Hi there, Jill! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
It looks like you will be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort soon. How exciting! Isn't being an Annual Passholder wonderful? Not only is it great to be able to visit more often, but it is so nice to
take advantage of the many discounts available.
For the latest
free dining Special Offer that was just released, you are correct that it is all a bundled vacation package of room, tickets and dining plan. Here is some news that may interest you though - while you must purchase the entire package with tickets, you do not have to use those tickets during your stay! I spoke with a Cast Member just minutes ago to confirm this information. If you decide to purchase this special offer, here's what you need to do. Once you arrive for your vacation at your Disney Resort hotel, visit the
Lobby Concierge desk. Ask to prioritize your tickets so your Annual Pass will be used during your visit and not your new ticket that came with the vacation package. You will then have until December 31, 2019 to first use your new ticket.
Keep in mind that
Special Offers also get released for Annual Passholders throughout the year. Many times, I run the numbers and find that I get a better deal by using an Annual Passholder room discount, then pay out of pocket for my meals, especially when I dine at locations that give an Annual Pass discount as well!
Enjoy the many visits your Annual Pass will grant you to the Walt Disney World Resort this year, Jill! Please visit us again with any other questions you may have!
Tabitha