Disney World Locks Mickey Mouse Meet-And-Greet Behind $99 Paywall, Effective Immediately

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A cheerful family of three meeting Mickey Mouse

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Walt Disney World Resort‘s newest Mickey and Minnie Mouse meet-and-greet is only available to the highest-paying guests. On Sunday, the iconic cartoon duo debuted exclusive outfits at an EPCOT lounge, accessible only to select Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members.

Last fall, EPCOT debuted the reimagined Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge, located on the second floor of the Imagination! Pavilion. DVC members can enter the refurbished lounge by presenting a valid Membership Card and photo ID at the door located in the ImageWorks section of the first floor of the pavilion.

They can bring up to four guests or the number of people on their Disney Resort hotel reservation (whichever is greater).

An image of two glass pyramidal buildings at sunset. The structures, part of EPCOT, are lit up with colorful lights. A banner reading "Journey Into Imagination" is displayed near the entrance of the building in the foreground. Trees and greenery surround the base of the pyramids, leading to a Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge.
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After taking the Walter Peregoy elevator shaft to the second floor, DVC members and their guests are seated by dedicated Disney cast members. Amenities include device charging (USB and standard outlets), a kids’ area, complimentary snacks, and three Coca-Cola Freestyle machines. Reservations aren’t required, but there may be a wait if the lounge is full.

Now, the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium has debuted another exclusive experience: a meet-and-greet with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in new, travel-inspired outfits. But there’s a catch: the character encounter is only available to DVC members paying $99 annually for the Membership Magic Beyond program.

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On Sunday, October 26, Mickey and Minnie Mouse made their debut in their new outfits. Theme park journalist Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) shared this photo of the characters in their blue attire on X (formerly known as Twitter):

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse debuted their new travel-inspired outfits yesterday at Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge at EPCOT.

X user @David_Heller25 shared their meet-and-greet photo from the official meet-and-greet location, which features a map background and several oversized suitcases:

Can confirm

Eligible Membership Magic Beyond program DVC members can meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse at the EPCOT lounge from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. For more details, please inquire with Disney cast members at the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge.

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