DVC’s “Welcome Home Weeks” Returning in 2025
Disney Vacation Club’s “Welcome Home Weeks” is returning in 2025. From August 14 through September 16, eligible DVC members can enjoy complimentary ice cream, character interactions, dining discounts, and more.
As always, DVC perks are only for owners who qualify for Membership Extras. Not sure if that’s you? Open your digital DVC card. If you see DVC Y, you’re good to go!
You’ll need to show that card (and a government-issued ID) to take advantage of any of the following perks. You can also bring four guests with you (unless otherwise noted).
Alright, enough with the rules. Let’s get to the DVC freebies!
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Free Ice Cream!
Eligible DVC guests can enjoy a complimentary Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar, ice cream sandwich, or fruit bar at the following locations:
Walt Disney World Resort
Hollywood Studios
- Tower of Terror Courtyard
- Mondays and Tuesdays, starting August 18, 2025
- 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Animal Kingdom
- Upcountry Landing in Asia
- Thursdays and Fridays, starting August 14, 2025
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Magic Kingdom
- Tomorrowland Terrace
- Wednesdays, starting August 20, 2025
- 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Disney Springs
- Gateway to Discovery – A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center
- Mondays and Fridays, starting August 15, 2025
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
EPCOT
- Lobby of Living Seas Salon
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting August 19, 2025
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Saratoga Springs
- Disney Vacation Club Preview Center
- Daily, August 14 – September 16, 2025
- 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Star View Station – a Member Lounge
- August 19 and August 26, 2025
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
California Adventure
- Golden Vine House, a Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center
- September 2, September 9, and September 16, 2025
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Vero Beach Resort
- Wind & Waves Market
- Mondays, starting August 18, 2025
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hilton Head Island Resort
- Broad Creek Mercantile
- Thursdays, starting August 14, 2025, and Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Welcome Home Wakeup
DVC Members staying at Copper Creek, Boulder Ridge, Bay Lake Tower, or Villas at Disneyland Hotel can enjoy a coffee and treat during their stay (once per week). You can only enjoy this perk if you’re booked at the specific hotel on the day of the event.
Walt Disney World Resort
Bay Lake Tower
- Top of the World Lounge
- Saturdays and Sundays, starting August 16, 2025
- 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Wilderness Lodge
- Reunion Station
- Saturdays and Tuesdays, starting August 16, 2025
- 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Disneyland Resort
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
- Discovery Den
- August 25 and September 15, 2025
- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Character Experiences
Owners with resort hotel reservations will be treated to special character meet-and-greets at Disney World, Disneyland, Vero Beach, Hilton Head, and Aulani.
Walt Disney World Resort
- Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk
- August 25 through August 27, 2025, and September 8 through September 10, 2025
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Resort parking is not available for these experiences. Guests should plan on using Disney World transportation.
Disneyland Resort
- The Adventure Room at the Disneyland Hotel
- August 14 and September 11, 2025
- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Resort parking is not available.
Vero Beach
- The Croquet Lawn
- Thursdays, starting August 14, 2025
- 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Hilton Head Island Resort
- The Big Dipper Pool Deck
- Tuesdays, starting August 19, 2025
- 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Aulani Resort
- Kipuka Lawn
- August 14, August 28 and September 11, 2025
- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
40% dining discounts
Similar to the V.I.Passholder dining deal, DVC Members can enjoy 40% discounts at several restaurants from August 14 through September 16. We’ll get to the caveats in a minute. But first, the participating table-service restaurants:
- Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (Lunch & Dinner)
- Toledo –Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (Dinner)
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside (Dinner)
- Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort (Dinner)
- The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom Park
- Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT
- Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (Breakfast & Lunch)
Unlike the other perks, the discount only applies to the eligible member and up to three guests. Discounts do not include alcoholic beverages.
One-time Disneyland quick-service discount
Guests can receive a 20% one-time-use discount on a mobile order at the Disneyland Resort. This perk is only available in the Disneyland app. Check the DVC for the offer code and instructions as the date gets closer.
Wine Mixer
Disneyland and Aulani guests will be treated to complimentary wine, appetizers, and live music. This one is going to be popular, so Disney is requiring members to pre-register. Those details are below.
Disneyland Resort
- Brisa Courtyard at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- August 27 and September 10, 2025
- 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Pre-registration for this complimentary event is available starting August 1, 2025, at Disney Vacation Club Discovery Studio at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Or call (714) 956-6529.
Aulani Resort
- Rainbow Reef
- August 20, August 27, September 3, and September 10, 2025
- 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pre-registration for this complimentary event is available starting August 1, 2025, at Hoku Hideaway at Aulani Resort.
Free donut!
DVC members can pick up a complimentary donut from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs each Wednesday during Welcome Home Weeks. It sounds like this perk is just for DVC owners and not their guests.
- Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew at Disney Springs
- Wednesdays, starting August 20, 2025
- During normal operating hours of Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
Complimentary movie snacks
Walt Disney World Resort
DVC members enjoying Movies Under the Stars will be treated to one candy selection. Here are the participating 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 Resorts
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Don’t get greedy. You can only have one bag a week.
Disney Cruise Line
Want free popcorn while watching a Disney movie at sea? Book a Disney Cruise! This offer is only good for movies and not live shows.
Screening of “Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert”
Details are scarce on this one. Check the DVC website periodically for more info.
Reusable bag
Eligible guests should visit Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Centers in Disney Springs and California Adventure for a complimentary reusable bag.
Room Refresh Open House
Want to see the refreshed Copper Creek Villas & Cabins? DVC members can do that, but we don’t know when. Again, visit the DVC website for more details as your vacation draws nearer.
Hawaiian Art Experience
Want to learn to speak Hawaiian or about kapa printing? Aulani DVC guests can do both.
- Pau Hana Room
- August 18, August 25, September 8 and September 15, 2025
- 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM or 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Members may attend one of these times during their stay.)
- Pre-registration for this complimentary event is encouraged and available at Hoku Hideaway upon arrival
Hawaiian Cultural Experience
Aulani guests can also learn to hula and make leis.
- Kaiona Ballroom
- August 19, September 2, and September 16, 2025
- 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Pre-registration for this complimentary event is encouraged and available at Hoku Hideaway upon arrival.
Palm Breeze Bar special
DVC members can receive a complimentary appetizer (with the purchase of a cocktail or mocktail) at the Palm Breeze Bar at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.
- Palm Breeze Bar at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
- August 20 and September 3, 2025
- Noon to 6:00 PM
- Pre-registration for this complimentary event is available starting August 1, 2025, at Discovery Den at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Or call (714) 956-6529.
Free button
Guests can pick up a Welcome Home Weeks button at the following locations:
Walt Disney World Resort
- Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge (Magic Kingdom)
- Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge (EPCOT)
- Disney Vacation Club Discovery Desks
- Château de Voyage – A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center (EPCOT)
- Gateway to Discovery – A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center (Disney Springs)
Disneyland Resort
- Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge
- Golden Vine House – A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center (Disney California Adventure Park)
- Discovery Den at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
- Discovery Studio at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Discovery Desk at Pixar Place Hotel
Aulani
- Disney Vacation Club Concierge Desks
- Hoku Hideaway
- Kiosks at Aulani Model Room locations
Vero Beach
- Front Desk
Hilton Head Island Resort
- Front Desk
Important details
- Dates: August 14 through September 16, 2025 (while supplies last)
- Times: During operating hours at the respective locations (subject to change)
So what if you can’t make it to a DVC resort this summer? You can still get a little something. First, DVC will be sending “Welcome Home Weeks” magnets to eligible members. And they uploaded some Membership Magic wallpapers. That’s cool. But I want a free Mickey ice cream bar.
