Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Breakdown (Pros And Cons!)

Thinking about getting a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass? Or perhaps just wondering what it is and whether it’s worth it? Then we’re here to help. Here you’ll be able to find everything you need to know about the Disneyland Paris Annual Pass, how to use it and whether you should get one or not for your Disneyland Paris Itinerary!

If you visit Disneyland Paris regularly or want to, then the Disneyland Paris Annual Pass may be for you. If you’re frequent Disneyland Paris visitors, or even if you’ve only been once then you’ll know that it can be an expensive trip.

There are plenty of ways to save money when visiting Disneyland Paris but if you plan to, or already do, visit Disneyland Paris often then the Annual Pass can be a good way to spread your costs so you have more money to spend at some of the Best DLP Restaurants!

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Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Breakdown (Pros And Cons!)

What Is The Disneyland Paris Annual Pass?

The Disneyland Paris Annual Pass is a ticket type that allows the holder access to the parks on certain days without buying an individual ticket. There are a range of different Disneyland Paris Annual Passes available and we’ll explain more about the different tiers and pricing below.

For the most part, the Disneyland Paris Annual Pass is purchased for the year and gives you access to certain perks and entrance to the parks over the course of the year. It allows you to ride your favorite Disneyland Paris Rides again and again!

The pass is valid for one person so you’ll need a pass for every member of your party but Disney does offer a 20% discount when you buy 5 or more Annual Passes for the same family (same address) at the same time.

What Are The Benefits Of Having A Disneyland Paris Annual Pass?

The savings. The money you could save buying a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass is one of the biggest benefits. And a lot of people don’t realise quite how much it could save them. Depending on when you are planning on going, even a 3 or 4 day trip could benefit from an Annual Pass.

Not only do you save money on entrance to the parks, some of the Annual Passes also offer discounts on the stores and restaurants as well as Annual Photopasses. The higher tiers also offer free parking at the parks and discounts on hotel rooms so you can save money across the whole trip, not just park entrance.

Downsides To Disneyland Paris Annual Pass

Really, the only downside to buying a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass would be buying one and not using it enough for it to be worth it. Or purchasing one of the higher tiered (and higher priced) Annual Passes when you could have bought one of the lower, cheaper ones.

Purchasing a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass can save you a lot of money, if you use it wisely and buy the best one for your needs. But buying one and not using it to the best advantages can be a huge waste of money.

Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Tiers And Pricing

Discovery Pass

Price: €179

What you Get:

• Admission to both theme parks for specific days of the year (View blockout dates)
  • Except the second and third days following production of the Annual Pass
• Option to upgrade to include Disney Parks Guest Parking for €60

Magic Flex Pass

Price: €259

What you Get:

• Admission to both theme parks for 300 days of the year (View blockout dates)
• Free Disney Parks Guest Parking
• Up to 10% off dining
• Up to 10% off merchandise
• Up to 20% off 1-Day Park Tickets bought at the entrance
• Option to add Annual PhotoPass for €65

Magic Plus Pass

Price: €299

What you Get:

• Admission to both theme parks for 350 days of the year (View blockout dates)
• Up to 20% Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Dinner-Show
• 1-Day/2-Park tickets capped at €45
• Reserved entrance to Disney Parks
• Access to Extra Magic Time
• Option to add Annual PhotoPass for €59
• All other passholder perks mentioned above

Infinity Pass

Price: €449

What you Get:

• Admission to both theme parks every day of the year (No blockout dates)
• Up to 15% off dining
• Up to 20% off merchandise
• Up to 15% off breakfast with Disney characters
• 1-Day/2-Park tickets capped at €39
• Annual PhotoPass included
• Free use of strollers, guest storage, wheelchairs and kennels
• Access to privileged car park
• VIP seating for select shows
• Access to hotel swimming pools
• All other passholder perks mentioned above

Blockout Dates For Disneyland Paris

The different Annual Passes are valid for different periods of time and this is reflected by their pricing.

Discovery Pass Blockout Dates

The Discovery Pass is valid for 150 days of the year, which leaves 215 days blocked out. This includes almost every weekend and almost the entire months of July and August.

2020 Blockout Dates:

July: 4^th-31^st

August: All dates blocked out

September: 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th, 19^th, 20^th, 26^th, 27^th

October: 3^rd, 4^th, 10^th, 11^th, 17^th-31^st

November: 11^th, 14^th, 15^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th, 29^th

December: 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th, 19^th-31^st

2021 Blockout Dates:

January: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 9^th, 10^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th

February: 6^th-28^th

March: 1^st-7^th, 13^th, 14^th, 20^th, 21^st, 27^th, 28^th

April: 3^rd-30^th

May: 1^st, 2^nd, 8^th, 9^th, 13^th, 14^th, 15^th, 16^th, 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, 29^th, 30^th

June: 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th, 19^th, 20^th, 26^th, 27^th

July: 3^rd-31^st

August: All dates blocked out

September: 1^st-5^th, 11^th, 12^th, 18^th, 19^th, 25^th, 26^th      

The Discovery Pass also doesn’t allow access for the 2^nd and 3^rd days after purchase of the Pass, so you aren’t able to activate it on the first day of a three day trip.

Magic Flex Pass Blockout Dates

The Magic Flex Pass is valid for double the amount of time as the Discovery Pass, giving holders access to the parks for 300 days out of the year. This only leaves 65 days blacked out and these are mostly focused around the Easter, October, and December holidays. The Magic Flex Pass is also valid for most weekends.

2020 Blackout Dates:

August: 14^th, 15^th, 16^th

October: 18^th-31^st

December: 5^th, 6^th, 19^th-31st

2021 Blackout Dates:

January: 1^st, 2^nd

February: 13^th, 14^th, 20^th, 21^st, 27^th, 28^th

April: 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 10^th, 11^th, 17^th, 18^th, 24^th, 25^th

May: 1^st, 2^nd, 8^th, 13^th, 14^th, 15^th, 16^th, 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, 29^th, 30^th

July: 14^th

Magic Plus Pass Blockout Dates

The Magic Plus Pass adds another 50 days of validity to the Disneyland Paris Annual Pass, making this Pass valid for 350 days of the year. Meaning only 15 days are blocked out, mostly around Halloween and Christmas time.

2020 Blockout Dates:

October: 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st

December: 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st

2021 Blockout Dates:

January: 1^st, 2^nd

Infinity Pass Blockout Dates

The Infinity Pass has no blockout dates whatsover so holders can visit the parks all 365 days of the year.

How Can I Purchase My Disneyland Annual Pass?

There are a few ways to purchase a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass. The simplest way is to buy it over the phone before you go. You can also request a paper form that you fill in and mail back to Disneyland Paris. Or, you can buy your Disneyland Paris Annual Pass, or upgrade your ticket, inside the park.

You can choose to pay in one lump sum or you can split the cost across the year by paying monthly.

Can I Upgrade My Ticket To An Annual Pass?

In most instances, yes you can. If you visit the park with a standard 1-day admission ticket and decide you want to upgrade to an Annual Pass, you can go to the Annual Pass centre and upgrade. They will deduct the price of your ticket for you. Even if you decide a few days later you want to upgrade, this is still possible as you have up to 30 days to upgrade and have the price of your ticket deducted.

However, if you booked your trip as a holiday package (hotel+tickets) then unfortunately you won’t be able to upgrade your ticket as it is considered to have 0 value. You are still able to purchase an Annual Pass from the park but you would have to pay full price for it.

Should I Buy A Disneyland Paris Annual Pass?

Now that is the important question, but, alas, one we cannot answer for you. There are a lot of different things to consider about buying a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass and the information we’ve given you here should help with that decision.

If you consider it purely based on price then the difference between a 1-Day/2-Park ticket (between €79 and €109) and the Infinity Pass (€449) means you would need to visit the park for roughly 5/6 days for it to be worth it. But depending on the flexibility of your dates for visiting, you may be able to work with one of the lower tier Annual Passes and get bigger savings.

There are also a whole host of benefits that are worth considering such as the free parking and discounts on food and merchandise. If you know you won’t be driving there (you can check out our post about other ways to get from Paris to Disneyland Paris here), then the free parking doesn’t offer much benefit to you. But perhaps you would be buying a lot of merchandise so using that discount heavily. What we recommend to do is price up your trip to Disneyland Paris how you would want it: where you’d stay, how many park days, how you’re getting around, what you’d eat/buy, etc. If you know how much the trip is likely to cost you can begin to see if the savings offered by the Annual Pass would be worth it for your trip.

 

The prospect of committing to a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass can be a bit daunting, especially with all the different tiers and benefits, and blockout dates to keep track off. But the Disneyland Paris Annual Pass can offer huge savings and gives you access to the parks for more days of the year. Hopefully this guide will have helped you understand more about the Disneyland Paris Annual Pass and you’ll be able to make an informed decision about whether it is worth it for you.