New Merch Collection and Exclusive Popcorn Bucket for V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 Revealed

If you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, this is the news you’ve been waiting for. Disney has officially revealed all the details on the V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 merchandise collection and a brand-new exclusive popcorn bucket — and it all kicks off on May 1, 2026. Here’s your complete rundown of what’s dropping, where to get it, and when.

What Is V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026?

V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days is Disney’s annual celebration exclusively for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. The 2026 edition runs from May 1 through July 31, 2026, and comes packed with new perks, including a fresh gear collection and a collectible popcorn bucket you’re going to want to snag early.

New Passholder Merch Collection

Disney is launching a brand-new line of Passholder-branded gear this spring, and it’s got some seriously solid picks. The collection includes:

• Adult Zip-Up Hoodie
• Adult Tee
• Loungefly Crossbody Bag
• Adult Baseball Hat
• Corkcicle Canteen

The best part? Passholders can use their 20% merchandise discount on everything in the collection, so you’re getting Passholder-exclusive gear at a Passholder-exclusive price. Don’t sleep on this one — limited-run collections like this tend to go fast.

Where to Buy the Collection

The collection rolls out in two waves across Walt Disney World:

• May 1, 2026 — Creations Shop, EPCOT
• Week of May 10, 2026 — Emporium at Magic Kingdom, World of Disney at Disney Springs, and Discovery Trading Company at Animal Kingdom

If you want first pick, head to EPCOT right when the event kicks off. Creations Shop is the launch location, and it’ll have everything before the other stores do.

Exclusive Passholder Popcorn Bucket

Now let’s talk about the item that’s really going to have people lined up: the 2026 V.I.PASSHOLDER exclusive popcorn bucket. This one was designed by illustrator Ashley Taylor and is a love letter to all four Walt Disney World theme parks. The design features characters pulled from past Passholder magnets, which makes it feel extra special for long-time Annual Passholders who’ve been collecting those over the years.

Where to Pick Up the Popcorn Bucket

Starting May 1, 2026, you can grab the exclusive bucket at these locations:

• Magic Kingdom — City Hall Popcorn Cart
• Animal Kingdom — Chakranadi
• Hollywood Studios — Popcorn Cart between The Hollywood Brown Derby and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
• EPCOT — Popcorn Cart in World Celebration, near Creations Shop
• Disney Springs — Mainstage Cart in the Marketplace, between World of Disney and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop

Five locations across property means you’ve got options — but popcorn buckets with this kind of appeal sell out quickly. Plan to grab yours on opening day if possible, especially if you want the full matching set with the merch collection.

Tips for Making the Most of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days

If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World between May 1 and July 31, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Head to EPCOT on May 1 to be first in line for both the merch collection and the popcorn bucket at the World Celebration cart.
• Don’t forget your Passholder ID — you’ll need to show proof of your pass to use the 20% discount on the merch collection.
• Check back on the week of May 10 if you miss the launch — the full collection will be available at Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and Animal Kingdom starting that week.
• Popcorn bucket quantities are never guaranteed, so earlier is always better for limited collectibles like this.

Final Thoughts

The V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026 lineup looks like one of the better Passholder summer offerings in recent years. Between the Loungefly bag, the Corkcicle canteen, and an artist-designed popcorn bucket celebrating all four parks, there’s a lot here that feels thoughtful and genuinely collectible. If you’re an Annual Passholder heading to Walt Disney World this summer, make sure you’re planning your May 1 visit around these drops — they’re worth it.

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