On This Episode

On this episode of the Waitlist, the guys answer the question, if DVC let you stay in one of the parks overnight, what would that experience be like?

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Waitlist: Staying Overnight at a Disney Park

On This Episode

The guys answer a listener's question about the Friendship boats in EPCOT. Disney revealed that dining packages will be free for children in 2026, along with the return of free water park entry, early theme park entry, and extended evening hours. WALL-E visited the Disneyland resort for Earth Day. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will be updated in 2026 with new scenes from the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, with riders being given the choice of which land they want to travel to. With the release of the upcoming live action remake of Lilo & Stitch, Disney has released a wide range of Stitch merch.

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 * Free Dining for Kids [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/free-disney-world-dining-plan-offering-for-kids-2026/]
 * WALL-E [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIwUz-eP7pp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]
 * Smuggler's Run Update [https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/the-mandalorian-grogu-and-new-crew-controls-coming-to-smugglers-run/]
 * Stitch Merch [https://disneyparksblog.com/products/let-stitch-crash-your-life-with-all-new-products-across-categories/]

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Episode 304: Free Dining, Smuggler’s Run Update & Stitch Merch

Welcome to Episode 1 of Food Time! brought to you by Welcome Home Podcast. On this episode, the guys talk about all of the recently revealed food for the upcoming Disney Destiny. Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrating it's 20th Anniversary with style, offering many special and unique food items.

Food Time Episode 1 - Disney Destiny & Hong Kong Disneyland 20th Anniversary Food

On This Episode

The guys continue their “discussion” of Epic Universe and answer listener questions on topics including the best DVC resort to relax and how many points they’d spend to stay in EPCOT. Walt Disney Imagineering shares a first look at reimagined Test Track vehicles. V.I.Passholder Days are returning to Walt Disney World Resort this summer. With Hong Kong Disneyland celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year, Disney gave a preview of the new castle stage show, a new parade, and a special anniversary edition nighttime spectacular.

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 * New Test Track Vehicle [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DId7F6Cu6d3/?igsh=NTM2NTFkOTFyanc3]
 * Hong Kong Disneyland 20th Anniversary [https://disneyparksblog.com/hkdl/guide-to-the-hong-kong-disneyland-20th-anniversary-celebration/]

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Episode 303: More Epic Universe, Test Track & Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th Anniversary

On This Episode

With upcoming trips at both Disney and Universal, the guys discuss their vacation planning. The guys answer listener questions about their favorite WDW queues and DVC waitlist strategies. Disney released a first look at the upcoming refurbishment of the Grand Floridian lobby including a new bar. Due to the lobby refurbishment at Grand Floridian, the traditional Gingerbread House displayed during the holidays will not return this year. Disneyland Paris released new information on Disney Adventure World including details on the new Lion King and Up themed attractions.

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 * Grand Floridian Lobby [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/first-look-at-disneys-grand-floridian-lobby-renovation/]
 * Adventure World Updates [https://disneyparksblog.com/dlp/disneyland-paris-releases-construction-updates-disney-adventure-world-and-more/]
 * Lion King Ride [https://disneyparksblog.com/dlp/new-details-for-lion-king-ride-coming-to-disneyland-paris/]

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Episode 302: Vacation Planning, Grand Floridian Lobby & Lion King ride

On This Episode

The guys take a break from talking about Disney and discuss recent preview events at Epic Universe. With the return of listener questions, the guys give their thoughts on where the next DVC resorts should be. Disney announced that both of their water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, will be open at the same time for the first time in 6 years. Disney Resort Airport Luggage Transfer Service, discontinued during the pandemic, is coming back to the resorts with a limited pilot. To celebrate the park's 70th anniversary, Disneyland is offering a new interactive activity with a magical key and hidden pin.

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 * Water Parks [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/both-disney-world-water-parks-to-open-starting-may-21/]
 * Key to Disneyland [https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/celebrate-happy-with-disneyland-70th-anniversary-merchandise/]

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Episode 301: Epic Universe, Water Parks & Key to Disneyland

On This Episode

The guys celebrated their 300th episode and announced new changes coming to the show. The mystery construction happening at the Canada pavilion has finally been revealed. Disney announced the opening dates for “The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” shows at Hollywood Studios. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin will undergo a complete refurbishment later this year.

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Episode Links

 * The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/the-little-mermaid-a-musical-adventure-everything-you-need-to-know/]
 * Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-villains-unfairly-ever-after-everything-you-need-to-know/]
 * Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Updates [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/new-space-ranger-spin-updates-coming-to-disney-world/]

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Episode 300: Celebration, New Shows & Buzz Overhaul

On This Episode

DVC’s new lounge at Magic Kingdom, McKim’s Mile House, is now open. Disney announced the name of the upcoming EPCOT lounge and that the lounge will be adults only. Disney Parks teased the possibility of a Figment TV series. Nvidia announced a partnership with Disney to bring AI technology to Disney robots. National Geographic is releasing a behind the scenes documentary about the building of the Disney Treasure. Disney showed a completed model of the New Lion King ride at Disneyland Paris.

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Episode Links

 * McKim’s Mile House DVC Lounge [https://disneyparksblog.com/dvc/new-disney-vacation-club-lounge-opens-at-magic-kingdom-park/]
 * GEO-82 [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/geo-82-details-revealed-for-spaceship-earth-lounge/]
 * Nvidia x Disney [https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/nvidia-disney-ai-robotics-gtc-2025-1236341728/]

Episode 299: New DVC Lounge Opens, GEO-82 & Figment TV Series

On This Episode

The guys discuss the recently released live action Lilo & Stitch trailer. DVC shared a picture of a mural outside of the upcoming Magic Kingdom lounge. Disney shared a look at the Coco float for the new nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away”. New Bluey toys have been released. Imagineering released the third episode of their Youtube series, “We Call It Imagineering”, which revealed new information about several attractions currently in development. The guys discuss Easter themed food coming to Disney Parks.

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 * Disney Starlight [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/first-look-walt-disney-world-nighttime-parade-coco-float-official-poster/]
 * We Call It Imagineering [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuQPrGLo0QM]
 * Easter Food Guide [https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/disney-eats-easter-foodie-guide-2025/]

Episode 298: Lilo & Stitch Trailer, Disney Starlight & Behind the Scenes at Imagineering

On This Episode

Tom gives an update about his upcoming vacation. The Disney Parks team was at SXSW and announced the opening date for the Mandalorian Smuggler’s Run overlay. Plus, new details about the upcoming Cars land at WDW, the new Monsters Inc. coaster, and the Stark Flight Lab attraction coming to Disneyland. The BDX Droids, first tested at Disneyland, will be making their way to parks around the world. Disney reminded everyone that parts of DinoLand are still open. Jon Favreau is developing a live action/animation hybrid series based on Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. A Fantastic Four Meet and Greet is coming to Disneyland this summer. The guys review the new food and merch coming to Season of the Force at Disneyland.

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Episode Links

 * SXSW Overview [https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/sxsw-2025-news-announcements-roundup/]
 * WDW Cars Land Update [https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/sxsw-2025-cars-ride-vehicles-disney-world/]
 * BDX Droids [https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/the-adorable-bdx-droids-are-coming-to-more-disney-parks-around-the-world-including-disney-world]
 * Season of the Force [https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-season-of-the-force-foodie-guide-for-disneyland-resort-2025/]

Episode 297: Disney at SXSW, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit & Season of the Force

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!