4/3 with AP

[MinnieVanMom]

I read on mousesavers that the 4/3 is a better deal because of the free gift card and the room is 43% off. Better than a pin code. It said you can get the 1 day base ticket. How does that work?

[Cinderumbrella]

We have AP's and I am booked with the4/3 for June. I took 1 day tickets for each of us and will set them aside for AP renewals etc. for another time. We do not get the gift card since we are traveling past the gift card dates.

If an AP rate comes out that beats my total (including the 1 day ticket price) then I will switch> But even the AP pin code that just came out didn't include weekends, so I doubt we will get a better deal. For me the rate would need to $87 or less (pre-tax) per night at a value in June.

HTH!

[MinnieVanMom]

Thanks for the reply. So we can get the 4/3 and only buy 1 day ticket for each person? Then keep the day ticket and use it to upgrade in Sept for our renewal on the AP's?

Sorry it gets so confusing after a bit trying to figure out the best deal.

This is better than the 40% room because of the gift card, correct?:confused3

[permavac]

...This is better than the 40% room because of the gift card, correct?:confused3

For us it was definitely better! Last year I had already booked a 7-night reservation at Pop for the end of January 2009. I got the AP rate which was $385.91 for the 7 nights ($55.13 per night - a steal to begin with!). Then the 4/3 came out and we switched because we haven't bought our APs yet so we can apply the one day non-park hopper ticket that we had to buy per person to buying the AP when we go. The new price is $532.78. We get the $200 gift card which is then like we spent $332.78 AND we get $75 each (or whatever the going rate is for a 1-day ticket) towards our annual passes so it's like we're spending $182.78 for the 7 nights for our room. A little over $26 per night. If we had the time we would live there on this deal for a few months! :lmao:

Terri

[Cinderumbrella]

In theory, yes. But I guess it would depend on how many people are in your party and where you are staying. For me it is 1A1C, so that adds $138 to my price (the cost of the 2 1 day passes), which is a lot since I am staying at a value resort.

Full price for my 7 nights at Pop is $825 (pre tax). I am paying $471 (pre tax) plus $138 for those tickets. That's a savings of $216. Add the free $200gift card and it would be like a $416 savings.

However, a 40% room discount, where I don't need to get the 1 day passes, would save me $330. Therefore the 4/3 with the gift card would be a better deal.

HTH!

[MinnieVanMom]

Ok, last new twist. I need to buy DS a new AP and the cost is $211 plus tax.

It would myself and a child. I have a current AP. Can I take our 1 day park tickets and apply them to his AP?

[Cinderumbrella]

His 1 day park ticket, but not yours.

[MinnieVanMom]

Ok, you have been God sent do you know that? For the last bits, Can I keep mine and then use it for the upgrade in Sept? Not use it to go into the park?

Last time they let us use all 3 tickets towards 2 AP's

[Cinderumbrella]

Ok, you have been God sent do you know that? For the last bits, Can I keep mine and then use it for the upgrade in Sept? Not use it to go into the park?

Last time they let us use all 3 tickets towards 2 AP's

aw shucks! :cloud9:

You can keep yours and use it towards your renewal in September.

[MinnieVanMom]

Ok, almost there. I don't need to use it once to go in correct or buy the no expiration date?

[Cinderumbrella]

Not unless ticket prices go up between the time you book the deal and the time you redeem them.

We got our AP's in December 2008, but I booked the deal in January 2008, so the ticket prices had increased. We booked 8 day, nonexpiring park hoppers. So to get current gate price for those tickets we needed to use them once. We walked in, saw a few things and walked out and upgraded the same day.

I am honestly not sure how the using once part works if it is only a 1 day pass though...

[MinnieVanMom]

Thank you so much. Now, I must tell myself that I need to save my money. I should not bring DS to Disney for his B-day. I am debt free and have the money. That makes this almost an irresistible offer.

[Cinderumbrella]

Thank you so much. Now, I must tell myself that I need to save my money. I should not bring DS to Disney for his B-day. I am debt free and have the money. That makes this almost an irresistible offer.

Why do you think we are going?? :rotfl: We have AP's and I had more than enough SW credit to get us there...DH thinks we are nuts so he is skipping the fun!

[quietgirll]

For us it was definitely better! Last year I had already booked a 7-night reservation at Pop for the end of January 2009. I got the AP rate which was $385.91 for the 7 nights ($55.13 per night - a steal to begin with!). Then the 4/3 came out and we switched because we haven't bought our APs yet so we can apply the one day non-park hopper ticket that we had to buy per person to buying the AP when we go. The new price is $532.78. We get the $200 gift card which is then like we spent $332.78 AND we get $75 each (or whatever the going rate is for a 1-day ticket) towards our annual passes so it's like we're spending $182.78 for the 7 nights for our room. A little over $26 per night. If we had the time we would live there on this deal for a few months! :lmao:

Terri

wow...THAT is an amazing deal, and i am VERY jealous!!

[MinnieVanMom]

I wanted to go for DS birthday in March but kept getting such high pricing. Then I looked at the season and saw it was Peak!:scared1: Other than holiday season we couldn't pay more.

Then I thought of a quick trip right now, early Feb but I am just not prepared for a trip. I talked with DH and he said that he will pay for a trip around Sept for my birthday and F&W. So we are going to wait and just pass on the deal for now.

Thanks again for the information! I appreciate your time to go step by step with me so I could understand.

[disney's daughter]

OK...I had already made our reservations for Feb 19th-Feb 25th...There are three of us in my room...My husband, grandson(age 12) and me. I called an hour ago...telling the CM that I had an AP and asked if that would make a difference...(we are staying at Pop and have the Magic Your Way, regular dining package and park tickets) He told me I would just have to get a base ticket (non expiring) for myself...and because I was doing this after the 45 days, I would be charged $50 but I would be credited...around $569.00. I was surprised it would be that much and was extremely excited...but, now..I am wondering if there is some kind of mistake...I was emailed a new confirmation...Here is the first one:

02/19/2009 ADMISSION
7D MYW PH
1 PER PERSON [ 1, 2, 3 ]

Here is the new confirmation:



02/19/2009 ADMISSION
1D MYW
1 PER PERSON [ 1, 2, 3 ]

See the difference? Do you think the CM accidently put all three of us as having an AP? $500 is an awful lot of a difference, don't you think?

[mousefan1972]

OK...I had already made our reservations for Feb 19th-Feb 25th...There are three of us in my room...My husband, grandson(age 12) and me. I called an hour ago...telling the CM that I had an AP and asked if that would make a difference...(we are staying at Pop and have the Magic Your Way, regular dining package and park tickets) He told me I would just have to get a base ticket (non expiring) for myself...and because I was doing this after the 45 days, I would be charged $50 but I would be credited...around $569.00. I was surprised it would be that much and was extremely excited...but, now..I am wondering if there is some kind of mistake...I was emailed a new confirmation...Here is the first one:

02/19/2009 ADMISSION
7D MYW PH
1 PER PERSON [ 1, 2, 3 ]

Here is the new confirmation:



02/19/2009 ADMISSION
1D MYW
1 PER PERSON [ 1, 2, 3 ]

See the difference? Do you think the CM accidently put all three of us as having an AP? $500 is an awful lot of a difference, don't you think?


Since everyone on the reservation has to be on the same package, he gave all 3 of you one day base tickets. That is why the price difference is so big. If you are the only one who has an AP, you can upgrade the other 2 tickets when you check in back to 7 day tickets. You will lose the discount (3 free days), but I think it is only a few dollars per ticket.

[disney's daughter]

So, actually, I should have left things alone? :confused3

I have extra tickets here...Should I just use them for my husband and grandson...? As well as the three base tickets (have to upgrade them to park hoppers)

I am surprised the CM didn't tell me that...

[mousefan1972]

So, actually, I should have left things alone? :confused3

I have extra tickets here...Should I just use them for my husband and grandson...? As well as the three base tickets (have to upgrade them to park hoppers)

I am surprised the CM didn't tell me that...

Well, if you had left it alone, you would have had a 7 day ticket with park hopping that it sounds like you wouldn't need because you have an AP. No sense in paying for a ticket you don't need, right? Although I guess you could have just saved it for a future trip... but I am all for not spending more money than I need to. I would keep the one day tickets on your ressie, then upgrade your DH's and grandsons to whatever they need (7 day plus park hopping) when you check in. Then you will still have a one day ticket to save for a later time.

[disney's daughter]

Yes...You are right.... I was so excited about that $569.00....Now, I'll be paying out about that much, when I get there...won't I?

[mousefan1972]

Yes...You are right.... I was so excited about that $569.00....Now, I'll be paying out about that much, when I get there...won't I?

No, it shouldn't be that much. Don't forget, you already have the price of a one day base ticket paid for. Both your DH and grandson will have adult tickets, so that price is $79.88 each. The cost of a 7 day ticket is $242.82, + $53.25 for park hopping. So each ticket is $296.07. BUT, you subtract the $79.88 you alread paid... So you will owe an additional $216.19 for each. Total is $432.38. You said you saved $569? $569-$432.38= $136.62. So not too bad. I think I would rather save that much than buy a ticket I don't need.

[rt2dz]

For us it was definitely better! Last year I had already booked a 7-night reservation at Pop for the end of January 2009. I got the AP rate which was $385.91 for the 7 nights ($55.13 per night - a steal to begin with!). Then the 4/3 came out and we switched because we haven't bought our APs yet so we can apply the one day non-park hopper ticket that we had to buy per person to buying the AP when we go. The new price is $532.78. We get the $200 gift card which is then like we spent $332.78 AND we get $75 each (or whatever the going rate is for a 1-day ticket) towards our annual passes so it's like we're spending $182.78 for the 7 nights for our room. A little over $26 per night. If we had the time we would live there on this deal for a few months! :lmao:

Terri

I'm just starting out on this thread, so it might have been mentioned already, but you will get a much better deal buying a 7-10 day ticket with no expiration (hopper optional) and then upgrading those tickets to APs, if that is what you are planning on getting.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2056880

[rt2dz]

Not unless ticket prices go up between the time you book the deal and the time you redeem them.

We got our AP's in December 2008, but I booked the deal in January 2008, so the ticket prices had increased. We booked 8 day, nonexpiring park hoppers. So to get current gate price for those tickets we needed to use them once. We walked in, saw a few things and walked out and upgraded the same day.

I am honestly not sure how the using once part works if it is only a 1 day pass though...

Next time, to save time, you do not need to walk out to upgrade. You may upgrade your tickets inside the park at guest relations office.

Any ticket, even if it is "used up" can be upgraded until 14 days after first use.

[MinnieVanMom]

?
So when we go in late Sept and our AP are expired we should all get the 7 days with hopper, use them and on the last day upgrade to our AP's? That would save the most money?

[disney's daughter]

I have (here at home)...One ten day non expiring park hopper ticket...(bought a couple of years ago and was never used) and one five day non expiring park hopper ticket (never used)...Can't I just use those for my grandson and husband...(husband could use the ten day one so he could use the remaining days on it) (grandson could use the five day one that I have, along with the base ticket I have to purchase) I guess I'd save my one day ticket for somebody else at a different time... Since I already have those tickets...I think I'd be saving even more money...:thumbsup2

[rt2dz]

?
So when we go in late Sept and our AP are expired we should all get the 7 days with hopper, use them and on the last day upgrade to our AP's? That would save the most money?

Look at the thread I posted. The math is posted there; it gives a good amount on the breakdown of savings up to the 7 day mark. Days after the 10 day mark are not posted.

But, if you want the best deal long run, get a 7-10 day ticket with *no expiration*. If you want the least amount of money, short term, stick to a one-day base ticket. Hopping is the same cost if you purchase a 1 day ticket or a 10 day ticket. In other words, hopping won't save you a dime either way, just give you a credit.

You only need to use a ticket once. You do not need to wait until the last day to upgrade. Just get in the gate and walk over to the guest relations office. Or, you can use it all (forgoing any AP discounts and having a harder time if there are problems--again, look at the thread I posted) and then upgrade as late as two weeks after first use.

[Cinderumbrella]

Next time, to save time, you do not need to walk out to upgrade. You may upgrade your tickets inside the park at guest relations office.

Any ticket, even if it is "used up" can be upgraded until 14 days after first use.

We were on our way out of the park anyway, but thanks for the tip! :thumbsup2

[mousefan1972]

I have (here at home)...One ten day non expiring park hopper ticket...(bought a couple of years ago and was never used) and one five day non expiring park hopper ticket (never used)...Can't I just use those for my grandson and husband...(husband could use the ten day one so he could use the remaining days on it) (grandson could use the five day one that I have, along with the base ticket I have to purchase) I guess I'd save my one day ticket for somebody else at a different time... Since I already have those tickets...I think I'd be saving even more money...:thumbsup2

Yup, that would work! Nice job! :thumbsup2

[DWFan4Life]

In theory, yes. But I guess it would depend on how many people are in your party and where you are staying. For me it is 1A1C, so that adds $138 to my price (the cost of the 2 1 day passes), which is a lot since I am staying at a value resort.

Full price for my 7 nights at Pop is $825 (pre tax). I am paying $471 (pre tax) plus $138 for those tickets. That's a savings of $216. Add the free $200gift card and it would be like a $416 savings.

However, a 40% room discount, where I don't need to get the 1 day passes, would save me $330. Therefore the 4/3 with the gift card would be a better deal.

HTH!


Nice, a very great deal... Hopefully we can get a better deal for this year. We have still many more months to really compute what would be the bext deal. :lmao:

Have a nice day. :)

[Cinderumbrella]

Nice, a very great deal... Hopefully we can get a better deal for this year. We have still many more months to really compute what would be the bext deal. :lmao:

Have a nice day. :)

It would have been if I was eligible for the gift card!! I am not in June. I am still hopeful for an AP rate so I can drop those tickets! pixiedust:

[darlak]

We have AP's and I booked a room-only with the 40% code for 6 nights at ASMovies in March at a cost of $576. I was happy with the price, but then realized that I could book with the 4/3 offer and get 7 nights w/ 1-day tickets for $794.

Deducting the value of the $200 gift card, that made it only $18 more for the extra night and allows me to use the value of the 1-day ticket toward our AP renewal in October. Those 1-day tickets, plus the 1-day tickets I had to purchase when I booked our bounceback trip for late September will really help defray the cost of our AP renewal this year.

[mousefan1972]

We have AP's and I booked a room-only with the 40% code for 6 nights at ASMovies in March at a cost of $576. I was happy with the price, but then realized that I could book with the 4/3 offer and get 7 nights w/ 1-day tickets for $794.

Deducting the value of the $200 gift card, that made it only $18 more for the extra night and allows me to use the value of the 1-day ticket toward our AP renewal in October. Those 1-day tickets, plus the 1-day tickets I had to purchase when I booked our bounceback trip for late September will really help defray the cost of our AP renewal this year.


It would, except you can't use multiple tickets towards an AP renewal. You are essentially "upgrading" your 1 day ticket to an AP, so Disney will not allow you to put 2 one day tickets towards 1 AP. That is why it doesn't make sense for AP holders to keep booking packages with one day tickets, because what are you going to do with a pile of 1 day tickets??

[darlak]

It would, except you can't use multiple tickets towards an AP renewal. You are essentially "upgrading" your 1 day ticket to an AP, so Disney will not allow you to put 2 one day tickets towards 1 AP. That is why it doesn't make sense for AP holders to keep booking packages with one day tickets, because what are you going to do with a pile of 1 day tickets??

Wow, guess I really should asked about that. They let me do it last year. When did they change it?

[mousefan1972]

Wow, guess I really should asked about that. They let me do it last year. When did they change it?


Not sure, but when I was at Disney last month I asked at guest relations b/c we got one day tickets for that trip, and were considering coming back in late summer if "free dining" is offered again. So then we'd have 2 one day tickets each to put towards our AP renewals. When I asked, the guest relations CM said no, it was strict policy to only allow 1 ticket per upgrade. Although on another discussion board I visit, members there say they have been allowed to do it, as have you. We decided it wasn't worth the chance of being told no, so we'll take advantage of other discounts that don't involve buying a one day ticket. I would rather not get the "best deal", but rather the deal that works best for us. :confused3

[jackal]

This is all very confusing! We are going in April on the 4/3. We got 9 day tickets. When we get there, can I use the price differenct of those 9 day tickets and upgrade to an AP and still benefit from the room 4/3??

[rt2dz]

This is all very confusing! We are going in April on the 4/3. We got 9 day tickets. When we get there, can I use the price differenct of those 9 day tickets and upgrade to an AP and still benefit from the room 4/3??

Yes. See THIS (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2056880) thread.

[rt2dz]

Wow, guess I really should asked about that. They let me do it last year. When did they change it?

It's been a very long standing policy. You just got some extra pixie dust from a CM who did something they shouldn't have. I think it's great that worked for you, but don't expect a repeat performance.

[rt2dz]

It would, except you can't use multiple tickets towards an AP renewal. You are essentially "upgrading" your 1 day ticket to an AP, so Disney will not allow you to put 2 one day tickets towards 1 AP. That is why it doesn't make sense for AP holders to keep booking packages with one day tickets, because what are you going to do with a pile of 1 day tickets??

Here is why it does make sense for us AP holders to keep getting packages with one-day base tickets:


It lowers our bottom line to get a package with a great discount. We might be gaining one-day tickets we really don’t need, but we are paying less than without the package. Those one-day tickets are basically a “gift” or a “freebie”. They save us money. They don’t cost us money.

Those good package deals aren’t always there, but our need for an AP is. The tickets can continuously be use for new AP purchases/renewals.

The prices of tickets keep going up. Those one day tickets, as long as they are used, give us a discount on our APs—which otherwise aren’t available for an AP.

Tickets, as long as they aren’t used, are fully transferable. They can be use for children turning three. They can be given (or sold for no profit) to friends or family.

If taking a short trip between APs, they come in handy. If you go in February 2009 and again in January 2010, you’ve made your money off your AP. Then your next trip might not be until 2011. Obviously you wouldn’t be getting a new AP. But maybe your job sends you to Orlando for a convention and you have a free day. You now have a ticket to visit to WDW.

[jackal]

I have unused one day tickets from December. We are going in APril on a 9 day ticket 4/3 purchase. So, I couldn't use the 4/3 ticket package AND the one day unused tickets to purchase AP's? I could only use one or the other?

[permavac]

I'm just starting out on this thread, so it might have been mentioned already, but you will get a much better deal buying a 7-10 day ticket with no expiration (hopper optional) and then upgrading those tickets to APs, if that is what you are planning on getting.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2056880

Actually, we considered that, but getting the 7-10 day tickets would only have saved us about $15 to $30 (can't remember the exact amount). I decided not to do it because we A) Didn't want to tie up the money up front just to get the savings later (i.e. you have to pay for those more expensive tickets when you pay the balance off) and B) I was a little nervous about being able to trade in the more expensive tickets for the AP since we haven't done it before. Just my own insecurity because many people have reported success. Anyway, yes, you could save a little more but to me it didn't seem worth it at the time.

Terri

[rt2dz]

Actually, we considered that, but getting the 7-10 day tickets would only have saved us about $15 to $30 (can't remember the exact amount). I decided not to do it because we A) Didn't want to tie up the money up front just to get the savings later (i.e. you have to pay for those more expensive tickets when you pay the balance off) and B) I was a little nervous about being able to trade in the more expensive tickets for the AP since we haven't done it before. Just my own insecurity because many people have reported success. Anyway, yes, you could save a little more but to me it didn't seem worth it at the time.

Terri
Not to nick-pick, but... :confused3 $15-$30 ? :confused3

Adding the no expiration option on a 7 day base ticket would save you $73.48 per adult ticket and a 10 day base ticket would save you $105.44 per adult ticket under the 4/3 deal. You get three days for free. You just need to make sure you use the ticket at least once first.

I certainly understand not wanting to invest the money upfront (still debating that one myself), but it is a good long-term savings. If you know it is just a few months (my case is over a year and I already am sitting on several tickets at a good value), it might really be worth it. Way over $15-$30. BTW, the difference between a 4-day and a 7-day base ticket is $9.58 per adult ticket without adding the no expiration option. I think you ran the wrong numbers.

Upgrades are common and very, very rarely have an issues. And most of those are cleared up instantly.

[darlak]

It's been a very long standing policy. You just got some extra pixie dust from a CM who did something they shouldn't have. I think it's great that worked for you, but don't expect a repeat performance.

Thanks for the info. Good to know for future reference. I still think I got a better deal this way though. Even disregarding the ticket (and whether or not I will ever use it), I still got an extra night for $18 more after you allow for the $200 gift card. Another thing I didn't mention is that I was able to realize a savings of over $100 per airline ticket by staying the additional night.

So for me the 4/3 deal was still better than my 40% AP code. I would suggest that anyone price it out both ways before making a decision. What works out best for one of us isn't always best for someone else.

[jordancej]

I read on mousesavers that the 4/3 is a better deal because of the free gift card and the room is 43% off.

I booked the 4/3 last week just to be on the safe side, waiting to see if anything will come up for the a/p discount, i hate having to buy the one day ticket....

oh btw, nice avatar! :)

[permavac]

Not to nick-pick, but... :confused3 $15-$30 ? :confused3

Adding the no expiration option on a 7 day base ticket would save you $73.48 per adult ticket and a 10 day base ticket would save you $105.44 per adult ticket under the 4/3 deal. You get three days for free. You just need to make sure you use the ticket at least once first.

I certainly understand not wanting to invest the money upfront (still debating that one myself), but it is a good long-term savings. If you know it is just a few months (my case is over a year and I already am sitting on several tickets at a good value), it might really be worth it. Way over $15-$30. BTW, the difference between a 4-day and a 7-day base ticket is $9.58 per adult ticket without adding the no expiration option. I think you ran the wrong numbers.

Upgrades are common and very, very rarely have an issues. And most of those are cleared up instantly.

I guess I am not understanding the savings if I am upgrading to an Annual Pass. The way I calculated it was getting the 7-day ticket (which I only paid the price of the 4-day ticket although during trade in I understand I would get the price of the 7-day applied to my AP) which, you are right, is about $18 savings I think for 2 adults - total savings. So I don't understand how I would save the additional money if there is no discount for the additional days (i.e. the 3 extra days after the 7-days)? Also, why would I need to pay for no expiration option if I were upgrading to an AP?

Terri

[rt2dz]

I guess I am not understanding the savings if I am upgrading to an Annual Pass. The way I calculated it was getting the 7-day ticket (which I only paid the price of the 4-day ticket although during trade in I understand I would get the price of the 7-day applied to my AP) which, you are right, is about $18 savings I think for 2 adults - total savings. So I don't understand how I would save the additional money if there is no discount for the additional days (i.e. the 3 extra days after the 7-days)? Also, why would I need to pay for no expiration option if I were upgrading to an AP?

Terri

Under the 4/3 deal, you get 3 free days on the ticket you buy. The no expiration option price goes up with each day purchased. If you use the ticket at least once before upgrading, you get the current gate value credited to your AP, not the price you paid.

You purchase the no expiration option to get the extra savings. So you get the extra, say $105.44 from the no expiration on a 10 day ticket credited towards your AP without paying for it, per say. You can buy any ticket with the 4/3 deal. You just get a max of 3 days free. Buy a 7 day ticket, pay for a 4 day ticket. Buy a 10 day ticket, pay for a 7 day ticket.

The link I posted probably explained it more clearly. It's all about whether you want to pay in advance for a huge savings, or just keep your current bottom line lower. I just want you to know what all your options are so you make the best decision for you. I would want to know.

[permavac]

Under the 4/3 deal, you get 3 free days on the ticket you buy. The no expiration option price goes up with each day purchased. If you use the ticket at least once before upgrading, you get the current gate value credited to your AP, not the price you paid.

You purchase the no expiration option to get the extra savings. So you get the extra, say $105.44 from the no expiration on a 10 day ticket credited towards your AP without paying for it, per say. You can buy any ticket with the 4/3 deal. You just get a max of 3 days free. Buy a 7 day ticket, pay for a 4 day ticket. Buy a 10 day ticket, pay for a 7 day ticket.

The link I posted probably explained it more clearly. It's all about whether you want to pay in advance for a huge savings, or just keep your current bottom line lower. I just want you to know what all your options are so you make the best decision for you. I would want to know.

OK - now I see what you're saying and yes, it is good to have all the information available before making a decision. For me, I still wouldn't have gone with paying for the extra days and no expiration up front for the reasons I listed previously. As I am a "worry wort", I would have been stressed out by the possibility that I could not get my money back with those more expensive tickets (or they change the rules the day I get there ;) ), and besides, I am very happy with the deal I got already. While it wouldn't have been worth it for me, I do see that for people looking to save even more it may be a viable option though...

Terri

[chorsak]

OK, a little different twist. I booked the 4/3 package but we are coming to Orlando 4 days sooner than we check in (staying off-site). I guss you can't use your park tickets until you check into the resort. Should I change our tickets to 1 day tickets on the package and buy seperate 10 day tickets. Would the 10 day tickets be able to be put onto our room keys? What would happen to the 1 day tickets, would they be on our room keys? Does it make any difference if we have the dining plan? Thanks!

[rt2dz]

OK, a little different twist. I booked the 4/3 package but we are coming to Orlando 4 days sooner than we check in (staying off-site). I guss you can't use your park tickets until you check into the resort. Should I change our tickets to 1 day tickets on the package and buy seperate 10 day tickets. Would the 10 day tickets be able to be put onto our room keys? What would happen to the 1 day tickets, would they be on our room keys? Does it make any difference if we have the dining plan? Thanks!

To really make the best recommendation in how to purchase your tickets, I need to know how long are you staying onsite.

Other than that… You may not get your tickets before check-in. You can put any ticket (except any type of AP) on your room key. You would need to remove your one-day ticket first. Resort concierge (located near the check-in desk, if not right next to it) can do both for you. It won’t affect your dining credits at all. If you opt to keep your 10-day tickets off your room key, you can either leave your one-day ticket or remove it. The one-day ticket will never expire until used and can be upgraded up to 14 days after first use. No, being used doesn’t render it fully dead in regards to upgrades.

[chorsak]

We are staying off - site for 4 nights first and then the Poly for 7 nights, with the 4/3 package. I want to get 10 day park hopper with the water park tickets. What would be the best ticket option? Get 1 day base tickets with my package and then get the 10 days seperate? What is the best place to get the 10 day tickets? I wish that you could access your package tickets before check in...

[jordancej]

What would be the best ticket option?

Just a quick question, do you have an AP? and if your are stayin offsite, are you going to be visiting WDW? Just thinking, not sure about the cost out... wonder if the AP would be better for you?

[chorsak]

I want to go to the water parks and probably Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios before we go to the Poly. If you got an annual pass ( I don't have one now) wouldn't you still need to buy park tickets to get the 4/3 deal?

[rt2dz]

I want to go to the water parks and probably Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios before we go to the Poly. If you got an annual pass ( I don't have one now) wouldn't you still need to buy park tickets to get the 4/3 deal?

Your problem is your offsite nights are first. You can’t access your park tickets before you check-in because you might not show up for your package. You do need to buy at least a one-day base ticket with the 4/3 deal. It’s a package deal. If your offsite nights were last, you could upgrade your 4/3 deal tickets and get an AP—the best deal. Too bad you can’t switch it. Well, you could, but…

Hmmmmmmm…. You’ll be there 11 nights (12 days?). It really sounds to me that an AP, especially if you are getting the PH option, is your best bet. You’d get free parking ($12 value each day) for each of your 4 nights offsite. With PH, an AP becomes the least expensive ticket media after 11 days. Of course, an AP won’t get you into the water parks, but it will get you a discount on water park tickets and the free parking will cover that cost for at least a ticket or two. A PAP isn’t really worth the price, especially from the sounds of your plans.

OK, I’d say as things are—it won’t be your best deal, but as things are you’d probably still be saving over $800 or so (I’m guessing on what we’re saving at the Poly on the 4/3 deal)—buy a 10-day ticket from a discount ticket broker. Maple Leaf and Undercover Tourist from the “secret” link in the Mouse Savers newsletter are a couple of really good, trustworthy ones. Just make sure you are looking at prices that include shipping and taxes when you cost compare. Then get a one-day base ticket with the package.

You could also get the APs still and do one-day base tickets with the package. There really is no bonus to buying AP vouchers in advance. No savings unless you are AAA, purchasing from AAA South.

You're really just going to have to run the numbers to see which comes out the least expensive.

[jordancej]

For AP's, to get the 4/3 deal, you only have to purchase 1 MYW ticket per person to get the deal. And that ticket you can use for a future renewal of your AP, if that is what you decide.

[chorsak]

oh, ok, thanks for the help, I already have my airfare and the Poly was only open for those dates and nothing earlier so if I switched it would be to a different resort which I don't want to do. I'll just stick to getting the 1 day base with my package and then getting tickets/AP seperate.