Limited-Time Fall Passholder Offerings at Epcot & Animal Kingdom
With each festival at Epcot, every Walt Disney World Passholder asks one question. Who’s going to be on the magnet? Well don’t worry Disney Nerds, we have the details on the latest Pasholder magnets and more available to you this fall!
Passholder Magnets are Back!
Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival starts on August 29th. This will be the first day that passholders can get their hands on the Chef Minnie Magnet! Yes, Minnie has joined the list of chefs! This is a great pairing to last year’s Chef Mickey magnet! The Chef Minnie magnet will be available from August 29th through October 14th. Starting on October 15, Remy gets his own magnet! Remy has been one of the main stars of the Food and Wine Festival over the last couple of years so this is a great addition to your Remy collection. If you have a chance to get to the festival at least 4 times then be sure to grab an extra gift. Get a Passholder Chef Minnie wooden coaster set! I think this will go great in your kitchen beside your Chef Mickey cutting board from last year! These passholder gifts will be available at Mouse Gear and Disney Traders. It’s great that they did two locations this year instead of one location to pick up your gifts from previous years.
Looking for Passholder-exclusive merchandise?
Once you received your complimentary gifts, why not check out the Passholder-exclusive merchandise! This year’s Food and Wine Festival will feature pins, tees, a Dooney & Burke bag, and more. The featured Passholder exclusive merchandise will be released throughout the festival:
Thursday, August 29: Tees, pins, Dooney & Bourke bag, Chef Figment Mug and Dessert Plate, and Chef Remy Mug and Dessert Plate
Thursday, September 12: Chef Mickey Mug and Dessert Plate, and Chef Minnie Mug and Dessert Plate
Be sure to get these items at Mouse Gear and Port of Entry!
Are you planning on grabbing an Eat to the Beat Dining Package?
Be sure to use your Passholder 10% discount available on the Eat to the Beat Dining Package. This option is especially important if you want a seat for the popular bands coming this year. Just keep in mind that this does not include alcoholic beverages, taxes, or gratuity.
Passholder Gift Card!
Personally, I will sometimes get a Disney Gift Card for my food spending at the festival. This is a great way to stay on budget. This year when you buy the special $100 Disney Gift Card you will get a little extra. You will get a $10 digital bonus to use at select table-service restaurants at Epcot. The gift card is available for purchase at Mouse Gear, Disney Traders, Port of Entry, and Bridge Kiosk at Epcot.
Keep in mind:
The $10 digital bonus is redeemable at the following Epcot table service locations: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, Garden Grill Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse and Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
Dates: The $100 Disney Gift Card can be purchased from August 29 through November 23, 2019, while supplies last; it does not expire. The $10 digital bonus must be claimed and spent by November 23, 2019; the bonus will not be valid after this date.
Want to meet some Disney characters? You’re in luck on August 29th!
There will be a special Disney character greeting at Animal Kingdom and Epcot on August 29th.
- Meet Baloo at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park near Creature Comforts from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Greet Jane and Tarzan at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park near Island Mercantile in Discovery Island from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Say hello to Winnie-the-Pooh in Christopher Robin’s room at the United Kingdom pavilion in Epcot from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Need a break from the festival? Then head over to Animal Kingdom for some Passholder Opportunities!
August 29th through September 2nd you will be able to try an exclusive Hidden Menu at Animal Kingdom. Head over to Nomad Lounge, Dawa Bar, Thirsty River or Restaurantosurus Lounge between 3pm to 6pm to give it a try! Can’t wait to see what’s on this menu!
While you’re at Animal Kingdom, be sure to go to Disney Trading Co and get your Complimentary Simba Magnet! Yes, another magnet but this one featuring the future king of Pride Rock! This magnet is available starting August 29th.
PhotoPass Opportunities for Passholders!
Take advantage of some PhotoPass spots for Passholders! From August 29th through September 12th, Animal Kingdom and Epcot will have PhotoPass Opportunites with exclusive props for passholders.
Location & Hours: Near Lower Bradley Falls at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM and in the World Showcase Plaza at Epcot from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
It’s always great when Disney Parks do a little extra for the Passholders! What offers are you most excited about?!
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