{"id":74449,"date":"2019-10-30T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=74449"},"modified":"2022-02-21T12:35:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T17:35:49","slug":"disney-vacation-club-top-of-the-world-lounge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/disney-vacation-club-top-of-the-world-lounge\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_74521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74521\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74521 size-full\" title=\"Walt Disney World's Top of the World Lounge for DVC Members\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Pin.png\" alt=\"Disney's Top of the World Lounge chandelier and seating exclusively for DVC members\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Pin.png 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Pin-267x400.png 267w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top of the World Lounge offers many seating options as well as a spectacular view of Magic Kingdom Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What is Top of the World Lounge?<\/h2>\n<p>Disney Vacation Club&#8217;s Top of the World Lounge is a lounge located on the 16<sup>th<\/sup> floor of Bay Lake Tower at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/resort-hotels\/faq\/contemporary\/\">Disney\u2019s Contemporary Resort<\/a>. This area is specifically designed for and available to members of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/resort-hotels\/dvc\/\">Disney Vacation Club<\/a> to enjoy drinks and light bites to eat. It also offers an incredible view of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/parks\/magic-kingdom\/\">Magic Kingdom<\/a>, including the nighttime shows at the park. The lounge is open most evenings from 6:00 pm until midnight. It is occasionally closed for private, hard-ticket events, such as the New Year\u2019s Eve celebration, so be sure the check the Walt Disney World website for hours prior to your visit.<\/p>\n<h2>Who can visit and how do guests access Top of the World Lounge?<\/h2>\n<p>According to Walt Disney World, \u201cDisney Vacation Club Members staying at any Disney-owned-and-operated hotel at Walt Disney World Resort (whether they booked with Vacation Points or cash) may enjoy access to this exclusive space just outside Magic Kingdom park.\u201d Disney Vacation Club Members and their guests staying on that Member\u2019s reservation are allowed to visit the lounge.<\/p>\n<p>During a recent visit to Walt Disney World, my husband and I enjoyed pre-dinner drinks at Top of the World. After arriving in Bay Lake Tower\u2019s main lobby, we proceeded down the hallway toward the elevators. Once there, we checked in at the podium located near the elevators that would take us to the lounge. We presented our blue Disney Vacation Club membership card and the Cast Member scanned my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/planning\/my-disney-experience\/what-are-magicbands\/\">MagicBand.<\/a> She then escorted us to the elevator, where we rode to the 16<sup>th<\/sup> Floor. Once there, we exited the building and made our way to the lounge entrance around the corner from the elevators.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74523\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74523\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74523 size-full\" title=\"Disney Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge in Walt Disney World \" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-cheers-e1571526170572.jpg\" alt=\"Drinks with a view at Top of the World Lounge in Walt Disney World\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-cheers-e1571526170572.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-cheers-e1571526170572-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top of the World Lounge offers a wide selection of drinks and appetizers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What is Top of the World Lounge like?<\/h2>\n<p>When we arrived, the lounge was still fairly empty since it was still early in the evening. We found a table near the windows overlooking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/parks\/magic-kingdom\/\">Magic Kingdom<\/a> and looked over the menu. Several Cast Members were available to assist guests. We asked opinions on the drinks available and were happy with the recommendations. The appetizers are made for sharing, so you could easily make a meal out of several appetizers!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74525 size-full\" title=\"Walt Disney World DVC Top of the World Lounge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Appetizers.jpg\" alt=\"Top of the World Lounge Appetizer Menu\" width=\"600\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Appetizers.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Appetizers-400x367.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Appetizers-140x130.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74528 size-full\" title=\"Walt Disney World Disney Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Top of the World Lounge Menu Desserts and Wines\" width=\"600\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Wines.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Wines-400x330.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74527 size-full\" title=\"Top of the World Lounge Menu\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Cocktails.jpg\" alt=\"Top of the World Lounge Cocktails Menu\" width=\"600\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Cocktails.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Cocktails-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Cocktails-400x397.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74526 size-full\" title=\"Walt Disney World DVC Top of the World Lounge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Beer-Selections.jpg\" alt=\"Disney Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge Menu Beer and Mocktails\" width=\"600\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Beer-Selections.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-Menu-Beer-Selections-400x395.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Outside of the lounge, a wide high-ledge balcony allows guests amazing views of the area. This is beautiful in the daytime and affords a unique view of the nighttime fireworks shows in the evenings.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74524\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74524 size-full\" title=\"Top of the World Lounge in Walt Disney World\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-View-2.jpg\" alt=\"Top of the World Lounge overlooks Magic Kingdom Park\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-View-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-View-2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top of the World Lounge offers spectacular views of Magic Kingdom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While we were dressed nicely for an upcoming dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/california-grill-menu\/\">California Grill<\/a>, we also saw people in the lounge in shorts and t-shirts, having just come over from a day in the parks. There is no dress code or age limit for visitors to Top of the World. The lounge is a popular place for families, especially during the fireworks.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the highlights of Top of the World Lounge?<\/h2>\n<p>The view, of course! Seeing all of Magic Kingdom from this level was spectacular. During the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/parks\/magic-kingdom\/happily-ever-after\/\"> Happily Ever After<\/a>, the evening fireworks show, many people leave their tables to head out to the large balcony area to get a better view. Top of the World will play the music from the show over speakers on the balcony. Watching the show from this high up doesn\u2019t allow you to see the amazing projections on the Cinderella Castle as well as you would from inside the park, so if you have never seen the show within Magic Kingdom, be sure to see it there if you have a chance!<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the menu options, the Seven Layer Cake gets amazing reviews, along with the highly recommended Bay Lake Sunset drink. We have also heard that the pretzel is enormous and can serve as a meal in itself!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74529 size-full\" title=\"DVC Top of the World Lounge\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-View-website.jpg\" alt=\"View of Magic Kingdom from Disney Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge\" width=\"600\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-View-website.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Top-of-the-World-View-website-400x158.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>What do you think? Have you ever visited Top of the World Lounge? 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