- Disney World AP Corner -
Are you wanting to get your Annual Pass (Annual Passport/AP) to Disney World, 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 Disneyland passes head over to the AP Corner under the Disneyland 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 per day vary now based on value days, regular days, and peak days. A value day means it is historically a slow or quieter day in the parks than usual. A regular day is just that; a day with normal crowd levels, so it is a regular priced ticket. Peak 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
Value $109+
Regular $125+
Peak $139+
5-Day 1-Park per day up to $593
10-Day 1-Park per day up to $661
These tickets are only good for one park per day (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom). Multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days of first use. Ticket prices drop the more days you add. Max 10 days. Prices shown are per ticket/per person.
1-Day Park Hopper ticket
Value $174+
Regular $190+
Peak $204+
5-Day Park Hopper up tp $677
10-Day Park Hopper up to $745
These tickets are good for each park in one day (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom). Multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days of first use. Ticket prices drop the more days you add. Max 10 days. Prices shown are per ticket/per person.
1-Day Park Hopper Plus ticket
Value $194+
Regular $210+
Peak $224+
5-Day Park Hopper up to $697
10-Day Park Hopper up to $765
These tickets are good for each park in one day (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom), plus visits to Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, NBA Experience, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Oak Trail Golf Course, and the 2 miniature golf courses. Multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days of first use. Ticket prices drop the more days you add. Max 10 days. Prices shown are per ticket/per person.
Water Park and Sports Option ticket
Add $70 to any ticket
These tickets are good for limited visits to Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, NBA Experience, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Oak Trail Golf Course, and the 2 miniature golf courses. Multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days of first use. Ticket prices drop the more days you add. Max 10 days. Prices shown are per ticket/per person.
Water Park ticket
$69 per day
These tickets are good for visits to Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Multi-day tickets must be used within 13 days of first use. Ticket prices drop the more days you add. Max 10 days. Prices shown are per ticket/per person.
Disney World 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.
FastPass+ is a part of the MyMagic+/MyDisneyExperience system via the Disney World app and website. 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. These are services included in your purchase price. No additional charges needed to use these services.
Water Park Pass $139
3-4 visits to pay for itself
Blockout dates apply
Admission to the 2 water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach
Disney Platinum Pass $1,195
6-7 visits to pay for itself
Blockout dates apply only for the two weeks surrounding Christmas (one week before; one week after)
Parking included
PhotoPass Incuded
Admission to the 4 theme parks
Disney Platinum Plus Pass $1,295
7-9 visits to pay for itself
No blockout dates
Parking included
PhotoPass included
Admission to the 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and Disneyβs Oak Trail Golf Course
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.
Admission to the 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and Disneyβs Oak Trail Golf Course
*This pass must be purchased in person at the park and cannot be purchased online*