Heigh-Ho, Mary!
Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney.
Discounted tickets and Annual Pass offerings are some of my favorite perks as a Disney Vacation Club Member –– if you ask me, they add an extra layer of pixie dust to the magic of Membership! Like you, I was disappointed in November to hear that Annual Passes wouldn't be available for the foreseeable future. Hopefully, they will be returning again soon, but in the meantime, I'm happy to share a little bit about the Annual Passholder options for DVC Members and details about the program's current status.
When the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder program was relaunched in 2021, it came with the announcement of a
special pass tier and pricing for Disney Vacation Club Members –– the Disney Sorcerer Pass. This is the second-highest pass tier in the program and it comes with only a few blackout dates around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, making it a great option for DVC Members to use throughout the year. Unfortunately, sales of new Annual Passes for most pass tiers were paused in November 2021, including the Disney Sorcerer Pass, but I believe there's a bright spot, Mary –– sales of new passes are still available for the Disney Pixie Dust Pass (available only to Florida residents), along with renewals for existing Annual Passholders. This gives me hope that the temporary pause won't last too long. Keep an eye on the
Walt Disney World Annual Passholder page for the most up-to-date information about the return of Annual Passes as you plan your next Walt Disney World Resort visit.
While we don't know when Annual Passes will be coming back, Walt Disney World recently announced that many fan-favorites from the
Enchanting Extras Collection, like the wildly-popular
Keys to the Kingdom and
Wild Africa Trek tours, will begin to return in February 2022! Not only do these tours offer a behind-the-scenes look and unique opportunities for Guests, but DVC Members can also purchase tickets for these exciting experiences at a specially discounted rate. You can find all the details of this offer, as well as the other Membership Extras that are available to you, by visiting the
Member Benefits section of the Disney Vacation Club website. Be sure to check it out!
I'm so glad you stopped by planDisney, Mary. If you think of any other questions, please feel free to visit us again –– we're always here to help!
Have a Magical Day,
Amy