Hi there, Julie!
From one Floridian to another, welcome to planDisney. One of the best parts of living in the Sunshine State is the proximity to Disney World. I honestly can’t imagine living more than a few hours away from fresh DOLE Whips,
Cosmic Rewind spins, and Mickey hugs.
First things first, you can absolutely buy and use other tickets (like the
4-Day Ticket for Florida residents) when you are an Annual Passholder. As long as your pass hasn’t expired, you can take advantage of shopping and dining discounts. So, you’re good to go!
If you plan to swing by the parks when your
Pixie Dust Pass is blocked out, such as on the weekends, you are at the parking attendant’s discretion for
free parking. Officially, I can see that self-parking fees are expected on your blockout dates, but I’ve also seen some accounts that your annual pass is enough. Just in case, be prepared to pay.
AN EXTRA GEM: Instead of purchasing the special Florida resident ticket, you may want to upgrade to a higher-level pass like the Pirate, Sorcerer, or Incredi-Pass. I have the Sorcerer Pass (and make super convenient, non-interest monthly payments towards it) because it includes tons of weekends all year long. Even if you decide not to upgrade now, you can make the switch in the
My Disney Experience app or with a friendly Disney Cast Member at a later time.
Julie, I love that you’re getting an extra fill of pixie dust this year. As you embark on your Annual Passholder journey, feel free to
revisit us here at planDisney with your Disney vacation planning questions. See you real soon!
Magic always,
LeAndra