Hi Deana!
Does your sister have need of any more relatives? I am available for adoption! What a generous gift, and how wonderful to be able to use that gift while spending time with your sister. You are very wise to consider upgrading your ticket to a Walt Disney World Annual Pass if you have another trip this year. I think the discount on Annual Passes is one of the best perks of being a Disney Vacation Club Member, and it will definitely be a more cost effective option than two separate sets of theme park tickets.
To upgrade your ticket, you should first use it to enter a park. Once you have used the ticket at least once, but before the last day of use, visit any theme park ticket window, Guest Relations at Downtown Disney, or the concierge desk at your Walt Disney World Resort hotel to upgrade to an Annual Pass. You will be required to show your Disney Vacation Club Membership Card and a Photo ID to do this. I would recommend doing this on your first day for several reasons. First, I would hate for you forget to do it. Second, once you have a Walt Disney World Annual Pass you have access to
additional perks and discounts that you may enjoy using during your vacation.
I wish you and your sister a fabulous vacation filled with magic and fun!
- Kate