Hey there, hi there, Julie! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney!
I couldn't be more excited to see that you will soon be enjoying a full year of fun and magic at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Welcome to the Passholder family, my friend! In my experience, I was able to purchase my Annual Pass and take advantage of the Passholder room discount before my Annual Pass was actually activated, and I'm thrilled to help you do the same.
To make a room reservation using your new Passholder discount before your Pass is activated, you will need to first purchase your Annual Pass and then
call a helpful Cast Member to book your Resort Hotel room. Let them know that you would like to use the Passholder discount, and they will search availability and book for you right over the phone. Just be aware that you will have to activate your Annual Pass at a
Guest Relations location either outside one of the parks or at Disney Springs before you check in at your Resort Hotel. And Hakuna Matata! It means "no worries." Your Annual Pass expiration date will be one year from activation. So, if you arrive and activate your Pass in December, it will be active until next December. Let the magic begin!
Julie, before your December trip and throughout the year, be sure to keep an eye on the
Passholder page on the Walt Disney World website for the latest and greatest in pixie-dusted perks, offers and discounts for Passholders. My favorite Passholder perk is the room discount, but you never know what exclusive offers you'll find. You are now a V.I.Passholder!
I hope this helps, Julie, and I hope you have the most magical and memorable December vacation and year as a Passholder! Please feel free to stop by any time with any questions you have.
You've got a friend in me,
Mandy