If you had the unlimited ability to go to Disney World whenever you wanted, how often would you visit? Would you be a daily theme park diehard or a casual weekend visitor? Would you ride the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction every single day or walk around the World Showcase each evening? It’s fun to dream, isn’t it?
Now if only Disney would let us sleep in Cinderella Castle…
Between the location and the price, it’s not easy for most people to stroll through the gates of the Magic Kingdom whenever they want. But, thanks to Disney’s Annual Pass program, guests can essentially prepay for a year’s worth of trips to the parks — though the privilege isn’t cheap!
Now that Disney is selling Annual Passes again, we asked our readers, “Do you plan to buy a Disney World Annual Pass when they go on sale on April 20th?” Here’s what our readers had to say!
Those results are CLOSE!
As you can see, it was a tight race! 53% of our readers said “yes,” and 47% said “no.” Now let’s talk about WHY!
Annual Passholder Card
We’ll get the obvious answer out of the way first: for many people, Disney’s Annual Pass pricing structure is cost-prohibitive. Currently, the Disney Incredi-Pass is $1,399, the Sorcerer Pass is $969, the Pirate Pass is $749, and the Pixie Dust Pass is $399. That said, guests who either don’t live in Florida or are not Disney Vacation Club Members are only able to buy the Disney Incredi-Pass — a.k.a. the most expensive pass.
These things aren’t cheap!
Additionally, many guests explained that they would buy an Annual Pass if Disney allowed out-of-state guests to use a monthly payment plan. Only Florida residents can make monthly payments on new passes at the moment.
Disney only allows Florida residents to use a monthly payment plan
Another common deterrent is the issue of logistics. After all, out-of-state Passholders still need to pay for travel and accommodations each time they plan to visit Disney World! Plus, it’s not always easy to take off work or school for a little trip to the parks (no matter how badly we may want to drop everything and go to Disney World).
Flights can be expensive!
Many of our readers told us that they’re still debating whether or not they plan to purchase an Annual Pass. Luckily, we have a handy guide that can help you weigh the pros and cons — after all, it’s a big decision!
Click here to decide if an Annual Pass is right for you
Keep in mind that Disney stated that they plan to limit the sale of Annual Passes, so passes could sell out!
Annual Passholder Magnet
We also heard from a few readers who are intending to upgrade an existing Annual Pass. Under Disney’s current tier system, different Annual Passes offer different levels of park pass availability and block-out dates. Those planning to upgrade are likely hoping to have a little more flexibility with their pass.
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While Disney’s Annual Pass program offers some nice perks, like the freedom to hit the parks without a reservation and that sweet merch discount, ultimately the price is a big deterrent for many. What do you think? Are you interested in buying an Annual Pass? Let us know in the comments!
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