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Is Disney getting rid of annual passes?

Walt Disney World Announces Return of New Annual Pass Sales. The Disney Incredi-Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass, Disney Pirate Pass and Disney Pixie Pass will resume new sales and can be purchased online no earlier than 6am Eastern Time beginning April 20, 2023. Disney fans, we heard you loud and clear!



No, Disney is not getting rid of Annual Passes, but the programs are frequently rebranded and restructured to manage park capacity and maximize revenue. At Walt Disney World, the program remains active under four tiers (Incredible Pass, Sorcerer Pass, Pirate Pass, and Pixie Dust Pass), each with different price points and "block-out" dates. At Disneyland in California, the system is known as the Magic Key program, which utilizes a similar tiered structure. In early 2026, Disneyland Paris also introduced a significant update to its "Disneyland Pass," creating new tiers with updated benefits and price increases. While Disney has limited the number of new passes sold during peak periods to avoid overcrowding, they continue to value "Passholders" as a core demographic of loyal visitors. The current strategy focuses on using "Park Reservations" for Passholders to control daily attendance, rather than eliminating the program entirely. Guests should be aware that while the passes are here to stay, the specific perks—such as free parking, dining discounts, and digital photo downloads—are subject to change every time a new pass year is announced.

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Sales of all Walt Disney World Annual Passes will resume on Thursday April 20 2023, and Disney has offered a few more details on timings. According to Disney, all four passes will be available for general purchase online no earlier than 6am ET, April 20 2023.

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Disney's Magic Key pass program was introduced two years ago, replacing the theme parks' legacy Annual Pass Program. The special ticket granted pass-holders access to a Disney park for the entire year.

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Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.

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Sales had been suspended since 2021 – For the first time in nearly a year and a half, the wait is finally over for Disney fans. Walt Disney World is once again selling annual passes to its theme parks.

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Types of Disney World Annual Passes There are four levels of Walt Disney World annual passes — Pixie Dust, Pirate, Sorcerer, and Incredi-Pass — which range in price from $399 to $1,399. The two most restrictive tiers, Pixie Dust and Pirate, are only available to Florida Residents.

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Walt Disney World in Orlando is raising prices on its annual passes and parking, and also rolling back a park hopper rule that was put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Annual pass prices are increasing by $30 to $50, a nearly 10% jump, it was announced Wednesday.

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At minimum, guests will need to visit at least 6 times (as long as they park hop) or 9 times (if they don't park hop) to get their money's worth on the highest level pass. If you are satisfied with one trip to Disney World in a year, the Annual Pass might not provide enough value to be worth the major spend.

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The Golden Pass is a ticket which allows the holder lifetime access to all nine of the theme parks owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company.

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Cheapest Time of the Year at Disney World in 2023 As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months. November and December are also good, though the discounts are not quite as deep.

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The Incredi-Pass is the only Annual Pass available to non-residents that don't own Disney Vacation Club. It is also the most expensive, but it comes with zero blockout dates. With the pass, you can visit any day you want as long as you have a Park Pass reservation.

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Child prices are valid for children aged 3-9 years on day of first use; children aged 10 years and above pay the adult ticket price; children under 3 years do not require a Theme Park Ticket and are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

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If you purchase an Annual Pass, one is needed for each family member ages 3 and up. If you are a Florida resident, you can purchase the Disney Pixie Dust Pass or Disney Pirate Pass. Florida residents and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can purchase the Disney Sorcerer Pass.

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One woman in 1984 gave birth to her baby at Disneyland's first aid station after going into labor while she waited for the rest of her family to ride Space Mountain. At Walt Disney World in 1997, a newborn baby was found by a guest in the restrooms near Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland.

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While it's certainly possible to give birth at Walt Disney World in extenuating circumstances, doing so won't get you or your child any special perks—except for maybe some extra attention from the Cast Members!

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Bear in mind that Disneyland tickets are free for those under 3 years old. We went to Disneyland with a two-year-old Arlo, but it was just a week before his third birthday, which saved us a lot of money! Also, you don't have to prove the child is under three, so make of that what you will!

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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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