Disney Vacation Club’s McKim’s Mile House Opens at Magic Kingdom

You may remember that a new lounge was announced last Fall for Disney Vacation Club members visiting Magic Kingdom. At the time, the lounge was set to open this summer. Surprisingly, the work is complete, a few months ahead of the targeted summer opening. Eligible Disney Vacation Club members can take advantage of the complimentary lounge as early as today (March 18, 2025) at 11:00 a.m.

McKim’s Mile House is located in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, in the home of the former Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade. The lounge will be open daily between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for eligible DVC members to relax and recharge. Below, we’ll take a closer look at the initial details and photos released by Disney.

The following excerpt and photos are from the Disney Parks Blog:

A Name that Goes a “Long Way”: The Story Behind McKim 

From the wood floors to the hand-carved stone fireplace, every aspect of this lounge tells a story, including its name!  The lounge’s namesake is Sam McKim, a Disney Legend and concept artist for the original Frontierland in Disneyland Park. To combine McKim’s everlasting contributions and the story of Frontierland, Imagineers were inspired by historic mile houses of the American West.  

Mile houses were what we would now consider hotels. Spread across the frontier, travelers could check in to a mile house for a much-needed spell of rest and relaxation. Now, after an adventure with Princess Tiana or concert with the Country Bears, members and their guests can enjoy that same bit of respite in this new member lounge said to be operated by a fictional McKim family of hospitality pioneers. 

As visitors gaze around the McKim house, they may notice stairs that appear to lead up to boarding rooms said to be occupied by some famous folks from around Frontierland. One room, for example, is designated as the host room of none other than the owner and founder of Big Thunder Mining Company, Barnabas T. Bullion. Just down the hall is the room occupied by M. Davis, a special recognition to Disney Legend Marc Davis. 

Although members can’t access the lounge’s second floor, they can appreciate these Imagineering details from the comfort of the lounge’s seating area. And with a keen eye, they may even spot some original artwork and details from Sam McKim himself! 

Kick Back and Rest Up in Style  

Ready to rest those feet? Visitors can mosey into “The Frontier’s Best Kept Secret,” a special nod to a former Disney Vacation Club slogan, “Discover the best kept Disney secret,” and relax in style on a variety of comfortable sofas and chairs.  

Inside, as travelers kick up their spurs and sip on complimentary soft drinks, the space’s visual details bring special attention to the backstory of the fictional McKim host family, including drawings said to be created by the McKim children. 

Along with these amenities and immersive storytelling details, the lounge also includes complimentary Wi-Fi and phone charging spaces.  

Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge is open daily from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST and for all eligible* Disney Vacation Club Members with valid park tickets and reservations to Magic Kingdom Park.  

Saddle Up for Relaxation on Both Coasts 

While we’ve been shaking in our boots with excitement to finally welcome Disney Vacation Club members “home” to this new lounge, it’s not their only special space.  

In Florida, eligible members also have access to Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, as well as the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge atop the Imagination pavilion at EPCOT.  

In California, members can recharge amongst the stars at Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge, located in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park. 

Wherever you rest your boots, y’all come back now, ya hear? 

_{* Part of Membership Extras, which requires new Members to have an ownership interest with 150 Vacation Points or more purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, LLC. Requires valid theme park admission. Lounges subject to operating hours and capacity limits}