Membership Magic Beyond-2026?

[Genie+]

Yes I agree as it stated MMB would end on 12/31/25. I guess the question is will they start MMB 2026 on 1/1 or wait a few weeks like this year.

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The part where I’m less sure is cast member saying I’d be able to use my Memory Maker credit for the trip next year. I’m not relying on that but would be a nice little bonus.

 

[VGCgroupie]

FWIW, they have let me buy BOGO OTUP for a stay in the 2026…

Same. But it was under my Dec 2025 UY I thought that was why.

 

[VGCgroupie]

FYI - Member magazine this month says details for 2026 Member Magic Beyond coming soon.

Nice! I am excited they are keeping it, honestly even if it costs more.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Same. But it was under my Dec 2025 UY I thought that was why.

Could be, but the MM+ is paid for based on calendar year…. So I’m not sure if OTUP works on a UY or Calendar Year timeline….

 

[eticketplease]

Could be, but the MM+ is paid for based on calendar year…. So I’m not sure if OTUP works on a UY or Calendar Year timeline….

I believe OTUP Work on a use year basis

 

[Brian Noble]

Here is my undersatnding:

When OTUP are purchased, the go into the UY in which the reservation for which they are purchased belongs.

However, when using MMB to get the "bonus" OTUP, that purchase has to happen in the Program (calendar) Year in which you have purchased the MMB option.

You can use the MMB to buy the bonus OTUP for any Use Year into which you can make a seven-month reservation. So, definitely the current UY, and maybe the next one, depending.

 

[Sandisw]

FWIW, they have let me buy BOGO OTUP for a stay in the 2026…

That’s because you bought them when you have MMB.

They said from the start that the rules for OTU points were not changing so you could buy for any date that is 7 months or less.

You can purchase as late as 12/31 for a stay 7 months or less into 2026.

So, the benefits for MMB can be accessed during a calendar year you have it, but the actual trip you purchase them for just had to follow the normal rules.

 

[jakecaputo]

I just tried to purchase BOGO points in February 2026 (which is my 2026 use year) and was denied because I already used the BOGO points in 2025. So it seems they're a one time benefit for MMB.

 

[MamaKate]

According to DVC News, it's returning, but beside the characters changing, there are no further details:

Disney Vacation Club's paid perks program will return for a second year, bringing Mickey and Minnie to the member lounge in EPCOT.

DVC has confirmed that Membership Magic Beyond will be back in 2026. The program was announced in late 2024 and launched in mid-January 2025. For a fee of $99 per year, the program's list of perks included:

• 2-for-1 offer on DVC One Time Use points
• Priority access to member lounges
• Exclusive evening access to the ImaginAtrium lounge at EPCOT
• Complimentary Magic Maker entitlement
• Discounted theme park tickets

There is no word on perks or pricing for 2026.

 

[DeeCee735]

I just read that it will be continued in 2026. I bought it for 2025. First I absolutely was not going to, then I changed my mind and decided to give it a try because our kids and grandkids came with us for 5 days in February, and I was there again in March and was supposed to be there again last December but had to cancel due to the flu. I also used points for an annual pass thinking I would have had 4 trips (going this December, pass expires Feb 2026).

Anyway, my take on it was that unless you are there and enter the parks a lot, it's not so much worth it (to me) and I won't be buying it for 2026. I used it for the memory maker with my grandkids (one trip included only), and to get into the new DVC lounge in MK. The AP wasn't used as much as I hoped and won't be used in December because I am the only one of the travel party with the pass so I probably won't be in the parks unless my DH buys a one day ticket. I would have had to spend 10 days park hopping to make the AP worth the cost (points or cash).

I am sure many many people will enjoy it more than I have had the opportunity to do so.

Dee

 

[Simba's Mom]

According to DVC News, it's returning, but beside the characters changing, there are no further details:


DVC has confirmed that Membership Magic Beyond will be back in 2026. The program was announced in late 2024 and launched in mid-January 2025. For a fee of $99 per year, the program's list of perks included:

• 2-for-1 offer on DVC One Time Use points
• Priority access to member lounges
• Exclusive evening access to the ImaginAtrium lounge at EPCOT
• Complimentary Magic Maker entitlement
• Discounted theme park tickets

There is no word on perks or pricing for 2026.

Am I missing something or did they omit the ability to purchase a Sorcerer's Annual Pass with points?