Sometimes even the biggest fans need a break. 

There’s no doubt that Annual Passholders are some of the most devoted Walt Disney World visitors, if you are one you know this. But we’re guessing even you have your breaking point where it becomes time to briefly step back. For two major reasons, June of 2024 may be one of those times.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening

The June 28th grand opening of the Magic Kingdom’s highly-anticipated E-Ticket is arguably the biggest event of the year in Walt Disney World. However, you as an Annual Passholder will technically have a chance to experience it earlier, as there are AP Previews on June 13th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 20th. But there’s a catch…

Disney is using a virtual queue system for the AP previews. In theory, you’d need to make a theme park reservation for one of the preview days and then try and score a virtual queue spot at 7:00AM. However, we say “in theory” because Magic Kingdom reservations for these days are ALREADY sold out, so this option wouldn’t even be on the table for you. Now, you could make a reservation for another park, park hop over to Magic Kingdom as soon as possible, and try for the second virtual queue at 1:00PM. However, these reservations are going quickly as well. Plus, these previews are sure to be jam-packed with people, and likely a bit hectic. In all honestly, as much as we understand your FOMO, it might be best to just sit out June.

Empty EPCOT

June is going to be an interesting month for EPCOT. On the one hand, it will see the FINAL part of the park’s massive transformation finally open when Communicore Hall finally opens on June 10th. However, the month also marks a (relatively rare now) period when EPCOT will be festival-free, as the Flower & Garden Festival ended on May 27th and the Food & Wine Festival doesn’t begin until August 29th. While this may be a relief to some — and we definitely understand that feeling  — if you’re the type who finds festival-free EPCOT to light on things to do, June may make sense to skip. 

While both of those are compelling reasons for you as an AP Holder to skip out on Disney World in June, we will balance it out by saying there are still a few perks available through parts of June – particularly in EPCOT – that might make a visit worth it. These include:

The free-with-membership Stitch V.I.Passholder Days magnet is available at Creations Shop in EPCOT through June 26th. Remember, you’ll need to bring your Annual Pass card, linked MagicBand, or Disney MagicMobile pass, along with a photo ID to get the magnet.

Speaking of Stitch, Sunshine Seasons features an exclusive-for-AP Holders Stitch Cake Cone dessert. 

You’ll also be able to visit an exclusive AP lounge located in the Morocco pavilion’s Restaurant Marrakesh through June 18th, and take an exclusive AP photo with an oversized Mickey donut prop in the Celebration Gardens area through June 26th. 

Moving beyond just EPCOT, through June 26th, AP Holders can save DOUBLE — 20% — at the following Walt Disney World restaurants:

Magic Kingdom

Be Our Guest Restaurant
Cinderella’s Royal Table
The Crystal Palace
The Diamond Horseshoe
Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen
Liberty Tree Tavern
The Plaza Restaurant
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

EPCOT

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Biergarten Restaurant
Coral Reef Restaurant
Garden Grill Restaurant
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Rose & Crown Dining Room
Spice Road Table

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

50’s Prime Time Café
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Hollywood & Vine
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
Roundup Rodeo BBQ
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Tiffins Restaurant
Tusker House Restaurant

Disney Hotels

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Boma – Flavors of Africa, Jiko – The Cooking Place and Sanaa
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort – Flying Fish and Trattoria al Forno
Disney’s Caribbean Resort – Sebastian’s Bistro
Disney’s Contemporary Resort – California Grill, Chef Mickey’s and Steakhouse 71
Disney’s Coronado Resort – Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood and Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Cítricos, Grand Floridan Cafe and Narcoosee’s
Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Olivia’s Cafe
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Kona Cafe and ‘Ohana
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Boatwright’s Dining Hall
Disney’s Riviera Resort – Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – The Turf Club Bar and Grill
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort – Wind & Waves Grill
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White and Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts – Ale & Compass Restaurant, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, Cape May Cafe and Yachtsman Steakhouse

While there are two major reasons that you as an AP Holder may want to avoid Walt Disney World in June, there are still some temporary perks available that MAY make it worth it. Stay tuned to DFB for more Walt Disney World updates. 

NEW Behind-the-Scenes Look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World!

Are you an AP Holder planning to visit Disney World in June? Let us know in the comments below. 

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