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Disney Vacation Club members, your next Walt Disney World trip may have just gotten a whole lot sweeter — and significantly cheaper.

Disney Vacation Club has officially kicked off its 2026 Welcome Home Weeks celebration at Walt Disney World, and this year’s lineup is packed with limited-time extras exclusively for eligible DVC members. From complimentary ice cream and Disney Springs treats to special character experiences and dining discounts reaching 40%, there are plenty of perks members will not want to accidentally leave on the table. The festivities are also celebrating a major Disney Vacation Club milestone, so let’s break down every offering, location, date, and discount you need to know before the celebration ends.

Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Weeks run from July 22 through August 26, 2026, giving eligible DVC members just over a month to take advantage of exclusive experiences and discounts around Walt Disney World.

This year’s celebration is particularly special because Disney Vacation Club is also marking its 35th anniversary.

Welcome Home Weeks decorations have appeared inside Disney Vacation Club resort lobbies, including the lobby at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Members can also stop by the Disney Vacation Club desk at participating resorts to pick up a brochure containing information about the available activities.

The 2026 Disney World offerings include Welcome Home Wakeup events, character experiences, complimentary Disney Springs treats, free ice cream, collectible buttons, candy during Movies Under the Stars, and discounts of up to 40% at select table-service restaurants.

Here is everything eligible Disney Vacation Club members can experience.

Attend a Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Wakeup

DVC members can begin their morning with a special Welcome Home Wakeup at two Walt Disney World Resort locations.

The events are held from 9 AM to 11 AM on select weekend days:

• Top of the World Lounge — A Villains Lair at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Fridays and Saturdays
• Reunion Station at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge on Saturdays and Sundays

Because the locations follow different weekly schedules, members staying near either resort will want to double-check the day before making the trip.

Meet Disney Characters at Atlantic Dance Hall

Special Disney character experiences are being offered at Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk during Welcome Home Weeks.

The experiences are available from 11 AM to 1 PM on the following dates:

• July 22
• July 27 and July 28
• August 4 and August 5
• August 12 and August 13
• August 17 and August 18
• August 26

The scheduled appearances are limited to specific dates rather than occurring every day of the celebration, so members interested in meeting the characters should plan accordingly.

Get Complimentary DVC Treats at Disney Springs

Disney Springs is getting in on the Welcome Home Weeks celebration with several complimentary food and drink offerings at participating restaurants.

Each location has its own designated day, start date, and purchase requirements.

City Works Eatery & Pour House

DVC members can receive a complimentary Welcome Home Weeks-exclusive slushie with the purchase of any entrée.

The offer is available on Tuesdays beginning July 28.

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Members can enjoy a complimentary desi ice cream on Thursdays beginning July 23.

No purchase is necessary for this offer.

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

Everglazed is offering a complimentary Welcome Home Weeks donut on Wednesdays.

No purchase is necessary.

Frontera Cocina

DVC members can receive a complimentary half-and-half appetizer with the purchase of a Welcome Home Weeks drink.

The offer is available on Fridays beginning July 24.

The Polite Pig

The Polite Pig is offering a complimentary Hop Salt Pretzel with the purchase of a specialty drink.

Members can also receive a 15% discount on food and nonalcoholic beverages.

Both offers are available on Mondays beginning July 27.

Save Up to 40% at Select Disney World Restaurants

One of the biggest DVC Welcome Home Weeks perks is the opportunity to save as much as 40% on food and nonalcoholic beverages at select Walt Disney World table-service restaurants.

These dining discounts are available Mondays through Thursdays, with participating meals and discount percentages varying by restaurant.

Hollywood & Vine

Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Hollywood & Vine is offering 40% off breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Tusker House Restaurant

Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tusker House Restaurant is offering 40% off lunch and dinner.

Biergarten Restaurant

Located in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion, Biergarten Restaurant is offering 40% off lunch.

Tiffins Restaurant

Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tiffins Restaurant is offering 40% off dinner.

Coral Reef Restaurant

Located in EPCOT’s World Nature neighborhood, Coral Reef Restaurant is offering 40% off dinner.

Garden Grill Restaurant

Located inside The Land pavilion at EPCOT, Garden Grill Restaurant is offering 40% off lunch and dinner.

The Crystal Palace

Located at Magic Kingdom, The Crystal Palace is offering 20% off lunch and dinner.

Be Our Guest Restaurant

Located in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, Be Our Guest Restaurant is offering 20% off lunch.

Whispering Canyon Cafe

Located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Whispering Canyon Cafe is offering 40% off brunch and dinner.

Trattoria al Forno

Located at Disney’s BoardWalk, Trattoria al Forno is offering 40% off breakfast and dinner.

Since the savings are connected to specific meals, members should pay close attention to whether their reservation qualifies for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner before counting on the discount.

Pick Up Complimentary Candy During Movies Under the Stars

Disney Vacation Club members can also receive complimentary candy during Movies Under the Stars at participating Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

The offering is available at the following resorts:

• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Movie schedules and locations can vary by resort, so members should check the recreation calendar at their hotel for the current Movies Under the Stars schedule.

Find Complimentary Ice Cream Around Walt Disney World

Complimentary ice cream is available to eligible Disney Vacation Club members at locations throughout the four Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney Springs, and select DVC resorts.

Each distribution location has its own schedule.

Magic Kingdom

Complimentary ice cream is available at Tomorrowland Terrace on Wednesdays beginning July 22.

Distribution runs from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Members can find complimentary ice cream in the Tower of Terror Courtyard on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning July 27.

Distribution runs from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Complimentary ice cream is available at Upper Bradley Falls, located along the pathway between Africa and Asia.

The offering is available on Thursdays and Fridays beginning July 23, from 1 PM to 4 PM.

EPCOT

At EPCOT, members can find complimentary ice cream near the Disney Vacation Club Discovery Desk in the Canada Pavilion. Guests should look for event signage directing them to the distribution area.

The offering is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 23, from 1 PM to 4 PM.

Disney Springs

Complimentary ice cream is available at Gateway to Discovery — A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center.

The offering is available on Mondays and Fridays beginning July 24, from 1 PM to 4 PM.

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Members can visit the Disney Vacation Club Preview Center at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa for complimentary ice cream.

This location offers ice cream daily from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Complimentary ice cream is available inside The Eventi Room, located on the first floor of Disney’s Riviera Resort. Members should look for event signage upon arrival.

The offering is available daily from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Pick Up a Complimentary Welcome Home Weeks Button

Eligible DVC members can commemorate the limited-time event with a complimentary Welcome Home Weeks button.

Buttons are available while supplies last at the following Disney Vacation Club locations:

• Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House — A Member Lounge at Magic Kingdom
• Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium — A Member Lounge at EPCOT
• Disney Vacation Club Discovery Desks
• Château de Voyage — A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center at EPCOT
• Gateway to Discovery — A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center at Disney Springs

Because the buttons are only available while supplies last, members hoping to add one to their collection may want to pick it up earlier in their visit rather than waiting until the final day.

What DVC Members Should Know Before Participating

Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Weeks are designed for eligible DVC members, and individual offerings may follow specific schedules, availability limits, and purchase requirements.

Members should be prepared to verify their eligibility when participating. It is also a good idea to confirm the most current operating times and offer details through Disney Vacation Club before traveling to a location, as schedules and availability may change.

Select complimentary items are offered only on certain weekdays, while others are available daily. Several restaurant deals also apply only to specific meals rather than every dining period.

Most importantly, all of these Disney World Welcome Home Weeks offerings are available for a limited time. The celebration is scheduled to end on August 26, 2026.

DVC Welcome Home Weeks Bring Major Perks to Disney World

Between free ice cream in every Walt Disney World theme park, exclusive Disney Springs treats, limited-time character experiences, complimentary resort movie candy, and dining discounts of up to 40%, Disney Vacation Club members have quite a few reasons to celebrate this summer.

The biggest challenge may be fitting all of the available treats and experiences into one vacation.

Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Weeks continue through August 26, giving eligible members a limited window to experience the celebration and help commemorate 35 years of DVC.

Keep checking Theme Park Scope for the latest Walt Disney World news, Disney Vacation Club updates, limited-time discounts, construction developments, attraction changes, and vacation-planning information you need to know before your next trip.