Despite the rumored cuts coming to Disney Parks capital expenditures, it looks like at least one program is going to make it through. According to sources, a program we’ve discussed before is going ahead: DVC Member Lounges and AP Member Lounges. Those refer to Disney Vacation Club and Annual Pass-holders.
Got to visit the DVC Member lounge yesterday. It's a really cool little area to relax with great views of Epcot. pic.twitter.com/4M6xcI0DvY
— Braedon Godin (@braedon_godin) June 23, 2016
Already existing on the top floor of the Imagination Pavillion in Epcot since 2016, the DVC Member Lounge has proved to be a popular benefit for DVC members. That had allegedly led to leadership in The Walt Disney Company to consider adding DVC Member Lounges to other parks as well as AP Member Lounges. The two would be kept separate and no details are known as to whether or not the AP Lounges would require an extra fee should they be added. It has also been said that AP Member Lounges would offer a better solution to providing AP specific benefits, rewards, prizes and merchandise for Disney.
Here’s what you can expect should these come to fruition:
Highlights
Make yourself at home in the Member Lounge that features:
- Comfortable seating
- Complimentary soft drinks
- Children’s play area
- Wi-Fi
- Charging stations
- Computers
- Member Services Advisors
When & Where
Get details about the hours of operation and location for the Member Lounge:
- Hours of Operation: Open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (subject to change)
- Location: Second floor of the ImageWorks merchandise location within the Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT
Important Details
- Valid Membership Card and photo ID required at check-in. The name on the Membership Card must match the name on the photo ID.
- Party size is limited to the Member and up to 5 guests per Membership Card.
- Guests and Associates must be accompanied by a Member with a valid Membership Card and photo ID.
- No automatic re-entry allowed. Members and their guests who leave the space must follow the same entry policy.
- Strollers must be parked at the attraction stroller parking outside.
- Children may not be left unattended in the Member Lounge.
- Members should remain with their guests.
- Personal devices should not be left unattended.
- Personal cups may not be used with the Coke Freestyle machines.
- Theme Park admission is separately priced.
- Access to the Member Lounge is part of Membership Extras.
DVC member lounge at twilight is one of my new favorite things pic.twitter.com/F8fWqIHVQU
— Jennifer (@JLap64) January 30, 2018
These possible additions to the parks are still rumored to happen and are not concrete. It is possible that they could be included in the major cuts we’re hearing are headed to WDW. At this time, however, we’re still hopeful they’ll make it through.
Special thank you to WDW Pro for providing some of the rumored information for this article.
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