Why Every Annual Passholder Wants To Be in EPCOT on May 1st

Are you a HUGE Disney fan who loves heading to Disney World multiple times a year?

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Does Disney World feel like home to you? Have you ridden every single ride hundreds of times? Do you know where to get the best food in each of the four parks? If so, you’re probably a Disney World Annual Passholder! Annual Passes for Disney World may be the best way to splurge if you know you’ll be in the parks several times throughout the year. And for those of us who LOVE Disney, it’s perfect! Plus, Annual Passholders get a few added perks like discounts, exclusive merch, and free stuff. And coming May 1st, Annual Passholders will get their own V.I.Passholder days. Let’s check out what these magical days will bring!

This year’s V.I.Passholder Days will take place from May 1st through June 26th. It will include several special perks that are exclusive to the days of the event, and most of the event will be happening in EPCOT. So what are the special perks this year? We’re glad you asked!

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Complimentary Stitch Magnet

Throughout the duration of V.I.Passholder Days, you can pick up your exclusive Stitch magnet over at Creations Shop in EPCOT! While we haven’t seen what the magnet will officially look like yet, the sneak peek Disney has given us tells us it’s gonna be cute.

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You’ll simply head to the Passholder entrance at Creations (there’s usually a sign directing you where to go) then show them your Passholder card, MagicBand, MagicBand+, or Disney MagicMobile pass, and a government-issued ID. They’ll hand you your magnet and off you go! They are limited to one per Passholder while supplies last.

Exclusive Passholder Lounge

From May 1st through June 18th, you can visit an exclusive lounge that is being set up just for the V.I.Passholder Days! The lounge will be located at Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT. It will be open from 12PM to 8PM daily throughout most of the days.

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The lounge will offer air-conditioning (the most important part), complimentary snacks and water, charging locations for phones, and complimentary Passholder buttons. And Disney might have mentioned that “special friends” could drop by to say hi! You’ll have to show proof of your Annual Pass such as your card, MagicBand, MagicBand+, or Disney MagicMobile pass, and a government-issued ID to enter.

Exclusive Treat

An exclusive Stitch Cake Cone will be available just for Annual Passholders throughout the duration of the event. It will be available at Sunshine Seasons in the Land Pavilion in EPCOT.

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The cake cone will include a vanilla chiffon cake with coconut buttercream and mango crisp pearls — a perfect Hawaiian treat! To purchase the Stitch Cake Cone, you’ll head to Sunshine Seasons where you’ll have to show the Cast Members your valid Annual Pass ID from the Tickets and Passes section of your Disney World app plus a valid government-issued photo ID. So before you head to grab this treat, make sure you have linked your Annual Pass to the app!

New Exclusive Photo Ops

Two new and exclusive photo ops will be available during the V.I.Passholder Days in EPCOT! If you wander over to Dreamer’s point, you can meet up with a Disney PhotoPass photographer to use a special prop and Magic Shot.

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The two photo ops will be available at separate times in the same location. A giant Mickey ice cream bar photo op prop and Stitch Magnet Shot will be available from May 1st through May 30th. Then starting June 1st through June 26th, a giant Micky donut and a Stitch Magnet Shot will be available. Doesn’t it sound deliciously fun?!

Limited-Time Discount

From May 5th through May 24th, you can get an exclusive discount on DisneyStore.com! If you use the promo code WDW20 at check out, you’ll save 20% off of your purchases.

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That means you can gear up your entire family to head to the parks to enjoy the V.I.Passholder Days! Of course, as Annual Passholders, you’ll need valid reservations for EPCOT, go after 2PM, or on a good-to-go-day if you plan to take advantage of all the limited-time offerings. We can’t wait to enjoy these special days with you!

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