I live close but having the premium is worth it for the discounts and parking alone. But it is nice being able to go whenever you feel like it - Pixarprincess  531.4 #215 2:16PM

We made reservations to stay at the Disney hotel once without checking blackout days & when we got there we couldn't go in. So we upgraded to Premium for everyone & we ended up not going in & spending the day at the pool. We ended up never using it so it wasn't worth it for us. We always purchase 1 premium for discounts & parking (it is well worth it), the rest are deluxe. - Disneymomof4  29.7 #4384 2:41PM

@bellasmommy12: we have done this for as long as we've had our annuals. Our pass expires around Christmastime so we buy 6 day passes to use Christmas week & go in and renew our passes with those tickets on the very last day. So we don't miss out The best time of the year . Btw...I also have a daughter named Bella  - Disneymomof4  29.7 #4384 3:06PM

we jumped from socal to deluxe last year and went a LOT more times since the whole summer wasn't blocked. And with going at least once a month, it is definitely way more cost effective to add in parking. And then the difference between deluxe w/ parking and premium is only like $20. And then the premium gives bigger discounts on food & merch. So that's why I went with premium this year. Too bad I have to move to VA in a month and mine is good until April :( - TickledTink  352.8 #406 3:12PM

It's totally worth it. I made the jump from a so cal select to the premium. It's so worth it. My fiancé made he jump from so cal select to deluxe, since he works weekends and holidays. I say if you can afford it, get it. But if you only go Once a month then it might not be worth it. - carolanne  19.7 #5080 4:36PM

Plus the discounts onbpasses are said to stop in January 2012. Don't know how true this is, but the cast member that dis my upgrade dis let me know - carolanne  19.7 #5080 4:37PM

Thank you everyone for the advice. We decided to renew and upgrade to premium. Hopefully we can make it out more and the discounts and free parking will pay off! - DuckyPirate  186.7 #1789 10:32PM