Now through August 26, 2026, Disney Vacation Club members can enjoy a variety of free and discounted experiences across all of the Disney resorts and theme parks.
This is the third year for DVC's Welcome Home Weeks celebration. During this 5-week span, owners can claim free ice cream novelties and morning beverages, take part in exclusive Disney character meets, enjoy extra savings or giveaways at many Disney dining and snack venues, and more.
Here is a quick overview of perks planned for Welcome Home Weeks:
Sweet Stops
Complimentary ice cream novelties
- Walt Disney World:
- Magic Kingdom: Wednesdays starting July 22 from 11am-2pm; location Tomorrowland Terrace
- Hollywood Studios: Monday and Tuesdays starting July 27 from 11am-2pm; location Tower of Terror Courtyard
- Animal Kingdom: Thursdays and Fridays starting july 25 from 1-4pm; location Upper Bradley Falls
- EPCOT: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 25 from 1-4pm; location DVC Discovery Desk in Canada Pavilion
- Disney Springs: Daily starting July 22 from 11am-5pm; location DVC Preview Center
- Saratoga Springs: Daily starting July 22 from 11am-5pm; location DVC Preview Center
- Riviera Resort: Daily starting July 22 from 1:30-5:30pm; location The Eventi Room
- Disneyland: July 28, August 11 and August 25 from 2-4pm; location Star Wars Launch Bay
- Aulani: July 23, August 6, August 20 from 3-4pm; location Wai'anae Villa
- Vero Beach: Mondays starting July 27 from 2-4pm; location SeaGrape Banquet Room
- Hilton Head: Thursdays starting July 23 from 2-4pm; location Broad Creek Mercantile
Character Experiences
- Walt Disney World: July 22, 27, 28, August 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 18, 26 from 11am-1pm; location BoardWalk Atlantic Dance Hall
- Disneyland: July 22, August 5, 9, 26 from 2-4pm; location Star View Station or Starcade
- Vero Beach: Thursdays starting July 23 from 8-8:30pm; location The Croquet Lawn
- Hilton Head: Tuesdays starting July 28 from 6:30-7pm; location Campfire Pit
- Aulani: July 24, 31, August 14 from 10-11am; location Kipuka Lawn
Welcome Home Wakeup*
- Walt Disney World Bay Lake Tower: Fridays and Saturdays starting July 24 from 9-11am; location Top of the World Lounge
- Walt Disney World Wilderness Lodge: Saturdays and Sundays starting July 25 from 9-11am; location Reunion Station
- Disneyland: July 27, August 17, 24 from 9-10:30am; locaton Golden Vine House
- Aulani: July 28; August 11, 25 from 9-10am; location Rainbow Reef
*Note coffee events are open only to members with a current reservation at the indicated resort on that date.
Welcome Home Wine Mixer
- Grand Californian Hotel: July 23, August 6, 20 from 4-5pm; location Brisa Courtyard*
- Aulani: July 22, August 5, 19 from 5-6pm; location Kipuka Lawn*
- Aulani: August 26 from 6-7pm; location Rainbow Reef*
*Advance registration required
Mobile Order Discount
20% one-time-use savings off a quick service mobile order at Disneyland
Walt Disney World Table Service Dining Savings
Save up to 40% off food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases Monday through Thursday from July 22 to August 26 at the following locations:
- Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (40% off breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (40% off lunch & dinner)
- Biergarten Restaurant at EPCOT (40% off lunch)
- Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (40% off dinner)
- Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT (40% off dinner)
- Garden Grill Restaurant at EPCOT (40% off lunch & dinner)
- The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom Park (20% off lunch & dinner)
- Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park (20% off lunch)
- Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (40% off brunch & dinner)
- Trattoria al Forno at Disney's BoardWalk (40% off breakfast & dinner)
Disney Springs Perks
- Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew: free Welcome Home Weeks donut; Wednesdays starting July 22 during normal hours
- eet by Maneet Chauhan: free ice cream; Thursdays starting July 23 during normal hours
- Frontera Cocina: complimentary Half & Half appetizer with cocktail purchase; Fridays starting July 24 during normal hours
- The Polite Pig: complimentary pretze with cocktail purchasel; Mondays starting July 27 during normal hours
- City Works: free DVC slushie with any entree purchase; Tuesday starting July 28 during normal hours
Welcome Home Photo Session
- Free 15 minute PhotoPass photo session; registration required via
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Saratoga Springs: Wednesdays starting July 22 from 3:40-7:55pm
- Old Key West: Thursdays starting July 23 from 3:40-7:55pm
- Riviera Resort: Mondays starting July 27 from 3:40-7:55pm
Palm Breeze Bar Special
Complimentary appetizer when purchasing a specialty drink on Fridays starting July 24 from 11am to 3pm.
Complimentary Movie Snacks
- Free candy during Movies Under the Stars at Walt Disney World Resorts
- Free popcorn outside the movie theaters on Disney Cruise Line ships daily from July 22 to August 26
Bonus Play at Pixar Pier
Claim a free game token for use at Pixar Pier when visiting Golden Vine House Mondays starting July 27 from 11am to 5pm
Additional details can be found on the DVC members-only website. Members must qualify for Membership Extras in order to participate. Some events allow family members and traveling companions of the owner to also benefit, but the member must be present to show their digital ID card and a photo ID.
