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  • BREAKING: New Annual Pass Sales Paused at Disney World

    BREAKING: New Annual Pass Sales Paused at Disney World

    Disney World has paused sales on most of it’s new annual passes according to the company’s website.

    Sales of its three most expensive annual passes — Disney Pirate Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass and Disney Incredi-Pass — “are currently paused,” the website says. Only the Disney Pixie Dust Pass, designed for Florida residents and valid only on weekdays, remains available for new sales at this time.

    The three paused passes are still listed on the site but with notations that read “currently unavailable.”

    A Walt Disney World spokesperson said the change was made while the company monitors attendance at the theme parks. The change occurs as Thanksgiving week begins, the December holidays approach and travel restrictions into the United States have been eased.

    Current annual passholders will still be able to renew their passes as they expire, the spokesperson said.

    The pause is expected to be lifted sometime in 2022, the spokesperson said.

  • Disney Suspends Annual Passholder Payments During Coronavirus Closure

    Disney Suspends Annual Passholder Payments During Coronavirus Closure

    Walt Disney World and Disneyland annual passholders will see their payments refunded or waived during the remainder of the parks’ closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    Effective April 5, 2020, for Annual Passholders on monthly payments, we will automatically stop and waive all upcoming monthly payments while the theme parks are closed.

    Disney will also retroactively refund payments made between March 14 through April 4, 2020. Payments will resume on the Passholder’s regularly scheduled payment dates once the parks reopen. Please note, pass expiration dates will not be extended and passes will expire upon their originally scheduled expiration dates.

    As an alternative, guests who are paying for Annual Passes using their monthly payment program may choose to have their monthly payments postponed starting with payments due April 5 through the park closure period, and then resumed on the Passholder’s regularly scheduled payment date once the parks reopen. Postponed payments will be collected in the months following the end of the Passholder’s currently scheduled payment term. The pass will be extended the number of days the parks are closed. The new expiration date will be reflected on the Annual Passholder’s account prior to the reopening of the theme parks. Information will be provided soon on how to choose this option.

    If you have any questions, please contact V.I.PASSHOLDER Support at (407) 939-7277. We do anticipate heavy call volume and appreciate your patience as we answer all inquiries.

  • Disney World to Pause Monthly Annual Passholder Payments

    Disney World to Pause Monthly Annual Passholder Payments

    Thursday Disney announced that Disney World will “stop and waive” payments for its annual passes while the theme parks are closed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    The company said previously that annual pass payments would continue during the closure.

    With the updatied policy, Disney will stop collecting payments starting April 5. Disney will also refund payments that were collected between March 14 and April 4. Take a look at the announcement from Disney below:

    Monthly passes, however, will not be extended and instead expire on their original expiration date.

    For passholders who paid for their passes in full, they will be given the option of either extending their passes for the number of days the parks were closed or receiving a refund for those days.

    This news comes a week after Disney said its U.S. theme parks would remain closed indefinitely.

  • Disney World To Extend Annual Passes Due to Coronavirus Closure

    Disney World To Extend Annual Passes Due to Coronavirus Closure

    Thursday, Disney World announced it is closing its four theme parks starting Sunday night due to the spread of the coronavirus and they have now decided to extend Annual Passes to make up for the missed time.

    The theme park closure will last until the end of March, Disney officials said, leaving many passholders wondering how that would affect their passes.

    Disney officials said on its website, “Walt Disney World annual passes will be extended by the number of days the parks are closed, March 16, 2020 through March 31, 2020,” as you can see below:

    For Disney guests that purchased Disney After Hours, Disney Villains After Hours and Disney Early Morning Magic between the closure dates will receive a refund, officials said. You can find more information on thie roffical website here.

  • BREAKING: Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    BREAKING: Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    Walt Disney World has raised the cost of most of its annual passes, according to the park’s website.

    Prices for annual passes increased overnight, just a few months after the last time they were increased in June ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge back in August.

    Take a look below at the new prices:

    • Platinum Plus: $1295 (previously $1219)
    • Platinum: $1195 (previously $1119)
    • Gold (Florida residents and DVC members only): $719 (previously $699)

    Florida residents only:

    • Silver: $539 (previously $519)
    • Weekday Select Pass: $369 (previously $349)
    • EPCOT After 4 pass: $319 (previously $304)

    There’s some good news for Florida residents though, the Platinum and Platinum Plus passes remained the same at $899 and $999. The Theme Park Select Pass also remained the same at $439.

  • Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    Disney World Raises Prices on Annual Passes

    Walt Disney World has raised the cost of most of its annual passes, according to the park’s website.

    The increase comes ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in August.

    Visitors from both in and out of state can see some significant increases on their annual passes, in some cases more than $150 a year.

    The following passes have been affected (Florida resident prices):

    -Epcot After 4 Annual Pass now $309 (was $289)

    -Disney Silver Pass now $519 (was $479)

    -Disney Gold Pass now $699 (was $609)

    -Disney Platinum Pass now $899 (was $749)

    -Disney Platinum Plus Pass now $999 (was $849)

  • New Annual Passholder Magnets Available At Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

    New Annual Passholder Magnets Available At Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

    We know Disney World Annual Passholders love their magnets and this year, if you happen to be headed to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, you can pick up two new exclusive designs for a limited time.

    The Flower & Garden Festival kicks off 90 days of beautiful floral fun on March 6 with two different AP magnet designs and with a valid annual pass, guests can pick up one of each. Each of the new designs are complementary for Passholders, but each one will be offered on different dates.

    Passholders can add two new event-specific magnets to their collection: a Pluto magnet will be available March 6-April 10, and Daisy will be available April 11-June 3 (both available while supplies last).

    This is the first time both of these characters will be featured on complimentary Passholder magnets. To pick yours up, stop into Mouse Gear or Port of Entry and show your valid annual pass card and photo ID.

  • 2019 Brings Exclusive V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Events to Disney World

    2019 Brings Exclusive V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Events to Disney World

    It’s a New Year and there is so much to celebrate at Disney Parks. Today, Disney announced that they are kicking off 2019 with new V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Events you won’t want to miss.

    The first Walt Disney World V.I.PASSHOLDER event of 2019 will be the Potion Purple Premiere Pop-Up Event in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday, January 10 from 5-7 p.m. At this event, you can be among the first to purchase the new potion purple merchandise, including adult and youth spirit jerseys, “Vacation Mode” water bottle, Loungefly mini backpack, Loungefly wallet and a new women’s Mickey T-shirt; sip and savor the newest purple food and beverage offerings for purchase – and discover more surprises.

    Registration not required to attend this event, however a valid annual pass card and photo ID are required at check-in. Activities and offerings are subject to change without notice. Merchandise available while supplies last. The 20% Passholder merchandise discount is applicable for merchandise purchases during this event.

    Also, from Jan. 6-31, Passholders will receive a limited-time 20% discount at the following restaurants across Walt Disney World Resort for lunch and dinner:

    • Biergarten Restaurant at Epcot
    • Coral Reef Restaurant at Epcot
    • The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    • Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    • Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom Park
    • Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
    • Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park
    • Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
    • Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside (Dinner Only)
    • Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (Dinner Only)
    • Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    • Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort (Dinner Only)
    • Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort (8:30 p.m. show only)
    • Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort (Dinner Only)
    • Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (Dinner Only)
    • The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    • Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort

    Discount applies to the regular price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) during available lunch and dinner meal periods. Valid for the Passholder and up to three (3) guests. Not valid for breakfast, special events and may not be combined with any other discount or offer.

    Last but not least, Passholders will not want to miss out on the excitement at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. With “one little spark of inspiration,” we’ll soon debut the newest Passholder magnet in time for Epcot International Festival of the Arts, along with special offerings to help you experience the upcoming festival to its fullest. 

  • V.I.Passholder Event Gives First Access To New Halloween Merchandise TOMORROW

    V.I.Passholder Event Gives First Access To New Halloween Merchandise TOMORROW

    Disney is Introducing the first ever V.I.PASSHOLDER pop-up merchandise event – just in time for you to get in the Halloween spirit and prepare for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

    Back in July we told you about the new exclusive V.I.Passholder Nights which will give Annual Passholders exclusive access to Magic Kingdom or Epcot for two hours after each parks closes and now it seems that they are adding a few more perks!

    On Friday, September 28 at Magic Kingdom, Passholders get first access to purchase new Halloween merchandise before the park opens. Take a look below at all this special AP event will offer!

    At this Halloween Spooktacular shopping event, you can:

    • Get early access to Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and be among the first to purchase the newest releases of Halloween merchandise at Emporium.
    • Receive a complimentary beverage and a haunted treat.
    • Visit with some of your favorite characters, decked out in their Halloween best.

    Merchandise that will be available includes:

    • Villain Ear Hat Collection by Dooney & Bourke: Show off your wicked style with the Villain Ear Hat Collection by Dooney & Bourke, including a tote, crossbody purse and wristlet. Featuring an allover pattern of various Disney Villains embodied as Ear Hats, this collection is the epitome of evil elegance. Created especially for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Purchase of these items is limited to 2 per Guest.
    • Limited Release Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghost Plush Set: Happy haunts materialize with this limited release collectible plush set. This item features individual plush of Ezra, Phineas and Gus all beautifully packaged in a Madame Leota tombstone-shaped box. A perfect addition for all cold-blooded collectors!
    • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Add a little spookiness to the holiday season with merchandise celebrating the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

    Registration is not required, but you will need a valid annual pass and photo ID required at check-in. Don’t for get your AP discount. A 20% Passholder merchandise discount is applicable for purchases during this event.

    Merchandise is available while supplies last so don’t be late! Magic Kingdom attractions open at 9:00 AM.

  • Disney World Passholders Get Exclusive Access To Toy Story Land This September

    Disney World Passholders Get Exclusive Access To Toy Story Land This September

    Walt Disney World has some exciting news for Florida annual passholders. They announced in an email to passholders that select gold, platinum, platinum plus and premier passholders will receive exclusive access to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in September.

    Attendees will get exclusive access to 2 new attractions and one favorite at Toy Story Land—including Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers and Toy Story Mania! Plus, hungry Passholders can chow down on tasty vittles available for purchase at Woody’s Lunch Box.

    Advance registration is required—so be on the lookout for an event invitation with registration details in your email. If an eligible Passholder would like to register a Guest to accompany them, that Guest must also have a valid Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus or Premier annual pass, be listed on your Family & Friends list and have opted to share “All My Plans” with you.

    Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders must pre-register by making an online reservation for ONE event. There is no additional charge for this event. Valid annual pass and photo ID required at check-in. Activities and attractions are subject to change without notice.

    Event capacity is limited and is subject to availability. Toy Story Land opens to the public on June 30.