Hello Will!
Welcome to planDisney! Last year my husband and I became
Annual Passholders to Walt Disney World Resort for the first time and we have had an amazing year! It has helped make our trips more affordable as we want to visit often and love having the ticket part handled. We also love all of the discounts for so many merchandise and dining locations. Don't forget the fact that booking a Disney Resort room with a great discount draws us in all the time!
While I wish Annual Passes had a "family plan option" so that I can include my whole family in one purchase there is currently not one. You and your wife will have to purchase separate annual passes. As a Florida Resident, you do have a choice between all of the available Annual Passes to purchase. You are eligible for the Disney Pixie Dust Pass, Disney Pirate Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass, and Disney Incredi Pass. I am an out-of-state resident and not a DVC member so I can only purchase the Disney Incredi Pass. Since you have to purchase passes separately you can consider different options for you and your wife based on your budget and travel style. If you or your wife have different schedules then pick the pass with the
blockout dates that work best for you. The Disney Incredi Pass currently has no blockout dates while the Disney Pixie Dust Pass has the most.
When purchasing your Annual Pass online you may be asked to
verify your Florida Residency by entering some information onto a form. This is the preferred method as it lets you bypass Guest Relations and verify in person before you enter the Parks. If you don't or can't do it online then you will have to first visit Guest Relations before using the Pass for the first time and show your proof of residency.
Did you know that right now there is a
20% discount off the regular price of food and nonalcoholic beverages at all Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort? It even works online at Joffrey's official online store if you use the code "PASSHOLDER24." I'm so excited to also see that
eet by Maneet Chauhan has finally entered the list of places that give Annual Passholders a discount! It's one of my favorite restaurants in Walt Disney World as the food is flavorful and priced perfectly. It's located at Disney Springs and I highly recommend the Chicken Tikka Naan Pizza and the Gulab Jamun Cheesecake.
Now, Will, this is my final answer for planDisney this year and I end with wishes for you to make it to the Parks and have a lovely time with your wife. I hope to keep visiting with my husband as well with our Annual Passes exploring all that is new and enjoying our old favorites.
Happy Planning!
-Nimmy