If you are someone who frequently travels to Disney World, you may be considering getting a Disney Annual Pass. This is a huge decision to make and you will want to make sure if makes financial sense for you! There are some things you will certainly want to think about before taking the plunge!
Disney World Annual Pass Guide
Disney World has unveiled at WHOLE NEW Annual Pass, everything from the logo design to the structure of passes and many are going to be disappointed to find all that has changed. No longer will Annual pass holders get free waterparks or photopass. Prices are also increasing.
Disney Incredi-Pass
$1299 ($99 a month for 12 months on payment plan with $205 down)
Highlights of This Pass:
- Visit one or more Walt Disney World theme parks on the same day with an advance park reservation*
- No blockout dates apply
- Make and hold up to 5 park reservations at a time on a rolling basis** (reservations are limited and are subject to availability and applicable pass blockout dates)
- Passholders staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels are eligible to make park reservations for each day of their Resort stay(s), in addition to holding 5 park reservations at a time
- Bonus reservations will be added to the calendar from time to time, allowing you to make extra reservations on select days at select theme parks. Bonus reservations do not count as a reservation hold
- Customize with add-ons like Disney PhotoPass downloads and the Water Park and Sports option
- Standard theme park parking
- Discounts on dining, merchandise and more
Disney Pixie Dust Pass for Florida Residents
$399 ($19 a month for 12 months on payment plan with $205 down)
Highlights of This Pass:
- Visit one or more Walt Disney World theme parks on the same day with an advance park reservation*
- Pass is valid for use most weekdays, subject to blockout dates including peak and holiday periods—view blockout dates
- Make and hold up to 3 park reservations at a time on a rolling basis** (reservations are limited and are subject to availability and applicable pass blockout dates)
- Passholders staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels are eligible to make park reservations for each day of their Resort stay(s), in addition to holding 3 park reservations at a time
- Bonus reservations will be added to the calendar from time to time, allowing you to make extra reservations on select days at select theme parks. Bonus reservations do not count as a reservation hold
- Customize with add-ons like Disney PhotoPass downloads and the Water Park and Sports option
- Standard theme park parking
- Discounts on dining, merchandise and more
Disney Pirate Pass for Florida Residents
$699 ($45 a month for 12 months on payment plan with $205 down)
Highlights of This Pass:
- Visit one or more Walt Disney World theme parks on the same day with an advance park reservation*
- Pass is valid for use most days, subject to blockout dates including peak and holiday periods—view blockout dates
- Make and hold up to 4 park reservations at a time on a rolling basis** (reservations are limited and are subject to availability and applicable pass blockout dates)
- Passholders staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels are eligible to make park reservations for each day of their Resort stay(s), in addition to holding 4 park reservations at a time
- Bonus reservations will be added to the calendar from time to time, allowing you to make extra reservations on select days at select theme parks. Bonus reservations do not count as a reservation hold
- Customize with add-ons like Disney PhotoPass downloads and the Water Park and Sports option
- Standard theme park parking
- Discounts on dining, merchandise and more
Disney Sorcerer Pass for Florida Residents and DVC Members
$899 ($63 a month for 12 months on payment plan with $205 down)
Highlights of This Pass:
- Visit one or more Walt Disney World theme parks on the same day with an advance park reservation*
- Pass is valid for use most days, subject to blockout dates on select days during select holiday periods—view blockout dates
- Make and hold up to 5 park reservations at a time on a rolling basis** (reservations are limited and are subject to availability and applicable pass blockout dates)
- Passholders staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels are eligible to make park reservations for each day of their Resort stay(s), in addition to holding 5 park reservations at a time
- Bonus reservations will be added to the calendar from time to time, allowing you to make extra reservations on select days at select theme parks. Bonus reservations do not count as a reservation hold
- Customize with add-ons like Disney PhotoPass downloads and the Water Park and Sports option
- Standard theme park parking
- Discounts on dining, merchandise and more
NEW Add on Options (NO LONGER PART OF) Disney World Annual Pass
Disney PhotoPass Downloads
You can no longer receive FREE Photopass downloads as part of your Annual Pass benefits. You now must purchase them for a flat $99 addition to your Annual Pass. These will be available the first valid date of your pass until your pass expires.
What’s Included?
- Professional photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers
- Select Disney World attraction photos and videos
- Discounts on prints and physical product purchases
Water Park and Sports Option
Water Parks & other extra experiences are no longer included in the Disney World Annual Pass. Now you have to pay an additional $99 to the cost of the annual pass.
For the duration of your Annual Pass, adding the Water Park and Sports Option includes Passholder admission to select Walt Disney World experiences (with no blockout dates):
- Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course
- FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail
- Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4:00 PM)
- Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4:00 PM)
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Disney World Pass Holder Discounts
One of the benifits to having the Disney World Annual Pass is the Pass Holder discounts. Here is what you can expect:
- Food and Beverage: Up to 20% off select Disney restaurants
- Merchandise: Up to 20% off merchandise at select locations & access to Special Pass Holder ONLY Merchandise.
- Events & Experiences: Save on select tours, spa treatments, rounds of golf, after-hours events in the theme parks and more! There are also special Pass Holder Only Events and Experiences you can enjoy throughout the year.
- Disney Resort Hotels: Throughout the year, you can get special discounts for Disney Resorts that is not available to the general public.
What Current Disney World Annual Pass Holders Need to Know
If you currently hold a Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum Plus Annual Pass, you will be able to hold more reservations at a time beginning this month.
Current Annual Passholders will also be among the first to receive the brand-new Passholder magnet featuring the new logo.
When it is time for you to renew your Disney World Annual Pass, you will be able to renew into one of the new passes at a special renewal price.
What are your thoughts about the Disney World Annual Pass?