A new hideaway for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members has opened at
McKim’s Mile House provides a private escape just for DVC members and their guests. Nestled in Frontierland near Country Bear Musical Jamboree, the spacious lounge offers cozy seating and complimentary soft drinks, coffee and snacks, plus free Wi-Fi, charging stations and access to onsite advisors for DVC membership needs.
Here’s everything you need to know before you visit this hidden gem, and why it might become your favorite hangout spot at Magic Kingdom.
What’s Inside McKim’s Mile House
McKim’s Mile House offers a serene retreat away from the park’s hustle and bustle. Amenities include cold air conditioning and plenty of comfortable seating options, including low top tables, plush chairs and booths with window views of the park. The lounge is well-staffed with DVC advisors, and charging cords are available upon request.
There are two complimentary touch-screen Coca-Cola Freestyle machines offering cold soda and juices; my kids enjoyed trying different fruit-flavored drinks, while my husband and I enjoyed the bubbly refreshment of AHA flavored sparkling water. The beverage station offers a plentiful supply of Joffrey’s coffee and tea, and free snacks include bags of chips and chocolate chip cookies.
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A Refined Retreat in the Wild West
The retreat is named for Disney legend Sam McKim, a beloved Imagineer whose artistic legacy helped shape much of the park’s early design. Many of McKim’s works are displayed throughout the lounge, and the second floor features boarding room doors steeped in Disney history: “M. Davis,” honors famed Disney animator Marc Davis, while “B.T. Bullion” is a nod to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad lore. “Hoot” refers to Hoot Gibson, an audio-animatronic owl once dreamed up for the park’s never-built Western River Expedition attraction.
Lounge Access and Entry Details
Once inside, guests can stay as long as desired. During our visit, daily hours were 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; we joined the waiting list at 4 p.m. and were granted access within 20 minutes. No automatic re-entry is permitted, so guests who leave the lounge must follow the same entry procedures to re-enter.
SheBuysTravel tip: While there are no restrooms inside the lounge, guests can find nearby facilities just around the corner at the Adventureland Breezeway.
Who Can Visit McKim’s Mile House
The lounge is very family-friendly and open to all ages. A DVC member can bring in up to four guests per membership card, or the number of guests on their resort reservation booked within their membership. All guests must be accompanied by a member with a valid membership card and photo ID.
SheBuysTravel tip: If there’s a DVC member in your group, have them stop in and put the group on the list for entry; a cast member will contact them by phone or text once space is available.
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How to Find McKim’s Mile House at Magic Kingdom
The lounge’s signage is discreet, and it feels a bit like a well-kept secret; an exclusive club that guests will only notice if they’re looking for it. The retreat provides a welcome respite from the Florida heat, and outside food is permitted (for members who may have bought food elsewhere in the park).
SheBuysTravel tip: The space is a perfect place to watch parades. Our family snagged prime window seats for the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. Afterwards, we stepped outside and joined an impromptu post-parade celebration with Disney characters, just steps from the lounge.
What to Know About DVC Membership
For guests who may be interested in learning more about DVC properties like The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort or Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, there are DVC cast members inside McKim’s Mile House and stationed at the information kiosk located just outside the lounge’s entrance.
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