Disney FLA Annual Pass - when is it activated?

[villages07]

I am thinking of buying the weekday-only FL resident annual pass for Disney Parks....

If I bought it today, does the one year countdown start today or the first day I use it? This could make a big difference if I don't go for a month or so...

Neither the FAQs on their site nor an independent google search yielded a clear answer.

Anybody know???

[memason]

I am thinking of buying the weekday-only FL resident annual pass for Disney Parks....

If I bought it today, does the one year countdown start today or the first day I use it? This could make a big difference if I don't go for a month or so...

Neither the FAQs on their site nor an independent google search yielded a clear answer.

Anybody know???

If I remember correctly, ours started the day we purchased.

[woodywdmt]

It does start on the day purchased and runs for 12 consecutive months with a renewal option one year from the day of purchase.

[ekdk92]

Definitely first use unless it changed since last spring. Bought at aaa in villages. First time use with a card aaa gave us. Then they mailed us bracelets for future visits.

[Trayderjoe]

Definitely first use unless it changed since last spring. Bought at aaa in villages. First time use with a card aaa gave us. Then they mailed us bracelets for future visits.

I know if you buy the pass from Disney, it starts the day of purchase. I haven't purchased through AAA, so I am unsure. If AAA gives you a voucher to exchange at Disney for a pass, it may activate the day you turn in the voucher. Would recommend asking first before buying.

[Cedwards38]

It is the purchase date. And as an aside, if you renew it the following year before the end of your year, you typically get a discount on renewal. Don't forget to use your 10% restaurant and merchandise discounts, and a price break on hotel stay if you decide to spend the night there. The free parking is another great benefit if you go often enough.