We haven't had passes since the socal $99 deal they had a decade or so ago. We lived right down the street and went all the time. Even for just an hour or two. I'd take the kids on a weeknight in winter and we'd be the only ones riding Pirates and Mansion. (my fav's)
We're too far for it to be worth it now - and I'm far less tolerant of crowds that I used to be to want to go the majority of the time. (seriously - how can you stand to stand in line for hours packed in with everyone like that?)
There's always other places to hang out... off road jeep places for example.
(Yes - I'm a little jealous and wish I had passes too. ;P )