Season Pass

A Season Pass (Annual Pass) grants unlimited entry to one or more parks over a 12-month period. Higher tiers typically include extras such as free or discounted parking, dining discounts, merchandise deals, and early reservation windows for special events. Annual passes are sold at parks worldwide — Europa-Park's Jahrespass, Disneyland Paris's Annual Pass, and Alton Towers's Merlin Annual Pass are popular European examples.

Many passes include blockout dates on the busiest days of the year, restricting entry on peak periods to manage capacity. For frequent visitors — typically three or more visits per year — an annual pass nearly always pays for itself compared to buying individual day tickets. Some passes also offer reciprocal access or discounts at partner parks, adding additional value for enthusiasts who visit multiple parks per year.