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Disney Vacation Club members have five weeks of extra Walt Disney World offers to sort through. Welcome Home Weeks runs July 22 through August 26, 2026, with character events, member gatherings, complimentary treats, and restaurant discounts as high as 40%.
The best benefits are tied to specific weekdays, meals, or purchase requirements. Build the plan around the fixed character dates and any dining discount worth moving a reservation for.
In This Article
- Welcome Home Weeks dates
- Character and morning events
- Dining discounts up to 40%
- Disney Springs treat schedule
- Free ice cream locations
- Member eligibility reminders
DVC Welcome Home Weeks Quick Details
- Dates: July 22–August 26, 2026
- Who: eligible Disney Vacation Club members
- Where: four parks, DVC resorts, Disney Springs, and member spaces
- Anniversary: 35 years of Disney Vacation Club
- Best value: select Monday–Thursday restaurant discounts
Character Experience Dates Come First
The character experience at Atlantic Dance Hall runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a limited set of dates: July 22, July 27–28, August 4–5, August 12–13, August 17–18, and August 26.
These dates are less flexible than the weekly treats. If the character stop matters, choose that day first and fit restaurant discounts around it.
Welcome Home Wakeup Weekend Schedule
- Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair: Fridays and Saturdays, 9–11 a.m.
- Reunion Station at Wilderness Lodge: Saturdays and Sundays, 9–11 a.m.
Both are resort-area events, so allow travel time and confirm entry requirements before leaving for the morning.
Where the 40% Dining Discounts Apply
| Restaurant | Discount | Eligible meals |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood & Vine | 40% | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Tusker House | 40% | Lunch and dinner |
| Biergarten | 40% | Lunch |
| Tiffins | 40% | Dinner |
| Coral Reef | 40% | Dinner |
| Garden Grill | 40% | Lunch and dinner |
| Whispering Canyon Cafe | 40% | Brunch and dinner |
| Trattoria al Forno | 40% | Breakfast and dinner |
| The Crystal Palace | 20% | Lunch and dinner |
| Be Our Guest | 20% | Lunch |
The restaurant discounts apply Mondays through Thursdays during the event window. Theme park admission is still required for restaurants inside a park, and a discount does not guarantee a reservation.
Disney Springs Offers by Day
- Mondays from July 27 — The Polite Pig: Hop Salt Pretzel with a specialty-drink purchase, plus 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Tuesdays from July 28 — City Works: event slushie with an entrée purchase.
- Wednesdays — Everglazed: complimentary Welcome Home Weeks donut with no purchase listed.
- Thursdays from July 23 — eet: complimentary desi ice cream with no purchase listed.
- Fridays from July 24 — Frontera Cocina: half-and-half appetizer with a Welcome Home Weeks drink purchase.
Several of these are purchase-with-purchase offers, not completely free food. Check the condition before choosing a restaurant only for the perk.
Complimentary Ice Cream Schedule
- Magic Kingdom: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Tomorrowland Terrace
- Hollywood Studios: Mondays and Tuesdays from July 27, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Tower of Terror Courtyard
- Animal Kingdom: Thursdays and Fridays from July 23, 1–4 p.m., Upper Bradley Falls path
- EPCOT: Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 23, 1–4 p.m., Canada Pavilion DVC desk area
- Disney Springs: Mondays and Fridays from July 24, 1–4 p.m., Gateway to Discovery
- Saratoga Springs: daily, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., DVC Preview Center
- Riviera Resort: daily, 1:30–5:30 p.m., Eventi Room
Movies, Buttons, and Resort Planning
Complimentary candy is available during Movies Under the Stars at Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beach Club, BoardWalk, Old Key West, Polynesian, Riviera, Saratoga Springs, and Grand Floridian. Celebration buttons are also available while supplies last at participating DVC lounges, desks, and Welcome Home Centers.
If a resort visit is part of the plan, check our August Disney World resort refurbishment guide for dining closures, lobby work, and transportation interruptions that may affect the stop.
Bring Proof and Recheck the Offer
Welcome Home Weeks is limited to eligible DVC members, and individual offers may have capacity, supply, meal, or purchase restrictions. Carry your digital Membership Card and photo ID, and review the official Welcome Home Weeks page before heading to an event.
Which 2026 Welcome Home Weeks benefit would change your plans most: the character experience, restaurant discounts, or complimentary treats? Let us know in the comments below; we would love to hear your member strategy.
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