arrives-at-hong-kong-disneyland/]
* Food & Wine Festival [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/epcot-food-wine-festival-dates-details-announced/]
* May the 4th Food [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/disney-eats-may-the-4th-foodie-guide-2024/]

On This Episode

The guys welcome Kerri from DVC Resale Market to the show to discuss resale market trends, specials, DVC lounge rumors, Poly buybacks, and resale restrictions. Disney filed a patent for a more aggressive version of Soarin'. The guys discuss a rumor that the "Beyond Big Thunder" project will include a modified version of Cars Land along with a desert themed land and Woody themed attraction. Disney made major updates to their Disability Access Service. Disney revealed more information about the overhaul of Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris.

Podcast Sponsors

* DVC Resale Market [http://www.dvcresalemarket.com/welcomehome] - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
* DVC Rental Store [http://www.dvcrentalstore.com/welcomehome] - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
* Monera Financial [https://monerafinancial.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=welcomehome] - #1 in DVC Financing
* Welcome Home Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/welcomehomepod] - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks!

Episode Links

* Disney Adventure World [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/disney-adventure-world-disneyland-paris-reimagines-second-park/]
* Beyond Big Thunder Rumor [https://mickeyviews.com/news/rumor-radiator-springs-racers-is-coming-to-walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom/]

On This Episode

The guys answer a listener question about WDW becoming oversaturated with DVC rooms. The guys discuss a rumor that Frontierland Shootin' Arcade at Magic Kingdom will close to make way for a new DVC lounge. Walt Disney Imagineering gave an in-depth look at the new animatronics figures for Tiana's Bayou Adventure. WDW is expected to start filing permits to begin construction on the future Magic Kingdom expansion. Disney announced a closing date for Test Track along with concept art for the future version of the attraction. Imagineers previewed a scale model of the upcoming Encanto & Indiana Jones attractions at Animal Kingdom. The guys address a rumor that filming will occur at EPCOT soon to replace the footage at the end of Soarin'. Disneyland announces plans to transition Autopia's gas vehicles to electric. Disney shared concept art for the future Avatar land coming to Disneyland.

Podcast Sponsors

* DVC Resale Market [http://www.dvcresalemarket.com/welcomehome] - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
* DVC Rental Store [http://www.dvcrentalstore.com/welcomehome] - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
* Monera Financial [https://monerafinancial.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=welcomehome] - #1 in DVC Financing
* Welcome Home Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/welcomehomepod] - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks!

Episode Links

* Tiana's Bayou Adventure Animatronics [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/innovative-audio-animatronics-figures-from-birds-to-the-bayou/]
* Encanto & Indiana Jones Attractions [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5VCtYNvesr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link]
* Autopia Electric Cars [https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2024-04-02/column-disneyland-is-ditching-gas-cars-at-autopia-its-a-great-first-step-for-tomorrowland-boiling-point]
* Disneyland Avatar Expansion [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/04/continuing-to-turbocharge-disney-experiences/]

On This Episode

The guys discuss a rumor that DVC will be handing out gift cards for tours. Joe Rohde returns to Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney announced they are adding new buses to their fleet with better accessibility options. New critters are coming to Tiana's Bayou Adventure and the guys discuss a rumor that the concept art contains an easter egg about the attraction's opening date. The guys talk about the new Pixar merch coming to Disneyland. New food is coming to WDW and Disneyland for Earth Month and Season of the Force.

Podcast Sponsors

* DVC Resale Market [http://www.dvcresalemarket.com/welcomehome] - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
* DVC Rental Store [http://www.dvcrentalstore.com/welcomehome] - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US
* Monera Financial [https://monerafinancial.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=welcomehome] - #1 in DVC Financing
* Welcome Home Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/welcomehomepod] - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks!

Episode Links

* Tiana's Bayou Adventure Critters [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/meet-the-critters-at-tianas-bayou-adventure-part-1/]
* Pixar Merch [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/34-new-head-turning-pixar-fest-items-youll-want-asap/]
* Season of the Force [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disney-eats-season-of-the-force-foodie-guide-for-disneyland-resort-2024/]
* Earth Month Food [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/03/disney-eats-earth-month-foodie-guide-2024/]