Hi John!
I'm so excited to hear that you are planning on becoming an
Annual Passholder! Walt Disney World Resort is full of magic for Guests to enjoy and your Annual Pass will unlock a year of amazing adventures. Plus, you will be able to take advantage of awesome
Passholder benefits and discounts when you visit. I love to use the merchandise and dining discounts and you will also be able to use some great Passholder-exclusive special offers on Disney Resort hotel rooms to visit Walt Disney World Resort!
I'm glad to hear you are planning on taking advantage of the
FastPass+ System to make the most of your time in the theme parks. In order to make FastPass+ reservations, you must have valid theme park admission linked to your My Disney Experience account. So, unfortunately, you will not be able to make advanced FastPass+ reservations if you are planning to purchase your Annual Pass once you arrive at Walt Disney World Resort. However, you can always
purchase your Annual Pass in advance of your vacation or you can purchase a theme park ticket in advance and upgrade it to an Annual Pass during your trip! This will allow you to make FastPass+ reservations as early as possible.
You can upgrade your ticket by visiting any of the Guest Relations locations, theme park ticket windows or Disney Resort hotel lobby concierge desks. When you upgrade, you will only pay the difference between the purchase price of your ticket and the cost of an Annual Pass. I recommend that you upgrade your ticket to an Annual Pass at the start of your trip so can take advantage of the benefits of your Annual Pass throughout your vacation!
Come back to see us if we can help you with additional questions. Also, be sure to follow the
Disney Parks Blog as your vacation approaches for the latest news and announcements! T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!
~Crystal