What are Pop-Up Surprises?
Pop-Up Surprises are meet and greets with one or more rare or never-before-seen Disney characters, ones you won’t come across in the park during the day. An edition can feature a rare character, a costume never seen before, or both at once. There’s no PhotoPass photographer on site, so you take your own photos with your phone or camera.
It’s free, but only for Disneyland Pass members and by booking only. To understand the perks included in the pass, you can read my complete guide to the Disneyland Pass.
Free, but only for pass members
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How to book a Pop-Up
You book online on the official pass platform: pass-annuel.disneylandparis.com. You don’t need to give the names of the people coming with you: they just have to be pass members themselves and be there with you on the day. Here are the four steps to follow.
Have an active Disneyland Pass
Your pass must be valid when you book and on the day itself. If you’re bringing companions, they (up to 3 of them) must also be Disneyland Pass members.
Watch for bookings to open
Each edition is announced first on Disneyland Paris’s social media, then by email to members. Places are limited and go quickly, especially at the weekend: book as soon as bookings open.
Book your time slot online
Go to the official platform pass-annuel.disneylandparis.com, then choose your date and time slot. Slots are offered in quarter-hour steps, usually from 10:00 to 16:45. Each pass gets 1 booking, plus up to 3 companions who are pass members.
On the day, turn up at your time slot
Arrive at the time of your slot with your annual pass and your confirmation email. Don’t forget your park entry booking either: here’s how to book your dates.
How to hear about the next Pop-Ups
Where do Pop-Up Surprises take place?
Pop-Up Surprises take place at the Disneyland Pass Corner, the name Disney gave to the former Annual Passport office. It’s in Disneyland Park, between Discoveryland and Fantasyland, opposite Le Théâtre du Château.
On the day, turn up at your slot time with your pass and your confirmation email to hand.
Upcoming Pop-Up Surprises
No Pop-Up Surprise is scheduled at the moment. Disney announces them from time to time, with no fixed calendar. So you don’t miss out, keep an eye on Disneyland Paris’s social media and then on your pass member emails.
All the Pop-Up Surprises so far
Since September 2023, there has been a steady run of Pop-Up Surprises, each lasting several weeks. The arrangements have stayed the same every time: online booking and up to 3 companions who are pass members.
| Period | Offer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| from 28 August to 20 September 2026 | Pop-Up Surprises #8 | Eighth edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range. |
| from 7 November to 30 November 2025 | Pop-Up Surprises #7 | Seventh edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range. |
| from 25 April to 18 May 2025 | Pop-Up Surprises #6 | Sixth edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range. |
| from 7 February to 2 March 2025 | Pop-Up Surprises #5 | Fifth edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range. |
| from 19 July to 11 August 2024 | Pop-Up Surprises #4 | Fourth edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range. |
| from 26 April to 20 May 2024 | Pop-Up Surprises #3 | Third edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range. |
| from 12 January to 4 February 2024 | Pop-Up Surprises #2 | Second edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range. |
| from 1 September to 24 September 2023 | Pop-Up Surprises #1 | First edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range. |
All the Pop-Up Surprises so far
Each edition in detail
Pop-Up Surprises #8
Eighth edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range.
- Bookings open: Tuesday 25 August at 11:00
- Main character: Goofy as a conductor (Disney Music Festival outfit)
- Secondary characters: Chip ’n’ Dale as DJs (Disney Music Festival outfit)
- Booking a slot on the Annual Pass platform is required
- You can bring 3 companions (Disneyland Pass members)
- A park entry reservation is required for each participant
Pop-Up Surprises #7
Seventh edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range.
- Main characters: Carl Fredricksen or Russell
- Secondary characters: Joy or Sadness
- Booking a slot on the Annual Pass platform is required
- You can bring 3 companions (Disneyland Pass members)
- A park entry reservation is required for each participant
Pop-Up Surprises #6
Sixth edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range.
- Main characters: Mickey or Minnie (dressed as Disney Cruise Line captains)
- Secondary character: Captain Jack Sparrow
- Theme: Disney Cruise Line
- Booking a slot on the Annual Pass platform is required
- You can bring 3 companions (Disneyland Pass members)
- A park entry reservation is required for each participant
Pop-Up Surprises #5
Fifth edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range.
- Main character: Miguel Rivera
- Secondary character: Mirabel Madrigal
- Booking a slot on the Annual Pass platform is required
- You can bring 3 companions (Disneyland Pass members)
- A park entry reservation is required for each participant
Pop-Up Surprises #4
Fourth edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range.
- Main character: Terk
- Secondary characters: Prince John, Robin Hood
- Booking a slot on the Annual Pass platform is required
- You can bring 3 companions (Disneyland Pass members)
- A park entry reservation is required for each participant
Pop-Up Surprises #3
Third edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range.
- Main character: Clarice
- Secondary character: Max
- Booking a slot on the Annual Pass platform is required
- You can bring 3 companions (Disneyland Pass members)
- A park entry reservation is required for each participant
Pop-Up Surprises #2
Second edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range.
- Main characters: Toulouse, Marie and Berlioz
- Secondary characters: Anna and Elsa
- Booking a slot on the Annual Pass platform is required
- You can bring 3 companions (Disneyland Pass members)
- A park entry reservation is required for each participant
Pop-Up Surprises #1
First edition of the Pop-Up Surprises, for members of the Disneyland Pass range.
- Main character: Tinker Bell
- Secondary characters: Oswald and Ortensia
- Booking a slot on the Annual Pass platform is required
- You can bring 3 companions (Disneyland Pass members)
- A park entry reservation is required for each participant
My verdict on Pop-Up Surprises
Read next
To find out everything about the pass and its perks, read my complete guide to the Disneyland Pass. And for another members-only event, read my guide to Disneyland Pass Nights.
Frequently asked questions
01 What is a Pop-Up Surprise at Disneyland Paris?
A Pop-Up Surprise is a meet and greet with one or more rare or never-before-seen Disney characters that you don’t come across in the park during the day. It’s free, but only for Disneyland Pass members, and by booking only.
02 Are Pop-Up Surprises free?
Yes. The meet and greet is free: it’s a perk included in the Disneyland Pass at no extra cost. However, it’s only open to pass members and only by booking.
03 Who can take part in Pop-Up Surprises?
Disneyland Pass holders (and holders of the former annual passes). You can bring up to 3 companions, who must also be Disneyland Pass members. Each participant also needs their own park entry booking for the day.
04 How do you book a Pop-Up Surprise?
You book online on the pass’s official platform, pass-annuel.disneylandparis.com. You choose your date and your time slot (in quarter-hour slots, usually from 10:00 to 16:45). It’s 1 booking per pass, plus up to 3 companions who are also pass members.
05 How can you hear about the next Pop-Up Surprises?
Each edition is announced first on Disneyland Paris’s social media, then by email to members. There’s no announcement in the app. As places go fast, keep an eye on the official accounts and your inbox.
06 Where do Pop-Up Surprises take place?
At the Disneyland Pass Corner (the former Annual Passport office), in Disneyland Park, between Discoveryland and Fantasyland, opposite the castle’s theatre stage.
