Hi, Lisa! Thanks for bringing your question to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
I am so excited to hEAR that you are considering becoming a Walt Disney World Resort
Annual Passholder! I recently purchased an annual pass for myself. I know I will be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort at least three times this year, so it made sense to become an Annual Passholder. In addition to the money I am saving by not having to purchase theme park tickets for each individual trip, there are also many other
discounts and benefits that I will be able to take advantage of as an Annual Passholder.
You can go ahead and purchase your annual pass now. It will not be activated until your first Walt Disney World theme park visit, and you will have an entire year from when your annual pass is activated to use it. All you have to do to activate your annual pass is to visit one of the theme park ticket windows with your photo ID and a print-out of your annual pass purchase confirmation email.
There is no need to purchase any additional theme park tickets. Once you purchase your annual pass and link it to your
My Disney Experience account, this acts as your ticket even before it is activated. That means you will be able to make your
FastPass+ selections ahead of your visit. FastPass+ selections can be made 60 days prior to your arrival if you are staying at a
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, or 30 days in advance if staying elsewhere.
Wishing you an entire yEAR of fun as a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder!
Samantha