Hi Scott, and welcome to planDisney!
First off, congratulations on becoming a Walt Disney World
Annual Passholder! That’s an exciting milestone, and as a fellow out-of-state Incredi Passholder, I can tell you it’s one of the best ways to experience the parks throughout the year. Beyond the ability to visit whenever you like, there are
plenty of great perks. From dining and merchandise discounts to complimentary standard theme park parking and access to special Passholder previews.
To your question, you can absolutely use your Annual Pass card instead of a MagicBand. In fact, there are
several interchangeable ways to access the magic. You can tap into the parks, link Lightning Lane selections and PhotoPass photos, using your physical Annual Pass card, a MagicBand or MagicBand+, or even the
Disney MagicMobile service on your smartphone or smartwatch. Think of it as “choose your own access”—whichever option works best for you that day.
If you haven’t done so already, keep an eye out for the latest Annual Passholder magnet distribution during your next visit. On my last trip, I picked up a Figment magnet that now lives proudly on my work refrigerator. A small but fun reminder that Disney days are never too far away.
I hope this helps, Scott. If you have any other questions about your Annual Pass benefits or using your pass around the parks, feel free to
swing back by planDisney and ask. Welcome to the Passholder family!
See you real soon,
Brent