Disney has been very busy getting everything reopened as a result of the pandemic shutdown. Virtually everything has been brought back, however, Disney Vacation Club Members have been without access to the Top of the World Lounge high atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s DVC wing.
Today, Disney announced the Top of the World Lounge will return on 11 July 2022, however it will have a new theme. When it reopens it will now be known as Top of the World Lounge – A Villians Lair.
Prior to the official opening, on 8-10 July, Disney is offering members a special, separately hard ticketed event, “Bound to be Bad.” In addition to watching The Magic Kingdom’s nighttime spectacular, “Disney Enchantment” from the rooftop, guests will also enjoy a selection of appetizers and cocktails. Pricing and details are coming shortly.
For the exclusive use of DVC Members and their guests, the lounge will be open most nights from 6:00 p.m. through midnight. DVC Members must present their digital membership card on My Disney Experience to access the lounge.
Disney has released additional information about the Top of the World Lounge – A Villians Lair. They are:
Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will reopen to eligible Members* on July 11, 2022. *Requires eligibility for Membership Extras which is an incidental benefit subject to availability, change, or termination and may require a fee.
The Backstory
Discover the untold story of this covert hideout for some of Disney’s most dastardly villains. Even the ruthless relax.
Whether pursuing puppies or stealing souls, messing with a mermaid, or belittling a beast, evil-doing is exhausting. And since a dishonest day’s work is frowned upon by mainstream masses, the deliciously devious decompress away from judging eyes––hiding deep underground… or on top of the world. Swapping stories of sabotage and toasting with tales of terror, the unsavory unwind in places inaccessible to the innocent.
So, when our own Top of the World Lounge temporarily closed its doors atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, it didn’t take long for the idle enclave to become a devils’ playground. We’re not sure how they got here (we can only guess by monorail), but we do know they were here. For when we returned to reopen this picturesque place to mingling Members, we found stuff left behind by these hustlers in a hurry.
Curious couture from their wicked wardrobes. Artwork befitting their ghastly galleries. And rebellious recipes for their cunning concoctions. That’s when we did what so many great Cast Members have done before us.
We gave the place a longer name. Welcome home to the Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair. Like the best Disney stories, it’s a place of magic… with a touch of tragic.
Experience spell-tacular views while sipping sinister concoctions and nibbling on fiendish fare––for eligible Members only. Subject to capacity restrictions and operating hours.
Like the villains who lounged before you, toast to your travels, and revel in rebellious recipes while swapping stories of wicked fun and plotting your next (vacation) escape. Cap off the evening with a rooftop viewing of the Disney Enchantment nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom park.
Beyond the new furnishings, delight in new menu offerings including carefully crafted concoctions, wicked wines, bubbling brews, and ominous appetizers––including the new Seven-Lair Cake.
Hours of Operation and Parking
Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair is open from 6:00 PM to midnight daily, subject to capacity restrictions and operating hours.
Complimentary parking for eligible Members begins at 5:00 PM, pending availability. Eligible Members must present a digital Member Card and photo ID at security to confirm accessibility.
Please be aware that the lounge may include blockout dates, such as holidays (July 4th, New Year’s Eve, etc.) and special event nights.
Check-In
Please review access and eligibility requirements prior to arrival. Upon arrival, Members must check-in at the Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair desk on the ground floor lobby. At least one Member in the traveling party must accompany the group and present their current MagicBand, digital Membership card, and government-issued photo ID in order to gain admission to the lounge and observation deck.
Learn important information regarding Member eligibility, party size, and more.
Accessing the Lounge
Special Access to the Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair is available to eligible Members on a first-come, first-served basis until the lounge reaches capacity. Due to the lounge’s popularity during Disney Enchantment––the Magic Kingdom fireworks––arriving as early as possible will offer Members the best chance of gaining admission to this exclusive experience.
Eligibility
Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members with access to Membership Extras––who are staying at a 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.
Party Size
Eligible Members and their guests staying on that Member’s reservation are eligible. Each eligible Membership can enjoy Top of the World Lounge access for one party per day—which can include eligible Members and guests staying on that Member’s reservation. At least one Member in the traveling party must accompany the group and present their current MagicBand, digital Membership card, and government-issued photo ID in order to gain admission to the lounge and observation deck. A Digital Disney Vacation Club Membership Card is also required to verify Membership eligibility.
Restrictions
No outside food or beverages may be brought in.
The lounge is subject to blockout dates, or limited access, on holidays and special event nights.
Blockout dates include:
- July 3
- July 4
- December 30
- December 31
