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Calling ALL Annual Passholders: pull out those calendars! It’s time to mark down some important dates!
Orange Bird Mural
Annual Passholders are able to get some special perks in Disney World — from discounts on hotels, meals, and special events, to exclusive merchandise, and more. They also sometimes get FREE Annual Passholder magnets with some pretty fun designs. And now we’ve got an exciting update about a NEW Annual Passholder magnet coming to Disney World!
UPDATE: After just a few minutes on the site, Annual Passes have been removed once again. The short-lived situation was likely a glitch of sorts. Therefore, all passes except for the Pixie Pass remain unavailable at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and will let you know if they resume sales again.
🚨 This is NOT a drill! 🚨
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The situation with Disney World’s Annual Passholder Program has changed in a number of ways over the past few months. Back in September of 2021, 4 new passes were introduced — the Incredi-Pass, Sorcerer Pass, Pirate Pass, and Pixie Dust Pass. As of November of 2021, however, sales for the Pirate, Sorcerer, and Incredi-Pass were PAUSED, leaving those who wanted to buy a new Annual Pass with nowhere to turn. But now, things are CHANGING!
When the Annual Pass was first introduced in the 1980s, Walt Disney World was changed forever. But, the changes didn’t stop there.
Magic Kingdom
Over the past four decades, the Disney World Annual Pass has gone through a significant evolution, which has drawn criticism from many Disney guests. Others have praised the Annual Pass throughout its existence, renewing theirs year after year. More recently, Disney World reintroduced Annual Pass sales after pausing them due to the pandemic-related closures, but then once again halted those sales for every pass tier but one. So, just how has the Walt Disney World Annual Pass transformed through the years, and how is Disney World different because of it?
Disney World Annual Passholders are some of the most dedicated theme park fans out there!
Magic Kingdom
These fans (which also includes some of us here at DFB!) are willing to shell out hundreds or thousands each year to visit the magic, and they’re often the ones who show up for big restaurant and ride openings, merchandise drops, and special events. But recently, former Annual Passholders and wannabe Passholders have been facing a big issue — most passes aren’t on sale currently!
Out of the hundreds of snacks in Disney World, there are definitely some that have risen to the top of the popularity charts.
Mickey Premium Bar
We’ve got classics like Dole Whip or the Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar, as well as the beloved Spring Rolls in Magic Kingdom or the Ronto Wrap in Hollywood Studios. But there are also treats out there that go completely under the radar, and today, we tried one that’s so far under the radar that you might even call it a SECRET!
If you’ve been hoping to get a Magic Key pass (a.k.a. Annual Pass) for Disneyland, you may be out of luck at the moment.
Exclusive Magic Key Lounge
Back in October of 2021, the Dream Key (Disneyland’s most expensive Magic Key) sold out. In November of 2021, the next most expensive pass (the Believe Key) sold out. Now, things with the Magic Key program have CHANGED again.
Getting your Annual Passholder discounts in Disney World is a little DIFFERENT these days.
Annual Pass
Annual Passholders can generally get discounts of up to 20% on dining, merchandise, and certain activities. If you’re a Passholder, you may have been used to showing your physical Annual Passholder card to get those discounts while shopping in the parks, but things have CHANGED over the last year.
Disney World always has something new goin’ on!
Main Street in Magic Kingdom
Whether it’s a new dining event, the triumphant return of an iconic cupcake trio, or a revamped Disney World waffle, there’s always something new to see in the parks if you can get a reservation! The Disney Parks have been super busy lately, and if you’re heading there next week, you’re gonna want to read this first!
Disney World has a new Annual Pass system, and we’re here to help you decide if becoming a passholder will save you money!
Annual Passholder Card
The passes can be expensive, and they might not even be worth it if you won’t use them often enough. So today we’re taking a look at how many times you need to go to Disney World in a year to break even on your Annual Pass.
With spring break mostly over and schools wrapping up before summer officially begins, we can usually anticipate that the Disney Parks will be a little less crowded this time of year. But, that has NOT been the case!
Magic Kingdom Crowds
Wait times are climbing into the triple digits almost everywhere you look, and that probably won’t change any time soon as summer quickly approaches. So, if you’re heading to Disney World next week between April 24th to 30th, make sure you keep reading to find out all the park hours and pass updates you need!
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