Beta access for Mists of Pandaria
 

Perhaps it is too early to say, but are addon authors going to get beta access to the new expansion like previous years?

Sorry if this has been announced already. I'm not as active as I once was. ;)

All depends on Blizzard and how much they give out--they're already pounding the 1 year subscription contract with free MOP beta access.

I'd guess every player/author who is still actively playing has the subscription ;)
And in addition I'm sure the beta will be the "boredom-killer" when they dont push another cata content-patch ;)

Your guess is incorrect! Not everyone has the financial ability to sign up for the annual subscription plan. :)