I will tell you this. If you go to Disney often in the year. I would def go for the premium pass. I had to make a choice also and I got the Premium 3 yrs and counting. To me you make up the money with all the discounts in food,shopping, and especially the parking which is now $14. Plus I dont have to worry about if this is a blackout date or not I just show up whenever and I am good to go.