food IS a theme park
The sale of Disney World Annual Passes has been suspended for quite a while now.
Hey, Donald!
And although guests can buy them on 2 VERY specific conditions, most people who want a pass have been unable to purchase. This morning, though, there was a glitch on the U.K. Disney site that made it SEEM like you could snag an Annual Pass.
It looks like Mickey is getting in on some more EPCOT Festival fun…
Mickey and Friends at the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
We spotted our favorite Mouse (he’s also YOURS, I’m sure!) on a brand new limited edition MagicBand celebrating the 2021 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! [Read more…]
It’s no secret that a Disney vacation can be expensive. That’s why we’re constantly on the lookout for deals and discounts!
Disney Springs
From hotels, to restaurants, to merchandise, we LOVE a good deal. If you’re also looking for ways to make your Disney budget stretch a little further (who isn’t??) be sure to check out these deals before they expire!
It’s a good day to be an Annual Passholder in Disney World!
Restaurantosaurus
Today, Disney kicked off some fun Passholder exclusives in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! These weekday perks include free magnets, special deals, exclusive merchandise, and more. We’d also heard that there were 4 exclusive new drinks, so of course, we headed over to Restaurantosaurus Lounge to try them for ourselves.
Many Annual Passholder perks have been suspended since Disney World’s closure, but we’re slowly seeing them return.
Tree of Life
There’s now discounts, exclusive merchandise, and free gear. Pretty cool, right? Well now, another perk has returned. When we were in Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we noticed complimentary Annual Passholder magnets are FINALLY back!
It may be hard to believe, but Disney World’s four theme parks have been reopened since JULY of this year. We know, we know, time has just FLOWN by this year, right? Okay, so maybe the idea of time itself is all sorts of jumbled this year, but it’s true! And in the months since Disney World reopened, a lot has changed.
Cinderella Castle
Specifically, we noticed six major areas that have seen changes in the last few months. It’s pretty safe to say that when Disney World reopened in July, there were a whole ton of new rules, regulations, guest offerings, there was even a new castle color! But what has changed SINCE July?Â
Yesterday, we learned that a NEW Annual Passholder Pop-Up shop would be opening in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT!
Gemany Pavilion
With the shop officially open to Annual Passholders, we were able to get a first look at what’s available! Spoiler: it’s a LOT! And not only is there a wide variety of exclusive items to purchase, but Annual Passholders can SAVE even MORE on items throughout the store!
Since Disney World began its phased reopening, they have offered their Annual Passholders exclusive shopping events, such as a preview for the Galaxy’s Edge Trading Post in Disney Springs and early access to the newest Haunted Mansion Funko Pop.
Victor Geist Funko
Now, an entirely new temporary pop-up shop is opening for Annual Passholders in EPCOT!
If you’re looking to go to Disney World, you’ll need a few things including a valid Park Pass Reservation and a valid ticket.
Tinker Bell Magnet
Despite the fact that Disney has previously noted that 50% of its attendance is now made up of locals, much of whom are likely Annual Passholders, Annual Passes are not currently being sold.
But based on our conversations with Cast Members today, some former Annual Passholders may have the chance to renew or re-purchase passes if theirs recently expired or were canceled.
During one of Disney’s quarterly earnings calls back in August 2020, it was revealed that HALF of the total attendance at Disney World at the time consisted of locals. And it’s probably a safe assumption that a LOT of those locals coming to the parks are Annual Passholders.
Annual Passholder Sticker
For Disney World, 50% is HIGH for Annual Passholder attendance on any given day. So if the demand is clearly there for Annual Passholders to be a part of Disney’s phased reopening, it would make sense for Disney to welcome even MORE Passholders into the fold. But to this day, new Annual Passes are still not for sale (with the exception of two specific groups of guests).
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