WARNING: Huge Problem EXPOSED by Early Disney World Annual Pass Sales

It’s finally happening — Disney World Annual Passes will be going on sale again SOON!

Annual Passholder Card

After the Disney World parks closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Annual Pass sales were paused. Sales resumed in September of 2021 with a revamped version of the program with new pass options. Sales were not active for long, because by November 2021, they had been paused again for all but one version of the Annual Pass. Now, Annual Pass sales will resume SOON — but we have a word of WARNING if you’re trying to snag one!

New sales for Disney World Annual Passes will resume starting on April 20th, 2023! Disney confirmed that this includes the Incredi-Pass, Sorcerer Pass, and Pirate Pass, and the Pixie Dust Pass (which has been available for purchase) will still be available.

But, Disney has noted that quantities will be limited, so you’ll want to set your alarms and be prepared to head to the Disney World website if you want to grab a pass!

Annual Pass

Disney confirmed that “as always, during your renewal window, you may choose to renew into any available pass type with a special renewal benefit.” However, if you want to upgrade your pass outside of your renewal window, you will be able to do that starting on April 20th. Disney sent a message to Annual Passholders stating that “existing Passholders will have the option to upgrade their Annual Pass, outside of their renewal window, online. The difference in prices must be paid in full at the time of the upgrade and the new Pass will have the same expiration date as the original pass.”

Walt Disney World Annual Pass

The prices of the Annual Passes were raised in November 2022, and those prices will be the same when the passes go on sale soon. Disney has confirmed that the online purchase strategy may include a waiting room as it did the last time Annual Passes went on sale. And, because Sorcerer Passes went on sale for Disney Vacation Club Members on April 13th — we have an idea of what problems you might face when trying to purchase your pass!

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Many DVC members who tried to purchase a pass this morning were led to an error screen on the Disney World website. After a few minutes, that page updated to a waiting room. However, the waiting room wasn’t loading properly, just displaying a “recalculating” message. Around 9:10ET, Disney added this message at the bottom of the page:

“Some of our digital experiences are unavailable at this time. DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass and Disney Pixie Dust Pass sales will resume as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding.”

Passholder merch

Chances are we may see similar problems arise on April 20th when passes go on sale for everyone — especially when you consider that a LOT more than just DVC Members will be trying to snag passes. If you want to have the best chance of getting a Disney World Annual Pass when they go on sale, there are a few things you can do!

• Have the Disney World website pulled up and ready to go
• Make sure you’re logged into your Disney account and your payment information is set up
• Consider using multiple devices
• Don’t refresh the page once you’re in the waiting room
• Be patient!

Cinderella Castle

There’s really no telling whether or not there will be any technical issues on April 20th, but when it comes to all things Disney — it’s best to be prepared for all kinds of scenarios. We’ll be keeping an eye on Annual Pass sales and will let you know of any updates!

As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news.

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