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Tracking the Magic: What I Got Out of My Disney World Annual Pass

A little over three years ago, I moved to Central Florida. I am a lifelong theme park fan. One of the first things I did was buy annual passes to the nearby parks. This included, of course, Walt Disney World.

Besides loving the magic and thrill of the parks, I also love numbers. So I started tracking every visit and every attraction I experienced. Recently, my Disney World annual pass expired. This made me curious. What value did I actually get from it this past year?

Let’s break it down.

Disney World Visits & Stats

Note: These numbers only reflect visits and attractions that were included with the annual pass. Any special event entries or after-hours parties not covered by the AP were excluded from this tally.

Additional Note: The 2022–2023 pass was the Pixie Dust Pass, which includes weekday-only access and is blocked out on weekends. The 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 passes were the Pirate Pass, which allows weekend access but includes other blockout dates. Pricing shown is approximate and may vary slightly due to taxes or other adjustments.

The Takeaway

While the price of the pass went up, so did the number of attractions I experienced. The 2023–2024 year was my most park-heavy stretch, with 50 separate park entries. In 2024–2025, I went a bit less frequently. However, I actually managed to squeeze in more attractions than ever before.

You might think, these numbers seem low—but remember, I also have annual passes for Universal Orlando and United Parks (SeaWorld and Busch Gardens). Plus, I never say no to a beach day. With so many options for fun in Central Florida, it’s all about balance.

Even with rising costs, the per-visit and per-attraction value remains relatively solid. This is especially true when you compare it to the price of a single-day ticket. For someone who uses their pass often, it still makes a lot of financial sense.

Why I Keep Tracking

Sure, this is partly for fun, but tracking these numbers also helps me stay intentional with my pass. If a year ever rolls around where I’m barely using it, it’ll be an easy sign to reevaluate. But for now, I’m getting my money’s worth and then some.

If you’re a stats fan like me, check out Episode 220 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More podcast. In this episode, I break down all my 2024 statistics. These include YouTube growth, podcast output, and theme park visit data. You can listen on your favorite podcast platform or stream it directly at VacationeersPodcast.com.

If you liked this breakdown, let me know! I’d be happy to do similar breakdowns for my Universal Orlando and SeaWorld/Busch Gardens (United Parks) annual passes too.

So until the next blog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.