Disney World fans: this is the news you’ve been waiting for. Disney World is finally resuming sales of all Annual Passes, after sales have been paused for over a year for most tiers. As of this writing, only the lowest tier (Pixie Pass) and renewals are available for sale.
All WDW Annual Passes will go back on sale on April 20, 2023. This marks the first time since the end of 2021 that all tiers of Annual Passes will be available for new Passholders. Current Passholders will be also able to upgrade their existing passes to a higher tier outside their renewal window, and Disney Vacation Club Members will have a chance to purchase one of the passes a week early.
In this article, we will break down the differences between each Disney World Annual Pass, and we’ll let you know how you can purchase them.
Disney World Annual Pass Sales and Availability
New sales for the Disney Incredi-Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass, and Disney Pirate Pass will commence online beginning April 20, 2023.
Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass online starting April 13, 2023, as part of Membership Magic.
However, be aware that the quantity of passes will be limited, and passes or pass types may become unavailable for purchase at any time.
Disney Incredi-Pass – $1399
Priced at $1,399 plus tax, the Disney Incredi-Pass offers no blockout dates and the most amount of Park Pass Reservations. This pass allows holders to make up to 5 theme park reservations at a time, with standard theme park parking and discounts on dining, merchandise, and more.
Florida residents are eligible to purchase it for $108 per month with a 12-month payment plan.
Disney Sorcerer Pass – $969
Florida Residents and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can enjoy the Disney Sorcerer Pass, priced at $969 plus tax, or $69 per month with a 12-month payment plan. This pass provides admission to Walt Disney World Resort theme parks on most days of the year, subject to blockout dates. Passholders can make up to 5 theme park reservations at a time and enjoy standard theme park parking, dining discounts, merchandise savings, and more.
The Sorcerer Pass is available to eligible Disney Vacation Club Members beginning April 13, 2023, and to all guests starting April 20, 2023.
Disney Pirate Pass – $749
Exclusively for Florida Residents, the Disney Pirate Pass is priced at $749 plus tax, or $50 per month with a 12-month payment plan. With this pass, passholders can enjoy admission to Walt Disney World Resort theme parks on most days of the year, subject to more blockout dates than the Sorcerer Pass.
The Pirate Pass allows holders to make up to 4 theme park reservations at a time and offers standard theme park parking, dining discounts, merchandise savings, and more.
Disney Pixie Dust Pass – $399
For a more budget-friendly option, Florida Residents can opt for the Disney Pixie Dust Pass, priced at $399 plus tax, or $19 per month with a 12-month payment plan. This pass allows admission to Walt Disney World Resort theme parks on most weekdays during the year, subject to the most blockout dates of any pass.
Passholders can make up to 3 theme park reservations at a time
How to Purchase Your Disney World Annual Pass
Starting April 20, 2023, you can purchase the Disney Incredi-Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass, and Disney Pirate Pass on Disney World’s website. Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass online as early as April 13, 2023, as part of Membership Magic.
Remember that the quantity of passes is limited, and passes or pass types may become unavailable for purchase at any time. To ensure you secure your preferred pass, be sure to visit the Walt Disney World website and purchase your Annual Pass as soon as they become available.
How to Upgrade Your Disney World Annual Pass
Starting on April 20, existing Annual Passholders will be able to upgrade their current passes to a higher tier online. You can do this outside of your renewal window, but you must pay the full difference between the passes. Your expiration date will remain the same.
Previously, Annual Passholders had to wait until their renewal window came around to upgrade to a higher Annual Pass tier. Starting April 20, APs will be able to upgrade their pass at any time
Disney World Annual Passes – Comparison Chart
| Annual Pass | Price | Number of Reservations | Florida Residents Only | Number of Blockout Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Incredi-Pass | $1,399 plus tax or $108/month with 12-month payment plan |
Up to 5 at a time | No | None |
| Disney Sorcerer Pass | $969 plus tax or $69/month with 12-month payment plan |
Up to 5 at a time | Yes | 20 days between November and December |
| Disney Pirate Pass | $749 plus tax or $50/month with 12-month payment plan |
Up to 4 at a time | Yes | 68 days, mainly during peak and holiday periods |
| Disney Pixie Dust Pass | $399 plus tax or $19/month with 12-month payment plan |
Up to 3 at a time | Yes | 164 days, including all weekends, plus peak and holiday periods. |
You can check out the full Disney World Annual Pass Blockout Calendar here.
Is an Annual Pass right for your Disney World adventure?
With the resumption of Annual Pass sales, you’ll probably be asking the question “Should I buy an Annual Pass?”
Disney World Annual Passes provide a great deal if you plan on visiting Disney World more than once during a year. With theme park parking included plus significant discounts on food, hotel rooms, and merchandise, it can sometimes be worth it to get one Annual Pass for your party even if you only visit for one week a year. The discounts can be that good.
However, Disney World has made the purchase of Annual Passes much more difficult in recent years. The Annual Pass program was paused during 2020, and the highest tiers of the new passes were only made available for a few months in 2021.
This means that the we don’t know how easy it will be to purchase an Annual Pass beyond April 20. It’s possible that Annual Passes will be readily available to purchase all year long. However, it’s also possible that this batch of Annual Passes will sell out, and it may be months (or even years) before passes are available again.
If you’re interested in buying a new Annual Pass, you’ll want to be ready on April 20.
If you have questions on whether an Annual Pass is right for your Disney World plans, we recommend contacting our friends at Vacationeer. They are authorized Disney Travel Planners, and they can let you know if Annual Passes will save you money on your upcoming Disney World vacation.
Let us know in the comments below: Will you be purchasing a Disney World Annual Pass on April 20?
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