Disney4me Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 There’s a NEW lounge at Disney World, but you have to be a member to get in! McKim’s Mile House is the new DVC lounge in Magic Kingdom! That’s right — only Disney Vacation Club members can use this relaxing spot, and trust us, if you’re a member you’re going to want to stop by! McKim’s Mile House is open in Magic Kingdom! It’s located in Frontierland near the Country Bear Jamboree — in the building that used to be the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade. You may remember that construction walls went up around that building last summer, and now they have come down to reveal this new air-conditioned spot! Let’s go! The story of this lounge is that you’re traveling and stopping in at this roadhouse for a rest. It’s named for Imagineer (and now Disney Legend) Sam McKim, who drew the famous Disneyland Souvenir maps, as well as lots of concept art for Frontierland. And — fun fact — before he was an artist, he was an actor who appeared in lots of Westerns! You can see some of Sam McKim’s art framed on the walls. Some of Imagineer Sam McKim’s art is hung on the walls at McKim’s Mile House. The second floor is not accessible to guests, but you can see the family’s living quarters up there… The family quarters …as well as guest rooms belonging to B.T. Bullion (Barnabus T. Bullion is a character in Big Thunder Mountain Railroad)… Family names on the doors upstairs …M. Davis (Imagineer Marc Davis, the “father” of Cruella de Vil and Maleficent)… Imagineer Marc Davis is rooming here! …and Hoot (an owl animatronic planned for the never-built Western River Expedition attraction). Hoot the Owl, who would have been part of the never-built Western River Expedition attraction, is immortalized here. You’ll find plenty of seating here to relax and soak up some AC. Lots of seating! And this gorgeous stone fireplace is the centerpiece of the room. Fireplace! There are spots to charge your phone… Lots of spaces to charge! …as well as Coke Freestyle and coffee machines. Coke Freestyle and coffee machines are available. Access is available to DVC members with Membership Magic access. You can also visit as a guest of a DVC member. DVC members get up to 4 guests OR if you’re staying in a resort room, everyone on the reservation can come inside and sit a spell. Plenty of seating McKim’s Mile House is open from 11 AM to 6 PM, starting March 18th! We think it fits perfectly into the Frontierland theme, both inside and outside! Our only regret is that more people won’t be able to see it. Lots of fun art This is just the next step in a lot of transformation in Frontierland! The new ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and a totally revamped Country Bear Jamboree both opened in 2024, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed for what looks to be a complete overhaul — we’ve even spotted Disney installing new track for the roller coaster! Construction at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad We’ll keep you posted on ALL the Magic Kingdom changes — so keep following us here at DFB for lots more! 9 Secret Shortcuts We Always Use in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a DVC member? What do you think of the new Magic Kingdom lounge? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of McKim’s Mile House. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJThe post FULL TOUR of the BRAND NEW Lounge in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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