Top of the World lounge

[vikstar]

Hi

Does anyone know the latest rules on access to the top of the World lounge? We are DVC members but won't be staying on site on our next trip. Does that mean we won't be allowed in as we aren't staying at a Disney Resort?

Thanks

Victoria

[BarryandCaron]

I'm sure you have to be staying at a WDW Resort. They scan your magic band before taking you to the elevator.

[Mr Tom Morrow]

Caron is right. As below.

Disney Vacation Club Members staying at any Disney-owned-and-operated hotel at Walt Disney World Resort (whether they booked with Vacation Points or cash) may enjoy access to one of the vacation kingdom's most exclusive spaces: Top of the World Lounge atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort through December 29, 2017.

Blockout dates apply for Top of the World Lounge, includingbut not limited to: December 30 — 31, 2016; July 3 — 4, 2017; and December 30 — 31, 2017. Current operating hours are 6:00 PM to midnight.

Accessing the Lounge

This perk is available for our Members and their guests. People who are in that Member’s traveling party and staying on that Member’s reservation are also eligible to visit Top of the World Lounge. At least one Member in the traveling party must accompany the group and present his or her current MagicBand or card in order to gain admission to the lounge and observation deck. A Disney Vacation Club Membership Card is also required to verify Membership.

[Flowertot]

We have friends there at same time as us but not on our reservation, can we take them up with us?

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Flowertot

We have friends there at same time as us but not on our reservation, can we take them up with us?

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From Mr Tom's quote above, if they're not on your reservation, then no.

[BarryandCaron]

Originally Posted by Flowertot

We have friends there at same time as us but not on our reservation, can we take them up with us?

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We have plenty of times. As long as it's not a busy time, the staff don't seem to mind. We've spent lots of time (and $$$) with friends in there.

[YorkshireT]

Important to emphasise, any dvc resale buyer staying anywhere on property can get in the TOTWL. Lots of people seem to believe you can't get in as a resale buyer- you can.

[Jan]

Can someone explain what this is please? Is it "just" a lounge serving drinks and nibbles or is there more to it? What makes it special? Would we go before or after Contempo Cafe?


PS just looked at Contempo Cafe menu - no more pulled pork

[Guest]

What makes it special is that you get the most incredible view over Magic Kingdom and in particular watching the evening fireworks. I'll never forget seeing all the perimeter fireworks at a Hallowishes presentation - something you couldn't possibly see all of if you were in the actual park. The lounge offers drinks, nibbles and snack meals.

Lounge and bar (note the monorail mural):

Balcony:

Fireworks view:

[Jan]

Great info there, Geoffa. Love the photos. Thank you. I think we will be giving it a go.