Take the Leap and Become a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder
Since childhood when I got my first annual pass to Walt Disney World, I’ve strived to keep an annual pass for life! After all… WDW Annual Pass = More Trips To See The Mouse! A lot of people wonder why I make the investment, but the answer is simple. With so many benefits and how often I plan to visit annually, it PAYS to be an Annual Passholder. Here’s a few reasons why it may be the right choice for you too!
Complimentary MagicBands
When visiting Walt Disney World, my family usually stays off grounds, so we don’t get MagicBands with our tickets automatically. By being Annual Passholders, we are able to receive a complimentary MagicBand which eliminates an extra cost! Also, they finally offer purple as a color so all is well.
Passholder Entrances
This is a new plus that was recently added for Annual Passholders. Tired of waiting in line behind the newbies? No worries! Each of the parks at the Walt Disney World resort has marked entrances exclusively for Annual Passholders. This is a real benefit on busy park days! Plus it doesn’t hurt to feel like a VIP, right?
Disney Photopass Downloads
This perk is a game changer in my opinion! In the past, I visited Disney six times in one year. During that time, I had to purchase Memory Maker multiple times because it used to only have a two-week lifespan. I’m personally so grateful that I’ll have Photopass photos from my full year of magical memories! If you aren’t using Memory Maker on your Disney trip, you should be. (Learn why here.)
All the Discounts
When it comes to Disney, every dollar counts! The discounts offered to Annual Passholders are pretty amazing, so if you’re thinking about becoming one this may be a motivating factor. First of all, Annual Passholders receive 20% off at most Disney shops! This includes Disney Springs. Believe it or not, 20% can turn into some major cash when you’re shopping at Disney! Pro Tip: Be sure to ask for the discount, not all Cast Members remember to ask if you’re an Annual Passholder.
For the 45th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, Annual Passholders are also offered 20% off of food and nonalcoholic beverages at 45 select restaurants across the Walt Disney World resort! This special offer is only available through September 30, 2017, so plan accordingly.
Lastly, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders receive discounts on Walt Disney World resorts! The percentages change based on the time of the year, but I’ve always found the deal to be great!
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Amanda Bowers
July 11, 2017 at 9:25 pmTotally agree!! Can’t wait til I get to renew mine again.
Kristen from Pugs & Pearls
July 12, 2017 at 7:18 amThe new passholder entrances are worth it alone!
April Hammond
July 12, 2017 at 10:17 amI love being a passholder! I think one of the best perks are the friends you make in the parks. I am partial to the discounts too 🙂
Tori
July 12, 2017 at 10:24 amThe entrances would be so worth it! Maybe one day they’ll add fast passes for passholders too!
Tori
Melina
July 15, 2017 at 12:43 pmPassholders can book fast passes, up to 30 days out without a reservation at a Disney resort, 90 days out with a reservation.
niccole mucci
July 12, 2017 at 10:25 amI love being a passholder as well, we are staying for the first time a the All sports resort due to our passholder discount!
Katie Hopper
July 12, 2017 at 11:11 amGreat read, thanks for sharing the info. My husband & I will be passholders starting this October (& we could not me more excited)!!!
So any info I can read about it is 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼.
Jordyn
July 12, 2017 at 11:41 amIt doesn’t make sense for me to be a pass holder since I don’t live near Anaheim or Orlando BUT I have a good friend who lives in L.A. who has been a pass holder for years. She goes to Disney all the time and I swear the pass must pay off for itself in like a month for her (:
Tessa
July 12, 2017 at 12:50 pmWe are so excited as we just became Passholders! Next month will be our first time as DVC and AP! Woohoo!!
paris kain
July 12, 2017 at 12:57 pmso glad you talked me into getting AP! ready for our trip!!
Michelle @ And Then We Tried
July 12, 2017 at 2:31 pmThis does look worth it if you live near the park! I haven’t been to Disney in ages, but your posts are inspiring me!
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Colleen
July 12, 2017 at 4:51 pmI am in the Club! AP’s rock!
the sophia diaries
July 12, 2017 at 5:27 pmI totally wish I lived close enough to be able to justify such a membership 🙁
Rachel Ritlop
July 12, 2017 at 5:41 pmI’ve actually been debating being an annual pass holder for a while now, I just can’t bring myself to buy them.
Kuleigh
July 12, 2017 at 6:53 pmIt would be so fun to be an annual passholder. That’s something I’d definitely do if we lived closer! I love Disneyworld!
Annaliese
July 12, 2017 at 8:07 pmIf I ever got a job in Orlando in the future I would totally consider getting this!!! I love visiting Disney.
xoxo A
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McKenna Bleu
July 13, 2017 at 12:33 amI would love to be a Disney passholder!
Leah @ The Frugal South
July 13, 2017 at 5:10 amI’m SO glad I upgraded my Park Hopper to an Annual Pass on our trip last November! I have gotten so much value and enjoyment out of it. If I could just remember to use the dining discount all of the time I’d save even more. Going again in September for Food & Wine!
Kait
July 13, 2017 at 6:34 amI cannot wait until I have kids so we can take them here (hopefully soon!!). I have not been the Disney in about 10 years! 🙁
Cameron - Diary of a Southern Millennial
July 13, 2017 at 11:20 amIf I lived closer and could visit often, I would definitely look into this! This is such a great value!
Erin
July 13, 2017 at 11:46 amIf I lived anywhere near WDW I’d definitely take advantage of becoming a pass-holder. I really love that pic of you with the mouse ears in front of the castle. Classic Disney 🙂
Tilley Hanson
July 13, 2017 at 1:30 pmI didn’t even know this was a thing! So cool and sounds like a smart investment
Katie
July 13, 2017 at 8:33 pmThis was my first year being a pass holder! My boyfriend’s been one his whole life and he finally got me hooked. Our pass paid itself in less than a month, we go sometimes twice a week! (We live 30 minutes from Orlando) A WDW annual pass is one of the best investments I’ve ever made! ❤️
Stephanie Ziajka
July 14, 2017 at 8:44 amThis is making me miss all the magic in FL! I need to plan a visit soon.
xo,
Stephanie
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Yulissa
July 14, 2017 at 9:47 amKait! Thank you so much for this!!! I wish I lived at Florida so I can be a pass holder. I live too far so being a pass holder is not possible. At my last trip I noticed the entrace line for pass holders. Believe me or not, a few days back I was thinking: What if I’m a pass holder what happens to Memory maker?
Tori
July 16, 2017 at 11:58 amLove this post! I am obsessed with Disneyland (I live on the West Coast), would love your feedback on my blog post: https://www.victorimedia.com/home/2017/1/2/10-ways-to-do-disneyland-smarter
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Amy
July 17, 2017 at 7:13 pmIf I lived closer I totally would! I love Disney World!
xoxo,
Amy | Pastel N Pink