Disney World offers four types of annual passes including the Incredi-Pass, Sorcerer Pass, Pirate Pass, and Pixie Dust Pass. The Pirate Pass and Pixie Dust Pass are currently only available to Florida residents with proof of residency. The only Disney World annual pass available to all guests is the Incredi-Pass, while the Sorcerer Pass is available to both Florida residents and Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members.
I am a Disney World annual passholder and frequently visit the Disney parks to experience the benefits of being a passholder. These benefits not only include having access to the theme parks, but also discounts on dining and merchandise, free standard parking, and much more. This article will break down all the details on the Disney Pirates Pass including the blockout dates, pricing, discounts, and all the great benefits that come with purchasing the Disney Pirate Pass!
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Disney Pirate Pass Benefits
Many choose to purchase a Disney World annual pass not only to experience the parks multiple times throughout the year, but because of the many benefits that come with being a passholder. The below section includes some of these great perks!
Park Hopping
All Disney World annual passholders can park hop at anytime throughout the day as long as their pass is not blocked out. Disney World tickets with the park hopper option are more expensive than single park tickets, making this a great perk. Although Disney World passholders are still required to make park reservations on most days, there are also many “good to go” days which do not require passholders to make a park reservation. Passholders with the Disney Pirate Pass can hold up to four park reservations on a rolling basis. If they have Disney World hotel reservations, they can make additional park reservations during the days at which they are staying at their hotel.
Free Standard Theme Park Parking
All Disney World annual passholders are able to park at any theme park for free, they just need to show their annual pass and valid photo ID at the parking gate. Preferred parking is also available, however, passholders would need to pay the difference between preferred and standard parking if they choose preferred parking. Standard parking typically costs $30, and preferred parking costs between $45 and $55 depending on the season. The only other time guests receive free theme park parking is if they are staying at a Disney World hotel. However, the free parking for passholders is more convenient especially if they are only visiting for the day or staying off Disney property.
Limited Edition Passholder Merchandise and Snacks
Another perk of the Disney Pirate Pass includes access to the infamous passholder magnets that are released every few months, merchandise (shirts, pins, magicbands, etc.), PhotoPass opportunities, and even passholder exclusive snacks! These passholder exclusives frequently change, but there is always something for passholders to look forward to during their next trip to Disney World.
Experience New Attractions Before the Public
When a new attraction opens, such as Tiana's Bayou Adventure, passholders almost always have the chance to experience the ride before it opens to the public! This is such a cool perk that many passholders love. Although new attractions don't open too often, passholder attraction previews are another cool perk to having a Disney Pirate pass!
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Disney Pirate Pass Pricing and Add-Ons
The Disney Pirate Pass costs $799, plus tax. Those who purchase the Disney Pirate Pass can also utilize the Florida Resident Payment Program to purchase the pass at 0% interest, which requires a $205 down payment and a monthly payment of $54.
Another perk of being a Disney World annual passholder is the option to purchase add-ons at a discounted rate. For an additional $99 per year, passholders have access to unlimited digital downloads of any photos taken by the PhotoPass cast members throughout the park, including ride photos! I highly recommend purchasing this add-on because typically photo downloads, also known as the memory maker package, cost $185 for a 30-day time frame (or $210 if not purchased in advance). Guests can also purchase a memory maker one-day package for $75. Therefore, $99 is a great deal for one year.
Disney Pirate passholders can also purchase a water park and sports option for $99 per year. This option gives admission to Disney World’s water parks, golf courses, and other sports experiences. The admission to these experiences have no blockout dates! This add-on includes access to:
- Admission to either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (whichever is open)
- Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course
- FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail
- Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4:00 PM)
- Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4:00 PM)
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Disney Pirate Pass Discounts
Another reason to consider purchasing a Disney Pirate Pass is because it comes with a TON of discounts throughout Disney World property! Discounts include, but are not limited to:
- Disney World Resorts: Annual passholders often receive significant discounts when booking their Disney resort! This includes value, moderate, and deluxe resorts, some of which have discounts of over $100 per night!
- Dining: Annual passholders receive a 10% discount on most table service restaurants at Disney World theme parks, Disney World resorts, Disney Springs, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill. Some restaurants do not accept discounts, however, I always ask!
- Merchandise: Annual passholder receive a 20% discount on regularly priced merchandise throughout Disney World property including theme parks, resorts, Disney Springs, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This discount often excludes park tickets, gift cards, and limited edition or special items such as legacy lightsabers.
- Events & Entertainment: Annual passholders also receive discounts on various events and entertainment throughout Disney World property. Some examples include $2 off the AMC movie theatre at Disney Springs, 15% off the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom, and 15% off the cost of the Behind the Seeds tour at EPCOT.
- Sports & Recreation: Annual passholders can take advantage of various discounts related to sports and recreation. Some examples include 15% bike rentals at any Disney World resort marina, and 15% off a regularly priced round of putt-putt for a passholder and up to 3 guests at Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf.
- After Hours and Special Events: Annual passholders can receive discounts on special events, including after hours and holiday parties such as Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Please note discounts may not be available on events occurring during peak times, but it's always worth checking!
Disney Pirate Pass Blockout Dates
The Disney Pirate Pass blockout dates primarily correlate to Disney World's busiest seasons which include holidays and spring break. During these blockout dates, the Disney Pirate Pass cannot be used for theme park entry unless a separate ticket is purchased.
The Disney Pirate Pass blockout dates include:
- August 2024: 31st (Labor Day weekend)
- September 2024: 1st and 2nd (Labor Day weekend)
- October 2024: 12th-14th (Columbus Day weekend)
- November 2024: 22nd-30th (Thanksgiving week)
- December 2024: 19th-31st (Christmas week and New Year's)
- January 2025: 1st-3rd (New Year's) and 18th-20th (Martin Luther King Jr. weekend)
- February 2025: 15th-17th (President's Day weekend)
- March 2025: 15th-22nd (Spring Break)
- April 2025: 13th-24th (Spring Break)
- May 2025: 24th-26th (Memorial Day weekend)
- July 2025: 2nd-6th (Fourth of July weekend)
Check out the full list of blockout dates for all Disney World annual passes here.
Is the Disney Pirate Pass Worth It?
The Disney Pirate Pass is a great option for Florida residents who want to visit Disney frequently but don't plan on visiting the parks during peak times including holidays. The cost of the Disney Pirate Pass is about the same price as a ten day park hopper ticket to Disney World, and this doesn't even include all of the discounts passholders receive. Therefore, the Disney Pirate Pass is definitely worth it for Florida residents who plan on visiting the parks at least five to ten times per year!
Another great perk of having an annual pass is that you don't feel as rushed or pressured to get everything done in a single day, or spend every waking hour inside the theme parks. Annual passes allow guests to enjoy many other amazing things outside of the Disney World theme parks. For example, if you want to spend the day enjoying your Disney hotel, but spend a couple hours at Magic Kingdom at night to watch the fireworks, annual passes are a great perk!
Even without an annual pass, there are always tons of great ways to save money on Disney World tickets! Be sure to check out our ultimate guide to current Disney World ticket and hotel discounts! I also recommend checking out Disney's ticket deals on their website for other current offers.
Plan Your Next Trip to Disney World
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Disney Pirate Pass is one of four Disney World annual passholder options, and is only available to Florida residents. The Pirate Pass costs $799 plus tax, and it's blockout dates occur during holidays including Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Memorial Day, Labor Day, and others. The Pirate Pass is a great option for Florida residents who plan on avoiding the theme parks during busy weeks.
Disney World offers four types of annual passes: The Disney Incredi-Pass costs $1,449 plus tax, the Disney Sorcerer Pass costs $999 plus tax, the Disney Pirate Pass costs $799 plus tax, and the Disney Pixie Dust Pass is $439 plus tax. The main different between each of the annual passes is the blockout dates.
Yes, you can park hop with a Disney Pirate Pass. However, you may need to make a park reservation for the first park you plan on visiting. Then, as soon as you scan into that park, you are free to leave and visit any other theme park for the rest of the day. Disney Pirate Pass holders are allowed to have up to four park reservations at a time on a rolling basis, however there are “good to go” days where annual passholders do not need to make park reservations. Additionally, the Pirate Pass is blocked out during peak times such as holidays and spring break, which means the pass is not valid on those days.
Disney annual passholders are more than welcome to bring guests, however the passholder cannot grant them free access or discounts on park tickets. The good news is, the passholder can share other perks such as free theme park parking if they carpool.
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