Hi John!
Welcome to the Disney Park Moms Panel AND welcome home to the
Disney Vacation Club! I'm so glad to hear that you've made the wonderful decision to join, and I know you are looking forward to your first
Walt Disney World Resort vacation as a Member. I'm sure it will be extra magical!
Unfortunately, Disney Vacation Club Members do not receive early access to making
dining reservations or
FastPass+ reservations. The same rules will apply as for regular resort reservations. So you can make dining reservations 180 days in advance of your check-in date, and then you can make your FastPass+ reservations 60 days in advance. Since you'll be visiting during a very busy time of the year, be sure to be ready to make them as soon as you are able in order to ensure that you get the best selections.
As for
Moonlight Magic, the only current events remaining for this year will be held in July and August at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park and in September and October at
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. These popular events sell out quickly so be sure to keep an eye on the Disney Vacation Club website for any announcements about new events. And don't forget to check out all of the
special offers and perks available to Members like shopping and dining discounts and special events and tours. I'm sure you'll find plenty of things you can take advantage of on your upcoming trip!
I hope you enjoy your Membership as much as I do and have many magical vacations for years to come. If we can help with anything else, just let us know!
~Carrie