Are Disneyland Annual Passports a Good Deal?

Last December (2011), we wanted to watch the Candlelight Processional on Saturday.  Our passports expired 6 months before in June, but we didn't renew at that time.  We even took my wife's brother and his wife to Disneyland around that time, but because I thought it would be a hassle to buy annual passes for us, the we decided just to go the more expensive route with park hopper tickets.

Part of the problem was that our passports were blocked out during the summer months and we had to upgrade to the Deluxe to take advantage of the day we attended.  Since I over analyze things and I'm always trying to find the best way to get discounted Disneyland tickets, we didn't renew and paid the full ticket price.

So here are the facts:


Should I buy the Southern California Select Passport?

• First you have to reside in So. Cal.
• Second, only get this if you don't want to visit on weekends or during the summer months and you can visit 2 or more times a year.

Should I buy the Southern California Passport?

• First you have to reside in So. Cal.
• Second, only get this if you don't want to visit on Saturdays and during the summer months and you can visit 3 or more times a year.

Should I buy the Deluxe Passport?

• Only get this if you don't want to visit on Saturdays and you can visit 4 or more times a year.

Should I buy the Deluxe Passport?

• Only get this if you want to attend Disneyland without restrictions and at least 5 times a year.

Should you add parking to your passport?

• The answer is no.  But if you visit Disneyland 7 or more times a year, it is a good deal.  Otherwise, just pay the $15 parking fee.