AP Corner
Are you wanting to get your Annual Pass (Annual Passport/AP) to Disneyland, but don't know quite where to start? It is always a difficult decision trying to figure out which Annual Pass you should get or even if you should get one at all. I have created an easy to follow guide for you to make this decision an easier one. If you are interested in finding out more information about the Walt Disney World passes head over to the AP Corner under the Disney World Section.
What is an Annual Pass? Well, it is just like a park ticket only it actually gets you into the park year-round. These passes usually expire exactly 12 months from your purchase date. (Subject to blockout dates depending on your pass). Block out dates mean a day where you will not have access to the park usually on national holidays or historically crowded weekends.
To start this comparison, I would like to show you the current 2020 prices for regular park tickets. Regular tickets will allow us to make a good comparison to see the savings you could receive from having an Annual Pass. (Prices are always subject to change each year. The prices you see currently are the 2020 set prices). Prices used to vary based on value, regular, and peak days but have since changed the prices into five different tiers. A tier 1 and tier 2 day means it is historically a slow or quieter day in the parks than usual. A tier 3 and tier 4 day is just that; a day with normal crowd levels, so it is a regular priced ticket. Tier 5 days are going to be the most expensive tickets because those are usually the weekends, major holidays, or when the parks are known to be at high occupancy.
Park Tickets 2020 Pricing
1-Day 1-Park ticket
Tier1 - $104
Tier 2 - $114
Tier 3 - $124
Tier 4 - $139
Tier 5 - $154
3-Day 1-Park ticket $310
5-Day 1-Park ticket $360
These tickets are only good for one park (Disneyland or Disney California Adventure). Multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days of first use. The more days you buy the cheaper each day becomes. MaxPass can be added to any day ticket for $20/day. Max 5 day tickets.
1-Day Park Hopper ticket
Tier 1 - $159
Tier 2 - $169
Tier 3 - $179
Tier 4 - $194
Tier 5 - $209
3-Day 1-Park ticket $365
5-Day Park Hopper ticket $415
These tickets allow you access to both parks; Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days of first use. The more days you buy the cheaper each day becomes. MaxPass can be added to any day ticket for $20/day. Max 5 day tickets.
Disneyland Annual Pass 2020 Pricing
Annual Pass comparisons are only between the AP and the Park Hopper tickets. The reason being that both AP's and Park Hoppers get you access to both parks. It is inaccurate to compare an AP to a 1-day 1-park ticket. This makes the comparisons more ideal, fair, and accurate.
MaxPass is a part of the Fastpass system via the Disneyland app. It allows you to make ride reservations and includes Photopass. This has become a very convenient way of handling your days in the park. You can be sitting at dinner making a ride reservation from your phone, instead of having your designated Fastpass runner or wasting time walking to a ride only to find out they have no more Fastpasses available. Maxpass is only included in the highest level of Annual Pass. You can add Maxpass to any Annual Pass for $125; giving you digital Fastpasses and Photopass for the whole year.
Southern California Select Passport $419
(Only for Southern California Residents)
2-3 visits to pay for itself
Blockout dates apply and vary by park
Flex Pass $649
3-4 visits to pay for itself
Blockout dates apply and vary by park
Advanced reservations required to enter the park(s). You can only make one days reservation at a time. In order to make another park reservation, you have to clear or use the initial reservation. This is a new system and a new pass type for 2019. If you are not someone
Deluxe Pass $829
4-5 visits to pay for itself
Blockout dates apply and vary by park
Signature Pass $1,199
6-7 visits to pay for itself
Blockout dates apply only for the two weeks surrounding Christmas Day (the entire week before; the entire week after)
Parking included
Signature Plus Pass $1,449
7-9 visits to pay for itself
No blockout dates
Parking included
MaxPass included
Premier Pass $2,199
11-13 visits to pay for itself
No blockout dates
Parking included
MaxPass included
Annual Pass for both California and Florida. Valid Entry to all Disneyland Resort Parks and Walt Disney World Resort Parks.
*This pass must be purchased in person at the park and cannot be purchased online*