Walt Disney World Annual Pass sales to resume in September with four new passes

Aug 30, 2021 in "Ticket - Platinum Pass Annual Pass"

2021 Walt Disney World Annual Passes
Posted: Monday August 30, 2021 9:01am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has announced today that it will resume sales of Walt Disney World Annual Passes on September 8 2021.

Walt Disney World is introducing four new Annual Passes, which Disney said will be "offering the flexibility and choice to meet guest needs, each designed based on Passholder feedback."

Significantly, Disney is making use of the park reservations system to offer between 3 and 5 reservations, depending on tier of pass. The inclusion of Disney Park Pass reservations appear to further confirm comments from Disney leaders that the theme park reservation system is here to stay.

Pricing begins at $399 for the Disney Pixie Dust Pass, and goes up to to $1299 for the Disney Incredi-Pass. Only the top priced Disney Incredi-Pass has no blockout dates, and is the only pass available to anyone (including non-Florida residents, and non DVC Members.) Mid-tier options include the Disney Pirate Pass and the Disney Sorcerer Pass - both have differing blockout dates and are available only to Florida Residents.

All passes will include theme park parking, but none include any PhotoPass services. "Water Park and Sports" and Disney PhotoPass Downloads add-ons will cost $99 each.

Perhaps surprisingly, none of the passes include Disney Genie+, the recently announced add-on to Disney Genie that allows access to some attractions via the Lightning Lane (replacement for Fastpass+.)

Current Passholders may continue to use existing Annual Passes as you do today – when it is time for you to renew, you will be able to renew into one of the new passes (at a special renewal price.)

What's New

Here are some highlights of the new Annual Passes:

  • Hold More Park Reservations: Depending on their pass type, Passholders may now hold up to five Disney Park Pass reservations at a time. "bonus reservations" will also be added to the calendar from time to time, so Passholders can make an additional park reservation without it counting against their applicable reservation hold limit. Plus, when Passholders stay at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels, they will also be eligible to make theme park reservations for each day of their stay – in addition to the reservations you can hold based on your pass type.

  • Customize Your Pass: Choose different add-on options based on your preferences – from the Water Park and Sports option to Disney PhotoPass downloads. These add-on options will be available for purchase with any of our four new passes.

  • Access a New Integrated Calendar: Planning will be easier with enhancements to the reservation system, including a new integrated calendar that lets Passholders quickly see blockout dates for each pass type, view available days and make, modify or cancel a reservation all in one place.

  • Enjoy Passholder Perks: Passes will continue to offer benefits including the Park Hopper option, standard theme park parking and discounts on merchandise and dining. And, there will be a few special surprises throughout the 50th anniversary celebration.

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SirwalterraleighJun 07, 2023

Because under bob’s blue ocean and idiot Bob 2’s further bad management trend…they sold Wall Street that the product has no equal and therefore was irresistible…so they made the unilateral decision - I’m told - in 2018 to push to eliminate APs or “equalize the value” to multi day tickets. And here we are…not invincible…not above consumer economics…and not the “hot chick” they once were

MagicHappens1971Jun 07, 2023

(I got the sarcasm, lol) But it just doesn’t make sense why the company wants to push APs away. While I may not spend as much on hotels, I definetly spend a ton of F&B/Merch on my countless visits to the parks yearly

TraumaJun 07, 2023

Yeah your the undesirable that will support the company when times are bad. Why would they want someone like you hanging around? (This is sarcasm I know it doesn’t translate well sometimes)

SirwalterraleighJun 07, 2023

You can’t downgrade a pass once activated. You can Downgrade it at the end/renewal window

LAKid53Jun 07, 2023

There is no downside and no, you don't pay more as Disney doesn't charge a fee. Why? Disney wanted Florida residents to become passholders. October used to be the month Florida residents received ticket discounts and state employees could get discounted tickets.

MagicHappens1971Jun 07, 2023

I don’t believe so, I pay monthly for mine. The upside for Disney is that they get more passholders (even though they claim they’re the “undesirables”)

TraumaJun 07, 2023

Is there any downside to the payment plan ? Do you end up paying more? Just wondering why Disney would offer such and option.

ToTBellHopJun 07, 2023

No. Upgrades only.

HakunamatataJun 07, 2023

I dont believe you can.

arich35Jun 07, 2023

If we ended up being eligible Sorcerer Pass, is it possible to downgrade and get a credit after we have activated our annual pass?

twilight mitsukMay 03, 2023

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SirwalterraleighMay 03, 2023

Disneys IT sucks… News at 11 😎

Chip ChippersonMay 03, 2023

Exactly! It's beyond stupid that they still have this roadblock up. I can buy a new Sorcerer Pass online at full price (and the system recognizes that I'm DVC) but I can't renew an existing one without calling?!?!? The website says renewing a DVC Pass requires a call, but the MDE app says the Pass "is no longer ger available," which is clearly false since I can buy a new one at full price. Whenever I think my job's IT people are clueless, I remember that it could be worse - they could hire Disney's IT people.

SirwalterraleighMay 03, 2023

Call…they didn’t “sell out” of anything 😂