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V.I.Passholder Summer Days

Get excited, Annual Passholders! The sun is shining, and it’s time to celebrate with some major perks! V.I.Passholder Summer Days have officially returned to Walt Disney World, and we’ve got all the details on the exclusive offerings available from May 1st through July 31st, 2025. So, grab your sunscreen and your MagicBands. Here’s everything you need to know…

All-New & New-for-This-Year Fun!

We’re kicking things off with a sneak peek at some brand-new additions this year! These new items are marked with a gold star in the official guide:

  • Get Magnet-ized with Buzz & Woody! (DAILY, Epcot): Score an exclusive Buzz and Woody Magnet at Creations Shop from park open to close. (Limit 1 per passholder, while supplies last).
  • Treat Your Sweet Tooth! (DAILY, Epcot): Indulge in a limited-edition Mickey Chocolate Cake Pop with Werther’s® Original® Caramel at Karamell-Küche in the Germany Pavilion.
  • Joffrey’s Coffee Challenge! (JUN 1 – JUL 31, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs): Participate in this fun, multi-park event at participating Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company® locations. Details are coming soon, so stay tuned!

V.I.Passholder Summer Days: Parks Perks and Plenty of Popcorn

Of course, it wouldn’t be Passholder Days without the classics…

EPCOT

  • The Fan-Favorite is BACK! (DAILY): Grab your Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket from the Snack Cart near Creations Shop. This is a must-have for all AP collections!
  • Shop ‘Til You Drop! (DAILY): Take an extra 20% Off select Passholder merchandise at Creations Shop.
  • Relax & Refuel! (DAILY): Enjoy complementary snacks, water, and pick up a special Passholder button in the exclusive, air-conditioned Passholder Lounge located at Restaurant Marrakesh (Morocco pavilion) from 11 am – 7 pm.
  • Character Sightings! (DAILY): Meet a mystery Disney character over at the Magic Eye Theater (former home of Honey I Shrunk the Audience) from 11 am – 7 pm.
  • Delicious Discounts! (MON-THURS): Save 40% on select Table-Service Restaurants, including:
    • Biergarten Restaurant (L)
    • Garden Grill Restaurant (L, D)
    • Coral Reef Restaurant (D)
  • Thirst-Quenching Keepsake! (DAILY): Pick up your Annual Passholder Tumbler at Connections Eatery, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue from Open – Close.

Magic Kingdom

  • More Popcorn! (DAILY): Score another Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket at the City Hall Popcorn Cart.
  • Dining Deals! (MON-THURS): Save 20% on select Table-Service Restaurants:

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Popcorn Buckets, Again! (DAILY): Find your Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket at the Popcorn Cart near The Hollywood Brown Derby.
  • Sip in Style! (DAILY): Nab an Annual Passholder Tumbler at Backlot Express or Dockside Diner during normal operating hours.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  • Yet Another Popcorn Bucket! (DAILY): Grab your Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket at Chakranadi.
  • Wild Savings! (MON-THURS): Save 40% on select Table-Service Restaurants:
    • Tusker House Restaurant (L, D)
    • Tiffins Restaurant (D)
  • Quench Your Thirst! (DAILY): Get an Annual Passholder Tumbler at Pizzafari from Open-Close.

V.I.Passholder Summer Days: Beyond the Theme Parks

The V.I.Passholder Summer Days celebration doesn’t stop at the park gates.

Disney Springs

  • Last Chance for Popcorn! (DAILY): Grab that final Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket at the Mainstage Cart in Marketplace.

Disney Resorts Collection

  • Ultimate Dining Savings! (MON-THURS): This might be the biggest discount of all! Save a massive 40% on select Table-Service Restaurants across the beautiful Disney Resorts. Locations include:
    • Boatwright’s Dining Hall (D) at Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
    • Cape May Cafe (D) at Beach Club Resort
    • Whispering Canyon Cafe (BR, D) at Wilderness Lodge
    • Toledo—Tapas, Steak & Seafood (D) at Coronado Springs Resort (Gran Destino Tower)

Key: (BR) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner

For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News. As always, eat like you mean it!

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Jon Self

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.