Hi Deanna,
Since you mentioned upgrading to an
Annual Pass I think you have a resort package that includes tickets. For your first trip, you could upgrade to an Annual Pass once you have arrived at Walt Disney World. This would not change your first reservation at all. For your second trip, if you also have a package you will have a ticket you can save for another trip. If you don't want an extra ticket, you might want to change your reservation from a package to a room-only reservation. Depending on how soon your second trip is, you might have a charge to change your reservation.
Occasionally there are room-only discounts available to Annual Passholders. Once you have an Annual Pass you can access these and other discounts on the
Passholder Program web page. Before you have upgraded your pass, you can call (407) 939-1936 and ask if there are any discounts available. You will need to be able to provide your Annual Pass on the day you check-in to your resort.
Once you have upgraded to an Annual Pass and link it to your My Disney Experience account, the Disney PhotoPass Downloads will be available. You will also be given a discount card to be able to access some of the other discounts available to Passholders.
I am currently an Annual Passholder and have loved the convenience it offers. I will warn you, the Annual Pass makes planning spur of the moment trips very tempting! I hope you have several wonderful trips with your pass.
Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel. Be sure to let us know if we can help you with any other questions!
Wishing you many magical vacations,
Amy H