After what seems like an eternity, Disney finally announced that starting Sept. 8, 2021, Walt Disney World annual passes will once again go on sale.
There’s certainly a lot to digest, just like with Disneyland’s Magic Key annual pass program and the announcement of the brand new paid FastPass system, Disney Genie+, coming to both Disney World and Disneyland.
But, that’s what we’re here for! To break it all down for you!
Here’s what you need to know about Disney World’s new Annual Passholder program.
There are four brand new passes and they are as follows.
In this article
Disney Pixie Dust Pass
This is for Florida residents only.
- Price: $399 plus tax (or $19 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR after $205 down payment on the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program)
- Renewal Price: $339 plus tax
- Visit 1 or more theme parks on the same day with an advance park reservation (aka you can park hop)
- Valid for use most weekdays, subject to blockout dates including peak and holiday periods (view blockout dates)
- If you’re staying at select Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels, you are eligible to make park reservations for each day of your Resort stay, in addition to holding 3 park reservations at a time
- Bonus reservations will be added to the calendar from time to time, meaning you can make extra reservations on select days at select theme parks (bonus reservations do not count as a reservation hold)
- Standard theme park parking
- Up to 20% off select dining, merchandise, and more
Disney Pirate Pass
This is for Florida residents only.
- Price: $699 plus tax (or $45 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR after $205 down payment on the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program)
- Renewal Price: $594 plus tax
- Visit 1 or more theme park on the same day with an advance park reservation (aka you can park hop)
- 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)
- If you’re staying at select Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels, you are eligible to make park reservations for each day of your Resort stay, in addition to holding 4 park reservations at a time
- Bonus reservations will be added to the calendar from time to time, meaning you can make extra reservations on select days at select theme parks (bonus reservations do not count as a reservation hold)
- Standard theme park parking
- Up to 20% off select dining, merchandise, and more
Disney Sorcerer Pass
This is for Florida residents and Disney Vacation Club Members.
- Price: $899 plus tax (or $63 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR after $205 down payment on the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program)
- Renewal Price: $764 plus tax
- Visit 1 or more theme park on the same day with an advance park reservation (aka you can park hop)
- 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)
- If you’re staying at select Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels, you are eligible to make park reservations for each day of your Resort stay, 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)
- Standard theme park parking
- Up to 20% off select dining, merchandise, and more
Disney Incredi-Pass
This is for all guests, including out-of-state residents.
- Price: $1,299 plus tax (or $99 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR after $205 down payment on the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program)
- Renewal Price: $1,104 plus tax
- Visit 1 or more theme park on the same day with an advance park reservation (aka you can park hop)
- 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)
- If you’re staying at select Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels, you are eligible to make park reservations for each day of their Resort stay, 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)
- Standard theme park parking
- Up to 20% off select dining, merchandise, and more
Add-Ons
Unlike the before times, there are a few offerings that are not included with the sale of annual passes, including:
Water Park & Sports Option
You can add on the Water Park and Sports Option for an additional $99 plus tax for the year.
For the duration of your Annual Pass, this add-on gives you one admission to select Disney World experiences (with no blockout dates) including:
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
- Disney’s Oak Trail Golf course
- FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail
- Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4 p.m.)
- Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4 p.m.)
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (currently unavailable)
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (currently unavailable)
Disney PhotoPass Downloads
If you want unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads (from the first valid date of your pass until expiration), you will now have to pay an additional $99 plus tax for the year.
You will receive discounts on prints and physical product purchases.
Important: If you will always be with your party when visiting the parks (like your family), only one person in your party needs to purchase the PhotoPass add-on.
Renewal Discount
The current renewal discount is 15% and Disney will also apply a discount to the PhotoPass and Water Park and Sports Option add-ons when you renews. It’s unclear how much the latter discount will be.
Current Passholders
If you’re a current Annual Passholder with a pass from the old program, nothing changes for you except starting Sept. 8 you can book more park reservations, depending on your pass.
- Platinum Plus: 5 park reservations
- Platinum: 5 park reservations
- Gold: 5 park reservations
- Silver: 4 park reservations
- Theme Park Select: 3 park reservations
- Weekday Select: 3 park reservations
- Epcot After 4 p.m.: 3 park reservations
If your renewal time is after Sept. 8, you’ll either purchase a new pass or won’t buy one.
Current Annual Passholders will also be among the first to receive a brand-new Passholder magnet featuring this new look.
Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program
As always, Florida residents can take advantage of the monthly payment program. This program is only available to Florida residents who are least 18 years old and those who have a valid ID.
The monthly payment amount is based on the remaining balance after a one time payment of $205 at the time of purchase.
The first monthly payment will be charged on day of purchase or shortly thereafter.
Upgrade An Eligible Ticket
Starting Sept. 8, you can upgrade an eligible ticket into a select Annual Pass – in person. At a later date, you’ll be able to upgrade an eligible ticket on the website or via the My Disney Experience app.
If you purchased an eligible theme park ticket, you can apply the entire price paid into a select Annual Pass. Eligibility rules apply.
Keep in mind that if you upgrade an existing ticket to an Annual Pass, your park reservations will automatically cancel and you’ll have to rebook with the Annual Pass. Disney World recommends upgrading on last day at the park.
As for Genie+, all we know regarding Annual Passholders is that at launch APs will be able to purchase Genie+ on the day of their visit.
At this time, there are no Passholder discounts available for Disney Genie+ or individual attraction Lightning Lane purchases.
Per Disney, “As always, we will continue to explore new offerings for Annual Passholders and Magic Key holders in the future and value their feedback.”
Be sure to read our Frequently Asked Questions post, where we dive into all of the details we know so far about Genie+.
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Amanda
Monday 30th of August 2021
I apologize this question is wordy! I'm a little confused on the resident monthly payment program. Are you paying more overall to be able to pay per month? You mentioned that the monthly payment will be due on date of purchase or shortly after. But if the monthly payment is based on the remaining balance after down payment, then the pricing doesn't make sense for 12 months. To visualize what I'm saying. If you purchase top tier ($1299) and put down $205. What you have left is $1094. The monthly payment is $99. $1094 divided by 12 months is actually only $91 and change. However $1094 divided by 11 months is $99 and change, so that would make sense with the monthly payment listed. So do they just not charge you for your last month? Or are you paying more overall to be able to use the monthly payment plan? Hope that question makes sense!