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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.)

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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!

While becoming an Annual Passholder of Walt Disney World may not be for everyone, it can be a huge benefit for quite a few Disney lovers. If you’re looking to become an Annual Passholder, be sure to get your  own here. With so many amazing perks offered to Annual Passholders this year, I’m excited to see what will be offered to APs for years to come!

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  1. Amanda Bowers

    July 11, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    Totally agree!! Can’t wait til I get to renew mine again.

  2. Kristen from Pugs & Pearls

    July 12, 2017 at 7:18 am

    The new passholder entrances are worth it alone!

  3. April Hammond

    July 12, 2017 at 10:17 am

    I 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 πŸ™‚

  4. Tori

    July 12, 2017 at 10:24 am

    The entrances would be so worth it! Maybe one day they’ll add fast passes for passholders too!
    Tori

    1. Melina

      July 15, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      Passholders can book fast passes, up to 30 days out without a reservation at a Disney resort, 90 days out with a reservation.

  5. niccole mucci

    July 12, 2017 at 10:25 am

    I love being a passholder as well, we are staying for the first time a the All sports resort due to our passholder discount!

  6. Katie Hopper

    July 12, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Great 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 πŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ‘ŒπŸΌπŸ‘ŒπŸΌ.

  7. Jordyn

    July 12, 2017 at 11:41 am

    It 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 (:

  8. Tessa

    July 12, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    We are so excited as we just became Passholders! Next month will be our first time as DVC and AP! Woohoo!!

  9. paris kain

    July 12, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    so glad you talked me into getting AP! ready for our trip!!

  10. Michelle @ And Then We Tried

    July 12, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    This does look worth it if you live near the park! I haven’t been to Disney in ages, but your posts are inspiring me!
    http://www.andthenwetried.com

  11. Colleen

    July 12, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    I am in the Club! AP’s rock!

  12. the sophia diaries

    July 12, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    I totally wish I lived close enough to be able to justify such a membership πŸ™

  13. Rachel Ritlop

    July 12, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    I’ve actually been debating being an annual pass holder for a while now, I just can’t bring myself to buy them.

  14. Kuleigh

    July 12, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    It would be so fun to be an annual passholder. That’s something I’d definitely do if we lived closer! I love Disneyworld!

  15. Annaliese

    July 12, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    If I ever got a job in Orlando in the future I would totally consider getting this!!! I love visiting Disney.

    xoxo A
    http://www.southernbelleintraining.com

  16. McKenna Bleu

    July 13, 2017 at 12:33 am

    I would love to be a Disney passholder!

  17. Leah @ The Frugal South

    July 13, 2017 at 5:10 am

    I’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!

  18. Kait

    July 13, 2017 at 6:34 am

    I cannot wait until I have kids so we can take them here (hopefully soon!!). I have not been the Disney in about 10 years! πŸ™

  19. Cameron - Diary of a Southern Millennial

    July 13, 2017 at 11:20 am

    If I lived closer and could visit often, I would definitely look into this! This is such a great value!

  20. Erin

    July 13, 2017 at 11:46 am

    If 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 πŸ™‚

  21. Tilley Hanson

    July 13, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    I didn’t even know this was a thing! So cool and sounds like a smart investment

  22. Katie

    July 13, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    This 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! ❀️

  23. Stephanie Ziajka

    July 14, 2017 at 8:44 am

    This is making me miss all the magic in FL! I need to plan a visit soon.

    xo,
    Stephanie
    Diary of a Debutante
    http://www.thediaryofadebutante.com

  24. Yulissa

    July 14, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Kait! 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?

  25. Tori

    July 16, 2017 at 11:58 am

    Love 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
    Tori || Victori Media
    https://www.victorimedia.com

  26. Amy

    July 17, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    If I lived closer I totally would! I love Disney World!
    xoxo,
    Amy | Pastel N Pink

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