News V.I.PASSHOLDER Days Coming in June at Walt Disney World

HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

Park nostalgist
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monothingie said:
But the free magnet?!
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“A free magnet?!?! To hell with that new park. Bob and Josh, here you go!!”

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HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

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aladdin2007 said:
Why the continued rollout announcements without details....
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To be serious for a moment, I agree. This feels like something they didn’t expect to need to do and that is still being worked on due to… soft summer bookings? I know Hugh said in the November quarterly meeting they were “looking strong” but he seems like a guy with the backbone of a wet noodle. But the new discounts, the continuing discounts announced earlier in the year, plus this announcement really gives the vibe that they are getting desperate because summer at WDW is looking to be on the slow side. Maybe it ultimately won’t be, but I’m sure we’ll have posters here chime in that “it’s jam packed!!” “Busiest summer I’ve ever experienced”, et al. And then the quarterly numbers will be announced and they’ll talk about flat attendance. 🤷‍♂️
 
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DisneyCane

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HauntedPirate said:
To be serious for a moment, I agree. This feels like something they didn’t expect to need to do and that is still being worked on due to… soft summer bookings? I know Hugh said in the November quarterly meeting they were “looking strong” but he seems like a guy with the backbone of a wet noodle. But the new discounts, the continuing discounts announced earlier in the year, plus this announcement really gives the vibe that they are getting desperate because summer at WDW is looking to be on the slow side. Maybe it ultimately won’t be, but I’m sure we’ll have posters here chime in that “it’s jam packed!!” “Busiest summer I’ve ever experienced”, et al. And then the quarterly numbers will be announced and they’ll talk about flat attendance. 🤷‍♂️
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I agree. Especially with the kind of late announcement and then the lack of details for something only a few weeks away. It seems like there was a meeting where they decided they needed to do something to draw locals to boost numbers and at the end of the meeting they said "we're going to do V.I.P.assholder days now go figure it out" and they still haven't determined where to set up the lounge and things like that.
 
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DCBaker

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Details have been released for the 2025 event:

Dining discount:
Increased Discounts at Select Restaurants
Passholders can save 40% at select dining locations for a limited time this summer, Monday to Thursday only. These savings are available as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days.

Save 40% at the following table-service restaurants—valid Monday to Thursday only from May 14 to June 30, 2025:
Save 40% at the following table-service restaurants—valid Monday to Thursday only from July 1 to July 31, 2025:

EPCOT Lounge:
Passholder Lounge at EPCOT
Relax in the comfort of a Passholder-exclusive lounge—at EPCOT from May 14 to July 13, 2025. It’s available as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days.
  • Dates & Times: May 14 to July 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily (subject to change)
  • Location: Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT
Highlights
Exclusive to Annual Passholders, the Passholder Lounge is a great place to unwind during a fun-filled day at EPCOT. Here, Passholders can:
  • Chill out in an air-conditioned area
  • Enjoy complimentary snacks and water
  • Charge mobile devices
  • Pick up a complimentary Passholder button
  • Capture the fun with special Disney PhotoPass offerings

DisneyStore discount:
Celebrate V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days at DisneyStore.com!
Receive a limited-time discount of 20% off select styles.

From June 2 to June 22, 2025, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save 20% on purchases at DisneyStore.com—your place for all things Disney, Pixar and Star Wars. Make purchases from wherever you’re located—and enjoy this Disney Store discount!

Stock up on summer essentials and deliver delight to everyone on your shopping list with new clothing, toys and accessories featuring the stories they love. Some exclusions apply.

How to Redeem Your Discount
First, check that your Annual Pass is linked to your MyDisney account:
  1. Log in to your MyDisney account and view your Profile.
  2. Select “Welcome” and then “Memberships & Passes” to verify that your Walt Disney World Annual Pass is linked to your MyDisney account. If it’s not, then select “Add a Disney Annual Pass” to get started.
Once your pass is linked, you can enjoy this Disney Store discount! Here’s how:
  1. Visit DisneyStore.com and log in using the same email you use for the Walt Disney World website.
  2. Add at least one eligible item to your bag.
  3. In “My Bag,” enter promo code WDW20 and select “Apply.” The promotion will be applied to all eligible items in your bag.
  4. Continue shopping or begin checkout.
 
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am.birdsong

New Member
DCBaker said:
Disney has announced that limited-time V.I.PASSHOLDER Days are coming this June.

Here's what Disney has shared - more details will be announced soon.
  • No, it’s not your imagination—a new Passholder magnet is coming! Check out the special sneak peek video and see if it sparks any guesses as to who will be featured.
  • Passholders will have a limited-time, exclusive space to rest and cool off with dedicated seating (subject to availability).
  • Passholders can enjoy increased discounts on select merchandise and dining locations across Walt Disney World Resort, including select EPCOT International Flower and Garden Outdoor Kitchens.
  • New Passholder exclusive treats will be available for purchase.
  • Passholders will also get a chance to capture memories of their latest park visit with two limited-time photo ops.
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I agree that this is rather short notice for out-of-staters for such a beneficial and celebratory passholder event. I am, however, excited for my 1st AP event to happen so soon after joining! The only thing I'm side eying is going there for a *magnet* (that could just as easily be mailed out to us) and merch/food higher discount seems like a money pit. An excuse to go and spend more money as I'm chirping, "but it was 20% off!". Not impressed with the offerings yet, but flights are not too expensive. We will see.
 
JohnD

JohnD

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Disney Dead Head said:
This is the worst thing I have seen from Disney in a long time! Let's give you a discount on our worst-performing restaurants and give you a horrible lounge with the worst amenities, all the while making us still have to make park reservations.. I fail to see what is VIP about this!
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The lounge is nice, I guess. The last time I walked in, it was a dead zone. Probably because its way in the back of Morocco and no one knows its there. Gee, thanks for the charging station, bottled water, and some snacks. Too bad its no longer a restaurant.

As for restaurants, some are pretty good. Boatwrights, Toledo, and Tusker House, for example. You need the 40% off at Tusker just to eliminate the character portion of the meal cost. ($64 > $38.40, less than the cost for breakfast which is $49.)
 
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am.birdsong

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JohnD said:
The lounge is nice, I guess. The last time I walked in, it was a dead zone. Probably because its way in the back of Morocco and no one knows its there. Gee, thanks for the charging station, bottled water, and some snacks. Too bad its no longer a restaurant.

As for restaurants, some are pretty good. Boatwrights and Tusker House, for example. You need the 40% off at Tusker just to eliminate the character portion of the meal cost.
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Did you see any exclusive meet and greet characters in the lounge? I thought that Genie was in there last year? If not, lame. If we are AP, one would assume we already have water, snacks, and a portable charger on lock. Oh-the free snack last year was Chex Mix. *Hard side eye
 
JohnD

JohnD

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am.birdsong said:
Did you see any exclusive meet and greet characters in the lounge? I thought that Genie was in there last year? If not, lame. If we are AP, one would assume we already have water, snacks, and a portable charger on lock. Oh-the free snack last year was Chex Mix. *Hard side eye
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I honestly don't remember. I think the last time I was in there was for the Blue Cross Blue Shield F&W lounge. Whatever. A lounge is a lounge is a lounge is a lounge.
 
bmr1591

bmr1591

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am.birdsong said:
I agree that this is rather short notice for out-of-staters for such a beneficial and celebratory passholder event. I am, however, excited for my 1st AP event to happen so soon after joining! The only thing I'm side eying is going there for a *magnet* (that could just as easily be mailed out to us) and merch/food higher discount seems like a money pit. An excuse to go and spend more money as I'm chirping, "but it was 20% off!". Not impressed with the offerings yet, but flights are not too expensive. We will see.
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They could mail out the magnets, but the goal is to incentivize people to come into the parks, where they'll inevitably spend more money.

am.birdsong said:
It's late April and I used a heap of gift cards and the Disney Rewards 10% off to buy my AP last week. I was surprised they were still offering them in late April.
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The Disney Rewards Visa, I assume? Does it give you 10% back on AP purchases?
 
Ayla

Ayla

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bmr1591 said:
They could mail out the magnets, but the goal is to incentivize people to come into the parks, where they'll inevitably spend more money.



The Disney Rewards Visa, I assume? Does it give you 10% back on AP purchases?
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No, you don't get 10% back/discount on AP purchases with the Disney Visa.
 

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