fighting over the pro's and con's of an annual pass..

[bjlc57]

We are having a massive discussion in this house about April 20th and purchasing an annual pass. SInce we are out of state we need to buy the most expensive pass.. We are going in a month or so.. but we are NOT returning until October of 24.. so that's outside the year's boundaries.. We want to know if we buy the pass now.. probably on the 20th ..because we don't know how long the sale will be, if we can wait over a year to use it. and is it a good investment to give Mickey my money for over 15 months before i use it again.. and trust me.. I would love and prefer to come back a year from this May.. but there are many more people involved.. ( including one with limited amount of flexibility ) .. Thoughts? Good ideas? please no ripping.. i need some feedback.. its literally a 50/50 situation right now..

 

[WishIWasRetired]

If you are not going to go back again within a year, then I would only buy it if you think they will not be available again. A 10 day hopper in May of 2023 is 800 compared to 1400 for the incredi-pass depending on how many passes you purchase it will add up quickly. also you could buy the 10 day hopper with genie and an ILL for every day and still be under the amount of an out of state AP.

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[Tuvalu]

We want to know if we buy the pass now.. probably on the 20th ..because we don't know how long the sale will be, if we can wait over a year to use it.

No you can’t.

An AP will expire if not activated within one year of date of purchase.

See terms here:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/annual-pass-terms-conditions/

 

[Mireille]

I've been debating this myself... But I only have to purchase one, so I'm really leaning to getting it. I know I won't ~save~ money, but it won't really be $1400 since I'm going later this year. I'll be able to use the passholder entrance! That's worth, y'know... a minute or two.

 

[NelleBelle]

If you purchase one AP, are you able to buy regular passes (eg 7-day hopper) at a discount?

 

[vikescaper]

If you purchase one AP, are you able to buy regular passes (eg 7-day hopper) at a discount?

You don’t get discounts on regular passes.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You don’t get discounts on regular passes.

…ever.

Not once.

They used to have a “frequent buyer” program.

It was called an “annual pass”

 

[Wilbret]

You can find discounts… but it’s tricky
If you are active or retired military, or a dependent
If you attend a convention at Disney and they offer discount tickets.

So maybe signup for that $2500 dental conference and snag some cheap tickets!

 

[Ayla]

If you purchase one AP, are you able to buy regular passes (eg 7-day hopper) at a discount?

No.

 

[Raxel7851]

One other small item. After your initial purchase, if you renew next year you’ll receive I believe a 15% discount. It does bring the cost down a bit.