Any idea when we can buy WDW annual passes?

[jdub coasterfan]

I figured I would share my recent experience for any one interested...
I called the passholder help line (407) 939-7277 Monday morning, 2/15, and spoke with the cast member who just asked a few simple questions about the previous passes we had. They asked if there was anyone else in the household who would also need to purchase a new pass. So I gave them all the info and they said it would be up to 30 days before I would hear back about eligibility. On Friday, 2/26, they called me in the morning and let me know that I was eligible and gave me the prices for the new passes. They came in voucher form attached to my MDE account. Hopefully the response time is starting to get a little quicker with potentially less demand now.

 

[newarknut]

Did you cancel your AP last year? We let ours ride with the extension even though we never used it after the reopening.

 

[Pooh's World]

I figured I would share my recent experience for any one interested...
I called the passholder help line (407) 939-7277 Monday morning, 2/15, and spoke with the cast member who just asked a few simple questions about the previous passes we had. They asked if there was anyone else in the household who would also need to purchase a new pass. So I gave them all the info and they said it would be up to 30 days before I would hear back about eligibility. On Friday, 2/26, they called me in the morning and let me know that I was eligible and gave me the prices for the new passes. They came in voucher form attached to my MDE account. Hopefully the response time is starting to get a little quicker with potentially less demand now.

How much are they asking for the Pass

 

[newarknut]

I got through today (90 minute wait) and they said to expect a call in about a week. I'm hoping for a chance to buy a new DVC AP Gold Pass

 

[Pyotr]

I got through today (90 minute wait) and they said to expect a call in about a week. I'm hoping for a chance to buy a new DVC AP Gold Pass

Don’t hold your breath. They told me within 7 days and it took 23.

 

[newarknut]

Don’t hold your breath. They told me within 7 days and it took 23.

Thanks! I'm an optimist and I'm not expecting a call within 7 day! I hope it's not 23. Our trip isn't until September. Hopefully, they'll call before then

 

[jdub coasterfan]

Did you cancel your AP last year? We let ours ride with the extension even though we never used it after the reopening.

We cancelled ours passes and took the refund in August last year

 

[jdub coasterfan]

How much are they asking for the Pass

$899 each for a DVC Platinum Pass

 

[hcortesis]

Did you cancel your AP last year? We let ours ride with the extension even though we never used it after the reopening.

Like you, we didn't cancel ours and never used them. We renewed our passes yesterday with no issues.

 

[Grumpy Mouse]

I figured I would share my recent experience for any one interested...
I called the passholder help line (407) 939-7277 Monday morning, 2/15, and spoke with the cast member who just asked a few simple questions about the previous passes we had. They asked if there was anyone else in the household who would also need to purchase a new pass. So I gave them all the info and they said it would be up to 30 days before I would hear back about eligibility. On Friday, 2/26, they called me in the morning and let me know that I was eligible and gave me the prices for the new passes. They came in voucher form attached to my MDE account. Hopefully the response time is starting to get a little quicker with potentially less demand now.

"They asked if there was anyone else in the household who would also need to purchase a new pass."

Did they allow you to purchase new passes for someone in your household that DID NOT previously have a pass?

 

[AmishGuy91]

"They asked if there was anyone else in the household who would also need to purchase a new pass."

Did they allow you to purchase new passes for someone in your household that DID NOT previously have a pass?

and if so, did you let them know I am in your household?

 

[mitsukoshi samurai]

"They asked if there was anyone else in the household who would also need to purchase a new pass."

Did they allow you to purchase new passes for someone in your household that DID NOT previously have a pass?

Only if your child turned 3

 

[studiojmm]

Why let folks who canceled and received a refund rejoin as AP holders but not let folks
who made a long term investment join?

It is frustrating that if you walked, you get more flexibility now than if you didn't. We didn't cancel our passes. They just expired. In a normal year, I would have let a gap happen and then purchase a new pass so we could go May 2021-May 2022. That's not an option for me -- I can call and ask again, but was told no by passholder services -- but if I'd taken a refund, I could be purchasing a voucher now and activate it in May. Doesn't feel very fair.

 

[Naomeri]

It is frustrating that if you walked, you get more flexibility now than if you didn't. We didn't cancel our passes. They just expired. In a normal year, I would have let a gap happen and then purchase a new pass so we could go May 2021-May 2022. That's not an option for me -- I can call and ask again, but was told no by passholder services -- but if I'd taken a refund, I could be purchasing a voucher now and activate it in May. Doesn't feel very fair.

It’s definitely frustrating. In the last year, I’ve finally reached a place financially where I can see making multiple WDW trips in year, making an AP a logical investment, and now is exactly when I can’t get one.

 

[jdub coasterfan]

"They asked if there was anyone else in the household who would also need to purchase a new pass."

Did they allow you to purchase new passes for someone in your household that DID NOT previously have a pass?

I'm not sure about that, everyone in the household previously had a pass.

It is frustrating that if you walked, you get more flexibility now than if you didn't. We didn't cancel our passes. They just expired. In a normal year, I would have let a gap happen and then purchase a new pass so we could go May 2021-May 2022. That's not an option for me -- I can call and ask again, but was told no by passholder services -- but if I'd taken a refund, I could be purchasing a voucher now and activate it in May. Doesn't feel very fair.

If they expired after March 16, 2020 then you may also be eligible to purchase new passes, but it did say it is case by case and not everyone is eligible. So I'm not sure how that is determined.

 

[Pooh's World]

It’s definitely frustrating. In the last year, I’ve finally reached a place financially where I can see making multiple WDW trips in year, making an AP a logical investment, and now is exactly when I can’t get one.

Yes, I may just have to buy a Universal AP because Disney is being mean.

 

[Naomeri]

Yes, I may just have to buy a Universal AP because Disney is being mean.

I can do everything I want to do at Universal in a single day (those single rider lines are handy as heck) so that’s not much of a vacation

 

[PinMan]

Following

 

[easyas123]

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Me, too. Seriously considering finally purchasing a AP when available.

 

[Kerry1957]

My wife called yesterday. On hold for about 30 minutes. All they wanted to ensure is that her pass expired after March 16. She took the refund last year.

The wait time is now 30 days for a return call with a decision. I have no idea what the decision is based on, other than verifying that the dates are correct.