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New Annual Passholder benefits added to the Disney app

New Annual Passholder benefits added to the Disney app


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Annual Passholders can now see their benefits with just a touch of a button. This great new feature will make sure you not miss out on benefits, discounts, and even special experiences. We also now have a timeline of when new Annual Passholders can expect to receive their AP magnets in the mail.

Annual Passholder Perks for the 50th

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In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, Annual Passholders can now enjoy many fun benefits. We can’t get enough of the EARidescent shimmering details found throughout the Walt Disney World Theme Parks.

Annual Passholders can now enjoy a new AP card features the Mickey golden statue, which is one of the Fab 50 statues you can find throughout Walt Disney World Resort in honor of the 50th anniversary celebration. Check out how you can receive this new Annual Passholder card HERE.

There are also fun perks that Annual Passholders can enjoy as they scan their MagicBand or MagicMobile app to enter the Walt Disney Parks. Be sure to check this out HERE.

Magnets for New Annual Passholders

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During late September, Passholders received Annual Passholder magnets featuring the new AP logo. We have good news for those who purchased a new Annual Pass in September.

New Annual Passholders will begin receiving this new Annual Passholder magnet beginning in November. This is great news, and Disney has also announced that “there will be more magnets fun to come across the 18-month celebration!”

Disney has also announced that “there will be more magnets fun to come across the 18-month celebration!”

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The Passholder Buzz

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Earlier we shared that a new feature would be available for Annual Passholders on the My Disney Experience app. This is such a cool feature. Do you ever have a hard time keeping up with what discounts are available for you as an Annual Passholder?

Now featured under the Passholder Buzz you can see all discounts that are available for Dining; Merchandise; Events & Entertainment; and Sports, Recreation & Spa.

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Featured under the “Passholder Magic Awaits” you can check out special experiences that will be announced this fall and winter. Currently this includes a special shopDisney discount and discounts for Very Merriest After Hours Tickets and Holiday Kitchen discounts.

Now featured under the Passholder Buzz you can see all discounts that are available for Dining; Merchandise; Events & Entertainment; and Sports, Recreation & Spa.

There are even fun “Cooking Up the Magic” recipes and fun interviews in “Celebrating 50 Years.” This is such a fun addition to the My Disney Experience app that will allow Annual Passholders to enjoy all of the fun.

What do you think of this “Passholder Buzz” feature on the My Disney Experience app? What special experiences do you think may be offered to Annual Passholders? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook Page.

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