Hi Jann,
While becoming an
Annual Passholder comes with
all sorts of wonderful perks and benefits, my very favorite one has to be the ability to visit "The Most Magical Place on Earth" whenever I'd like!
If you're renewing your Annual Pass, your expiration date will simply be extended one more year, but if you're purchasing a new Annual Pass, your magical year won't begin until you
activate your Annual Pass at a theme park ticket window or Guest Relations location. You'll simply take your exchange certificate and a valid photo ID and a Cast Member will activate your Annual Pass and give you your Annual Passholder card, which will allow you entry into the theme parks as well as open the doors to all of the wonderful
discounts and
benefits.
To me, the biggest benefits to purchasing your Annual Pass ahead of time are the ability to make
FastPass+ selections in advance and being able to take advantage of any
Disney Resort hotel room discounts that are only available for Annual Passholders. Plus, once your Annual Pass is purchased, you can start dreaming about all of the magic and fun you'll enjoy!
Thanks so much for stopping back by the Disney Parks Moms Panel again, Jann. I hope that if you decide to purchase an Annual Pass, you enjoy an entire year of truly magical vacations!
Missy