Favorite DVC Lounge

[Girlstar30]

What is your favorite DVC Lounge and why?

 

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I enjoyed Starview Lounge at DL the most, I think, but it's hard to compare as the three I've tried all served a different purpose (and, I haven't been to the one in Epcot yet since it was closed when we last tried).

• Starview - mid-day break from the heat / walking / noise. Soda/coffee machines, snacks.
• TOTWL - fireworks viewing, hangout, drinks, etc.
• Disney Springs - shopping break, sit on the balcony and people watch, roam through a Riviera 2BR model. Soda/coffee machines, snacks.

 

[Girlstar30]

I enjoyed Starview Lounge at DL the most, I think, but it's hard to compare as the three I've tried all served a different purpose (and, I haven't been to the one in Epcot yet since it was closed when we last tried).

• Starview - mid-day break from the heat / walking / noise. Soda/coffee machines, snacks.
• TOTWL - fireworks viewing, hangout, drinks, etc.
• Disney Springs - shopping break, sit on the balcony and people watch, roam through a Riviera 2BR model. Soda/coffee machines, snacks.

Is there 4 total now with another being built?

 

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Is there 4 total now with another being built?

Yes, they're building one at Magic Kingdom (McKim’s Mile House).

 

[Girlstar30]

Yes, they're building one at Magic Kingdom (McKim’s Mile House).

Interesting name. So the DVC welcome center at California adventure isn't a lounge?

 

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Interesting name. So the DVC welcome center at California adventure isn't a lounge?

Yeah it's a confusing name. Most people don't know who McKim or what a Mile House is. I think they explained it in the most recent Disney Files issue.

And good question, I did visit the Golden Vine House at DCA but I didn't consider it a lounge. Others might disagree but the vibe didn't feel like a lounge and was more focused on sales. I don't recall any drinks or snacks. There's some seating but it was so quiet and the sales people kind of hovered so we didn't feel like we could just chill.

 

[Girlstar30]

Yeah it's a confusing name. Most people don't know who McKim or what a Mile House is. I think they explained it in the most recent Disney Files issue.

And good question, I did visit the Golden Vine House at DCA but I didn't consider it a lounge. Others might disagree but the vibe didn't feel like a lounge and was more focused on sales. I don't recall any drinks or snacks. There's some seating but it was so quiet and the sales people kind of hovered so we didn't feel like we could just chill.

Is anybody allowed to go to the Golden Vine House or is there a section for jist DVC?

 

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Is anybody allowed to go to the Golden Vine House or is there a section for jist DVC?

I think it's just one open room and anyone can go in since they're trying to sell DVC.

The Disney Springs one is different in that you can't go to the upstairs lounge without an appointment unless you're a DVC member.

 

[Girlstar30]

Are you allowed to make an appointment ahead of time for these lounges or do you have to show up there and hope it's not full. Is it generally easy to get into? Thank you for answering my questions

 

[Steelers0854]

There is also the lounge in Epcot. No reservations, you walk up and they either have space or add you to a wait list then text you when they have space. Atleast at the Epcot one, haven’t been tot he others but I imagine its similar?

 

[TexasJedi]

I haven't made it to the new Epcot space yet, but so far, Disneyland is my favorite. It's very large and open and a great space to get free snacks and drinks during the day.

I was surprised to learn about the assigned seating approach in Disney Springs (which they said was also how it works in the new Epcot lounge?) It felt a little awkward being taken upstairs and assigned a specific couch and loveseat for my family to sit in.

 

[crazycatlady]

The Epcot lounge assigns seats and they also assigned the indoor seating at the lounge at Disneyland, although you could sit anywhere outside.

I have a soft spot for the Epcot lounge because I remember the second floor of the Journey pavilion from when I was a kid. We also spend a lot of time in Epcot so we appreciate the ac and cold drinks in the Florida heat.

I loved the choice of outdoor or indoor seating at the DL lounge, plus the coffee/cocoa machine was awesome. I really wish they would put one in the Epcot lounge.

 

[Girlstar30]

I haven't made it to the new Epcot space yet, but so far, Disneyland is my favorite. It's very large and open and a great space to get free snacks and drinks during the day.

I was surprised to learn about the assigned seating approach in Disney Springs (which they said was also how it works in the new Epcot lounge?) It felt a little awkward being taken upstairs and assigned a specific couch and loveseat for my family to sit in.

Wow had no idea there was assigned seating, but maybe it's a good thing so people don't just put there stuff everywhere

 

[CarolynFH]

Wow had no idea there was assigned seating, but maybe it's a good thing so people don't just put there stuff everywhere

Or stretch out across two or three seats to take a nap, as we found in the Epcot lounge some years ago, when the seats didn’t have arms on them. Yes, really!

 

[Girlstar30]

Or stretch out across two or three seats to take a nap, as we found in the Epcot lounge some years ago, when the seats didn’t have arms on them. Yes, really!

So rude and ridiculous