If you do hit it right passport America can more than pay for itself in one week. We stayed in Bradenton FL last June to watch a baseball home stand (6 games out of 8 nights) and we were even on the PA dues the third night. Yes it was off season, yes we were limited to 2 weeks, but we researched it and it met our needs. Saved $80 on that one trip. Got a special 15 month for the cost of 12 so I really don't have any problem with PA. However, if you don't stay at parks that accept the card owning one would be pointless.