TOTWL Questions

[Princess Michele]

We recently purchased a DVC resale contract and will be making our first DVC trip the last week of August. We will be staying at AKV because this trip will be to attend MNSSHP and enjoy the resort. We would like to watch the fireworks from TOTWL on a non-party night during our trip. Last January we tried to watch from the California Grille Lounge but were shut out due to capacity. I am trying to make my plans so we are more successful this time.

If the fireworks are at 9:00pm what would be the latest we should arrive at TOTWL to make sure that we can gain access? It will depend on our dining plans the night we go whether we would be interested in eating anything there or not. Is there plenty of room if you just want to go up to see the fireworks and not purchase anything to eat or drink? Thank you.

 

[spiceycat]

hard to predict.

late Aug is not generally a busy time - so would say 8:00pm or even 8:30 pm should work.

 

[cruisin5]

Remember to bring your driver's license.

 

[SSRFred]

You will not have a capacity issue at the end of August to watch the fireworks from the outside deck. The only time I arrive an hour or more before the fireworks is if I want a table inside to eat or drink.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Remember to bring your driver's license.

And your DVC member card.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

When going for fireworks I don't think we've arrived any more than 30 minutes in advance. And no, no necessity to get a drink or any food if you don't want to.

 

[ajjonesehc]

We rode up the elevator just in time to grab a drink and walk outside before the fireworks on Memorial Day weekend. Unless it’s a major fireworks night, crowds aren’t an issue.

 

[chiisai]

When going for fireworks I don't think we've arrived any more than 30 minutes in advance. And no, no necessity to get a drink or any food if you don't want to.[/QUOTE]

True, but that cake... is best cake. And I’m no cake lover.

 

[Cygnus 2112]

Every time we go there I feel like the bar is mobbed and I have to wait forever to get served. That said when we stay st BLT we do the fireworks there a few nights b/c u can’t beat the convienence of not being jammed in the park.

 

[Grammy4Lizzy]

I thought that resale after a certain date did not get the perks or a member card. If that is true, you will not be able to go to TOTWL.
If I am wrong, please let me know.

 

[CraigInPA]

I thought that resale after a certain date did not get the perks or a member card. If that is true, you will not be able to go to TOTWL.
If I am wrong, please let me know.

TOTWL is open to all DVC members, regardless of whether they have a blue card or not.

The Epcot lounge is restricted to blue card holders.

 

[espov]

TOTWL is open to all DVC members, regardless of whether they have a blue card or not.

The Epcot lounge is restricted to blue card holders.

I have a blt reservation with rented points form David’s rental but I am also waiting on ROFR for a contract at Polynesian. If my contract passes and closes before my trip in August can I access the lounge? Will I receive a card? Print out online? Sorry just new to the dvc world and just want to know if I can use lounge being that I would be a member but I’m not using my member points bc I have rented.

Thanks

 

[crvetter]

I have a blt reservation with rented points form David’s rental but I am also waiting on ROFR for a contract at Polynesian. If my contract passes and closes before my trip in August can I access the lounge? Will I receive a card? Print out online? Sorry just new to the dvc world and just want to know if I can use lounge being that I would be a member but I’m not using my member points bc I have rented.

Thanks

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to go into the lounge (assuming you close on the contract and it is processed by DVC by your travel date). The only restriction is that you have to be staying on-site (with no real specification as to how) and staying at BLT (if and only if it is one of the blackout dates).

When DVC processes/creates your membership you will be able to log in online and access a digital member ID, which will be white in color, that you will need to present at the check-in desk along with your photo ID to obtain access.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I have a blt reservation with rented points form David’s rental but I am also waiting on ROFR for a contract at Polynesian. If my contract passes and closes before my trip in August can I access the lounge? Will I receive a card? Print out online? Sorry just new to the dvc world and just want to know if I can use lounge being that I would be a member but I’m not using my member points bc I have rented.

Thanks

Yes. The only requirements are that it's not a date restricted to owners staying at BLT (July 3, 4 Dec 30, 31), that you are a DVC member and that you are staying somewhere onsite.

 

[espov]

I just brought resale and i am awaiting my member id#. I will be staying at Bay Lake Tower with a large group (as renters). Question: as long as I have my member ID- I can take up the party to watch fireworks? Is there a limit of how many ppl per member? Is my husband and I consider one member or two? Thank you for help.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I just brought resale and i am awaiting my member id#. I will be staying at Bay Lake Tower with a large group (as renters). Question: as long as I have my member ID- I can take up the party to watch fireworks? Is there a limit of how many ppl per member? Is my husband and I consider one member or two? Thank you for help.

This is from the member website: Note the highlighted text in the first paragraph under Highlights. They must be staying with you on your reservation, not a separate reservation. So guests staying in your villa, not a different one that you are not registered in. If you have five villas rented and you are only listed in one villa, only the guests staying in that villa can go up with your. If you rented a Grand Villa and have ten more guests staying with you in the GV, all twelve of you should be able to go up to the lounge.

Highlights
It’s an ideal place to savor light bites and refreshing cocktails—and unforgettable views.
Access to this lounge—one of the vacation kingdom’s most unique spaces—is reserved for Members and their guests who are staying on that Member's reservation.
Top of the World Lounge offers sweeping views of Magic Kingdom park from the 16th floor of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Accessing the Lounge
This special access to Top of the World Lounge is available on a first-come, first-served basis until the lounge reaches capacity.
As the lounge is most popular during the Magic Kingdom fireworks, arriving as early as possible will offer Members the best chance of gaining admission to this exclusive experience.
Available to Eligible Members
Disney 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.
Check in
Upon arrival, Members must check in at the Top of the World Lounge desk in the ground floor lobby.
At least one Member in the traveling party must accompany the group and present his or her current MagicBand or card in order to gain admission to the lounge and observation deck. A Disney Vacation Club Membership Card is also required to verify Membership.

Important Details
View details about parking, blockout dates, operating hours and more.
Parking
Parking is only available to those staying at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Members traveling from other Resorts must use Walt Disney World Transportation.
Parking will also be available for Guests renting the Top of the World Lounge for the duration of the event.
Hours
Current operating hours are 6:00 PM to midnight. Hours are subject to change.
Blockout dates
This benefit is offered into 2019, but these blockout dates apply:

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• July 3: Available only to Members staying at Bay Lake Tower
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• July 4: Closed for Private Member Event
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• December 30: Available only to Members staying at Bay Lake Tower
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• December 31: Closed for Private Member Event

Blockout dates are subject to change.

 

[aoconnor]

Piggybacking on this thread with a related question. I am staying on my points at VGF in September with family. They arrive several hours before I do, can they head up to TOTW before I arrive? The last few times I've gone they just scanned my magic band, didn't have show any member ID. I am the only one on the membership though.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Piggybacking on this thread with a related question. I am staying on my points at VGF in September with family. They arrive several hours before I do, can they head up to TOTW before I arrive? The last few times I've gone they just scanned my magic band, didn't have show any member ID. I am the only one on the membership though.

No, the member must be there to show their member ID.

 

[espov]

This is from the member website: Note the highlighted text in the first paragraph under Highlights. They must be staying with you on your reservation, not a separate reservation. So guests staying in your villa, not a different one that you are not registered in. If you have five villas rented and you are only listed in one villa, only the guests staying in that villa can go up with your. If you rented a Grand Villa and have ten more guests staying with you in the GV, all twelve of you should be able to go up to the lounge.

Thank you, that's what i understand from the online page as well. However, I kept reading on treads, where people keep saying just get friendly with an actual member and you can walk up with them. If that is allowed, I assumed people traveling with me even under a separate reservation would not be an issue.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Thank you, that's what i understand from the online page as well. However, I kept reading on treads, where people keep saying just get friendly with an actual member and you can walk up with them. If that is allowed, I assumed people traveling with me even under a separate reservation would not be an issue.

But wouldn't you be embarrassed if they told you no after you showed up with all your friends?