Hiya, Sarah! Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for stopping by with such a great question.
Let me be the first to welcome you to the Passholder family! You're in for a year of fun and pixie dust! My favorite perk of being a
Walt Disney World Annual Passholder (besides being able to return to the magic time and time again) is having access to the incredible discounts, especially the discount on Disney Resort Hotel rooms.
I'm happy to report that you can absolutely book a Disney Resort Hotel room using your new Passholder discount before your Annual Pass is active. Keep a close eye on the
Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page on the Walt Disney World website to see if and when a Passholder discount is released for your vacation dates. If you're unable to search availability and book your room on the offer's webpage, just
call a helpful Cast Member with Tickets and Hotel Reservations and let them know that you would like to book a room using the Passholder discount. They'll happily check availability and book your discounted room right over the phone!
Keep in mind that you will have to activate your Annual Pass before you check in at your Resort to take advantage of the discount. You can activate your Annual Pass at any of the
Guest Relations locations outside of the theme parks or in Disney Springs. Be sure to bring a photo ID, and get ready for a year of magic and fun! Throughout the year, check the
Annual Passholder Perks & Extras page on the Walt Disney World website for the latest and greatest in discounts and perks to maximize your magic and your money!
I hope this helps, Sarah, and I hope you have an unforgettable vacation and year ahead! Please feel free to stop by any time with any questions you may have along the way.
Adventure is out there!
Mandy