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Top of the World - The DVC Podcast

Top of the World - The DVC Podcast

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Episode 77: D23: A Time To Rejoice or A Time To Gripe?

As Rafiki says, "It is time". Terry and Dave get together to talk about the HUGE D23 announcement

Aug 16, 20241h 30m

Episode 76: It's Been A While!

After a very long layover, Terry and Dave are back talking Disney! What do they think the future of DVC holds? Join in to find out!

Jan 16, 20241h 9m

Episode 75: We're Back!

Between Dave and Terry's schedules it's been very hard lately to find a time for both of us to come together and record lately. But after a few months, we've finally find some time! Let's get together and discuss the latest Disney news and our views!

Aug 2, 202352 min

Episode 74: Dave Goes Into The Grid

Dave and Terry talk about Dave's guy's trip to ride Tron and see Happily Ever After. Plus, Terry tells everyone how the Franklin Institute's Disney 100 experience is.

Apr 13, 20231h 16m

Episode 73: Dave's Long Trip Home

Dave just got back from his family trip to Walt Disney World and we're here to talk about it! Plus, Terry is in a bit of a mood, but it's ok!

Mar 29, 20231h 5m

Episode 72: Terry's Jamaican Me Crazy Trip Report

Well Dave and Terry finally can get their schedules aligned where they can record! This time from our corner booth, we'll talk about Terry's most recent trip. Does he actually have something not nice to say about Saratoga Springs?? Join us to find out! Editor's Note: There's audio issues at the end of the show. Please bear with us. Thank you

Mar 2, 20231h 16m

Episode 71: 2023 Disney Wish List

We've reached the end of another year and to say the least, 2022 has been a rocky one for our beloved parks. But now they're a new (old) CEO in place and things are hopefully looking up! What do Dave, Terry, and the Top of the World listeners want to see in 2023? Listen and find out!

Dec 27, 20221h 15m

Ep 70Episode 70: Mickey's Late Birthday Present

Well we WERE going to talk Terry's trip report, but something HUGE has just happened! What do you get the mouse that has everything? What about a new boss

Nov 21, 20221h 33m

Episode 69: A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

Dave spent a couple of nights home and then he boarded the Disney Wish for a 4 night cruise. Now we're here to talk about it!

Oct 16, 202253 min

Episode 68: D23 Debrief

Well D23 happened and it was a.... thing.... Dave and Terry are here to talk about it! Also, pardon Dave's internet issues around the 19 minute mark, there was no easy way to fix it and make it seamless.

Oct 13, 202249 min

Episode 67: D23 Preview and Predictions

D23 was this past weekend, while Dave and Terry couldn't make it out to Anaheim, they're still here to talk about it and give their predictions! Were they right? Tune in to find out. Also be on the look out for our recap show later this week!

Sep 12, 20221h 15m

Episode 66: Dave Sees History

Well, it finally happened. Dave got to visit Disneyland and California Adventure. What were his thoughts about the park? Listen to find out!

Aug 13, 202254 min

Episode 65: Terry and the Villian's Lair

Terry got to spend some time in the revamped VIllian's Lair (Top of the World Lounge)! What were his thoughts? Listen to find out!

Aug 6, 202250 min

Episode 64: It's Finally Happening!

DVC Top of the World is finally open! Terry and Dave are here to talk about it!

Jul 11, 202246 min

Ep 63Episode 63: Been A LONG Time

Ok ok, we know, we've been gone way too long. Life gets busy! But we're back and here to talk Disney! A lot of news has come out since we last talked AND Dave is getting ready to go to Disneyland! We'll hear his plans and see if he picked the right places to eat

Jun 13, 20221h 10m

Episode 62: The State of DVC Resale

This week we welcome to the show owners of DVC Resale Experts Chris and Theresa Myers . We'll be talking about their company, the difference between buying direct and buying resale, and just Disney in general.

Apr 16, 20221h 25m

Episode 61: Dave's Trip To Remember

I promise, this is the last trip report for a while! But this is one you will NOT want to miss. If you paid attention to Dave's Facebook posts in the Listener's Lounge the last couple of weeks, you know there may be some fireworks during the recording!

Mar 29, 20221h 24m

Episode 60 Terry Takes Another Trip

Yes, you read that right, Terry took yet another trip. At least this time it's to the left coast and Disneyland!

Mar 3, 20221h 2m

Episode 59: Terry's Long Trip Home

Terry just got back from his trip home and we're here to talk about it! And Dave has some really cool travel news!

Feb 14, 20221h 18m

Ep 58Episode 58: Another Terry Trip Report and Dave Got More Points

Well we're back and we have another trip report to talk through with Terry! Plus, Dave got more points!

Jan 1, 20221h 9m

Episoode 57: That Thing Terry Does Part 2

Last time we left off with Terry talking about his time at Vero Beach, now we pick up with Terry talking about his time in Orlando

Dec 14, 202143 min

Episode 56: That Thing Terry Does (Part 1)

Terry's back from The Thing and we're here to talk about it! In part 1, we talk all about Terry's time at Vero Beach!

Nov 28, 202138 min

Episode 55: Dave's View From The 50th

Dave got to be home for the madness on October 1st! Gather round to hear his thoughts and his wife Amanda's thoughts on how it went!

Oct 12, 20211h 24m

Episode 54: Have We Got A Show For You!

Terry just got back home and oh boy, have we got a show for you! No this isn't Veggie Tales, it's time for another Top Of The World! Join Dave and Terry tonight as we go over Terry's trip report and Dave will tell the tale of the cruise that never happened, PLUS, we need to talk about Disney Genie+!

Sep 17, 20211h 18m

Episode 53: Ratatouille and Christmas

Welcome home! Terry and Dave both got previews of the new Ratatouille ride and we're here to talk about what they hope and expect to see out of it. Also, we now have news about Disney Very Merriest After Hours!

Aug 17, 20211h 25m

Episode 52: The Fifth Gate

There's been tons of rumors and talk about Disney creating a 5th gate in Orlando, but nothing has happened in a long time. So we're here to talk it through with you! Terry and Dave will fantasy book their own dream 5th gate!

Jul 26, 20211h 38m

Episode 51: The 50th and More

Welcome Home! Terry and Dave get together to talk everything under the sun this week! Will we see Fastpasses return? What can we see for the 50th? What resorts are about to open and when? Plus we answer your listener questions

Jul 15, 202156 min

Episode 50: For The First Time In Forever

Like we said last time we got together, it feels like Disney is giving us new stuff to talk about daily! Let's get together and talk about all Disney parks being open for the first time in forever!

Jun 22, 20211h 32m

Episode 49 DVC Resales

It's time for another Terry teaches show. Today Professor Weaver will be teaching the class the ins and outs of DVC resale. When to buy, where to buy, how to buy, all the ins and outs that you and I need to know!

Jun 8, 20211h 6m

Episode 48 - Well There's A Ton To Chat About

Well we were in a news lull, but now it seems like we're getting theme park news from a hose pipe! Join us as we get together to talk about all the latest Disney news and answer your questions about DVC!

Jun 1, 20211h 18m

Episode 47: DVC Perks

We all joined DVC for travel ease, but let's be honest, the perks are a big plus! This week, Terry and Dave talk about the extra perks that you get when you join DVC. What were paused during COVID, what may never come back, and what does this mean for direct vs resale?

Apr 29, 20211h 12m

Episode 46: Dave's Trip Report Redeux

Well here we are talking about Dave's trip report again... But it's a totally different report! What did he think about the Animal Kingdom Lodge? Listen to find out

Apr 5, 20211h 15m

Episode 45: Outrunning Jack Frost: Terry's Trip Report

Last week we heard from Dave, now it's Terry's turn to do a trip report!

Mar 19, 202155 min

Episode 44: Planes, Monorails, Disney Buses, and Automobiles

After a long break, the guys are back to talk Dave's quick trip for the Festival of the Arts

Mar 12, 202153 min

S1 Ep 43Episode 43: Split Stays

This week Terry teaches Dave and the listeners about split stays. Are they worth it? How is it done? And what is the best plan of attack when attempting a split stay?

Feb 8, 20211h 15m

S1 Ep 42Episode 42: For The Listener; By The Listener

This week Terry and Dave borrow a title from the turn of the century band Sister Haze. This show is "All For You"! You asked a lot of good questions this week, so we spend the whole show answering them all!

Jan 25, 20211h 22m

Episode 41: New Year; New News

We're back all you cool cats and kittens! Nothing happened while we took the holidays off right? Terry and Dave are here to talk all the huge breaking Disney news that happened over the new year and then they answer your listener questions.

Jan 17, 20211h 14m

S1 Ep 40Episode 40

Not gonna lie, this week is a Dave geek out fest! The guys go over a lot of DVC news for the first half of the show and then Dave geeks out over the upcoming content on Disney Plus

Dec 18, 20201h 25m

Ep 39Episode 39: Riviera Deep Dive

This week, the guys gather in their little corner booth to go into a deep dive into the Riviera Resort and answer listener questions along the way! What are Terry and Dave's upsides and down sides of the newest DVC Resort? Join us and find out!

Dec 8, 202055 min

S1 Ep 38Episode 38: Terry's Trip Home

This week we get Terry's long awaited trip report! Did he have the same experiences as Dave? Listen and find out!

Nov 26, 20201h 30m

Episode 37: Terry Prepares For His Disney Thing

The guys get together to talk Terry planning for his trip to Disney for his annual conference The Thing. What will Terry do and where is he staying that blows Dave's mind??

Nov 18, 202055 min

Episode 36: Anaheim, We Have A Problem

While it hasn't been a great week for people who are planning Disneyland vacations with their DVC points, the guys are here to talk it through. Even though there is some uncertainty about the west coast, we are also here to talk about all the magic and fun that can be had on the east coast at Disney World. Join us this week as Dave and Terry talk about today's issues from our little corner booth at the Top of the World Lounge.

Oct 27, 202058 min

Episode 35: Dave Goes Home

The guys gather at their little corner booth at the Top of the World Lounge to talk about Dave's adventures at the House of Mouse last week. They then answer the listener question on the Top of The World Question Line (615-422-5501)!

Oct 13, 20201h 19m

Episode 34: Top of The World Takesover WDW Today

It's that time again as Dave and Terry takeover the WDW Today feed! This week we do have a sad bit of news to cover but there is some good late breaking news for DVC Resale owners that the guys cover as well!

Oct 1, 202051 min

Episode 33: Terry Does The Unthinkable

When Terry starts the preshow meeting off with "Dave, just follow me, I've got a great idea for a show topic" you know it's going to be a good show! What's the "unthinkable" act that Terry has done? That, and your listener questions will be answered all in this one episode!

Sep 23, 20201h 15m

Episode 32: Disney World at Christmas: The Good; The Bad; And The Bah Humbug

Disney has done a data dump since Terry and Dave was last in their little corner booth at the Top of The World Lounge! Mainly, they talk about Christmas time in the parks and what it will be like in 2020. They then look into answering your listener questions!

Sep 10, 20201h 18m

TOTW: Episode 31 Where's The Beef

You want beef? Well we've got the beef this week! Both Terry and Dave take their turns airing some grievances that they have had with the Disney company this week. It involves DVC, The Disney Company over all, and even Josh D'Amaro isn't safe this time! As always, the guys finish strong and answer a bunch of your listener questions this week!

Aug 31, 20201h 15m

Episode 30 - Dave's Trip Report

This week the guys go over Dave's recent quick trip at Disney and his first as a DVC member. How did it go? What were his thoughts about the safety of the parks and what exactly did his family think (it wasn't all rainbows and sunshine!).

Aug 20, 20201h 13m

Episode 29: Planning A Trip Home

This week Terry has Dave talk about planning his quick 3 day trip to Walt Disney World, then the guys answer a really neat listener question about adding a character meal at every DVC resort. We sure hope Disney is listening, because there's some gold in these suggestions!

Aug 11, 20201h 20m

Episode 28: DVC In Our Minds

This week Terry and Dave talk about DVC resorts that ended up on the Disney cutting room floor and then they each build and place their own DVC resort on Disney World property. They end the show with your listener questions that they got from their Top Of The World Listener Lounge on Facebook. If you want to be part of the lounge, request to join in the fun!

Aug 4, 20201h 24m