The new Disney Vacation Club lounge (DVC) has opened in Frontierland. Called Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge, it is now welcoming eligible DVC members. Disney has shared a look at what this lounge is like.
McKim’s Mile House is full of Disney storytelling, and even has some nods to some legendary Disney storytellers. It is a place for eligible DVC members to relax, recharge, and reconnect in their own “home on the range.” Below is a look at some of the details found in this lounge.
A Name that Goes a “Long Way”: The Story Behind McKim
From the wood floors to the hand-carved stone fireplace, every aspect of this lounge tells a story, including its name!
The lounge’s namesake is Sam McKim, a Disney Legend and concept artist for the original Frontierland in Disneyland Park. To combine McKim’s everlasting contributions and the story of Frontierland, Imagineers were inspired by historic mile houses of the American West.
Mile houses were what we would now consider hotels. Spread across the frontier, travelers could check in to a mile house for a much-needed spell of rest and relaxation. Now, after an adventure with Princess Tiana or concert with the Country Bears, members and their guests can enjoy that same bit of respite in this new member lounge said to be operated by a fictional McKim family of hospitality pioneers.
As visitors gaze around the McKim house, they may notice stairs that appear to lead up to boarding rooms said to be occupied by some famous folks from around Frontierland. One room, for example, is designated as the host room of none other than the owner and founder of Big Thunder Mining Company, Barnabas T. Bullion. Just down the hall is the room occupied by M. Davis, a special recognition to Disney Legend Marc Davis.
Although members can’t access the lounge’s second floor, they can appreciate these Imagineering details from the comfort of the lounge’s seating area. And with a keen eye, they may even spot some original artwork and details from Sam McKim himself!
Kick Back and Rest Up in Style
Ready to rest those feet? Visitors can mosey into “The Frontier’s Best Kept Secret,” a special nod to a former Disney Vacation Club slogan, “Discover the best kept Disney secret,” and relax in style on a variety of comfortable sofas and chairs.
Inside, as travelers kick up their spurs and sip on complimentary soft drinks, the space’s visual details bring special attention to the backstory of the fictional McKim host family, including drawings said to be created by the McKim children.
Along with these amenities and immersive storytelling details, the lounge also includes complimentary Wi-Fi and phone charging spaces.
Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge is open daily from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST and for all eligible* Disney Vacation Club Members with valid park tickets and reservations to Magic Kingdom Park.
What do you think of McKim’s Mile House? What is your favorite detail that is found in it? Are you an DVC member who will be visiting it?
There are also other lounges available for eligible members. This includes Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair that is atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. There is also the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge in the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT.
At the Disneyland Resort in California, members can also relax and recharge amongst the stars at Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – A Member Lounge. This is found in Tomorrowland.
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