Hi Barb,
Welcome to planDisney! I'm in the same boat as you...my Annual Pass is purchased, and I'm anxiously
counting down the days until my next visit so I can activate it and kick off my magical year! I hope that you, too, are looking forward to all of your Disney adventures to come!
I'm happy to let you know that, yes, as long as your Annual Pass is
linked to your My Disney Experience account, you'll be able to take advantage of any
Disney Resort hotel discounts that are available for
Annual Passholders before you activate your pass. There are currently a couple of
great offers available for Disney Resort hotel stays between now and March, so I hope you'll be able to take advantage of them! If you need any help deciding where to stay, here's a handy dandy
Resort comparison tool. Do note that you may be asked to show proof that you've activated your Annual Pass during your next stay, but please feel free to make those plans now and start dreaming about all the magic and fun you'll enjoy! If you happen to have any trouble claiming a discount, please feel free to give V.I.PASSHOLDER Support a call at (407) WDW-PASS or (407) 939-7277.
Thanks so much for visiting us at planDisney, Barb, and please don't hesitate to come back and see us any time you have more Disney planning questions! I hope you have a truly magical year celebrating beloved traditions and discovering new favorites with your Annual Pass!
Missy