Annual Passholders, this summer just got a whole lot sweeter.

Disney World officially kicked off V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days on May 1st, and EPCOT is absolutely stacked with goodies running all the way through July 31st. From free snacks to exclusive meet-and-greets to some seriously tempting dining discounts, there’s a lot to unpack. Here’s everything Annual Passholders need to know before their next EPCOT visit.

The Annual Passholder Lounge Is Back

The beloved Annual Passholder Lounge has returned to EPCOT, and it’s honestly one of the best perks on the list.

Stop in to pick up an exclusive Passholder button featuring Mickey Mouse rocking a pair of adorable sunglasses, then cool off with complimentary ice-cold water or mint tea. There are also free snacks on hand, including Rold Gold Pretzels and a nut-free trail mix, making it a solid midday pitstop when the Florida heat is doing its thing.

An Exclusive Cake Pop at Karamell-Küche

If you’ve ever needed an excuse to swing by Karamell-Küche, this is it.

There’s a new Annual Passholder-exclusive cake pop featuring a chocolate base dipped in dark chocolate, drizzled with Werther’s Original Caramel, and finished with yellow sprinkles. The result is something that tastes less like a cake pop and more like a fancy chocolate truffle, and the caramel sweetness plays perfectly against that rich dark chocolate. Treat yourself.

An Exclusive Character Meet-and-Greet

This one’s genuinely exciting. There’s a rotating character meet-and-greet happening daily from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival building, and you’ll need your Annual Pass to get in line. The characters have been mixing it up, so you never quite know who you’ll get.

One recent visit brought out Chip ‘n’ Dale, but again, they’ll probably vary what characters will appear here, so you’ll want to check back often to see who’s meeting.

Exclusive Passholder Merchandise at Creations Shop

The Creations Shop in EPCOT is your first stop for the V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days merch collection. The lineup includes a zip-up hoodie, an adult tee, a Loungefly crossbody bag, a baseball hat, and a Corkcicle canteen.

The best part? You can use your 20% Passholder discount on all of it. The collection will be available while supplies last, so you’ll want to hurry on over to Creations Shop to check it out.

A Brand-New Passholder Popcorn Bucket

This year’s exclusive Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket features all four Walt Disney World theme parks alongside a lineup of beloved Passholder magnet characters.

You can grab one at the Popcorn Cart in World Celebration near Creations Shop, among several other locations across property. It’s the kind of collectible that sells out fast, so don’t sleep on it.

The Newest Passholder Magnet

Every Passholder season brings a new collectible magnet, and this summer’s is a Toy Story-themed design featuring Woody and Buzz.

It’s available exclusively at the Creations Shop in EPCOT from May 1st through July 31st, 2026, or while supplies last. These tend to go quickly, so grab it early in your trip.

Boosted Dining Discounts at EPCOT Restaurants

Here’s where things get really good. From Monday through Thursday, Passholders can score 40% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at three EPCOT dining spots: Biergarten Restaurant at lunch, Coral Reef Restaurant at dinner, and Garden Grill Restaurant for both lunch and dinner. The discount applies to up to three guests in your party, including non-Passholders, so bring your friends. Just note that the discount can’t be combined with other offers and doesn’t apply to dining packages.

V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days is shaping up to be one of the stronger Passholder programs Disney World has rolled out in a while, and EPCOT is clearly the place to be this summer.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Annual Passholder news during V.I.P. Passholder days and beyond, so stay tuned to DFB!

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Program — What You Need to Know

Which of these EPCOT perks is at the top of your must-do list this summer? Tell us in the comments!