DVC's McKim's Mile House Member Lounge Opens at Magic Kingdom

Disney Vacation Club has opened McKim's Mile House – A Member Lounge in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom Park, giving eligible DVC members a dedicated rest space steeped in American frontier storytelling. The lounge is named for Disney Legend Sam McKim, concept artist behind the original Frontierland at Disneyland Park, and features Imagineering nods to iconic park characters and histories. It joins existing DVC member lounges at EPCOT and Disneyland Park.

Disney Vacation Club has opened McKim's Mile House – A Member Lounge inside Frontierland at Magic Kingdom Park, providing eligible members a comfortable retreat within the park. The space honors Disney Legend Sam McKim, concept artist for the original Frontierland at Disneyland Park, and draws design inspiration from historic mile houses of the American West. It complements existing DVC lounges at EPCOT and Disneyland Park.

A Name Rooted in Disney and Frontier History

The lounge takes its name from Sam McKim, a Disney Legend and concept artist whose work shaped the original Frontierland at Disneyland Park in the 1950s. Disney Imagineers drew on the tradition of mile houses — roadside lodging that offered rest and refuge to frontier travelers — to create the thematic framework for the space. According to its fictional backstory, the lounge is operated by the McKim family, a dynasty of hospitality pioneers from the American West.

Closer inspection of the space reveals references to other Frontierland icons: a room upstairs is designated as belonging to Barnabas T. Bullion, the fictional founder of the Big Thunder Mining Company, while another is labeled for M. Davis — a nod to Disney Legend Marc Davis. Although the upper floor is not accessible to guests, these Imagineering details are visible from the seating area, and original artwork from Sam McKim himself may be spotted throughout.

Amenities and Interior Design

The interior echoes a 19th-century frontier homestead, with wood floors, a hand-carved stone fireplace, and storytelling details throughout — including children's drawings attributed to the fictional McKim family. A nod to DVC's own history appears in the phrase "The Frontier's Best Kept Secret," a riff on the program's former slogan "Discover the best kept Disney secret." Guests can settle into comfortable sofas and chairs, enjoy complimentary soft drinks, and use free Wi-Fi and phone charging stations.

McKim's Mile House is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET and is available to all eligible DVC members with valid park tickets and a Magic Kingdom Park reservation.

DVC Member Lounges Across Both Coasts

McKim's Mile House joins a growing network of exclusive DVC retreats at Disney parks. In Florida, eligible members also have access to the Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, and the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge at the Imagination pavilion in EPCOT. In California, the Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – A Member Lounge in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park rounds out the current roster.

What This Means for DVC Members

The addition of McKim's Mile House gives Frontierland-area guests a convenient midday respite without leaving Magic Kingdom Park. The lounge's rich Imagineering backstory makes it a destination in its own right for Disney history fans. Eligibility requires a qualifying DVC ownership interest of 150 or more Vacation Points purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, LLC, with valid theme park admission. Lounges are subject to operating hours and capacity limits.