Get all the details on the 2023 Disney World Annual Pass program, including info on pricing, tiers, perks, blockouts, add-ons, and more.
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The updated 2022 Disney World Annual Pass program is comprehensive, with a lot of updates, changes in pricing, and confusing processes.
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In this article, we’ll give you all the Disney World Annual Pass details in an easy-to-digest format, plus answer all your burning Annual Pass questions.
2023 Disney World Annual Pass: Table of Contents
- 2023 Disney World Annual Pass Tiers
- 2023 Disney World Annual Pass Perks
- 2023 Disney World Annual Pass Add-Ons
- Renewing a Disney World Annual Pass
- Common Questions about the 2023 Disney World Annual Passes
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2023 Disney World Annual Pass Tiers
There are four 2022 Disney World Annual Pass tiers: Pixie Dust Pass, Pirate Pass, Sorcerer Pass, and Incredi-Pass.
The Walt Disney World Annual Pass is offered in four tiers, or packages. It’s important to note that the first three (all but the most expensive granddaddy of them all) are exclusive to Florida residents.
The four Annual Pass packages for Disney World are:
- ✨ Disney Pixie Dust Pass
- 🏴☠️Disney Pirate Pass
- 🧙Disney Sorcerer Pass
- 🦸Disney Incredi-Pass
Photo courtesy of Disney
✨ Disney Pixie Dust Pass
The entry-level Disney Pixie Dust Pass is the most affordable but comes with the fewest perks and the most blockout dates.
💰 How much does the Disney Pixie Dust Pass cost?
The Disney Pixie Dust Pass costs $399 plus tax. Alternatively, you can pay a down payment of $205 then pay $19/month for 12 months. This comes out to $433.
📍 Can I get the Disney Pixie Dust Pass?
Only Florida residents are eligible for the Disney Pixie Dust Pass.
👍 What are the perks of the Disney Pixie Dust Pass?
- Up to three park reservations at one time.
- Free standard Theme Park parking.
- 10% to 20% discounts on select dining and merchandise.
- Exclusive resort offers.
- Park Hopper option.
🏴☠️ Disney Pirate Pass
The second-tier Disney Pirate Pass is nearly double the cost of the Pixie Dust Pass, but it affords you more perks and fewer blockout dates.
💰 How much does the Disney Pirate Pass cost?
The Disney Pirate Pass costs $749 plus tax. Alternatively, you can pay a down payment of $205 then pay $45/month for 12 months. This comes out to $745.
📍 Can I get the Disney Pirate Pass?
Only Florida residents are eligible for the Disney Pirate Pass.
👍 What are the perks of the Disney Pirate Pass?
- Up to four park reservations at one time.
- Free standard Theme Park parking.
- 10% to 20% discounts on select dining and merchandise.
- Exclusive resort offers.
- Park Hopper option.
🧙♂️ Disney Sorcerer Pass
The penultimate Disney Sorcerer Pass differentiates from the lower-tier passes by allowing up to five park reservations at once and very few blockout dates.
💰 How much does the Disney Sorcerer Pass cost?
The Disney Sorcerer Pass costs $969 plus tax. Alternatively, you can pay a down payment of $205 then pay $63/month for 12 months. This comes out to $961.
📍 Can I get the Disney Sorcerer Pass?
Only Florida residents and Disney Vacation Club Members are eligible for the Disney Sorcerer Pass.
👍 What are the perks of the Disney Sorcerer Pass?
- Up to five park reservations at one time.
- Free standard Theme Park parking.
- 10% to 20% discounts on select dining and merchandise.
- Exclusive resort offers.
- Park Hopper option.
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🦸♂️ Disney Incredi-Pass
The top-tier Disney Incredi-Pass is, well, incredible—if you can afford it. This is the only pass that is not exclusive to Florida residents and DVC Members, it has no blockout dates, and it allows up to five park reservations.
💰 How much does the Disney Incredi-Pass cost?
The Disney Incredi-Pass costs $1,399 plus tax. Alternatively, Florida residents can pay a down payment of $205 then pay $99/month for 12 months. This comes out to $1,393.
📍 Can I get the Disney Incredi-Pass?
The Disney Incredi-Pass is available to everyone, but only Florida residents can opt for the payment plan.
👍 What are the perks of the Disney Incredi-Pass?
- Absolutely no blockout dates.
- Up to five park reservations at one time.
- Free standard Theme Park parking.
- 10% to 20% discounts on select dining and merchandise.
- Exclusive resort offers.
- Park Hopper option.
⛔ What are the Disney Sorcerer Pass blockout dates?
Huzzah! There are no blockout dates for Disney Incredi-Passholders. “I’m going to Disney World … every freakin’ day!”
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2023 Disney World Annual Pass Perks
Annual Passholders benefit from a number of perks. The biggest one for this year’s pass updates: The number of park reservations. Other perks include:
- Free standard Theme Park parking.
- 10% to 20% discounts on select dining and merchandise.
- Exclusive resort offers.
- Discounts on After Hours tickets for Boo Bash and Very Merriest.
- Park Hopper option.
Plus, Annual Passholders will get a brand-new Passholder magnet that showcases the new look for the Annual Pass. (Two magnets per household.)
And who can put a price on a magnet? …
I can hear you chirping, Jiminy! Knock it off.
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2023 Disney World Annual Pass Add-Ons
PhotoPass is no longer an Annual Pass perk. Instead, it’s a pricey add-on. Photo by Trisha Daab
The biggest gripe that loyal Annual Passholders have so far with the newly announced Disney World Annual Passes are the omission of free Disney PhotoPass downloads. In previous years, this was included with your annual pass.
And now? It’s a $99 add-on. Womp womp. In fact, there are two add-ons for Disney’s Annual Passes.
🏊 Water Park and Sports Option ($99 plus tax)
Photo by Judd Helms
With this add-on, you will get admission to one of the following per day during the duration of your pass:
- Blizzard Bach
- Typhoon Lagoon
- Oak Trail Golf Course
- FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail
- Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round before 4 PM)
- Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round before 4 PM)
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
📷 Disney PhotoPass Downloads ($99 plus tax)
Photo by Judd Helms
With his add-on, you’ll get unlimited digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass pictures, taken by professional photographers. You’ll also get select attraction photos and videos.
And if you want physical prints or other photo products, you’ll get a nice discount.
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Common Questions About the 2022 Disney World Annual Passes
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers!
The news has been out for barely a day, and already, forums, social media, and comments sections have been flooded with opinions and plenty of questions. We’ll do our best to answer these questions with what we know from scouring through Disney’s available resources.
When Do Disney World Annual Passes Go on Sale?
The 2023 Disney World Annual Passes are on sale.
Can Disney World Annual Passes Sell Out?
As Disney World continues to monitor and manage capacity due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Disney has said that Annual Passes can sell out. And they have.
Is There a Genie+ Add-On For Disney World Annual Passes?
Genie+ is Disney’s FastPass replacement (and reviews have been, uh, lukewarm at best). Learn all about Genie+ with our comprehensive Genie+ guide, but understand that you will not be able to add Genie+ to your Annual Pass.
Instead, every Annual Passholder in your group will need to spend $15/day in the park to get Genie+.
Can I Upgrade a Ticket to an Annual Pass?
Disney has made it easy to upgrade a ticket to a Disney World Annual Pass. The price you paid toward the ticket will simply be applied toward the cost of your Annual Pass.
Does the 2023 Disney World Annual Pass Still Come with Free Parking?
Yes, despite stripping other perks (R.I.P. Disney PhotoPass downloads) from Annual Passholders, Disney is still including free parking for all levels of the new Annual Pass program.
How Do the 2023 Disney World Annual Pass Tiers Compare to the Old Annual Passes?
The big perk for the new Annual Pass program is the increase in park reservations. And, well, that’s about it.
Otherwise, the cost has increased, and the perks have gone down. Here’s what annual passes cost when they were last on sale under the old program:
- Disney EPCOT After 4 Pass: $309
- Disney Weekday Select Pass: $369
- Disney Theme Park Select Pass: $439
- Disney Silver Pass: $539
- Disney Gold Pass: $719
- Disney Platinum Pass: $1,195
- Disney Platinum Plus Pass: $1,295
It’s important to note that Disney is no longer offering comparable passes to the EPCOT After 4, Weekday Select, and Theme Park Select passes.
How Does the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program Work?
If you live in Florida, you are able to pay for your Disney World Annual Pass on a payment program. No matter which tier of pass you purchase, there is a $205 down payment.
You will then pay a monthly payment over 12 months with 0% APR.
What If I Live Just Outside of Florida?
Some Georgia and Alabama residents may live a literal stone’s throw away from the border between them and Florida—and they might be much closer to Orlando and Disney World than, say, someone in Miami or Key West.
Even so, only Florida residents are eligible for the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program and the three tiers of passes (Pixie Dust, Pirate, and Sorcerer) that are reserved for Florida residents only.
No exceptions, alas.
Can I Get More Park Reservations If I Stay at a Resort?
When you stay on Walt Disney World Property as an Annual Passholder, you get a guaranteed park reservation. This does not count as one of your reservations through your pass.
For example, if you have the Incredi-Pass with five park reservations and currently have four used up, you can book a stay at Pop Century with guaranteed park reservations and still leave that final park reservation up for grabs for another day.
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More 2023 Disney World Annual Pass Coverage
- Disney World Annual Passholder Discounts
- Disney World Pixie Dust Pass Blockout Dates, Price, and Perks
- Disney World Pirate Pass Blockout Dates, Price, and Perks
- Disney World Sorcerer Pass Blockout Dates, Price, and Perks
- Disney World Incredi-Pass Blockout Dates, Price, and Perks
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