Hi Jeri,
Welcome home! And welcome back to planDisney!
One of my favourite things about being a
Disney Vacation Club Member is discovering how many benefits come with membership, and I am always happy to help fellow Guests make the most of them as they plan their next adventure, too!
It sounds like you are considering opting in to
Membership Magic Beyond. The 2026 programme has just launched and is now available for sale, which gives access to lots of extra perks. Some of my favourites include priority entry to Member Lounges at the Disney Parks and exclusive evening access to the
ImaginAtrium Lounge in EPCOT, featuring an exclusive character meet and greet! There are also discounts on multiday park tickets and so much more! Benefits such as lounge access are good for the full membership period, and the 2026 programme runs from 1 January to 31 December.
One of the benefits is a 30 day
Memory Maker entitlement. This particular benefit does not go live as soon as you opt in to the programme. Instead, activation begins when the Member downloads the first photo on Disney PhotoPass or the My Disney Experience mobile app, or otherwise redeems Memory Maker. This means you can choose which trip you activate it on. This benefit alone offers Members great value versus buying Memory Maker separately.
I hope this helps answer your question today, Jeri, and that it helps you decide whether Membership Magic Beyond is right for you and your family. If you have any more questions about your membership or vacation planning, please
reach out to me. I'd love to help!
See ya real soon!
Matt