Hi Sarah,
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! We are always happy to see a guest return with new questions! I'm also happy to hear you are considering an
Annual Pass purchase. I have been an Annual Passholder for several years and haven't regretted a moment of it!
I have good news for you! If you are purchasing your Annual Pass in person at Guest Relations, you can use a variety of payment options. I once used a
Disney Gift Card, my credit card, and a bit of cash to pay for an Annual Pass. It is not an insignificant purchase and I have found Cast Members to be very patient and helpful during the transaction. As we all plan for
Returning to a World of Magic, cashless transactions are ideal. However, if you must use cash, one of the recommended locations to purchase a Disney Gift Card with your cash is Guest Relations. I suppose you could purchase a Disney Gift Card at Guest Relations with your cash, but it would be simpler to ask them to put the cash toward your Annual Pass purchase.
I highly recommend that you keep an eye on the
Passholder Program. There are a variety of
Benefits and Discounts available for Annual Passholders. New offers are added frequently so be sure to check before you visit the Walt Disney World Resort.
Sarah, thank you for visiting us with a new question. I hope you will let us know if we can help you with any other planning questions. We're always here to help!
Wishing you many magical visits,
Amy H.