Hi Julie! Thank you for reaching out to planDisney with your great question.
It seems like you know that the four different annual passes to the
Walt Disney World Resort went on sale on April 20, 2023. For Guests looking to visit the resort for extended periods of time and/or multiple times per year, these passes can be a great value. Not only that but once these passes are activated, you can get access to some great discounts and benefits. Just keep in mind that these passes are limited in quantity and while they are on sale as of me writing this answer, they can sell out at any moment without warning.
I just spoke with a friendly Cast Member (they are always so helpful) and she informed me that you would not be able to upgrade your tickets to an annual pass. However, if you'd like to inquire if you can purchase an annual pass ahead of your trip, you can
call the Annual Passholder line and they would be happy to help.
Julie, if you are able to purchase an annual pass, the biggest benefit to me is that you'll be able to visit to see so many new offerings at the resort.
TRON Lightcycle / Run Presented by Enterprise recently opened in
Magic Kingdom Park, but that's just the beginning of what's coming to the resort! You can look forward to
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana and the completion of all of the renovations in
EPCOT later in 2023, and the opening of
Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom Park in late 2024. Plus, I'm sure there are secrets that the Imagineers have been keeping to themselves until the time is right.
If you ever have any other questions, please feel free to
reach out again.
Curiouser and curiouser,
Matt