Whether meandering beneath the moonlight in the parks or getting deliciously devious at the top of the world, saving while shopping or discovering a sleek new “space,” eligible Members* enter the New Year with access to a diverse array of Membership Extras presented with Membership Magic. Here’s a look at just some of what’s in store.
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Magic in the Moonlight
Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts: Turning Disney Parks into Members’ own personal playgrounds, Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic events are among the happiest parties on Earth. These complimentary, after-hours gatherings invite eligible Members to gather with their guests to enjoy some of their favorite attractions with shorter-than-usual wait times, meet seldom-seen Disney Characters, snack on sweet and savory treats, and more.
Disney Vacation Club recently announced that Moonlight Magic will return to Disneyland Resort with a Feb. 1 event at Disney California Adventure Park.
And, at press time, Moonlight Magic events have been confirmed for three Walt Disney World Theme Parks and one Walt Disney World Water Park in the months ahead. While more details are available online at disneyvacationclub.com/MoonlightMagic, here’s a quick look at those planned dates (subject to change or cancellation):
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Member Lounges
Walt Disney World Resort: The original Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge** at EPCOT – ideally elevated within the iconic glass pyramid of the park’s storied Imagination pavilion – is undergoing a magical makeover as this edition of Disney Files Magazine hits the press, with new seating, flooring, graphics and more making the OG of Member hangouts feel new again.
And just down World Drive, atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Members are enjoying the deliciously devious side of Disney at the recently refreshed Top of the World Lounge** – A Villains Lair. From its audacious artwork and cunning colors to its crafted concoctions and fiendish fare, there’s plenty of “new” to discover in what has long been among the most beloved places in the neighborhood. What isn’t new is the stunning view, with Members drawn to fireworks on the terrace like a sleepy princess to a spinning wheel.
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While Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair hosts a variety of specially ticketed events on select nights (visit disneyvacationclub.com/MembershipMagic for details), most nights allow eligible* Members to join a "walk-up list" to gain access to the lounge (if space allows) and/or its outdoor terrace (weather permitting).
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**Operating hours subject to change. Lounges are subject to capacity and may be unavailable due to special events. Certain facilities may require additional admission criteria and eligibility for Membership Extras.
Prepare for launch!
Disneyland Resort: For the first time ever, eligible Members* will have their own lounge at Disneyland Resort. Situated at the heart of Tomorrowland in an iconic building that’s been home through the years to everything from Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress and “America Sings” to Innoventions and the Star Wars Launch Bay, the new lounge set to debut in the first half of 2023 will be called Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – A Member Lounge.
Created to complement its enviable location, Star View Station will welcome Members “home” to a sleek “space” reflecting mid-century-modern design styles that embrace the optimism of space travel and draw artistic influence from the inspiring work of Disney visionaries.
While Disney Files Magazine will share more details about Star View Station in a future edition, here’s a sneak peek at your great big beautiful tomorrow.
Artist renderings – proposed
Shopping and Dining Discounts
Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts: Eligible Members* enjoy shopping and dining discounts at select locations throughout the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Simply show your digital Membership Card at checkout, and savor the savings! Visit disneyvacationclub.com/MembershipMagic to access the latest list of discounts and participating locations.
Frequent gatherings
Walt Disney World Resort: As Disney Vacation Club recognizes that not every vacation syncs up with a signature or seasonal event, several neighborhood gatherings take place as frequently as every week, including the popular Member Night at Splitsville Luxury Lanes. Held most Wednesday evenings, this weekly event invites eligible Members* and their guests to bypass the regular check-in line, enjoy an hour and a half of bowling time, enjoy an entrée, share an appetizer (one appetizer shared by two people), sip a signature beverage and take home a special gift.
Call Member Services for details and reservations, and be sure to know the shoe sizes of everyone in your party, as shoe rental is included in the price (at press time, $60 for adults and $45 for kids ages 3-9, plus tax).
Pampering in paradise
Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i: Heading to Hawai‘i? Be sure to visit disneyvacationclub.com/MembershipMagic before your trip to check out the expanding array of Membership Extras* available in paradise. Whether you’re playing games and dancing with Disney Characters during “A Celebration for Our Members” or taking an exclusive Member gift home from the resort’s “KA WA’A – A Lu’au” show, learning (for less!) to play the ‘Ukulele or saving on snorkeling at Rainbow Reef, you’ll find more than a dozen special offers and experiences at this oceanfront retreat.
‘Cruise’ over to YouTube
Delivering Membership Magic to YouTube, the Disney Files On Demand playlist continues to share a wide range of made-for-Members video features, including an unprecedented look at one of our favorite Membership Extras: the Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise. Here’s a look at just a few of the features you’ll find when you search “Disney Vacation Club Disney Files On Demand” on YouTube (or click the QR code above).
“A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps”
Marking the first-ever streaming of a full-length Member Cruise show, this nearly hour-long video celebrates the life and legacy of our company’s founder, exploring Walt’s home, railroad barn, office and more. Hosted by Disney Files Magazine Editor Ryan March, starring Disney Legend Don Hahn and Disney author Marcy Carriker Smothers, and featuring a surprise appearance by legendary Imagineer Tania McNight Norris (designer of the iconic Haunted Mansion purple wallpaper), this special presentation was one of our voyage’s top-rated shows.
Disney on Broadway
Member Cruise veterans Josh Strickland (Broadway’s original Tarzan), Kissy Simmons (the longest running Nala in Broadway’s “The Lion King”) and Robert Creighton (whose credits are too long to list!) joined first-time Member Cruisers Kara Lindsay (from the original Broadway cast of “Newsies”) and Michael James Scott (the current Genie in “Aladdin” on Broadway) for 2022’s Member Cruise finale concert. Solo performances by Josh Strickland and Michael James Scott were the first numbers released to YouTube after the cruise, with more slated for release soon.
Other Member Cruise features set for release soon after this magazine hits the press include legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios filmmaker Eric Goldberg teaching a visibly nervous Disney Files Magazine Editor Ryan March to draw Genie, and Disney Fine Artist (and official voice of Mickey Mouse) Bret Iwan drawing and reflecting on the character to whom he lends his voice. Beyond Member Cruise content, the Disney Files On Demand YouTube playlist continues to release fresh episodes of the hit series “Details We Dig” and “Disney Drop-In,” along with Disney newsmaker interviews and more.
Speaking of Membership Magic online, the Disney Files webpage (disneyvacationclub.com/disneyfiles) recently added a link through which Members can share their favorite tips with our magical community. Whether you share your favorite places to unwind in Disney Parks and Resorts, your family’s most effective vacation-planning strategies or anything else you’ve found to make your Member experiences more magical, these invaluable tips and tricks could elevate other families’ Membership Magic by appearing in our social posts or even in this magazine. To share yours, click the link on the aforementioned webpage or email your insights to DVCMemberStories@Disney.com.
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