Hey there, Carol!
Welcome to planDisney, and welcome to the
Annual Passholder family. You are in for quite a fun year at The Most Magical Place on Earth. From riding your favorite attractions time after time to snacking on iconic treats on every visit. I am more than happy to answer your question about how to kick off your new year.
I have good news for you, Carol: After you purchase your Walt Disney World annual pass, which should be linked to you, you are able to make a
theme park reservation in your
My Disney Experience account. Depending on your annual pass tier, you will have a certain number of reservations that you can hold at one time. For example, with my Sorcerer Pass, I can make up to five.
Keep in mind that your pass won’t activate until the first time you tap into the magic (scan into one of the four theme parks or visit the Disney Ticket Center at
Disney Springs). There’s not much of a rush to get it activated. It is still valid to use for up to a year from your purchase date.
Carol, I hope that you enjoy your year as an Annual Passholder. Be on the lookout for upcoming free magnets like the Zootopia-themed one available in
Animal Kingdom from February 5 to March 15, 2026. This is just one of the few perks! If you have any other questions,
revisit us here at planDisney.
Magic always,
LeAndra