No doubt the Disney Annual Pass is a huge investment.  

 Our initial breakdown on installment payments and the pros and cons, all detailed below, shed light on the value of this annual pass, but we think five particular benefits make this investment so worthwhile.  

 Annual Pass Tier Break-Down: 

Disney has four annual passes, but with limited quantities on all annual passes; availability is subject to change.  

Incredi-Pass – $1,399 plus tax 

(A new price of $1449 will go into effect January 2024)

Installments and Restrictions: $108 per month with 12 payments after $205 down payment. 0% APR. 

Pros: No block-out dates, ability to hold 5 park reservations at a time, available to all patrons. 

Cons: Most expensive annual pass.  

 Sorcerer Pass – $969 plus tax 

(A new price of $999 will go into effect January 2024)

Installments and Restrictions: $69 per month with 12 payments after $205 down payment. 0% APR. Florida residents and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members only. 

Pros: Ability to hold 5 park reservations at a time and has only about 19 block-out dates.  

Cons: Most qualification restrictions.  

Pirate Pass – $749 plus tax 

(A new price of $799 will go into effect January 2024)

Installments and Restrictions: $50 per month with 12 payments after $205 down payment. 0% APR. Florida residents only. 

Pros: Ability to hold 4 park reservations at time.  

Cons: Has about 70 block-out dates during peak seasons.  

Pixie Pass – $399 plus tax 

(A new price of $439 will go into effect January 2024)

Installments and Restrictions: $19 per month with 12 payments after $205 down payment. 0% APR. Florida residents only. 

Pros: Ability to hold 3 park reservations at a time,  

Cons: Has the most block-out dates (including weekends and major holidays). 

With the new Brightline transportation system changing the way Floridians travel, an annual pass could pay off even if you live a little further away like in Miami or West Palm Beach. 

Now, if you’re coming from out of state, we get the reluctance to purchase one. Why purchase an annual pass when you can get a day pass? For those who still need to be persuaded, it’s worth mentioning that all annual passes come with many perks. 

Top 5 Disney Annual Pass Perks 

1. Free Standard Parking  

Starting off strong, all Disney annual passes offer free standard parking.  

Usually, guests must pay $25 per time they park. So, say you take a week’s trip to Disney World and park on their properties all seven days, that’s already $175 paid back towards your annual pass. Not bad! 

2. Park Hopping Abilities 

A Disney trip could be chaotic, especially when everyone’s ideal itinerary looks different. Having the option to park-hop as much as you want could ensure you get to see everything you want to see while you’re in Orlando. 

3. Discounts on Merchandise  

Coming home with at least ten souvenirs minimum is practically a requirement.  

If you plan on spending a lot on food and merchandise, an annual pass could be beneficial on discounts alone. You can get anywhere between 10% to 20% off, which could really add up after a few days in the parks. 

 4. Skip the Reservations  

The Disney World annual pass allows you to skip having to reserve a park, which is a newer system that the company implemented back in June of 2020. This only applies after 2 p.m. and does exclude weekends, but is still helpful, nonetheless. 

 5. New Ride Previews 

The coolest perk of having an annual pass, in our opinion, is the new ride previews passholders get to attend.  

Just recently, those who had an annual pass were able to attend a preview of the brand new “Tron” ride back in March of this year – a whole month before the ride opened to the public.? 

Let Rosen Hotels & Resorts Take the Weight Off Your Back 

Whether you’ve already purchased an annual pass, or you’re still on the fence – Rosen Hotels & Resorts is your premier hotel choice in Orlando. In fact, Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista is located less than two miles away from Disney attractions. With affordable, comfortable rooms suitable for families, you can pull off a Walt Disney World vacation without breaking the bank.?