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A Disney Parks & Vacation Club Podcast. Tom, Damon and Trevor are Disney enthusiasts who can't stop talking about anything and everything Disney. On Welcome Home, they talk about everything related to Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Vacation Club (DVC). As DVC Owners and Disney Parks enthusiasts, the guys have extensive knowledge of everything Disney and Disney Vacation Club. Let Welcome Home help you and your family be more knowledgeable about Disney!
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Episode 260: DVC Resale Market Update, Beyond Big Thunder & Disneyland Paris
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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 al…
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Episode 259: DVC Lounge Rumor, Tiana Animatronics & Avatar at Disneyland
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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 s…
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Episode 258: Joe Rohde Returns, New Buses & Tiana's Bayou Adventure Rumor
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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 easte…
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Episode 257: Villains, Drones & New Attraction Rumors
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On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including weight loss at Disney, Disney Institute, and favorite Disney movie. Cast Member pin trading makes a return in April. Disney Cruise Line announced that their newest ship will be called Disney Destiny and will be themed to heroes and villains. Disney has announced a new drone show…
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Episode 256: Disney Cruise News, Mandalorian Coaster & DisneylandForward
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On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including booking dining reservations for large groups, splitting meals, and live action remakes. Details of the 2025 DVC Member cruise have been announced. Disney gave an update on the construction of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point and revealed some of the park inspired merchandise that…
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Episode 255: Topiaries, Star Tours Updates & 1900 Park Fare
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On This Episode The guys answer listener questions on topics including dining at Disneyland, table saving, home resorts, favorite DVC room category, best resort for a pool day, and best extra experience. The topiaries are up at the EPCOT Flower & Garden festival and they include some new effects. Scenes from Ahsoka, Andor and The Mandalorian are be…
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GBD Episode 7: Guest Jeremy Does A Disney World Trip Report
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Jeremy jumps on Golden Button Detours with Damon and Blake to discuss his recent trip to Walt Disney World. Jeremy talks about the improved direct flight options to Florida and the decreased cost from his house, and then gets into his split stay at Kadani and Boardwalk. We do talk a little food, rides, and what is still wrong at EPCOT as Jeremy fin…
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Episode 254: DVC Lounge, Water Park Perk & Festival Food
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On This Episode The winner of the 250th episode contest is announced. The guys answer a listener question about which Disney character would be the best driving instructor. DVC has announced the opening of a new Welcome Center at Disney Springs along with a new member lounge. Disney is selling the old cabins that are being replaced at Fort Wilderne…
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Episode 253: Trevor's Trip Report & Tiana's Bayou Adventure
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On This Episode Trevor is back from his recent WDW trip and gives a full trip report. Tom gives a bonus trip report from his trip to the mountains. Disney announced an opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and gave a preview of the audio-animatronics figures that will be featured in the attraction. Podcast Sponsors DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Res…
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Episode 252: DVC Pin, Earnings Recap & 1900 Park Fare
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On This Episode The guys are joined by guest hosts Blake and Becky. DVC has a new membership extra pin. DVC announced a limited time “Meet & Treat” event in February. Disney’s recent earnings report brought several announcements including movie release dates, an investment in Epic Games and more details about future parks investments. 1900 Park Far…
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GBD Episode 6: Universal Vacation Club - What If This Happens?
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On this episode of Golden Button Detours we have Blake, Damon and Leigh discussing what a Universal Vacation Club would look like and what they would keep the same and what they would change from Disney Vacation Club. Leigh has dubbed this fictitious (for the time being) club, the Universal Adventure Club, and it relies heavily on the Harry Potter …
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Episode 251: DVC Resale, Trevor's Trip Preview & Pixar Place Hotel
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On This Episode The guys are joined by Dani from DVC Resale Market to discuss current promotions, the state of the resale market, ROFR, Ft. Wilderness Cabins, DVC trust, and how direct price increases will impact the resale market. Trevor will be at WDW next week and gives a preview of his trip. With World Celebration opening in EPCOT, Disney is de…
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GBD Episode 5: Introducing Universal Epic Universe We Discuss It All
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On This Episode of Golden Button Detours, Blake and Damon discuss the newly released video from Universal that details the upcoming portals at Universal Orlando Resort. We talk Celestial Park, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World and what the rumors are…
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Episode 250: 250th Episode Celebration & BoardWalk Refurb
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On This Episode The guys celebrate their 250th episode by answering listener questions on topics including using technology at Disney, options for multi-family stays, going to conventions, a Disney character Royal Rumble, Animal Kingdom Lodge transportation options, DVC contract expiration, and larger Disney clothing sizes. Disney's BoardWalk Villa…
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Episode 249: Flower & Garden Preview, HoloTile & Valentine's Food
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On This Episode The guys answer listener questions about Disney video games and their relationship outside of the podcast. The point charts have been released for the new Ft. Wilderness DVC Cabins along with the opening date and sale date. Walt Disney Imagineering shows off their “HoloTile” moving floor technology. Disney gave a preview of some det…
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Episode 248: Country Bears, Moana Show & Festival of the Arts Food
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On This Episode The guys are joined by guest host Blake to answer listener questions on topics including choosing a Candlelight Processional narrator, celebrities at WDW, what the guys are looking forward to in 2024 and best one bedroom DVC rooms. Country Bears is closing later in January to make way for a new show. A new Moana stage show was annou…
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On This Episode Damon and guest host Blake go off the rails and discuss the 24 Things Coming to Disney in 2024 as per the Disney Parks Blog post. Podcast Sponsors Welcome Home Patreon - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks! Episode Links 24 Experiences in 2024By Welcome Home Podcast
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Episode 247: New DVC Lounge, Disney in 2024 & Free Dining
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On This Episode The guys speculate on the location of the new DVC lounge that will start construction this year. New details have been released about the Ft. Wilderness Cabins including contract end date, pet policies, and predictions on potential points per night. DVC may be introducing a new trust product in the near future. Disney highlighted th…
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Episode 246: Cabins at Ft. Wilderness, Holiday Gifts & Zootopia Food
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On This Episode The guys answer a listener's question about the best holiday decorations at Disney. New details about the Cabins at Fort Wilderness have been revealed including layout, sleeping configuration and amenities. DVC is set to raise direct prices early next year. The guys review Disney’s holiday gift guide. runDisney revealed their medals…
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Episode 245: Poly Tower, H2O & World Celebration
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On This Episode The guys are joined by friend of the show Brian from DCL Duo. DVC has confirmed that the new Polynesian DVC tower will be part of the existing condominium association. Disney announced that H2O bath products will continue to be offered at Disney resorts and on Disney Cruises after the manufacturer announced it was closing earlier th…
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Damon and guest host Blake discuss the surprise announcement of the Asteria™ community in North Carolina, A Storyliving By Disney Community. The talk about the theatrical releases of some Disney+ movies and the fan favorite "What If" has us deciding what WDW park we would pick if we were forced to never go again.…
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Episode 244: Tom's Trip Report, Walt Statue & Hatbox Ghost
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On This Episode Tom is back from his trip to Florida and discusses the details of his trip to Magic Kingdom and Legoland. DVC is giving out a new holiday themed MagicBand slider. There is a new incentive on direct DVC contracts for Riviera and Saratoga. Years after its announcement, the ‘Walt the Dreamer’ statue will debut soon at World Celebration…
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Episode 243: After Hours, Figment & Holiday Performer Lineup
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On This Episode The guys discuss a new discount at ShopDisney for DVC Members. Disney After Hours tickets are now on sale and DVC members get a significant discount. New details have been revealed for the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney showed off a new animatronic that interacts with guests at World of Frozen. The perform…
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On This Episode Damon and guest host Blake have Kati join them as they discuss what living in the Disney Cotino™ community might be like, what the new Port Everglades in greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida means to Disney cruising, and our favorite segment "What If" focuses on Rankin/Bass holiday productions in Disney. Podcast Sponsors DVC Resale Mark…
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On This Episode On the first episode of Golden Button detours we have our first "What If" where we talk about using DVC Points for Lightning Lane, discuss our favorite "hacking the system" scenario at Disney, and a Trip Report From Blake with a little bit of Inside Out 2 talk. Podcast Sponsors DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World DVC Re…
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