Members of Disney Vacation Club (DVC), Disney’s real-estate timeshare program, can look forward to extra benefits soon. These arrive following other perks revealed for Disney World annual passholders and guests with young children. This news also comes after other recent DVC news about a crack down on point rentals and policy update.
DVC will host a limited-time season of special perks for members at all of Disney’s U.S. destinations, including Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, and standalone hotels. We have the list of benefits and the specific dates each offering is available. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including pricing for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and a 2027 overhaul of an opening-day attraction at Disneyland.
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Disney Vacation Club Summer Perks
Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Weeks is an annual season of additional perks, discounts, and exclusive opportunities for DVC members. This year’s Welcome Home Weeks take place from July 22 to August 26, 2026. Disney also previously announced other DVC perks here.
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The perks include character greetings, select restaurant discounts, a wine mixer, and more. The full list of perks for Disneyland and Walt Disney World is below.
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In addition to the perks listed for Disneyland and Walt Disney World, similar perks are available at DVC’s properties located beyond theme park destinations. These include Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in Florida, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawaii.
A new DVC resort, Disney Lakeshore Lodge, will open near Magic Kingdom at Disney World in summer 2027.
DVC Perks at Disneyland
DVC members can receive a free token to play the Games of Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure by visiting Golden Vine House – A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center from 11 AM to 5 PM on:
- July 27
- August 3, 10, 17, and 24
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will host a free wine mixer exclusively for DVC members, complete with appetizers and live music, at the Brisa Courtyard from 4 to 5 PM on:
- July 23
- August 6 and 20
Guests must register to attend the wine mixer starting July 20 at any DVC Discovery Desk.
An exclusive character greeting for DVC members will take place at a TBA location from 2 to 4 PM on:
- July 22
- August 5, 9, and 26
Disney did not mention which character(s) will greet guests.
DVC members can get any quick-service dining mobile order at 20% off, good for a one-time use, at any Disneyland Resort quick-service restaurant from July 22 to August 26.
Free ice cream will be available at a TBA location from 2 to 4 PM on:
- July 28
- August 11 and 25
Free coffee and a “treat” at a TBA location will be available inside Disney California Adventure from 9 to 10:30 AM on:
- July 27
- August 17 and 24
A free appetizer will be available at Palm Breeze Bar at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel with the purchase of any specialty cocktail or mocktail from 11 AM to 3 PM on:
- July 24 and 31
- August 7, 14, and 21
DVC Perks at Walt Disney World
DVC members can take part in an exclusive character greeting inside Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk from 11 AM to 1 PM on:
- July 22, 27, and 28
- August 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 18, and 26
Special restaurant discounts will be offered on:
- July 22, 23, and 27–30
- August 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, and 24–26
On those dates above, the following restaurants will offer a discount of 20% for DVC members:
- The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom (lunch and dinner)
- Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom (lunch)
On the dates listed above, the following restaurants will offer a discount of 40% for DVC members:
- Garden Grill Restaurant at EPCOT (lunch and dinner)
- Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT (dinner)
- Biergarten at EPCOT (lunch)
- Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (dinner)
- Tusker House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (lunch and dinner)
- Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (brunch and dinner)
- Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk (breakfast and dinner)
Note that a similar discount of up to 40% off at select restaurants is available on select dates this summer for Disney World annual passholders.
Free coffee and a “treat” will be available at the Top of the World Lounge in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort from 9 to 11 AM on:
- July 24, 25, and 31
- August 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22
The free coffee and treat will also be offered at Reunion Station at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge from 9 to 11 AM on:
- July 25 and 26
- August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23
A free donut will be offered to members at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew at Disney Springs during regular operating hours on:
- July 22 and 29
- August 5, 12, 19, and 26
Free Desi ice cream will be available for members at eet by Maneet Chauhan at Disney Springs during regular operating hours on:
- July 23 and 30
- August 6, 13, and 20
The DVC Welcome Home Weeks cocktail and mocktail will be available for purchase at Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs. Members who purchase either drink will receive a free Half & Half appetizer during regular operating hours on:
- July 24
- August 7, 14, and 21
Members can receive 15% off their order and a free Hop Salt Pretzel at The Polite Pig at Disney Springs with the purchase of a specialty drink during regular operating hours on:
- July 27
- August 3, 10, 17, and 24
A free Welcome Home Weeks slushie will be available at CityWorks Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs with the purchase of any entrée during regular operating hours on:
- July 28
- August 4, 11, 18, and 25
Disney World hotels regularly host outdoor movie screenings after dark. Free candy will be distributed to DVC members attending these screenings at the following hotels:
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
The movie schedule will vary by resort.
See other perks happening now for Disney World passholders and coming soon for families with young kids.
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