WDW Annual Pass Timing Speculation

[Mle8308]

glad to hear. Now onto the touch decision. Pirate or Sorcerer….

Nice to have the choice as a FL resident!

 

[Pooh's World]

Definitely, I was an out of state AP and I've been kicking myself about letting mine lapse last year ever since they stopped sales. I just couldn't justify it because work was insane and I couldn't take any time off at all. We already bought 10 day hoppers for our trip next month but I'm sure they'll stop sales before we can get down there so I'm hoping they will allow upgrades over the phone.

Since the sales are online I don’t see how they can have upgrades

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

$1,399 base price for one Incredi-pass
6.5% Orange County, FL Sales Tax
$1,489.94 Total with taxes

Options -
Water Parks +$99 plus 6.5% tax for $105.44 extra.
Photos +$99 plus 6.5% tax for $105.44 extra.

If you are upgrading, the new Incredi-pass and both of the options' start dates are back-tracked to the date of the pass you are trying to upgrade.

This might be a stupid question. But as a family of two and I just use my MDE app, I would only need to buy the Photopass for one new AP pass and skip it on the other new AP pass? Right? As we ride together etc, photos together. Just scan my band and not his etc.

 

[HopperFan]

This might be a stupid question. But as a family of two and I just use my MDE app, I would only need to buy the Photopass for one new AP pass and skip it on the other new AP pass? Right? As we ride together etc, photos together. Just scan my band and not his etc.

Yes. I have an AP plus PhotoPass. DS#1 who is on my MDE does not have PhotoPass. DS#2 who has his own MDE and own AP does not have PhotoPass but I can see his photos. I can download photos from anyone who is part of my Friends and Family connections.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Definitely, I was an out of state AP and I've been kicking myself about letting mine lapse last year ever since they stopped sales. I just couldn't justify it because work was insane and I couldn't take any time off at all. We already bought 10 day hoppers for our trip next month but I'm sure they'll stop sales before we can get down there so I'm hoping they will allow upgrades over the phone.

I don't know if this is actually going to be an option, but someone reported on another thread that guest services told them you should be able to use the new "change ticket" feature on the website to upgrade unused tickets to AP purchase. I was just told today that you have to call to make that kind of change (with no mention about doing it yourself on the website), but I wasn't aware of the new "change ticket" feature at the time or I would have asked. I looked at the feature a few minutes ago, and I had the option to change dates (we have some expired tickets), and then I had the option to upgrade the tickets. Obviously, at this time APs were not listed as an upgrade option, and they may not be in the future, but it seems that they could be added to the list I viewed. It's just a possibility, though not a probability, as that would make things way too easy! Good luck to everyone!!

 

[kylenne]

I don't know if this is actually going to be an option, but someone reported on another thread that guest services told them you should be able to use the new "change ticket" feature on the website to upgrade unused tickets to AP purchase. I was just told today that you have to call to make that kind of change (with no mention about doing it yourself on the website), but I wasn't aware of the new "change ticket" feature at the time or I would have asked. I looked at the feature a few minutes ago, and I had the option to change dates (we have some expired tickets), and then I had the option to upgrade the tickets. Obviously, at this time APs were not listed as an upgrade option, and they may not be in the future, but it seems that they could be added to the list I viewed. It's just a possibility, though not a probability, as that would make things way too easy! Good luck to everyone!!

I saw someone on Reddit mention that they heard this from a CM on the passholder hotline as well. Crossing my fingers that this is the case!

 

[ajsamett]

Yes. I have an AP plus PhotoPass. DS#1 who is on my MDE does not have PhotoPass. DS#2 who has his own MDE and own AP does not have PhotoPass but I can see his photos. I can download photos from anyone who is part of my Friends and Family connections.

To add, you don't even need to to present in the park to download the photos. I've added friends taking family trips and downloaded their photos

 

[TLSnell1981]

And just like that…they’re back!

 

[Jrb1979]

And just like that…they’re back!

And in a blink of an eye they will be gone. I see them lasting 2 days at best.

 

[randumb0]

I believe last time they sold passes (before the 50th) they were vouchers--how long did you have to activate them? Because I was hoping to not have a pass this year, but if I could buy now and wait a year to activate--thus getting a spring 2024 and spring 2025 trip out of them, then it would probably be worth it to purchase.

You have a year to activate it. After a year you will need to apply what you paid to the new price

 

[Ms Bibbidi]

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[Titanium]

Thinking back, I think AP sales have opened after signups for an AP Preview ... perhaps this will follow suit and not be available to buy until all TRON AP previews have been filled or even until TRON opens publicly.

You called it! I believe Spring Breaks are winding down next week also and Easter travel will be over soon, perfect time to open a spigot.

 

[teach22180]

You have a year to activate it. After a year you will need to apply what you paid to the new price

Can you share where you heard this? It was always until 2030 before. Thank you!

 

[DisneyGamer11]

Would a non-FL ID + FL addressed bank statement be sufficient for their requirements?

 

[sheilafri]

Would a non-FL ID + FL addressed bank statement be sufficient for their requirements?

I believe so. We usually use a utilities or tax statement but I seem to recall seeing a bank statement with Florida address as an option. They are pretty clear about the requirements from what I remember.

That works for Florida resident APs. I’ve never used it for a hotel discount.

 

[DisneyGamer11]

I believe so. We usually use a utilities or tax statement but I seem to recall seeing a bank statement with Florida address as an option. They are pretty clear about the requirements from what I remember.

Thanks - just wondering how strict they are or if they simple glance.

 

[randumb0]

Can you share where you heard this? It was always until 2030 before. Thank you!

They changed it after they brought back passes after covid. If you have a pass that was purchased prior to COVID then you will have a longer expiration date

A Pass will expire if it is not activated within one (1) year from the date of purchase, and upon expiration, such expired Pass may no longer be activated or have park reservations scheduled for it, and any existing park reservations for such Pass will be cancelled.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/annual-pass-terms-conditions/

 

[Ms Bibbidi]

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[Narcoossee11]

Can you share where you heard this? It was always until 2030 before. Thank you!

The 2030 year is for system/IT purposes. It keeps the ticket 'alive' in the ticketing system so there is a record of ticket.