It has finally been announced that Disney World will begin selling Annual Passes again on September 8th! Everyone has had their Mickey ears to the ground waiting for this news, since new Annual Passes have not been available for purchase since the Florida theme parks reopening in 2020. The new Annual Pass options feature four leveled tiers, allowing guests to choose the best option for them.
Disney Pixie Dust Pass
The most affordable pass option will be available exclusively for Florida residents. Those purchasing a new pass can expect to pay $399 plus tax. Those who previously held a Disney Annual Pass will pay the renewal price. For this tier option, that will be $339 plus tax.
Pass Benefits
- Guests will be able to visit one or more Disney World theme parks after booking an advanced park reservation.
- Availability for this pass includes for most weekdays, with blockout dates during peak times and holidays.
- Passholders will be able to hold 3 park reservations at once depending on park reservation availability.
- Passholders who stay at select Disney Resorts and hotels will be able to book additional park reservations for every day that they have booked in the Resort.
- Disney will occasionally add bonus days for park reservations throughout the year for guests to book.
Disney Pirate Pass
The next pass option will also be exclusively available for Florida residents. New passes will cost $699 plus tax. For those who previously held a Disney Annual Pass, the renewal price for this pass option will be $594 plus tax.
Pass Benefits
- Guests will be able to visit one or more Disney World theme parks after booking an advanced park reservation.
- Availability for this pass includes for most days, with blockout dates during peak times and holidays.
- Passholders will be able to hold 4 park reservations at once depending on park reservation availability.
- Passholders who stay at select Disney Resorts and hotels will be able to book additional park reservations for every day that they have booked in the Resort.
- Disney will occasionally add bonus days for park reservations throughout the year for guests to book.
Disney Sorcerer Pass
Disney Sorcerer Pass will be available to both Florida residents and Disney Vacation Club members. The purchase price for new passes will be $899 plus tax and the renewal price will be $764 plus tax.
Pass Benefits
- Guests will be able to visit one or more Disney World theme parks after booking an advanced park reservation.
- Availability for this pass includes for most days, with select days being blockout dates during peak times.
- Passholders will be able to hold 5 park reservations at once depending on park reservation availability.
- Passholders who stay at select Disney Resorts and hotels will be able to book additional park reservations for every day that they have booked in the Resort.
- Disney will occasionally add bonus days for park reservations throughout the year for guests to book.
Disney Incredi-Pass
The top tier Annual Pass option that Disney will be offering is the Disney Incredi-Pass. This Annual Pass option is available to everyone. This is also the most expensive of the four options, due to the increased benefits. The purchase price for new passes will be $1,299 plus tax and the renewal price for previous Annual Passholders will be $1,104 plus tax.
Pass Benefits
- Guests will be able to visit one or more Disney World theme parks after booking an advanced park reservation.
- Availability for this pass includes every day of the year with absolutely no blockout dates.
- Passholders will be able to hold 5 park reservations at once depending on park reservation availability.
- Passholders who stay at select Disney Resorts and hotels will be able to book additional park reservations for every day that they have booked in the Resort.
- Disney will occasionally add bonus days for park reservations throughout the year for guests to book.
Things To Know
Other Pass Benefits
Some benefits are available for every pass option. These extra benefits include:
- The ability to customize the pass with add-ons (discussed below) for an extra fee.
- Standard parking is included with all passses.
- Annual Passholders will receive discounts on dining and merchandise.
- Access to Annual Passholder merchandise, such as the newly updated Annual Passholder Magnet.
Add-Ons
Water and Sports Option
For a fee of $99 per year, Passholders will be able to access the Water and Sports Option. This add-on will give Passholders access to Disney’s water parks, in addition to the four Florida theme parks. The cost will be less than $99 per year if you are renewing your Annual Pass.
Disney PhotoPass Option
The Disney PhotoPass Option will allow Passholders to access the photographers that are located throughout the park, as well as their pictures that are taken on select attractions. This used to be included in the most expensive package, however it is now an add-on option for $99 per year. Just like the Water and Sports Option, if you are renewing your Annual Pass the cost will be less than $99 per year.
Park Reservation Calendar Enhancements
The Park Reservation Calendar will be around for a while, with the current availability calendar open until 2023. Disney has been making adjustments to the calendar with the intent to give Passholders more information when booking their park reservations. Now the calendar will show park availability, as well as blockout dates and booked reservations. This will be very useful for those purchasing passes with blockout dates, since those Passholders will not have to consult two separate calendars when trying to book a park pass reservation.
Will You Become an Annual Passholder?
Now that you know all of the options for Disney World’s new Annual Passes, will you become an Annual Passholder when they go on sale again September 8th? Which pass option looks the most appealing to you? If you want to book a Disney Vacation Club Resort for your next vacation, feel free to contact one of our licensed timeshare agents for their expert assistance.
