Top of the World question

[Genie+]

Hmm…lots of conflicting info in this thread about access, especially with regards to the balcony. I am DVC-Y and plan to visit early Thanksgiving week, so I’ll have to report back based on a “busy week.” Staying at BLT so I should have a two or three opportunities to “research.”

Thanks!

My guess is MK party nights create more ToTWL demand. I’d figure Monday of Thanksgiving week might have the best shot at success for using the lounge and watching the fireworks without booking WWD. But who knows? It will be interesting to see your results.

 

[Cfabar1]

I can never figure out the rules in regards to this place. Do you have to be staying on property to go there? Do you have to be staying on property to buy a reservation to WWD? It all just seems so complicated.

 

[muppets3d]

I can never figure out the rules in regards to this place. Do you have to be staying on property to go there? Do you have to be staying on property to buy a reservation to WWD? It all just seems so complicated.

It's all in black and white here...not complicated. People have a bad habit of making simple things complicated. https://disneyvacationclub.disney.g...rs/member-experiences/top-of-the-world-lounge

I will say that although you're supposed to only be able to access the lounge when staying using your membership, I've never been turned away for that reason. But I've never tried to book WWD (I don't think the food in the lounge is that great so I don't want to pay for it, I just get drinks there - a dessert package would be a waste for me).