If you are an Annual Passholder, then you most likely know that your pass occasionally grants you additional benefits beyond park admission and the usual discounts on food and merchandise. There have been a few new things announced for both Disneyland and Disney World Passholders for us to share.
Walt Disney World Resort
Special offerings for Fall include several opportunities at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival as well as Animal Kingdom.
For the 2019 Food and Wine Festival, Passholders will once again have special complimentary gifts created especially for them. You can pick up each item during select dates at Mouse Gear and Disney Traders. Here is the schedule:
From August 29 to October 14, 2019 – Passholder magnet featuring Chef Minnie
From October 15 to November 23, 2019 – Passholder magnet featuring Chef Remy (the first one with this character)
And on your fourth visit to the Festival – Passholder Chef Minnie wooden coaster set
Additionally, Passholders have access to exclusive merchandise, such as pins, tees, dishware, and even a Dooney & Bourke bag. Here is the release schedule for these items:
On Thursday, August 29 – Tees, pins, Dooney & Bourke bag, Chef Figment mug and dessert plate set, and Chef Remy mug and dessert plate set
On Thursday, September 12 – Chef Mickey mug and dessert plate set, as well as Chef Minnie mug and dessert plate set
And don’t forget, Passholders get a 20% discount on merchandise at Mouse Gear and Port of Entry!
Other EPCOT Food and Wine offers include a 10% discount on Eat to the Beat Dining Packages as well as a special gift card design available for purchase. It is available from August 29 through November 23, 2019, at Mouse Gear, Disney Traders, Port of Entry, and the Bridge Kiosk.
This gift card also includes a $10 digital bonus credit redeemable at the following table service locations within EPCOT: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, Garden Grill Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, and Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Hall. The bonus dining credit must be used by November 23, 2019.
Three exclusive character meet and greets will be available on August 29, 2019. Winnie the Pooh will be in Christopher Robin’s room at EPCOT’s United Kingdom Pavilion from 9am to 9pm. Over at Animal Kingdom, Baloo can be found near Creature Comforts while Jane and Tarzan will be hanging out near Island Mercantile. Both of the Animal Kingdom meet and greets run from 10am to 4:30pm.
You’ll find exclusive photo props for PhotoPass pictures in a select spot at both EPCOT and Animal Kingdom as well. The EPCOT location is in the World Showcase Plaza from 9am to 9pm. The Animal Kingdom one is near Lower Bradley Falls from 10am to 4:30pm.
Also at Animal Kingdom are hidden menu items that require an Annual Pass to order. These special foodstuffs are available August 29 through September 2 from 3pm to 6pm. Find them at Nomad Lounge, Dawa Bar, Thirsty River, and Restaurantosaurus Lounge.
The last Animal Kingdom-based Passholder Perk is another complimentary magnet. This one will be available from August 29 through September 5 at Disney Trading Co.
Disneyland Resort
One of the biggest Perks for Disneyland Annual Passholders is the current “Bring A Friend” ticket promotion. From now through August 30, Annual Passholders can purchase up to 3 Park Hopper tickets at a reduced rate ($99 for a Park Hopper or $114 for a Park Hopper with MaxPass). You can even use this discount for yourself on a day your pass is blocked out. Here is the catch: these tickets are only available for purchase at the Disneyland Resort Main Entrance ticket booths and are only valid for the day they are purchased.
To help celebrate the Summer debut of Tale of The Lion King at Disney California Adventure, Passholders can visit a special AP Corner under Disney California Adventure’s Silly Symphony Swings. The area offers an exclusive photo backdrop themed to The Lion King as well as two complimentary items: an Annual Passholder magnet and a Lion King button.
Passholders who use the Disneyland App’s Mobile Order option at certain quick-service restaurants will be rewarded with a limited edition button. Each eatery has a different button design. You get one button per order per location, while supplies last. The buttons can be found at Award Wieners, Corn Dog Castle, Lucky Fortune Cookery, Bayside Brews, Tangaroa Terrace, Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream, Hollywood Lounge, and Paradise Garden Grill.
Also in the world of park cuisine, is the AP Refillable Tumbler. And while the actual tumbler is sold out, those who were lucky enough to snag one are still able to get 99 cent refills on fountain soda, regular coffee, hot tea, or hot chocolate until September 5. You can check the long list of potential refill locations here.
Do you have an Annual Pass for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or both? What do you think of these Passholder Perks?
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