Hi Jamie,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel and welcome to the
Annual Passholder family! I hope you get great use out of that new pass. Be sure to keep an eye on the
Passholder Program for the fantastic special offers available to Passholders!
Unfortunately, even though your small backpack is clear, it is still considered a bag. You will still need to go through the bag check lines at the parks. The good news is that once you have cleared the security line there are dedicated entrance lines for Annual Passholders. During our last Walt Disney World Resort vacation, we entered the parks quickly through the Passholder line.
Jamie, thank you for visiting us with your question. I hope you'll let us know if we can help you with any other planning questions.
Wishing you many magical visits,
Amy H.