Hiya Elizabeth!
Thank you so much for stopping by planDisney with your reservation question. How exciting! Can you believe that in just a little over a week, you will be at Disney World and visiting with friends? That is the recipe for core memories. There is just something extra magical about walking down Main Street with your favorite people by your side.
Let’s jump right into it. If your friend is an
Annual Passholder, they should absolutely be able to make a
park reservation, but there are a couple of things I’d have them double-check.
First, each Annual Pass type can hold a certain number of theme park reservations at a time on a rolling basis. The number depends on the pass. For example, an Incredi-Pass can hold up to five reservations at a time. If your friend already has that maximum number booked, they would need to use one before another becomes available to reserve.
If your friend is staying at a
Disney World Resort (or other eligible hotel), that’s where a little extra pixie dust comes in. Resort Guests can make park reservations for each day of their stay in addition to the standard number of reservations their pass allows. That can make a big difference when planning a group trip.
Another thing to check is
blockout dates. Some passes, like the Pirate Pass, do have blockout periods. For example, certain dates in March may be restricted. If the date you’re trying to visit falls within a blackout window, that could be the reason the reservation isn’t going through.
If none of those apply and it’s still giving trouble, I would recommend your friend contact
Annual Passholder Reservations and Tickets. A friendly Cast Member will be happy to look into the account and help sort it out; they’re like Fairy Godmothers for technical hiccups.
Elizabeth, I hope this helps you and your friends focus on the fun stuff, like deciding who’s grabbing the first Mickey pretzel. If you have any other questions before your magical week begins, feel free to visit us again.
See ya real soon,
Christina