Check out the calendar with blackout dates. If the dates you want to go are not blocked out by a pass that would cost less than your tickets, then go for it! However, since you do live so far away, I wouldn't spring for premium/premier unless you know you can get your money's worth. - LittleAprilShowers  471.6 #256 9:30AM

Pencil it out. Cost of pass divided by cost of admission equals, of course, the minimum number of times you need to come to break even, not including ap in-park discounts and special events :-). I find I go more often w an ap, but I'm in So Cal. - MelodyMouse  941.9 #92 9:32AM

I'm thinking about getting one as well (from Canada too 😃) the way I see it is that if you plan to go more then once a year it is usually worth it especially with the discounts. My friend and I are planning to go for 7 days in September and getting a 7 day ticket would be about $490 (would have to buy a 5 and 2 day pass) but a deluxe pass is only $469 so technically we would be saving money! - DaisyCrazy  255.1 #957 9:35AM

Hello Canada.  Definitely consider it if you will visit the parks often.  You will receive discounts on merch and food.  Make 2012-2013 your Disney year and go for it!  It will pay for itself after a few visits.  For me, experiencing the parks as an AP is a lot different than having limited tickets.  I enjoy things more without having to worry that my time is running out.  And knowing that subsequent visits will be free… Well that’s priceless.  Treat yourself and go for it! - parkfan2  37.5 #4084 9:56AM