Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for McKim's Mile House Signage at Magic Kingdom

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McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge Construction - February 4, 2025

Posted: Friday February 7, 2025 9:09am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney is moving forward with preparations for McKim's Mile House, the new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) lounge coming to Magic Kingdom in 2025.

Walt Disney Imagineering has now filed a Notice of Commencement for the installation of signage at the Frontierland-based lounge.

The permit is assigned to Design Communications, a frequent partner of Imagineering known for its work on themed signage across Disney Parks.

McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge in Frontierland Concept Art

McKim's Mile House – A New DVC Member Lounge

Located in the former Shootin' Arcade and set to open by summer 2025, McKim's Mile House will be Magic Kingdom's first DVC-exclusive lounge. Inspired by Gold Rush-era boarding houses, McKim's Mile House will offer Disney Vacation Club Members a comfortable retreat with seating areas to relax, complimentary soft drinks from Coke Freestyle machines, and Wi-Fi with charging cords available upon request. The lounge will also feature a children's entertainment area and a dedicated Member Services team for on-site assistance.

McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge Construction - February 4, 2025

Location and Member Access

McKim's Mile House will be located in Frontierland, with operational details still to come. Access will require a valid DVC Membership Card and photo ID, with Members able to bring up to four guests or the number listed on their DVC resort reservation.

McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge Construction - February 4, 2025

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DCBaker21 days ago

According to an update from Disney Vacation Club, McKim’s Mile House is now scheduled to remain open an additional two hours - posted lounge hours are 11am to 8pm (previously 6pm).

Disney Dead HeadJun 02, 2025

We were just there a couple of weeks ago, and I was astonished at the number of DVC Employees we counted, 10 total. With that being said, there were about 15 total guests. Some looked like they had been there for quite some time, from the number of paper cups stacked on the table. The theme inside was lackluster, and the feel of the room was like a bad Cracker Barrel that was going out of business. Overall all we prob won't be going back to it anytime soon

ToTBellHopMay 07, 2025

We really enjoyed having access to this. Their snacks are better than Epcot’s!

Jambo DadMay 05, 2025

At least this sign seems sort of old school Disney.

RainemanMay 05, 2025

Every other timeshare presentation scam in Orlando/Kissimmee promises free/cheap park tickets for WDW-I am betting that DVC doesn't. 😄

Disstevefan1May 05, 2025

This is a good point. Unknowing guests walk up to this place and hopefully there is a CM there and they ask what is this place and the CM says is a lounge exclusively for DVC members, then the guest asks, “what is DVC?” It there a DVC sales booth in there or near by? This sounds like a missed opportunity! EDIT: Oh maybe this: Unknowing guests walk up to this place and hopefully there is a CM there and they ask what is this place and the CM says is a lounge exclusively for DVC members, then the guest asks, “what is DVC?” The CM answers, "I am glad you asked. Right this way please" ;)

RainemanMay 05, 2025

"Gotta rob the stagecoach and pay a yearly fee to the mayor before you can come on in!"

larryzMay 02, 2025

Is there any signage on the outside advising that it's a DVC-only lounge? That "Youngins and Outlaws" sign would confuse the casual visitor who's not up on the latest news...