Annual Passholder Lounge Returns to Epcot in 2026 for V.I.Passholder Summer Days

Walt Disney World has announced the return of the annual passholder lounge at Epcot for the upcoming V.I.Passholder Summer Days. The lounge will once again be held at Restaurant Marrakesh in Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion. It will be open starting May 1st through July 31st from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

Guests can expect complimentary refreshments like snacks, water, and Moroccan mint tea. The space will offer air-conditioning for those hoping to seek a break from the heat. You can also take advantage of a special PhotoPass Animated Magic Shot and pick up a complimentary annual passholder button. Note that this location will not host a character meet-and-greet. However, Disney has announced details for an annual passholder meet-and-greet location in the Magic Eye Theater.

Former Annual Pass Meet-and-Greet (2023)

Here are the exact details from the passholder website about the lounge:

For a limited time, relax in a comfortable lounge just for Passholders —returning to EPCOT May 1 to July 31, 2026. This lounge experience is available as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days.

Dates & Times: May 1 to July 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily (subject to change)
Location: Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT

Highlights

Exclusive to Annual Passholders, the Passholder Lounge is a great place to unwind during a fun-filled day at EPCOT. Here, Passholders can:

Chill out in an air-conditioned area
Enjoy complimentary snacks, water, and Moroccan mint tea
Pick up a complimentary Passholder button
Capture the fun with a new Disney PhotoPass Service Animated Magic Shot

Important Information

To enter EPCOT, Passholders must have a valid admission and a theme park reservation for EPCOT (or may visit after 2:00 PM or on a good-to-go day without a theme park reservation, subject to blockout dates). Theme park reservations are limited and are subject to availability.
All offerings, dates, hours of operation, and locations are subject to availability, change, closure, or cancellation without notice.
Each Passholder must be present and show their valid Annual Pass card, linked MagicBand, MagicBand+, or Disney MagicMobile pass, and a government-issued photo ID to be eligible to enter the Passholder Lounge.
Access and downloading of PhotoPass photos are available after pass expiration for as long as the photo is stored in the system (365 days from date of capture). Access and downloading are not available for photos captured after pass expiration or after a pass is removed from a MyDisney account. Disney PhotoPass add-on for Annual Passes includes Disney PhotoPass photos and other digital content linked to the Guest’s MyDisney account and captured while the Annual Pass is valid for admission to a Walt Disney World Theme Park. A MagicBand, or an eligible mobile device with Bluetooth technology enabled for the My Disney Experience app, is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Photos and other digital content linked to a MyDisney account with a Disney PhotoPass benefit for qualifying Annual Passholders will expire 365 days from the date of capture. The Disney PhotoPass Downloads benefit is subject to Disney PhotoPass terms and conditions and expiration policy, as well as the My Disney Experience terms and conditions. Not responsible for missing, lost, or damaged photos. Online registration required. Downloads are restricted for personal use by Passholder only. Subject to change without notice.

For everything announced to date for this year’s V.I.Passholder Summer Days, see our guide below.

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