Annual Passholder Articles and News Stories


Disney’s Animal Kingdom Nomad Lounge Gets 3 Major Updates This Fall

Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting several updates this fall, including advance dining reservations for the first time, a special Annual Passholder dining offer, and mobile ordering for one of its most popular snacks! Located next to Tiffins Restaurant on Discovery Island, Nomad Lounge has become a favorite spot for cocktails, small plates, and a relaxing break from the park. Disney is making a few changes to how you can enjoy this popular lounge… Nomad Lounge Will Finally Accept Reservations After 10 years of operating primarily through walk-up seating, Nomad Lounge will begin accepting advance dining reservations on October 28, 2026, for visits beginning November 8. Guests previously had to join the walk-up waitlist through the My Disney Experience app or check availability at the lounge. Walk-up seating will continue after November 8, although Disney warns that availability may be limited. Reservations aren’t required, but they’re highly recommended, especially for anyone hoping to enjoy the lounge’s outdoor seating overlooking Discovery River.  New $49 Annual Passholder Dining Offer From October 20 through December 18, 2026, Passholders can enjoy two small plates and two beverages for $49, plus tax and gratuity. The offer runs daily from 3 PM until closing. Eligible selections include: The offer covers a Passholder and up to three guests. The Charcuterie and Cheese Board does not qualify, and Disney limits beverage choices to select drinks. Passholders must present their valid Annual Pass in the My Disney Experience app along with a government-issued photo ID. Disney Dining Plan credits and additional discounts do not apply.  Nomad Lounge Churros Are Now Available Through Mobile Order! Good news for churro fans! As of October 14, you can order Nomad Lounge’s popular churros through the My Disney Experience app without waiting for a table. Search for Nomad Lounge To Go in the app to place an order and select a pickup window. The $11 churros come with vanilla crema and a seasonal dipping sauce, and allergy-friendly options are also available. Currently, churros are the only item on the mobile order menu, so you’ll still need to dine at the lounge to enjoy the other small plates and specialty cocktails.  These updates offer a few more ways to easily enjoy one of Animal Kingdom’s most relaxing dining locations! Have you been to this not-so-hidden gem?

Disney World Passholders Get a NEW Mickey Magnet for Renewing

There’s a new exclusive magnet for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, and this one will arrive right in your mailbox! Beginning with Annual Pass anniversaries in September 2026, Walt Disney World is sending a special-edition Mickey Mouse magnet to Passholders who renew their Annual Pass as a thank you. The design takes inspiration from Main Street, U.S.A., with Mickey … Disney World Passholders Get a NEW Mickey Magnet for Renewing

New EPCOT Food & Wine 2026 Passholder Merch Revealed

New Walt Disney World Annual Passholder merchandise has been revealed for EPCOT‘s upcoming International Food & Wine Festival 2026. The new collection can be purchased at Creations Shop during the festival, running August 27 through November 21. The passholder-branded collection includes a t-shirt, quarter-zip, tote bag, drinkware, and pins featuring designs themed to Luca, Snow … New EPCOT Food & Wine 2026 Passholder Merch Revealed

The Muppets Take Over Classic Magic Kingdom Attractions in New Passholder Artwork

The Muppets are taking over Walt Disney World attractions once again, this time in a new collection of artwork created especially for Annual Passholders (or anyone who would like to save the images themselves…) Walt Disney World Annual Passholders shared several new illustrations across their social media channels featuring Muppet characters stepping into familiar scenes … The Muppets Take Over Classic Magic Kingdom Attractions in New Passholder Artwork

New ‘Toy Story 5’ Perks Announced for Disney World Annual Passholders

There’s another reason for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders to head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer… To celebrate the theatrical release of Toy Story 5 on June 19, Disney is rolling out two limited-time Passholder-exclusive offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new experiences arrive as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days and will be available through July … New ‘Toy Story 5’ Perks Announced for Disney World Annual Passholders

New 2026 V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Details at Disney World

V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days is returning to Walt Disney World from May 1st through July 31st, offering Annual Passholders a lineup of limited-time perks. Here’s everything announced so far! Passholder Lounge Disney has confirmed that the Annual Passholder lounge is returning to EPCOT this summer, along with a dedicated character greeting, both running from May 1st through July … New 2026 V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Details at Disney World

New Disney World Passholder Dining Discounts & Magnet Coming Soon

Pack those bags, Annual Passholders! While there are summertime resort discounts currently running exclusively for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, we have new details on how Disney is celebrating V.I.Passholder Summer Days this year, including extra dining discounts and a magnet freebie themed to Pixar’s Toy Story. V.I.Passholder Dining Discounts Walt Disney World Annual Passholders … New Disney World Passholder Dining Discounts & Magnet Coming Soon

New EPCOT Flower & Garden Passholder Merch Revealed

New Walt Disney World Annual Passholder merchandise has been revealed for EPCOT‘s upcoming International Flower & Garden Festival! The new collection can be harvested [purchased] at Creations Shop and Festival Markets around World Showcase during the festival, happening March 4th through June 1st. The passholder-branded collection includes a t-shirt, baseball hat, and crossbody bag featuring … New EPCOT Flower & Garden Passholder Merch Revealed

New Disney World Survey Questions Annual Pass & Lightning Lane Discounts

Walt Disney World is testing guest interest in new discounts tied to Annual Passes and Lightning Lane Multi Pass, according to reports and screenshots shared on WDWMagic. The offers are not live deals, but concepts being explored through a recent pre-arrival guest survey. The survey appears to test what amounts to an Annual Pass bounceback … New Disney World Survey Questions Annual Pass & Lightning Lane Discounts