With so many theme parks offering annual passes in and around Orlando, how are you supposed to choose which pass(es) are right for your family?! We’ve complied all of the theme parks offering annual passes and all of the extra perks that come with each! Your go to resource for Orlando theme park Passholder perks is here!

Walt Disney World

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Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida

With four levels of annual passes (Dixie Dust, Pirate, Sorcerer & Incredible-Pass) that range in price from $439 – 1449/person for the year, Walt Disney World has a lot of potential for affordable year round magic. *Some passes are only available to Florida residents, so please check your availability before purchasing.* Disney World Annual Passholder exclusives include:

  • Passholder Magnets

  • Passholder-Exclusive Treats

  • Exclusive Magic Shots for Passholders

  • Exclusive Passholder Merchandise : Special seasonal and festival merchandise is available for passholders – the availability is constantly changing and being added to, so stay up to date in the My Disney Experience App

  • Limited-Time Discounts : Varies through out the year, but passholders can enjoy additional discounts on food, drinks and merchandise – the offers are constantly changing and being added to, so stay up to date in the My Disney Experience App

  • Disney After Hours : Take advantage of a Passholder discount when you visit EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios after dark. Tickets are required and are priced per person.

  • Special Offer from Cirque du Soleil: Save on Tickets to Drawn to Life : Passholders can save on tickets to select 2024 performances of Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney.

  • Save on 1-Day Water Park Tickets : Passholders can purchase specially priced 1-Day Water Park Tickets for just $49 plus tax! That’s a savings of up to $25 per ticket (as compared to a non-discounted 1-Day Water Park Ticket).

  • Enjoy 15% Off at Behind the Seeds

  • Get 15% Off at EPCOT Seas Adventures – DiveQuest (Beginning October 20, 2024, EPCOT Seas Adventures – DiveQuest will be temporarily unavailable and is scheduled to return spring 2025)

  • Save 15% at EPCOT Seas Adventures – Dolphins in Depth (Beginning October 20, 2024, EPCOT Seas Adventures – Dolphins in Depth will be closed)

  • Get a 15% Discount at Walt Disney World Golf!

  • Shop Discounted Car Rentals : Discover Passholder-exclusive discounted rates with 3 preferred car rental partners: Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental.

  • Year-Round V.I.PASSHOLDER Benefits : There are so many more great offerings and discounts for Annual Passholders to enjoy.

    Highlights include:

LEGOLand

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Display at LEGOLand of the Statue of Liberty

Also with four levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold & Elite) ranging in price from $149 – 349/person for the year, LEGOLand Florida annual passes are fun for the whole family!

**Different benefits are included in passes bought before November 1, 2022**

  • 2 park access with exclusive shows and attractions
    • Admission to Peppa Pig Theme Park and the Water Park included in Gold & Elite Passes
  • Free standard parking
    • Included in Silver, Gold & Elite Passes
  • Collectibles
    • Included in all Annual Passes
  • Dining, retail and hotel discounts
    • Included in Silver, Gold & Elite Passes
  • Unlimited Admission to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Orlando, The Orlando Eye and LEGO® Discovery Center – Atlanta
    • Included in Gold & Elite Passes
  • 12 months of unlimited admission to all 30+ Merlin Attractions in the U.S.
    • Included only in Elite Passes
  • Imagic for Annual Pass Family : Add imagic to your Annual Pass and capture your adventures all year-long! Collect all your digital photos from the welcome sign and entrance to participating ride locations PLUS character meet and greets. With imagic you can share all your memories with friends and family quickly and easily.

Universal Studios

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The Univseral Studios Globe outside Universal Studios Florida

Another theme park with various level passes (Seasonal, Power, Preferred and the Premier Pass). Each pass comes with access to 2-park or 3-parks, so check before purchasing that the chosen pass includes the park(s) you want access too. Prices for Universal Studios them park annual passes are between $325 and 980/person.

  • The UOAP Lounge: This is your place to feel the love. Chill out, manage your Passholder account, shop exclusive UOAP merch, and cool off with refreshing Coca-Cola beverages. Stop in every time you visit! Seasonal and Power Pass blockout dates apply.  Standard Hours: 11 am–4 pm. Location: Toon Lagoon at Universal Islands of Adventure.
  • Early Park Admission
  • Admission to select special events such as Mardi Gras and Holidays
    • Included in Premier and Preferred Passes
  • Special discounts on separately ticketed events such as Halloween Horror Nights (select event dates)
    • Included in Premier and Preferred Passes
  • 10% off all VIP experiences
    • Included in Premier and Preferred Passes
  • Free Valet (subject to availability) or Prime self-parking
    • Included in Premier Passes
    • Other parking discounts available with the other pass levels
  • One (1) free night admission to Halloween Horror Nights (on select nights only)
    • Included in Premier Passes
  • Discounts off airport Terminal A, B and C stores
    • Percentages vary by pass level
  • Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay 15% Off select locations

  • Universal Orlando Resort Hotels: Save off room rates at select hotels.

  • Universal CityWalk : 10 or 15% off select locations (see list) and discounts not valid on alcoholic beverages, gratuity or tax. All dining discounts apply to food and non-alcoholic beverages except where noted. Also included in Premier Pass:

    • 15% discount on all private and non-private experience tickets at Universal’s Great Movie Escape. Discounted tickets will only be available for purchase at the venue, Front Gate and Guest Services. (Must present valid photo ID and Annual Pass at time of purchase. Pricing and availability vary depending on the time, date, and product selection. Restrictions apply.)
    • $5 off on all Classic Albums Live concert tickets purchased at the Hard Rock Live® Orlando box office (must present a valid photo ID and valid Annual Pass at the time of purchase)
    • $3 off admission to after 6pm showings at Universal Cinemark for Passholder and up to one guest (excludes Senior Mondays, $5 Tuesdays and matinées).
  • Passholder Appreciation Days

SeaWorld Orlando

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Orca Show at SeaWorld

Yet another theme park with four levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum) ranging in price from $189 – 459/person for the year. These annual passes will give you various discounts and perks!

  • 12 Months of Admission
    • Bronze Passes include black-out dates
  • Free Guest Tickets
    • 3 – 8 tickets for Silver, Gold and Platinum passes
  • Park for Free
    • Silver, Gold and Platinum passes
  • Free Preferred Parking
    • Gold and Platinum passes
  • Exclusive Food & Beverage Savings
    • 5 – 15% for Silver, Gold and Platinum passes
    • Double your discount on food and beverage once a month with Platinum passes
  • Exclusive Merchandise Savings
    • 5 – 30% depending on pass level
  • Single-Day Quick Queue Discounts
    • 10 – 50% depending on pass level
  • Merchandise Discounts
    • Platinum passes only
  • Exclusive Front Gate Entrance
    • Platinum passes only
  • Animal Feeding
    • Platinum passes only
  • Exclusive Experiences
    • Silver, Gold and Platinum passes
  • All-New Pass Member Event Invitations
    • Silver, Gold and Platinum passes
  • Discounts on AMAZING Zoological Experiences
    • 10 – 20% depending on pass level, excludes Bronze
  • Discounts on Ultimate VIP Tour
    • 10 – 20% depending on pass level, excludes Bronze
  • Guest Tickets Discounts
  • Reserved Sesame Parade Viewing
  • Reserves Show Viewing
  • Free Single Ride Quick Queue per Visit
    • Platinum passes only
  • Free Sky Tower rides at SeaWorld Orlando
  • Digital Photo Benefits
  • Discounts on Photo Prints & Frames
    • 5 – 30% depending on pass level
  • Free Animal Encounter
    • Platinum passes only
  • Dines Discount
    • 5 – 15% depending on pass level, excludes Bronze
  • Discounts on Stroller & ECV rental
    • 10 – 20% depending on pass level, excludes Bronze
  • Admission to Popular Event Line Up
  • Savings to Discovery Cove
  • Exclusive Pin Trading Events & Product Access
  • Unlimited Admission to 11 Parks
    • Platinum passes only
  • Exclusive Savings on Youth Summer Camps
    • 10 – 20% depending on pass level, excludes Bronze

Fun Spot America

With locations in Orlando and Kissimmee, Fun Spot America offers two theme park annual pass levels (the Season Pass or the Ultimate Season Pass) that varies in price from $119.95 to $289.95 + Tax.

  • Unlimited Access to 3 Parks (Orlando, Kissimmee and Atlanta)
  • Free Fun Passes – 4 FREE Guest Single Day Fun Passes — must be redeemed with the passholder in-park only.
    • Ultimate Season Pass only
  • Free Chauffeur Pass – 1 Free chauffeur pass per visit for an adult to accompany a child under 54″ on certain rides.
  • Friends & Family Discount – Discounted Single Day Fun Passes — must be redeemed with the passholder in-park only.
  • Free Birthday Fun Pass – 1 FREE Single Day Fun Pass for guest within a week of passholder’s birthday
  • FREE 1-Day Dining Meal Deal (2 entrees + 2 sides + 2 desserts + 1 snack)
    • Ultimate Season Pass only
  • Free Souvenir Cup
    • Ultimate Season Pass only
  • Food & Beverage and Merchandise Discounts
    • 10 or 25% off depending on pass level
  • SkyCoaster Flight Ride – Access to SkyCoaster Flight (Orlando and Kissimmee locations only) plus discounts on additional flights all season (75% off).
  • Unlimited Visits to Gator Spot
  • No Blackout Dates
  • Exclusive Free Parking
  • Stroller, Wheelchair & ECV Discounts
    • 10 or 25% off depending on pass level

Which of these places has your favorite Orlando theme park Passholder perks?!

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Allison Thommen
Allison Thommen is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist turned stay at home mom to two little girls, Aurora and Aubree. She and her husband have been married since 2015 and had dreamed of living in Orlando since they were in college. They moved from Detroit to Clermont in the summer of 2022. They are Disney World annual passholders and are in the parks almost every week. They are also Disney Vacation Club members, their love for Disney runs deep… did you catch that their first daughter was named after Sleeping Beauty? As a family they also love outer space, so they are excited about being so close to the Space Coast. Allison’s favorite place in the whole world is the beach at the Polynesian Village Resort and could sit there for hours (with a Dole Whip in hand of course). In her free time, Allison loves to read, sew, watch reruns of The Big Bang Theory and binge watch new shows on Netflix! Allison moderates the Orlando Mom Book Club and the Village Facebook groups.

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