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

On This Episode

Tom returns from his recent WDW and gives a full trip report. DVC announced new details about the upcoming DVC Tower at the Polynesian including new concept art, room types and the name of the tower. Disney announced the opening date of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea opened and the guys discussed the impressive attractions in the new land. Disneyland received approval for their expansion plans.

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

* Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/new-addition-at-disneys-polynesian-villas-bungalows/]
* Tiana's Bayou Adventure Opening [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/tianas-bayou-adventure-opens-june-28-at-walt-disney-world/]
* Fantasy Springs [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/the-ultimate-guide-to-fantasy-springs/]
* DisneylandForward [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/our-future-starts-now-with-disneylandforward/]

They're back!  After a short break (mainly because of Blake) Damon and Blake discuss Blake's recent trip to Universal Orlando, where the took the train to get there. They discuss the train situation and get into a debate about whether Disney or Universal has the better Partner Hotel program.  They also discuss newly released info about the Polynesian Tower at Disney World, Super Nintendo World, and Starfall Racers.

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/]