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Disney World increases annual prices and adds PhotoPass as a perk

Disney World on Oct. 4, 2015, changed the price structure of the annual passes to a new tiered system, raising prices and adding one additional perk – Disney PhotoPass downloads.

The prices increase by at least $100 a year in the reshuffling of the passes, which now includes a Disney Platinum Plus Pass, Disney Platinum Pass and Disney Gold Pass.

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All three now lets you access and download Disney PhotoPass photos captured in your account from the first valid date of your pass until your pass expires. Plus, access and downloading is available after pass expiration for as long as the photo is stored in the system (365 days from date of capture). This also includes discounted prices on prints and other products.

Here’s a look at the news passes:

Disney Platinum Plus Pass
$882.80 including tax for general public; $776.39 including tax for Florida Residents and DVC Members

This includes admission to the 4 Disney World theme parks, with no blackout dates, 2  Disney water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course. theme park parking, Disney PhotoPass downloads, and special offers on stays at Disney Resorts and discounts on dining, merchandise, recreation and tours.


Disney Platinum Pass 
$797.69 including tax for general public; $691.19 including tax for Florida Residents and DVC Members

This includes admission to the 4 Disney World theme parks, with no blackout dates, theme park parking, Disney PhotoPass downloads, and special offers on stays at Disney Resorts and discounts on dining, merchandise, recreation and tours.


Disney Gold Pass
$584.69 including tax

This is for  Florida Residents and Disney Vacation Club Members only. This includes admission to the 4 Disney World theme parks, with blackout dates, theme park parking, Disney PhotoPass downloads, and special offers on stays at Disney Resorts and discounts on dining, merchandise, recreation and tours. The following blockout dates apply: Dec.17, 2015 – Jan. 1, 2016 and March 19, 2016 – April 1, 2016.


Water Parks Annual Pass 
$117.15 including tax
Admission to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park during normal operating hours

Disney Silver Pass

$414.29 including tax
For Florida Residents only, including admission during certain times of the year to all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks (during normal operating hours) and the ability to go from park to park on the same day—plus theme park parking, special offers for stays at Disney Resort hotels and discounts on dining, merchandise, recreation and tours. The following blockout dates apply: Dec. 17, 2015 – Jan. 1, 2016 and March 19, 2016 – April 1, 2016.

Disney Weekday Select Pass
$275.89 including tax


For Florida Residents only, includes weekday-only admission,  to all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks (during normal operating hours) and the ability to go from park to park on the same day—plus theme park parking, special offers for stays at Disney Resort hotels and discounts on shopping, dining, recreation and tours. Click here for the list of blackout dates.

Epcot After 4 Annual Pass

$265.19 including tax
Enjoy admission (during normal operating hours) to Epcot any day after 4 p.m. 

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