Howdy, Cari! You’re in good company, because I’m the proud holder of a Walt Disney World Annual Pass Certificate that I haven’t yet activated! I purchased my AP in February, and my first trip this year won’t be until Spring Break. In order to activate your pass, you can visit any Walt Disney World Theme Park ticket booth and
redeem your printed certificate, so you don’t have to wait until you leave for vacation to purchase it! Be sure to bring your ID with you, it's required for redemption AND Florida residents to enter the parks.
As far as the
monthly payment plan for Florida residents, it begins within a day or two of when the pass is purchased. You will pay a deposit at the time of purchase and then the first payment comes out within about 48 hours. All other payments will occur monthly, after that. You can always pay off your entire balance at any time with zero penalty by calling Passholder Payment Services at (888) 701-4100.
And darn it, I wish I could say that you could use your discounts before you activated your AP, but sadly, that’s not the case. Otherwise, you know I’d be popping down for a shopping trip… or five! Remember to check all the
Annual Passholder Benefits, which include 20% off merchandise and a 10% off select eateries, too! You’re in for a yEAR of amazing fun, and I’ll see you in Magic Kingdom! ~Lindsey P.