Top Of The World Lounge access

[DisneyFreak]

We are DVC Members and will be staying at Bay Lake Tower for the first time in August. Does this alone allow us access to the Top Of The World Lounge as long as it doesn't hit capacity?

 

[nickys]

We are DVC Members and will be staying at Bay Lake Tower for the first time in August. Does this alone allow us access to the Top Of The World Lounge as long as it doesn't hit capacity?

No, sorry.

First off, they have restricted it to those eligible for perks, what was “blue card” holders when they actually issued cards.

Assuming you qualify, then you can go up to the terrace to watch the fireworks about 20 minutes before hand.
Or you can go and ask to be put on a waitlist for the Lounge from about 6pm.
If it’s busy, your best chance might be after the fireworks are finished. You can ask when up on the terrace.

 

[DisneyFreak]

First off, they have restricted it to those eligible for perks, what was “blue card” holders when they actually issued cards.

How do you become eligible?

 

[Chi84]

No, sorry.

First off, they have restricted it to those eligible for perks, what was “blue card” holders when they actually issued cards.

Assuming you qualify, then you can go up to the terrace to watch the fireworks about 20 minutes before hand.
Or you can go and ask to be put on a waitlist for the Lounge from about 6pm.
If it’s busy, your best chance might be after the fireworks are finished. You can ask when up on the terrace.

Is this something new? We're DVC - not even staying at BLT - and have always been able to go up with everyone else on our reservation.

 

[Prince-1]

We go up to the lounge all the time with no issues.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

How do you become eligible?

Only those that have either purchased 150 points directly from Disney or those resale members that are grandfathered in. Must have the DVC blue card, which would indicate a Y on your phone. They have checked in the past to ensure only authorized people can access it.

 

[nickys]

Is this something new? We're DVC - not even staying at BLT - and have always been able to go up with everyone else on our reservation.

It’s new since they revamped it and introduced Wicked Wind Down.

You don’t have to be staying at BLT and can take guests (although technically guests are meant to be staying with you or on your reservation).
If WWD or other paid event is on though, it can be hard to get up unless you go early in the evening.

 

[DisneyFreak]

Only those that have either purchased 150 points directly from Disney

We fall into this category so should be good.

Thanks everyone for the info.