food IS a theme park
Heads up, Annual Passholders — we’ve got news for you!
Wilderness Lodge
A NEW Disney World hotel discount was just announced, and we’ve got all the details. If you’re planning a trip to the parks, you might want to keep reading!
Disney World has announced a limited-time dining discount exclusively for Annual Passholders this July 2025 — and we want to be sure you don’t forget about it.
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Through July 31st—passholders can enjoy a 40% discount on meals at select table-service restaurants when dining Monday through Thursday!
Being a Disney World Annual Passholder comes with a WHOLE LOT of perks.
Disney World Annual Pass
Not only do you get access to the parks pretty much whenever you want (depending on the type of pass you have!), but you also get special discounts, merchandise, and more. And, every once in a while, Disney celebrates Passholders with a MAJOR event and extra perks — but a major perk is ending soon.
Back in March 2025, Disney World lowered the down payment for its annual passes to $99 from $205– and increased the monthly payment depending on the type of pass. However, the lower down payment is no longer available, and the down payment has once again increased to $205.
Disney World Annual Pass
While the down payment has increased, the monthly payments have decreased. So, while you pay more upfront, your monthly cost will be lower. At the end of the day, pass prices have remained the same; all that has changed is when you actually end up paying the cost.
Being a Disney World Annual Passholder not only gives you year-round access to the park (depending on your pass and its blockout dates), but it also comes with so many different perks!
Disney World Annual Pass
There are so many different perks and discounts that you can take advantage of as a Passholder at each of the four parks. However, it looks like EPCOT is the place to be as a Passholder this summer!
Disney World Annual Passholders currently have access to a special V.I.Passholder lounge at EPCOT, but there’s a catch…
AP Lounge!
During the length of Disney World’s V.I.Passholders promotion through July 13th, an exclusive lounge for Annual Passholders will operate inside the Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion.
If you LOVE saving money at Disney World (and who doesn’t?!), you’re going to EAT UP this BIG dining news!
Cinderella Castle
When you plan a new trip to Disney World, chances are you’re factoring in dining costs. Fortunately, a free dining perk is COMING BACK to Disney World in 2026!
Annual Passholders, this is your sign that it is time for a Disney shopping spree! As part of V.I.Passholder Summer Days, Disney World Annual Passholders can get 20% off select items at the Disney Store. That’s right, you don’t have to travel all the way to Disney World to take advantage of this offer! You can get this special discount from the comfort of your sofa while wearing your favorite pajamas.
Disney World Annual Pass
However, this discount is only being offered for a limited time, so don’t wait to grab some of those Disney items you have been eyeing. We have all the details on how you can take advantage of this offer, plus a few items for inspiration!
One of EPCOT’s most popular Annual Passholder perks has returned for this year’s V.I.Passholder Days, but Disney is heavily enforcing who has access.
Annual Passholder
During the length of Disney World’s V.I.Passholders promotion through July 13th, an exclusive lounge for Annual Passholders will operate inside the Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion.
Even with an Annual Pass, it’s possible to make MISTAKES in the theme parks!
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If you don’t visit all the time or you don’t stay up-to-date on all the news and perks, it can be easy to miss out on special offerings, discounts, and experiences. So, we’re sharing the mistakes to avoid if you’re a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder!
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