Hey there, Jolie welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with your questions. Sounds like you just got a pocket full of magic and are ready to sprinkle heavy doses of pixie dust.
Being an annual passholder gives you the opportunity for as much magic as you can handle. When I first showed up to the park to activate my
Annual Pass, it was a pretty special moment.
EPCOT was the park I was visiting and I walked into Guest Services and was able to get the special annual pass holder card. I added the
Memory Maker option and had a PhotoPass Cast Member take pictures with it. When you are making purchases always ask if you get that discount and the Cast Member will ask to see your Annual Pass and ID to match. Most cases you can also use your
My Disney Experience App. Your Annual Pass will get you discounts on awesome experiences like the
Behind the Seed Tour inside The Land Pavilion. I always purchase my beverages and water from retail locations, you will not receive the discount at food locations but after 10 purchases at retail stores that 11th is just about free.
Some of the Passholder benefits that I love are complimentary standard parking at all theme parks. I always rent a car when visiting and this is a great benefit to have if you intend on driving into the parks daily. Another benefit is being able to purchase those seasonal special items. From limited-edition merchandise to food items at one of the EPCOT festivals, there are a bunch of benefits that are a great part of having access to the magic all year long. If you love sports you can purchase a the Water Park and Sports add-on to play golf, mini-golf, and access to
ESPN Wide World of Sports. This pass is more than just park access and I challenge you to use every benefit available.
I hope this is the information you were looking for. And if you have other questions please visit us at
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Have a magical day,
Jeremy A.