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

On This Episode

The guys talk about spending time with family. Disney has revealed the room designs for the new Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows along with an opening date. Haunted Mansion is potentially receiving a projection mapping upgrade. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point has now received its first visitors and the guys give their thoughts on the new island. Disney World has reached a development agreement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District which includes a $17 billion investment and the potential for more parks. With Tiana's Bayou Adventure giving previews to guests, new Tiana themed food and merchandise is coming to Magic Kingdom.

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* DVC Resale Market [http://www.dvcresalemarket.com/welcomehome] - #1 DVC Reseller in the World
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* 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://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/room-reveal-island-tower-at-disneys-polynesian-villas-bungalows/]
* Lookout Cay [https://disneyparksblog.com/dcl/first-look-at-disney-lookout-cay-at-lighthouse-point/]
* Disney Development Agreement [https://deadline.com/2024/06/disney-world-agreement-17-billion-dollars-fifth-park-1235960101/]
* Tiana Merch [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/new-tianas-bayou-adventure-merch-revealed/]
* Tiana Food [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-eats-first-look-at-tianas-bayou-adventure-treats/]

On This Episode

The guys correct a few things they got wrong from the last few episodes. Disney has requested an extension for the construction permits for the future site of Reflections - a Disney Lakeside Lodge. With Tiana's Bayou Adventure going into previews, Disney has released even more details about the attraction including footage of the entire ride. Country Bear Musical Jamboree's refurbishment is almost complete and Disney has given a preview of some of the new songs coming to the attraction. An immersive Alice in Wonderland show is debuting soon at Disneyland Paris. The guys discuss a rumor that Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom will close for its longest refurbishment ever.

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 [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/the-power-of-music-we-call-it-imagineering-episode-2-debuts/]
* Alice in Wonderland Show [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/immersive-alice-in-wonderland-show-debuts-at-disneyland-paris/]

On This Episode

The guys answer listener questions on topics including Disney+ in the same place as Hulu, snoring on vacation, getting stuck on Disney transportation, and Disney+ in hotel rooms. The EPCOT DVC lounge is closing for a 6 week refurbishment. DVC officially requested that the new Island Tower at the Polynesian be included in the existing condominium association. Disney debuted a new drone show at Disney Springs. With Country Bear Jamboree currently being refurbished, Disney shared a behind the scenes look at the costuming process for the bears. Disney is producing a murder mystery movie that will take place in Disneyland's Club 33. Disney Dreamlight Valley players can now ride some Disney parks attractions within the game. Disney Speedstorm adds Kermit the Frog as a new driver. The guys remember the work of Richard Sherman.

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

* Drone Show - Dreams that Soar [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/first-look-new-drone-show-coming-to-disney-springs/]
* Country Bears [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/bunny-bubbles-and-beulah-stun-in-new-country-bear-musical-jamboree-costumes/]
* Club 33 Movie [https://gizmodo.com/disneyland-club-33-getting-mystery-movie-disney-parks-1851491568]
* Dreamlight Valley [https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/05/ride-your-favorite-parks-attractions-in-disney-dreamlight-valley/]

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.