Explore New Model Rooms at Disney Springs' 'Gateway to Discovery' DVC Welcome Center

Jul 16, 2024 in "Disney Springs"

Gateway to Discovery DVC Welcome Center at Disney Springs
Posted: Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:40pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Disney 'Gateway to Discovery' Welcome Center at Disney Springs has opened its second-floor model rooms.

You can tour a one-bedroom villa and deluxe studio model room of Disney's Riviera Resort, take in an elevated view of Disney Springs from the balcony, and enjoy light refreshments.

The Disney Vacation Club welcome center opened its first-floor area in the Town Center at Disney Springs in May 2024.


'Gateway to Discovery' took over the former Alex and Ani space near the Guest Relations building and showcases DVC's offerings worldwide.


Like the DVC kiosks found in the parks, the Disney Springs location includes interactive video kiosks, models of DVC properties, and a Mickey Mouse photo op.


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Captain Culpepper ClineJul 16, 2024

Trying to figure out the appeal of Disney timeshare. I guess you’re right. If there were more VIP areas to sit and have a beverage it may be tempting to shell out a mortgage for it. I prefer to choose where I want to stay, whether Grand Floridian or Pop, whenever I chose, for less money.

Cmdr_CrimsonJul 16, 2024

An artificial note from Walt plus

John park hopperJul 16, 2024

Wouldn't it be nice if Disney put as much effort into guests as they do for DVC members

BocabearJul 16, 2024

Thanks for your $63,795.00, and your annual $4700.00 dues...Now please, help yourself to a paper cup of Keurig coffee... Geeez DVC, you could do better than that...

DCBakerJul 16, 2024

The second floor of Gateway to Discovery at Disney Springs is now open:

AylaMar 08, 2024

Of course there is. :rolleyes: DVC is the only thing they have any interest in expanding.

castlecake2.0Mar 08, 2024

Haven’t heard specific places but substantial growth coming. YC is usually booked pretty solid as is with convention travel back, but I could see POR being a target with its huge room inventory. I think reflections is only a matter of time, it’s prime real estate.

nickysMar 08, 2024

My guesses: -Reflections is back on the agenda to be linked with the FW cabins - Poly sales dates announced - More resort rooms being switched to DVC “resort studios” at GF, Jambo or YC. Possibly the Garden Wing at Contemporary. An outside shot for POR, now that there’s a precedent at FW.

castlecake2.0Mar 08, 2024

Parks are not the only thing about to get “turbocharged”, it looks like there are some announcements ahead for DVC

HauntedPirateMar 08, 2024

seabreezept813Mar 08, 2024

I think the cost of tickets now is what makes it not a value. Like even if you’re getting the hotel for free the tickets are sooo pricey.

HauntedPirateMar 07, 2024

Bob WANTS you to buy Riviera... Bob NEEDS you to buy Riviera... But friends don't let friends buy points at Riviera.

monothingieMar 07, 2024

Sounds Kinky. I'm in!

Indy_UKMar 07, 2024

Once in, you don’t see daylight again until you’ve bought 300 points at Aulani or Riviera.