Why a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass is a Waste of Money in 2024

Visited the Disney Parks and fallen in love so much you want a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass?!

The idea of getting an annual pass might seem appealing at first, promising unlimited fun and countless visits.

As a Disneyland Paris Annual Passholder between 2022 and 2023, I totally understand.

But is it really worth it?

Since the major 2024 changes, many people find that the Disneyland Paris Annual Passes doesn’t live up to the hype and ends up being a waste of money.

There are many reasons why I didn’t renew my Annual Pass last year!

Today, I’ll break down the reasons why an AP might not be the best use of money, and helping you decide how you can save the most on Disneyland Paris tickets (whether or not that is with an AP).

This post is all about why Disneyland Paris Annual Passes may be a waste of money in 2024-2025.

Disneyland Paris Annual Passes

Does Disneyland Paris Offer Annual Passes in 2024?

In these ever-changing times, many visitors might be wondering if Disneyland Paris will continue to offer annual passes in 2024.

The good news is, yes, Disneyland Paris does currently offer annual passes for the upcoming year.

Although Disneyland Paris has paused AP sales in the past, there is no indication that this will happen again (anytime soon).

Types of Annual Passes (since 2023) & how much are Disneyland Paris Annual Passes?

Disneyland Paris currently offers 3 types of annual passes, each with its own perks and limitations. Here are the options available:

Gold Disneyland Pass
Silver Disneyland Pass
Bronze Disneyland Pass

1) Gold Disneyland Pass

THIS Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Price: €699 (you can pay this upfront)

Gold Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Monthly Payment Price: €149 initial payment & €50per month (for 11 months) – check the Disneyland Paris website for more details on monthly payments

Restrictions to Use: No blockout dates. Requires you to make reservations (you can only hold up to 3 days of Disneyland park reservations at any one time).

Benefits of the Gold Pass:

Free parking
15% Disneyland Paris Annual Pass discounts restaurants and shops (lower than the previous Infinity pass… more on this later).

paris disneyland annual pass — Plant-Based Hot Dog with Veggie Sausage & Chilli

Free Disneyland Paris Annual PhotoPass
Access to Extra Magic Time (where you can enter one hour before off-site guests or guests without the Gold Pass).

Access to book Disneyland Paris Annual Pass events (for an additional price)

2) Silver Disneyland Pass

THIS Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Price: €499 (you can pay this upfront)

Silver Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Monthly Payment Price: €125 initial payment & €34 per month (for 11 months) – check Disneyland Paris website for more details on monthly payments

Restrictions to Use: Access to the park 300 days a year (with 65-66 blockout dates)

Benefits of the Silver Pass:

Free parking
10% Disneyland Paris Annual Pass discounts restaurants and shops

disneyland paris annual pass prices 2024 — Trading Post – gift shop at Disney Hotel Santa Fe

10% off the Disneyland Paris Annual PhotoPass
The ability to book Disneyland Paris Annual Pass events (for an additional price)

3) Bronze Disneyland Pass

THIS Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Price: €289 (you can pay this upfront)

Bronze Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Monthly Payment Price: €91 initial payment & €18 per month (for 11 months)

Restrictions to Use: Access to the park 170 days per year (195-196 blockout dates).

Benefits of the Bronze Pass:

Free parking
The access to book Disneyland Paris Annual Pass events (for an additional price)

Disneyland Paris Old Annual Pass – what made them better?

There used to be 4 cheaper, better Disneyland Paris annual passes on offer prior to 2023.

In order to see the lack of value in the three newer Annual Passes, let’s reminisce on the good old days of Disneyland Paris Annual Passes:

Infinity Pass (365 days access): €499

Magic Plus Pass (350 days access): €369

Magic Flex Pass (300 days access): €319

Discovery Pass (150 days access): €229

Here are some of the benefits that have been removed (note some of these were only for Infinity Annual Pass):

15% renewal discount on Annual Pass (removed from all Annual Passholders)

No exclusive entrances to parks (previously for Infinity and Magic Plus Passholders).

No more Disneyland Paris hotel Annual Pass discount (for all Passholders).

No VIP parade/firework reserved area (a previous Infinity Annual Pass Disneyland Paris perk).

The Inifinity car park does not exist anymore

The 20% entrance ticket discount has been removed.

The Infinity 20% food and merchandise discount is now 15%.

No privilege tickets (friend/family Disneyland Paris tickets discount).

Is It Worth It?

If you live nearby and visit Disneyland Paris A LOT, buying an AP may still be worth it – despite the colossal price increases.

But if you have to travel and stay in a hotel, you might as well book a Disneyland Paris package (the most popular ways to book are through Disneyland Paris and MagicBreaks).

Due to the loss of the Disneyland Paris Annual Pass hotel discount, it can be considerably cheaper to buy your tickets in a package for a hotel (as demonstrated in this blog post).

disneyland paris annual pass 2024 — Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris

Unless the 4 Disneyland Paris Annual Pass events each year are important to you, APs aren’t going to be ideal for the majority of guests.

If you live locally, this may be a good benefit, but if you live hours away or in another country, you may not be able to attend any of these events.

Plus,the Treasure Night Passholder Event (which was held on March 22nd, 2024) cost €59 per ticket (on top of your already expensive Annual Pass!).

Since there are almost no perks and discounts anymore, buying Disneyland Paris Annual Passes and staying at off-site cheap hotels is no longer an *almost* guaranteed way of saving money on your Disneyland Paris holidays.

Also, only being able to hold 3 reservations at one time is kind of pathetic. If you’re trying to book for more popular times of the year (especially Christmas), you might need a lot of luck on your side!

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Disneyland Paris AP Program

Can I use my Disney World Annual Pass at Disneyland Paris?

Sadly, no.

But as a Disney World Annual Passholder, I wish that were the case!

Can you buy Disneyland Paris Annual Pass online?

You can only buy an Annual Pass online if you are using the French, Dutch or Belgian version of the Disney website.

Otherwise, you can visit the Disneyland Paris ticket office (at the entrance of Disneyland Park – beware of potentially long queues here!).

Or you can call Disney to purchase an Annual Pass. Find more details on this here.

How much is a Disneyland Paris Annual Pass worth when you compare it to Single Day Disneyland Paris tickets?

It depends on how often you visit, the season you visit and how many days you go in a 365-366 day period.

You can use this tool on the Disneyland Paris website to see the prices of Disneyland Paris day tickets. This may help you decide if an Annual Pass may save you money – or cost you money.

But remember you also need to factor in the price of hotels if you have to travel and stay for at least one night (a Disneyland Paris package may continue to make more sense!).

Ta Ta For Now

After considering the costs, hidden fees, and limited benefits, it’s clear a Disneyland Paris AP isn’t the best value for most visitors.

The pass comes with restrictions, blockout dates, and often disappointing “perks” (if you can even call them that in 2024/2025).

Do you plan on purchasing an Annual Pass in the future?

And, do you think they can still save you money (despite being potentially HUNDREDS of euros more)?

This post was all about why a Disneyland Paris Annual Passes may be a waste of money in 2024-2025.