Disney Vacation Club has revealed the tentative schedule for this year's Welcome Home Weeks, running from July 22 to August 26, 2026.
Many of the familiar activites and freebies from prior years have returned, along with a few new additions. The popular dining discounts have returned, with savings of up to 40% off at ten Walt Disney World restaurants. Free ice cream will be distributed at a variety of of Disney theme parks and resorts, with some details still To Be Determined. New for this year, members get a free play of the carnival games on Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure, and a free appetizer when dining at Disneyland Hotel's Palm Breeze Bar.
Here is a quick overview of perks planned for Welcome Home Weeks:
Sweet Stops
Complimentary ice cream novelties
- Walt Disney World: TBD
- Disneyland: July 28, August 11 and August 25 from 2-4pm; location TBD
- 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 TBD
- 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 Lipuka 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 TBD
- 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)
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.
