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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 2H 19M

Episode 364 Part 1: Tom's Trip Report & More Lakeshore Lodge Updates

from Welcome Home: A Disney Parks & DVC Podcast · host Welcome Home Podcast

On This EpisodeOn this episode, Tom shares a full trip report covering a recent Walt Disney World vacation. Highlights include arriving at Bay Lake Tower, dealing with Florida summer weather, a visit to Blizzard Beach, dinner at 'Ohana, and stopping by Top of the World Lounge. The trip continues with rope drop at EPCOT, experiencing GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall, riding Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and Soarin' Over America, dining at Garden Grill, and a surprise celebrity encounter at Club Cool. A rainy day at Disney's Animal Kingdom features the updated Bluey experience at Conservation Station, a breakdown with great views on Kilimanjaro Safaris, lunch at Flame Tree Barbecue, and park hopping to Disney's Hollywood Studios for Fantasmic! Magic Kingdom brings early morning low wait times, the reimagined Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the updated Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, and dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe. The final park day features Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, lunch at 50's Prime Time Cafe, an afternoon pool break, and viewing the new Disney Starlight nighttime parade. DVC released even more concept art and details for Lakeshore Lodge.Podcast Sponsors DVC Resale Market - #1 DVC Reseller in the World DVC Rental Store - Largest and fastest-growing Disney Vacation Club rental service in the US Monera Financial - #1 in DVC Financing Welcome Home Patreon - Support the Show through Patreon and get exclusive perks!Episode Links Lakeshore Lodge UpdatesContact the show Call or text the show with your DVC tips and trip reports at (833) WHP-TIPS and we may play them on the show!

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