Annual Passholders, it’s almost time! We’ve been excitedly awaiting its arrival for months, but starting next week on May 1st, V.I.PASSHOLDER Days officially begin!

We are SO excited about this year’s event, let’s dive into everything Passholders can look forward to this summer!
V.I.PASSHOLDER days run from May 1st, 2026, to July 31st, 2026, and there is so much fun and amazing deals for Passholders to experience over the next few months!

Starting with the Passholder Exclusive Lounge returning to the Marrakesh Restaurant in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT! This lounge will include complimentary snacks, water, Moroccan mint tea, a Passholder button, and a new Disney PhotoPass Animated Magic Shot.

Plus, the entire lounge is inside, offering an amazing break from the hot Florida summer sun. This lounge will be open May 1 to July 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.

This year, Passholders will also be getting Exclusive Character Greetings! Just head over to Magic Eye Theatre, where you can find the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival at EPCOT, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, to meet some of your favorite Disney characters. Note that Disney has not specified which characters will be meeting in this spot.

Of course, there will be a brand-new Annual Passholder Magnet to grab at Creations in EPCOT. As well as new merchandise that Passholders can find starting May 1st at Creations, and then starting the week of May 10th at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, World of Disney in Disney Springs, and Discovery Trading Company in Animal Kingdom.

This year, Passholders are also getting an exclusive souvenir of every Disney Adult’s Favorite: a Popcorn Bucket! Which can be found starting May 1st at the following locations:
- Magic Kingdom Park: City Hall Popcorn Cart
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Chakranadi
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Popcorn Cart next to The Hollywood Brown Derby
- EPCOT: Popcorn Cart in World Celebration
- Disney Springs: Mainstage Cart located in the Marketplace

There is also an exclusive tumbler in the same art style, which can be purchased at the following locations through mobile order on the My Disney Experience App:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Pizzafari
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Backlot Express and Dockside Diner
- EPCOT: Connections Eatery and Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue

Passholders can also head over to Karamell-Küche in EPCOT starting May 1st to purchase a Passholder-exclusive Mickey Chocolate Cake Pop!
Finally, Passholders can save up to 40% at select dining locations Monday-Thursday during V.I.PASSHOLDER Days!

Passholders can save 20% on food and non-alcoholic beverages at the following locations.
- Be Our Guest Restaurant (lunch only)
- The Crystal Palace (lunch and dinner)

While Passholders can find 40% savings on food and non-alcoholic beverages at the following locations!
- Biergarten Restaurant (lunch)
- Coral Reef Restaurant (dinner)
- Garden Grill Restaurant (lunch and dinner)
- Hollywood & Vine (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Tiffins Restaurant (dinner)
- Tusker House Restaurant (lunch and dinner)
- Boatwright’s Dining Hall (dinner)
- Cape May Cafe (dinner)
- Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood (dinner)
- Whispering Canyon Cafe (brunch and dinner)

This might just be the best perk of the entire event and gives Passholders some INCREDIBLE savings at some of the most popular restaurants on property!

V.I.PASSHOLDER Days start next week on May 1st and run through July 31st, so if you’re an Annual Passholder, don’t forget to take advantage of these amazing deals and perks!

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Are you an Annual Passholder? If you are, let us know in the comments which V.I.Passholder perk you’re most excited about!

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