Hey there, Sean!
Welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad you stopped by with your question. My pals and I know how important it is to have everything practically perfect in every way for your upcoming trip to Walt Disney World Resort, so thank you for including us. Now, let's get to your question.
I see you're considering joining the
Annual Passholder family. As an Annual Passholder for a few years, I'm excited to help answer your question. Deciding if it's worth it really depends on how many times you plan to visit during your year with the pass. If you're not a Florida resident, you'll need to get the
Incredi-Pass, which is fantastic because it offers zero blackout days, allowing you to visit any time of year, even during holidays, and experience The Most Magical Place on Earth. I recommend calculating the cost of individual tickets for the number of days you'd like to visit. If that total surpasses the price of the Annual Pass, then it's worth getting. Since you're considering two or three trips, you'll likely exceed the Incredi-Pass's cost depending on the length of your visit.
There are so many wonderful perks to being an Annual Passholder, such as
discounts on dining and merchandise, free parking at all theme parks, discounted Disney Resort hotel stays, exclusive Passholder magnets, and, if trends continue, an increased dining and merchandise discount during
V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days. My family and I just enjoyed the temporary Annual Passholder lounge in EPCOT yesterday, and I love that Disney offers these types of amenities to their Passholders.
Now, when it comes to saving up for your Annual Pass, I have a great tip! My favorite strategy is to purchase a
Disney Gift Card with every paycheck. Several retailers offer these at a discounted rate. I love that you can use Disney Gift Cards for many things on property, like dining, Disney Resort hotel stays, and, of course, your Annual Pass. I even use a Disney Gift Card for my personal spending money. It's the perfect way to budget and make sure you don't overspend.
Sean, I hope this information has been helpful as you make your decision. Please come back and see me with any other questions you may have!
Your personal planning companion,
Michelle