Hello there, Mark! Welcome Home and welcome back to planDisney - so glad to have you back with another excellent vacation planning question. I'm excited to hear that you have an upcoming trip to
Walt Disney World Resort just around the riverbend, courtesy of your magical
Disney Vacation Club Membership! Now let's get all of your (Donald) ducks in a row before you head to sunny Florida in a few days.
How great that your vacation coincides with this year's DVC
Welcome Home Weeks! This summer celebration has been a really fun addition for Members, offering exclusive experiences, special treats, and some sweet deals and discounts. One really great perk is a discount of up to 40% on food and non-alcoholic beverages at certain Table Service restaurants on Mondays through Thursdays from July 22 to August 26.
Garden Grill Restaurant is one of the options on the list, and it is always the perfect spot for a fun family meal. It's really thoughtful that you're planning a surprise for the ladies in your life, and I'm sure they'll love it!
Mark, I chatted with
Member Services, who advised that you *should* be able to show up at the end of the meal to pay the bill and receive the Member discount. The Cast Member I spoke with suggested double-checking with the Cast Members working at the podium since this isn't guaranteed.
Beyond your dining discount, don't forget to check out some of the other great benefits that will be available to you during Welcome Home Weeks! These include special Character events at
Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney's BoardWalk, Welcome Home Wakeup events at
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and complimentary ice cream treats at some different locations throughout the theme parks.
This time next week, you'll be enjoying The Most Magical Place on Earth! I hope it's a wonderful time for you and your family. Thanks so much for coming to see us again at planDisney - please don't hesitate to
reach out again anytime if we can help with additional questions about this trip or making the most out of your DVC Membership.
Stay Magical!
Susan