A brand new lounge is opening at the moment, March 18, 2025, in Magic Kingdom and this one will not serve alcohol nor will it adults-only, so it shouldn’t be in the slightest degree controversial…proper?! This primary look contained in the venue in Frontierland shares photographs and particulars, together with our commentary.
The brand new relaxation cease permits eligible Disney Trip Membership members (a lot for it being uncontroversial) to take pleasure in McKim’s Mile Home – A DVC Member Lounge in Magic Kingdom. This takes over the area beforehand occupied by the free-to-play Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, a gap day unique that had been round since 1971 (additionally completely controversy-free that Disney changed an attraction with unique lounge area).
Positioned in Frontierland, this model new “residence on the vary” invitations eligible members and their friends to chill out, recharge and reconnect in an area steeped in Disney storytelling. Let’s take a better look inside McKim’s Mile Home, the second in-park DVC lounge at Walt Disney World!
Able to relaxation these ft? Guests can mosey into “The Frontier’s Greatest Saved Secret,” a particular nod to a former Disney Trip Membership slogan, “Uncover the most effective saved Disney secret,” and chill out in model on a wide range of snug sofas and chairs.
Disney Trip Membership retired that slogan a number of years in the past, seemingly as a result of it had develop into a punchline amongst followers given the ubiquity of Disney Trip Membership resorts round Walt Disney World. To every their very own, however I appreciated the slogan. I additionally choose the old fashioned DVC emblem. Perhaps I’m simply nostalgic for the bygone days, which might additionally clarify why I really like Frontierland.
From the wood flooring to the hand-carved stone hearth, each facet of the McKim’s Mile Home lounge tells a narrative, together with its identify.
The lounge’s namesake is Sam McKim, a Disney Legend and idea artist for the unique Frontierland in Disneyland Park. To mix McKim’s eternal contributions and the story of Frontierland, Imagineers had been impressed by historic mile homes of the American West.
Mile homes had been what we’d now take into account inns. Unfold throughout the frontier, vacationers may test in to a mile home for a much-needed spell of relaxation and leisure.
Now, after an journey with Princess Tiana or live performance with the Nation Bears, members and their friends can take pleasure in that very same little bit of respite on this new member lounge stated to be operated by a fictional McKim household of hospitality pioneers.
As guests gaze across the McKim home, they could discover stairs that seem to guide as much as boarding rooms stated to be occupied by some well-known people from round Frontierland.
One room, for instance, is designated because the host room of none aside from the proprietor and founding father of Huge Thunder Mining Firm, Barnabas T. Bullion. Simply down the corridor is the room occupied by M. Davis, a particular recognition to Disney Legend Marc Davis.
Though members can’t entry the lounge’s second ground, they will respect these Imagineering particulars from the consolation of the lounge’s seating space. And with a eager eye, they could even spot some unique art work and particulars from Sam McKim himself.
Inside, as vacationers kick up their spurs and sip on complimentary gentle drinks, the area’s visible particulars deliver particular consideration to the backstory of the fictional McKim host household, together with drawings stated to be created by the McKim kids.
Together with these facilities and storytelling particulars, the lounge additionally consists of complimentary Wi-Fi and cellphone charging areas.
Disney Trip Membership McKim’s Mile Home – A Member Lounge is open every day from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST and for all eligible Disney Trip Membership Members with legitimate park tickets and reservations to Magic Kingdom.
As talked about above, McKim’s Mile Home is the second in-park lounge at Walt Disney World solely obtainable to eligible DVC members. In Florida, eligible members even have entry to High of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Up to date Resort, in addition to the ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge atop the Creativeness pavilion at EPCOT.
In California, members can recharge amongst the celebs at Star View Station – a Member Lounge, positioned in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. That is most likely the ‘most accessible’ lounge, because it occupies a large quantity of indoor (and out of doors!) area, and there are fewer DVC members at Disneyland.
All three of those lounges are wonderful, though High of the World could be a little bit of a trouble with its varied guidelines. I really like the Creativeness lounge as a result of it occupies the previous upstairs ImageWorks, providing views out the glass pyramid of the previous Future World at EPCOT. (We’ll follow that versus GEO-82.)
I’m actually wanting ahead to have a DVC lounge in Magic Kingdom. I don’t love that it took over attraction area that was beforehand obtainable to everybody, however selfishly, we’ll use McKim’s Mile Home Having a spot to cease for a fast break and “free” Coke Freestyle or espresso is large.
I’d hazard a guess that our #1 or #2 “attraction” at each EPCOT and Disneyland is the respective DVC lounges. However I additionally perceive that I’m one of many fortunate few who may have entry, and what’s good for me–personally–isn’t at all times the identical as what’s good for the park-going public as an entire.
It’s considerably shocking to see McKim’s Mile Home solely open from 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. every day. I do know that’s roughly how lengthy the Creativeness lounge is open (10 a.m. to five p.m.), however Magic Kingdom is a extra common park, and never having McKim’s Mile Home open at 10 a.m. looks as if a recipe for lengthy strains to “rope drop” the lounge. I assume we will see if that finally ends up being a problem, and DVC strikes ahead the opening time. I’ll be doing a little Very Essential Analysis this weekend and subsequent week to see what strains are like.
For anybody questioning about Disney’s motivation for constructing McKim’s Mile Home and different DVC lounges, the corporate has good motive for it. The EPCOT lounge is extremely common, and sometimes makes use of a waitlist throughout busier occasions of 12 months. Disney Trip Membership has additionally began promoting “Membership Magic Past,” though that hasn’t been marketed or defined all that a lot–however it consists of precedence and prolonged lounge entry as a paid perk.
Disney Trip Membership’s different rationale for extra lounges is to extend gross sales. Whereas rational customers would possibly suppose that absolutely a lounge in Magic Kingdom won’t transfer the needle on a $20,000+ buy. That will be very irrational, to place it mildly. However shopping for DVC isn’t at all times a very rational buy–it’s an emotional one.
I’d additionally hazard a guess that the totality of the Disney Trip Membership perks–the Moonlight Magic events, lounges, reductions, and many others–really does transfer the needle on promoting memberships. The existence of those perks and additions to them retains member satisfaction excessive, which additionally helps promote extra factors. Disney Trip Membership is the closest factor that Walt Disney World and Disneyland must loyalty applications that makes followers really really feel valued, and lots of people actually respect that. I do know we do.
Equally necessary, the varied Membership Extras do transfer the needle on the resale vs. direct dilemma. We’ve heard from many potential purchasers who’re prepared to pay a bit extra due to FOMO related to lacking out on present and potential future Membership Extras. Certain, saving cash is necessary and the paramount consideration for many–however the emotional aspect of shopping for DVC can’t be ignored.
When you’re enthusiastic about becoming a member of DVC, make sure you learn our Final Information to Disney Trip Membership. This covers the professionals & cons, resale v. direct, how a lot cash you’ll save, and different necessary issues to know earlier than taking the plunge. When you nonetheless can’t resolve whether or not membership is best for you, “attempt before you purchase” with the suggestions in The right way to Save BIG on Deluxe Disney Lodging Renting DVC Factors.
YOUR THOUGHTS
What do you concentrate on the brand new McKim’s Mile Home DVC member lounge in Magic Kingdom? Are you a Disney Trip Membership member who’s wanting ahead to utilizing the area? Disillusioned concerning the location given all the unused areas within the park, or do you probably not care? Do you agree or disagree with our evaluation? IShare any questions, ideas, or extra ideas you might have within the feedback!
