Hey there, Allison! Welcome to planDisney!
As an
Annual Passholder myself, I'm happy to help you out today. The Annual Passholder community can be quite magical. Discounts on
dining and merchandise, special offers on
Disney Resort Hotels, early ride previews for new attractions.. Once I joined, I never looked back. Earlier this month, Annual Passholders were given the opportunity to try out
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind before it officially opened! I can't say enough how absolutely incredible this race through space is! Since you're local, I hope you can go give it a whirl soon!
Currently, the sale of new Annual Passes is on hold, with the exception of the
Florida Resident Pixie Dust Pass. This pass allows Guests to have up to three
theme park reservations at a time while enjoying the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort on weekdays. Though blockout dates do apply, you receive all the same discounts as other Annual Pass options!
The great news? Your Annual Pass year begins when you activate the pass, which is generally the first time you use it to enter one of the theme parks. So, if you purchase the Pixie Dust pass today, your timer will not begin until you make your first visit. Just before the clock strikes midnight (or 365 days), you'll be reminded via email that it is time to renew your pass, though I like to keep a note in my calendar just in case! You have one year from the time of purchase to activate your Annual Pass.
I hope this helps answer your question today, Allison! On behalf of all the Annual Passholders, I can't wait to welcome you home!
Have a magical day,
Ashley