Annual Passholder Archives

Universal Confirms Premier Passholders Can Use Universal Express Pass at Epic Universe

April 11, 2025 Gretchen McDermid

Aerial view of Universal's Epic Universe theme park map with labeled sections: Helios, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Celestial Park, and Dragon Isle of Berk. Catch the daily recap on adventures in these thrilling lands and more!.

After weeks of rumors, Universal has confirmed Premier Passholders will be able to use their Universal Express benefit at Epic Universe after the park officially opens. Premier Passholders at Epic Universe Premier Passholders at Universal Orlando Resort have several additional benefits over Passholders in the less-expensive tiers, including the ability to utilize Universal Express Pass … Read more

Annual Passholders Save Up to 35% on Walt Disney World Hotel Rooms for a Limited Time

March 27, 2025 Brit Tuttle

Close-up of a hand holding a Mickey Mouse-themed Disney World annual pass, with the blurry Cinderella Castle in the background.

In addition to regular guests and Florida residents, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can also enjoy savings on Disney Resorts Collection hotel rooms for a limited time. Annual Passholder Deal for Walt Disney World Hotels Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels this summer … Read more

Save 30% Off Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Rooms for a Limited Time

March 27, 2025March 26, 2025 Katie Francis

A new Walt Disney World Resort Hotel offer will soon become available for stays taking place later this year. New Offer to Save 30% Off Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Rooms Guests can save up to 30% off a resort hotel stay for longer visits between August 1 – October 11, 2025. This offer is … Read more

All Annual Passholder Park Reservations Booked for May the 4th 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

March 24, 2025 Lauren Shahan

Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

All Annual Passholder park reservations are completely booked for May the 4th 2025, aka Star Wars Day, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Annual Passholder Park Reservations Booked for May 4 Each year, May 4 is known as Star Wars Day amongst fans, and many visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios in celebration of the honorary holiday. In previous … Read more

New Mardi Gras 2025 Annual Passholder Button Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

February 2, 2025 Gretchen McDermid

A hand holds a purple and green badge with a cartoon alligator and beads, labeled "Mardi Gras 2025." The backdrop showcases colorful decorations and plants at Universal Orlando Resort, perfectly capturing the vibrant spirit of an Annual Passholder's exclusive celebration.

Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can get into the festive spirit with a new Passholder button for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2025. Mardi Gras 2025 Passholder Button As we previously reported, Passholders at Universal Orlando Resort can take advantage of several exclusive benefits during the 2025 Mardi Gras celebrations. In addition to getting … Read more

REVIEW: New UOAP Treats Arrive at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium at Universal Orlando Resort

January 24, 2025 Jamie Rowland

Collage of three images: French toast with whipped cream and berries, an industrial-style restaurant exterior, and a toothsome chocolate milkshake topped with candy.

Two new Universal Orlando Annual Passholder (UOAP) treats – a Crème Brûlée French toast and Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion milkshake – are now available from Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk Orlando. UOAP Exclusive Treats at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Crème Brûlée – $14.95 Crème Brûlée on French toast with vanilla maple … Read more

Walt Disney World Confirms New Annual Passholder Magnet Featuring Ray from ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Coming This Month

January 14, 2025 Lauren Shahan

A cartoon insect with an expressive face and a purple eye stands against a glowing green and black background, reminiscent of Disney's enchanting style found in "The Princess and the Frog," capturing the whimsical charm like an Annual Passholder Magnet.

Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that the a new Annual Passholder magnet coming soon will indeed feature Ray from “The Princess and the Frog.” New Annual Passholder Magnet Featuring Ray While an official design has not yet been shared, Disney made the announcement via Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Read more

New Annual Passholder-Exclusive Figment Merchandise Arriving at EPCOT

January 9, 2025 Lauren Shahan

A person wearing a blue EPCOT shirt featuring a purple dragon. The same dragon design is on a Disney passholder pin in their hand.

A new Annual Passholder Figment-inspired shirt and pin are arriving at the Creations Shop at EPCOT. Disney first announced the new merchandise in the Passholder Buzz section of the My Disney Experience app. Annual Passholder Figment Merchandise Whether you’re roaming around the world or being influenced by imagination, you’ll look great doing it all in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando 1/6/2025 (Big Sales, Annual Passholder Lanyard, and More)

January 6, 2025 Bryce B.

Universal Studios entrance with iconic globe sculpture, palm trees, and clear sky.

Howdy! Today at Universal Orlando I saw some big sales on holiday merchandise, the Annual Passholder Lanyard is now available, and I found some fun merchandise. Good Morning from Universal Orlando Resort The holiday crowds are slowly wrapping up, leaving the usual chaos behind. It still is quite busy in the parks, don’t get me … Read more

What Park Reservations Are Available for Walt Disney World on Christmas Day 2024?

December 24, 2024 Lauren Shahan

Main Street, USA at Disney theme park, decorated with Christmas wreaths and garlands, leads to Cinderella Castle. Crowds of visitors walk along the path under a clear sky.

Christmas Day is almost upon us and Walt Disney World theme park reservations are becoming increasingly difficult to secure. Walt Disney World Park Reservations for Christmas Day 2024 Here’s the latest on park availability per the official Walt Disney World theme park reservation calendar for Christmas Day 2024. At the time of publishing, the current … Read more

Annual Passholder-Exclusive ‘Mufasa’ Postcard Now Available at Animal Kingdom

December 8, 2024 Katie Francis

A hand holds a Mufasa postcard for "The Lion King" in front of a statue of Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa in a lush garden setting at Animal Kingdom.

The previously-announced Annual Passholder exclusive “Mufasa” postcard is now available for pickup at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Annual Passholder “Mufasa” Postcard The art on the print is by former Imagineer Nikkolas Smith and depicts the young Mufasa staring at his reflection in a pool of water. Guests with valid Annual Passes can pick up the postcard … Read more

Preview Exclusive 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Merchandise for Annual Passholders

November 20, 2024 Bryce B.

Exclusive red hoodie with the Epcot 2024 Festival of the Holidays design, perfect for Annual Passholders, alongside a Disney pin featuring the same festive artwork.

Annual Passholder exclusive merchandise has been teased for the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. This limited-time holiday merchandise will be available from November 29 through December 30, 2024. They were initially teased via The Passholder Buzz in the My Disney Experience app. Annual Passholder Exclusive Merchandise Hoodie The first image to splash across … Read more

New Spooky Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Magnet Coming in October

September 22, 2024 Phil Wood

A figure wearing a pumpkin-shaped mask and a tattered robe stands in front of a spooky, dilapidated house with a dark, eerie background, reminiscent of the haunting scenes you might find at Universal Orlando during their Halloween events for Annual Passholders.

A new Halloween-themed Universal Orlando annual passholder magnet is coming to Universal Orlando Resort in October. Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Magnet A new and spooky passholder-exclusive magnet has been revealed for Universal Orlando Resort. The magnet has a black border with bat eyes in the bottom left corner. The background of most of the magnet … Read more

New UOAP-Exclusive Mel’s Die-In Merchandise Available at Universal Orlando

August 23, 2024August 21, 2024 Bryce B.

More new Halloween Horror Nights 33 merchandise has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found Mel’s Die-In merchandise exclusive for Annual Passholders in All Hallows Eve Boutique at Universal Islands of Adventure. Mel’s Die-In UO AP – $33 The Mel’s Die-In shirt is black, but continues the ongoing thread of Halloween Horror Nights 33 with the neon pink colors … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Save 20% at Disney’s Character Warehouse in August 2024

July 30, 2024 Brit Tuttle

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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can take advantage of a limited-time discount at Disney’s Character Warehouse locations this August. Annual Passholder Discount at Disney’s Character Warehouse Passholders can save 20% on purchases at any of the three participating Disney’s Character Warehouse locations from August 1-31, 2024. Savings are based on the non-discounted price that a … Read more

New Mickey Mouse Italy and Stitch Pirate Pins Available at Walt Disney World

July 26, 2024 Phil Wood

Three Disney pins on display: a "benvenuti in ITALIA" EPCOT pin with Mickey, a Stitch Pin featuring a rocket ship and teddy bears, and a "VIVA TOPOLOINO" EPCOT pin with Mickey in a gondola.

Two new Mickey Mouse Italy pins and a limited edition Annual Passholder-exclusive Stitch pin are now available at Walt Disney World. Mickey Italy Pin – $12.99 In this pin, Mickey Mouse casually leans against a brown lamppost in front of the Italy Pavilion. He wears white pants, a light blue shirt with rolled-up sleeves, and … Read more