NEWS: Two New Passholder Perks are Coming This Summer

V.I.Passholder days start in a week, and the summer celebration of Disney World’s most loyal fans will feature a host of special merchandise, huge dining discounts, events, perks and more. Disney World has confirmed two more perks are being added for annual passholders.

Perk #1 – V.I.PASSHOLDER Lounge

Need a place to cool off and enjoy some complimentary snacks, water and more? Check out the Passholder Lounge at EPCOT.

For a limited time, relax in a comfortable lounge just for Passholders —returning to EPCOT May 1 to July 31, 2026. This lounge experience is available as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days.

• Dates & Times:May 1 to July 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily (subject to change)
• Location:Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

Highlights

Exclusive to Annual Passholders, the Passholder Lounge is a great place to unwind during a fun-filled day at EPCOT. Here, Passholders can:

• Chill out in an air-conditioned area
• Enjoy complimentary snacks, water and Moroccan mint tea
• Pick up a complimentary Passholder button
• Capture the fun with a new Disney PhotoPass Service Animated Magic Shot

Important Information

• To enter EPCOT, Passholders must have valid admission and a theme park reservation for EPCOT (or may visit after 2:00 PM or on a good-to-go day without a theme park reservation, subject to blockout dates). Theme park reservations are limited and are subject to availability.
• All offerings, dates, hours of operation and locations are subject to availability, change, closure or cancellation without notice.
• Each Passholder must be present and show their valid Annual Pass card, linked MagicBand, MagicBand+ or Disney MagicMobile pass, and a government-issued photo ID to be eligible to enter the Passholder Lounge.

Perk #2 – V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Character Greetings

Passholders—don’t miss your chance to enjoy a greeting with some beloved Disney pals.

Come over to EPCOT and visit with some of Mickey Mouse’s best pals for a hug, a photo and, of course, an autograph.

This exclusive experience is available to Passholders as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days.

Event Details
• Dates: May 1 through July 31, 2026
• Times: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Location: Magic Eye Theatre—home to the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival—in World Celebration at EPCOT

Important Information

• To enter EPCOT, Passholders must have valid admission and a theme park reservation for EPCOT on the same date. Or they can enter EPCOT without a theme park reservation on a good-to-go day or after 2:00 PM. Theme park reservations are limited and subject to availability, and reservation requirements are subject to change. Passholder blockout dates apply.
• Subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All offerings, dates, hours of operation and locations are subject to availability, change, closure or cancellation without notice.
• Offer valid for Walt Disney World Resort Passholders. Each Passholder must present their valid Annual Pass card or linked MagicBand, MagicBand+ or Disney MagicMobile pass and a valid photo ID to be eligible to participate in the Character greeting.

RELATED ARTICLE: NEWS: Huge Passholder Dining Discounts Announced for Summer

It’s a great time to be a Disney World Passholder. V.I.Passholder Summer Days are coming back and some sweet perks are coming with them. One of those perks in a pretty hefty discount on dining.

Full details below.

From May 1 through July 31, 2026, Disney World passholders can save up to 40% at select restaurants. This is one of several perks being offered to passholders as part of the V.I.Passholder Summer Days.

The following restaurants are offering 20% off dining:

• Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom (lunch only)
• The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom (lunch and dinner)

These restaurants will be offering 40% off dining:

• Biergarten Restaurant at EPCOT (lunch only)
• Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT (dinner only)
• Garden Grill Restaurant at EPCOT (lunch and dinner)
• Hollywood & Vine at Hollywood Studios (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Tiffins Restaurant at Animal Kingdom (dinner only)
• Tusker House Restaurant at Animal Kingdom (lunch and dinner)
• Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort (dinner only)
• Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort (dinner only)
• Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (dinner only)
• Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (brunch and dinner)

The fine print:

• Discounts apply to food and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity not included.
• Excludes EPCOT festival and Fantasmic! dining packages.
• Not valid on carryout orders.
• Discount applies to passholders and up to three guests.
• This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts.
• Guests must present a valid Disney World Annual pass and photo ID.
• Advanced dining reservations are recommended.
• Park reservations are required.

RELATED ARTICLE: NEWS: Disney Reveals Passholder Exclusive Merch & Popcorn Bucket

V.I.Passholder days start next month and will offer a bunch of special perks for Disney World annual passholders. One of those perks is access to and exclusive line of passholder merchandise and a passholder exclusive popcorn bucket.

Check out the merch below along with details on when and where you can get your hands on them.

Passholder Exclusive Merchandise

The new line of passholder exclusive merchandise will launch May 1, 2026, and will include a hoodie, t-shirt, Loungefly crossbody bag, baseball hat and a Corkcicle canteen. You 20% passholder discount on merchandise applies to these items so make sure you see the discount on your purchase.

Passholder merchandise will be available starting May 1, 2026, at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Starting May 10, 2026, passholder merchandise will also be available at Emporium in Magic Kingdom, World of Disney at Disney Springs, and Discovery Trading Company at Animal Kingdom.

Passholder Exclusive Popcorn Bucket

Beginning May 1, 2026, passholders will also have exclusive access to a new passholder popcorn bucket designed by illustrator Ashley Taylor. The popcorn bucket features images from all four parks and characters from previous passholder magnets.

The passholder popcorn bucket will be available at the City Hall popcorn cart in Magic Kingdom, Chakranadi in Animal Kingdom, the popcorn cart between Hollywood Brown Derby and the Little Mermaid show in Hollywood Studios, the popcorn cart near Creations Shop in EPCOT, and the popcorn cart between World of Disney and Ghirardelli in Disney Springs.