A new perk just debuted at Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn…

BoardWalk

…but NOT every guest is eligible to take advantage of it! While anyone can stroll along the water, grab a scoop of ice cream, or invest in a $22 slice of cake, a special character meet-and-greet has returned that’s only for Disney Vacation Club members. Here are all the details!

This summer, Disney Vacation Club Members have access to a special character experience at the BoardWalk’s Atlantic Dance Hall as part of DVC Welcome Home Weeks.

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Some dates have already passed, but the character experiences are scheduled to run from 11 AM to 1 PM on the following dates:

• July 22nd
• July 27th through July 28th
• August 4th through August 5th
• August 12th through August 13th,
• August 17th through August 18th
• August 26th, 2026

To attend, Members must be eligible for Membership Extras and have a Disney World resort reservation. Members can bring four Guests (or the number of additional Guests on the reservation). A valid Disney Vacation Club Digital Membership Card and photo ID are required at event check-in, and the Member listed on the Digital Membership Card must be in attendance. In addition, according to Disney, there is no on-site parking available for this event, and Members are strongly encouraged to use Walt Disney World Resort transportation.

“Wishing You A Magical Day”

This character experience isn’t the only perk Vacation Club Members have access to during Welcome Home Weeks, which last from July 22nd  through August 26th. Some of the other perks at the Disney World Resort during this period include:

Welcome Home Wakeup

DVC Members can mingle with their fellow members over coffee and a morning treat on the following dates:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• Location: Top of the World Lounge
• Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, starting July 24th
• Times: 9 AM to 11 AM

Top of the World Lounge

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

• Location: Reunion Station
• Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, starting July 25th
• Times: 9 AM to 11 AM

Reunion Station

Dining Discounts

Members can save 40% at the following restaurants on Mondays through Thursdays from July 22nd to August 26th.

• 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)

Steak Frites

Other Welcome Home Perks

• Exclusive items and offers at select Disney Springs restaurants at Walt Disney World.
• Welcome Home Week buttons.
• Complimentary movie snacks at Movies Under the Stars at select Walt Disney World Resorts or popcorn while watching films aboard Disney Cruise Line.

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There’s plenty for DVC Members to enjoy during Welcome Home Weeks at Walt Disney World — and at Disneyland, Aulani, and Disney’s Vero Beach and Hilton Head Island Resorts as well — including an exclusive character meet & greet experience at the BoardWalk’s Atlantic Dance Hall. Stay tuned to DFB for more on this event!

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Are you a DVC Member planning to take advantage of these perks? Let us know in the comments below.