This holiday season, Walt Disney World is celebrating its Annual Passholders with discounts, merchandise, and more. Passholders always get perks for dining, shopping, and other experiences, but Disney has just dropped more benefits. These come after Disney World recently raised its Annual Pass prices and removed a Passholder discount.
We have details on the latest Annual Passholder perks, as well as other special offers to grab before they’re gone. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including details on the new Disney Resort perks for guests and the latest holiday novelties coming to Disney World.
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New Annual Passholder Perks Revealed for the Holidays
Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a special event held on select nights from November 7, 2026, to January 5, 2027, and you need a separate ticket for it. Annual Passholders can save $10 on a ticket for any event night. The 5-hour event includes exclusive entertainment, like a holiday show featuring The Muppets, a special nighttime show, and event-only merch and menu items.
During Jollywood Nights, there are two exclusive, shimmery beverages just for Passholders. The Golden Gimlet is made with Hendrick’s gin, cranberry juice, limeade, Sprite, and edible glitter. The Golden Cheer is the non-alcoholic version made with cranberry juice, limeade, Sprite, and edible glitter. These drinks can be bought at the snack cart across from Beverly Sunset Boutique. See the full food and beverage guide for this year’s Jollywood Nights here.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is another separately-ticketed event held on select nights between November 8 and December 22. During the party, iconic rides get holiday overlays, there’s a cookie stroll to try special treats, and guests can watch Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, among other fun happenings. Annual Passholders can save $10 per ticket on select event nights, too. See the Christmas party foods for this year here.
Passholders can also get specialty merch during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The two Passholder-exclusive Christmas party items are a collectible pin and long-sleeve T-shirt, both of which show Mickey and Minnie in a cozy winter scene surrounded by wrapped presents. Passholder-only items can be found at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom during the Christmas party.
If you’re visiting Disney Springs to do some holiday shopping, you can pose for a festive photo at the Passholder Christmas Tree. There’s a gingerbread castle prop and a coordinating cookie Magic Shot to celebrate the season. A Magic Shot adds whimsical elements to the photos that you’ll only see once they show up in your app.
The Passholder Tree can be found in the Marketplace section of Disney Springs. The photo op is available from November 11, 2026, to January 3, 2027, from 2 to 9 p.m. daily.
The Annual Passholder Christmas Tree is part of the larger Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, which includes a large collection of themed Disney Christmas trees dotted around Disney Springs.
There’s also a new treat and collectible Figment cup offered in EPCOT for Passholders. Figment merch in EPCOT tends to make a splash, especially when it’s an exclusive item.
From November 27 to December 30, Annual Passholders can buy the purple-hued Raspberry Sleigh sweet treat, made with raspberry DOLE Whip, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar, and a chocolate jingle bell, in a Passholder-exclusive Figment cup. The cup shows the adorable purple dragon wearing a winter sweater and surrounded by EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays theming.
The specialty dessert and Figment cup can be purchased at the Refreshment Outpost during the International Festival of the Holidays. The Refreshment Outpost is the African-themed section of the World Showcase.
Exclusive Annual Passholder Dining and Merch Offers
While they’re not tied directly to the holiday season, there are other extras just for Annual Passholders, too.
Now through December 18, you can order two small plates and two beverages at Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom for $49 plus tax and gratuity. Nomad Lounge is one of the best places to relax during a busy Disney day, and if you haven’t been there in a while, they debuted their new menu earlier this year.
There’s also Passholder-exclusive merch during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which ends on November 21. Drinkware, trading pins, T-shirts, and more themed to Disney and Pixar films, as well as the festival itself, can be found in the Creations Shop. See our guide to the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival here.
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More Ongoing Rewards for Disney World Passholders
Disney World Annual Passholders always get discounts on select dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences. Other perks include free theme park parking, MagicBand+ extras, and golfing discounts.
There are often special room rates for Passholders, with the exact offer changing during different times of the year. Right now, there’s a deal to save up to 30% on select Disney Resort rooms for stays through December 24, as well as up to 35% off on stays between January 3, 2027, and April 29, 2027.
Annual Passholders can also add a water park day to their ticket for $49 plus tax. Disney World has two water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, and at least one is open at a time. The available water park depends on the refurbishment schedule, but you’ll always be able to visit at least one during your trip.
Passholders can also get 20% off Drawn to Life Cirque du Soleil tickets at Disney Springs. This version of Cirque du Soleil follows a story inspired by Disney animation, and it’s excellent for the entire family or an adults-only trip.
At times, there are also extra-special perks just for Annual Passholders who opt to renew for another year.
To take advantage of Annual Passholder perks, you’ll need to show your Annual Pass ID, which you can find in the My Disney Experience App under the Tickets and Passes section. You’ll also be asked for a valid ID to show that the Annual Pass belongs to you.
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