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  • On Oct 22, 2025
    Gavin from OH Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If I buy an annual pass in November when does it expire?

    Hey there, Gavin. Welcome to planDisney! 

    Like Tarzan, I'm thrilled you decided to swing by with such a fantastic question! We have a lot in common, Gavin! I'm also from Ohio, and soon we'll both be out-of-state Annual Passholders! If you tell me that Tarzan is your favorite Disney movie, then we really have a lot in common! I mention this because with my Incredi-Pass, every time I step onto Walt Disney World property, I find myself quoting my favorite gorilla, Terk: "The fun has arrrrrrrived!" I can't wait for your Annual Pass to have you singing the same thing!

    So let's discuss the specifics of your pass. You'll be happy to know that if you purchase your Annual Pass in November, you have a full year to activate it. Then, after your first use, your pass officially "starts" and will remain valid for one year from your first visit. For example, if you buy your pass in November and don't scan in with it until this summer, your expiration date will be one year from that first use, rather than the date of purchase.  

    Gavin, with your Incredi-Pass, you can check out the EPCOT Festival of Holidays, grab a pizza from Via Napoli, or take a ride on "the wildest ride of the wilderness" when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens —because your pass lets you do it all. My favorite perk of being an Annual Passholder is the discounts at Resort hotels, discounts at select dining and merchandise locations, and savings on certain special event tickets! 

    Be sure to check out the Annual Passholder Perks & Extras to get the best value from your pass, and look over the Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page to see an example of the hotel offers. 

    Gavin, I'm not lion when I say I'm happy you stopped by with your question. Here in the planDisney jungle, we're bananas for helping fellow Guests, and we ape-solutely hope you'll visit us anytime for a bit of fun, magical help! 

    Happy planning, Gavin! 
    Shonette 
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Meet the Panelist: Shonette, Ohio

Hi! I'm Shonette from Ohio, and I wear the ears of wife, mom, and proud Gigi to two preschool granddaughters. I love making magical memories with my family while snacking on a DOLE Whip or watching Tinker Bell fly during Happily Ever After. I'm more excited than Ariel, with a treasure chest of thingamabobs, to be a planDisney panelist. I can't wait to help you and your family discover your unique, magical moments!  Learn More About Shonette

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