annual passholder 20% discount thru Feb 1?

[Inkmahm]

I'm currently at WDW and today at the MK, I got 20% off on all of my merchandise purchases by showing my annual pass. One CM told me the end date for this promtion is Feb 1 and another said there were exclusions, not all items qualified for the 20% discount. But she couldn't tell me what items that would be.

I couldn't find any info at the passholders site about a 20% discount so I am trying here. Does anyone have more information on this AP discount for merchandise? Does it expire on Jan 31 or is it still good on Feb 1? Is it good just in the parks and hotels or also at the DD Disney store?

Edit: the discount is now good through March 1.

[FOTM_Ring_Bearer]

We are here now too. I heard is was good until the 3rd.

[Inkmahm]

I asked yesterday at the jewelry store in the MK and she said Feb 1, but she didn't know if Feb 1 was included or excluded. There really doesn't seem to be much info out there on this current discount! I also thought it would be for only purchases over $50 but I got it on a purchase for $35, too.

[owensamo]

We got this discount on almost everything in December, and it was awesome! It was only Disney-owned merchandise stores - so Mitsukoshi in Japan and other similar places didn't offer the discount. Oddly enough, we got the discount at the Gingerbread shop in the Contemporary, but not the Gingerbread house in the Grand Floridian. No big deal, though - the pin we were purchasing was 50% off anyway. :rotfl:

I'm sure merchandise exclusions include things like gift cards and high-end stuff, but we got the discount on all of our normal t-shirt/pin/souvenir purchases. It was awesome - the discounts certainly made it worthwhile to have an AP! Hopefully they'll come to the conclusion that the discount was worth doing, and make it permanent (maybe at 10% or something).

[n2mm]

We are here too and have been trying to tell other passholders. I did tell the manager at the WOD that this info is not on the website and wondered how they expect us to know this. Why offer a discount and not tell anyone. I was told to Feb, but no exact date. It is good for Jim Shore and D&B purses. Most likely not on WDCC. I stopped at the candy shop on the BW last night and they also said yes, but we will go back as it was crowded. We were told by the manager that it is disney wide property (but exclusions apply to EPCOT countires -- so you have to ask). Sadly, I can't find anything I want. I spend a couple of days at the Disney outlets and got some great buys (50-70% off), so got my fix there.

BTW -- the $50 minimum is for Disney Visa cardholders, no limit on AP dicounts.

[Inkmahm]

I used the 20% discount to buy an expensive ornament in Germany today but Japan doesn't honor it (as I suspected.) It really is a great deal but too bad most people don't seem to know about it! I owe that first CM at the shop in the MK a big thank you for telling me the passholder discount is currently 20%.

I asked again today and this time I was told it runs through Feb 2 or 3. So who knows?

[manning]

My wife just bought things at DTD today and was just told it has been extended to mar 1.

Things must be slow.

[kdzgon]

We are here too and have been trying to tell other passholders. I did tell the manager at the WOD that this info is not on the website and wondered how they expect us to know this. Why offer a discount and not tell anyone. ....

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It really is a great deal but too bad most people don't seem to know about it! I owe that first CM at the shop in the MK a big thank you for telling me the passholder discount is currently 20%.

I asked again today and this time I was told it runs through Feb 2 or 3. So who knows?

My wife just bought things at DTD today and was just told it has been extended to mar 1.

Things must be slow.

I'm pretty disappointed that we were just there on a last-minute trip, made purchases and never heard about this offer. I hope it has indeed been extended as we will be there again in a couple of weeks.

Once again, thanks and kudos to my fellow MOs for sharing helpful info!

[Inkmahm]

march first is great, that means there is a chance they will extend to the end of March maybe. We're back mid-March with family and I'd really love to get the 20% off then, too.

[winniedapooh]

We got this discount on almost everything in December, and it was awesome! It was only Disney-owned merchandise stores - so Mitsukoshi in Japan and other similar places didn't offer the discount. Oddly enough, we got the discount at the Gingerbread shop in the Contemporary, but not the Gingerbread house in the Grand Floridian. No big deal, though - the pin we were purchasing was 50% off anyway. :rotfl:

I'm sure merchandise exclusions include things like gift cards and high-end stuff, but we got the discount on all of our normal t-shirt/pin/souvenir purchases. It was awesome - the discounts certainly made it worthwhile to have an AP! Hopefully they'll come to the conclusion that the discount was worth doing, and make it permanent (maybe at 10% or something).

We did too...:thumbsup2 The only difficult thing was that when DD12 tried to use her AP to get her purchases, they refused to give her the discount because she had no ID. :confused:I get it, but she is 12. The refused even when I said I was her Mom and showed them my ID and AP. I had to pay for the items with my ID and AP. That was a pain everytime we shopped and one of them wanted to buy something!

[Ronald Duck]

My wife just bought things at DTD today and was just told it has been extended to mar 1.

OMG...there goes my wife's promise not to buy a lot of souvenirs this trip:goodvibes

[n2mm]

Yes the requirement to use the AP discount is that you are required to show a picture ID or it will not be accepted. We had to show our ID everytime.

[jonesmatNY]

We were at OKW from the 9th to the 24th, never heard about anything except for 20% at World of Disney that was to expire on the 9th. On the second to the last day, purchasing some stuff at OKW, the Cast Member asked if we were AP holders, and she gave us the 20%, and told us that is was good until Feb 1 at all Disney Merchandise locations. I'm not to upset, as we were there dropping our son off for the College Program, so we got to take advantage of the Cast Member 50% Holiday Discount!

[DMKEDM]

We were at WDW Jan 10-17; I got in the habit of every time I bought something (souvenir, food, restaurants, whatever), I'd start by saying I had DVC, AP and Disney Visa...was there a discount and which was best.

The answer varied every place I was...there was always a discount...either 10% or 20%; sometimes it was Disney Visa; sometimes AP; sometimes DVC--sometimes all 3, sometimes 2 of the 3, sometimes just 1...if there was any "pattern" I sure couldn't find it.

So, I just started every payment with "what are my discount options" and pulled out all 3 cards...it worked (maybe--who knows if each CM knew all the options!)...

Disney's discounting is weird to say the least...but if it's not too much trouble, it's worth just asking about all 3...

[BCV23]

Some CMs didn't know about the discount when we were there in Dec. and Jan.. It's worth asking them to check if you're in a Disney store (as opposed to those in the lands at Epcot). One shop I was in, one CM knew and another didn't.

Interesting about Germany, Inkmahm. I'll have to remember to ask if I'm shopping in WS next trip.

Good strategy DMKEDM.:thumbsup2

[marynvince]

We were at WDW Jan 10-17; I got in the habit of every time I bought something (souvenir, food, restaurants, whatever), I'd start by saying I had DVC, AP and Disney Visa...was there a discount and which was best.

The answer varied every place I was...there was always a discount...either 10% or 20%; sometimes it was Disney Visa; sometimes AP; sometimes DVC--sometimes all 3, sometimes 2 of the 3, sometimes just 1...if there was any "pattern" I sure couldn't find it.

So, I just started every payment with "what are my discount options" and pulled out all 3 cards...it worked (maybe--who knows if each CM knew all the options!)...

Disney's discounting is weird to say the least...but if it's not too much trouble, it's worth just asking about all 3...

was also told the discount was expiring Jan 6, apparently the date keeps sliding.

[itsreally4mommy]

We did too... The only difficult thing was that when DD12 tried to use her AP to get her purchases, they refused to give her the discount because she had no ID. I get it, but she is 12. The refused even when I said I was her Mom and showed them my ID and AP. I had to pay for the items with my ID and AP. That was a pain everytime we shopped and one of them wanted to buy something!

That's ridiculous. There is no reason they shouldn't have been able to honor it w/you presenting yours. Although I'm surprised the AP don't have a photo on them? I've yet to have one, but would think that would be standard.

[manning]

My wife just bought something at the store at OKW and got the discount. That's new, never had that happen.

[Inkmahm]

My wife just bought something at the store at OKW and got the discount. That's new, never had that happen.

The discount seems to work just about everywhere! We're going to dtd this afternoon so I'm sure I'll try it there. Normally I would leave most of my shopping for the disney store there because we'd get 10% off. It has been nice buying stuff as I see it in the parks because I know I can get the same 20% off there that I can get at dtd. Much more convenient to buy when I see it rather than list it to look for it later at dtd.

[jharrowell]

Add me on as another person that hopes they extend this into March...

[Inkmahm]

Add me on as another person that hopes they extend this into March...

So far, it has been extended to March 1. That's as of yesterday morning. Several CMs told us that during the day, there was some announcement to them at the time clock when they checked in yesterday.

There are so few people here this week, maybe attendance is down and Disney is trying to encourage people to spend more while they are here to make up for the missing bodies? I know I'm doing my part! :lmao:

[Luckymommyx2]

How did everyone hear about this?!?! We just returned from a week long trip to BWV's and had NO idea. This is disappointing...

[Inkmahm]

How did everyone hear about this?!?! We just returned from a week long trip to BWV's and had NO idea. This is disappointing...

I was lucky enough to have the CM at my very first purchase on our trip in the MK tell me about the discount. I asked about the VISA 10% off to see if that was still available in the parks and she asked if I was an AP holder. She told me that discount was better at 20 %. Otherwise I would not have known either and I'd have been irritated if I got home and found out I missed the discount on my vacation.

[twinklebug]

My wife just bought things at DTD today and was just told it has been extended to mar 1.

Things must be slow.


I'm so hoping the March 1st date your wife received is correct... if so I might break out the CC and treat the kids to something cool... err... 12 y.o boys are easy but what is cool to a 16yo girl? :rotfl:

[manning]

I'm so hoping the March 1st date your wife received is correct... if so I might break out the CC and treat the kids to something cool... err... 12 y.o boys are easy but what is cool to a 16yo girl? :rotfl:



A 16 year old boyfriend?:duck: good luck

[Vickis3js]

Oh how I hope its extended into March. We are buying APs when we get there March 10. We kicked ourselves for not buying one when we went in Dec because every time I bought anything I was told of the discount. At the time we didn't think we were going back until the following Dec. So I missed out on saving a ton of money on all those Dooney purses I bought LOL

[twinklebug]

A 16 year old boyfriend?:duck: good luck
:scared: Oh you're bad trying to scare me hehe (I went through all that over a year ago). (she actually already has "a friend who's a boy" & he's 17) :lmao:
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Do we have a list of the places that do & don't honor the AP discounts? Back in Dec. I was told by the Jewelry store on Main St that they did not honor the pass discount. From that trip, I succeeded in using it at: MouseGears & the Wilderness Lodge Mercantile. Someone here mentioned that Japan does not... and I'm betting many of the countries around EPCOT may not. Also thinking Disney owned and operated stores such as the principal gift shops at all Disney resorts will take the discount.

And... Do we know if this is this good on all items from those stores, or are there restrictions? (such as no food items, brands like dooney & bourke etc?)

[helloconnie]

Ohhh! I hope it is extended through March 1! We are going this weekend!

[rwcmath]

Great, discounts are always good!:thumbsup2

[Inkmahm]

Do we have a list of the places that do & don't honor the AP discounts? Back in Dec. I was told by the Jewelry store on Main St that they did not honor the pass discount. From that trip, I succeeded in using it at: MouseGears & the Wilderness Lodge Mercantile. Someone here mentioned that Japan does not... and I'm betting many of the countries around EPCOT may not. Also thinking Disney owned and operated stores such as the principal gift shops at all Disney resorts will take the discount.

And... Do we know if this is this good on all items from those stores, or are there restrictions? (such as no food items, brands like dooney & bourke etc?) That's just the thing, there doesn't seem to be any written guidelines for this discount from Disney. The Jewelry store on Main Street DOES give a discount since I bought a watch there and got the 20% off. But there is no where to go to look up what the restrictions might be.

For example, I got 20% off a bottle of water at Epcot at a merchandise stand. The CM told me that the discount is available at a merchandise stand that happens to sell water but not at a snack stand. I tried to buy a bottle of water with the discount at a merchandise stand in Animal Kingdom and I was told there that no food items qualify. They couldn't explain why I got the 20% off in Epcot the day before. :confused3

[bobbiwoz]

My DGS really likes the Lego like building sets that feature rides from the MK. It looks like I'll be buying another one when I go in two weeks with my DCuzs!!
Boy, things must be tough for Disney when they keep extending the discount time, or maybe their sales are really good from that promotion.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[3amigos]

We were just at Disney last week and never heard about this discount that is really upsetting, we could have saved a lot of money. I even asked about discounts at various stores.

[Inkmahm]

We were just at Disney last week and never heard about this discount that is really upsetting, we could have saved a lot of money. I even asked about discounts at various stores.

Did you specifically ask anyone about a discount for AP holders? The CMs have said that they've been instructed not to offer the info but to wait for the guest to ask for the discount. I'd say asking if there was any discount for being an AP holder would qualify as having asked!

[spiceycat]

thanks will be back Feb 28 - so at least 2 days with the discount.

use to ask - but stopped that a while ago - looks like I need to start asking again.

[MOM POPPINS]

What places take the discounts.. some examples? None of the food places? but the shops in the parks?

:) Thanks

[zumbergc]

we got the 20% off at the art of disney in epcot. This was in january, what a great place to save 20%.

I always asked, do you have an ap, dvc, or disney visa discount.

[Inkmahm]

What places take the discounts.. some examples? None of the food places? but the shops in the parks?

:) Thanks

We used the 20% off all over the MK for merchandise. Also at the big Mouse Gears shop at Epcot and at the Germany location. Also the first gift shop on the main street at HS. I got the 20% off a bottle of water at a merchandise cart in Epcot but not from a merchandise store in Animal Kingdom. The 20% is also good at DTD although I'm sure many things at Arribas Brothers would be excluded. All you can really do is ask every time you purchase something to see if they honor the 20% off AP discount. I considered it a great bonus every time I heard the word "yes"!

I even tried it at the Disney outlet store but as expected, the extra 20% was not offered there.

[twinklebug]

we got the 20% off at the art of disney in epcot. This was in january, what a great place to save 20%.

I always asked, do you have an ap, dvc, or disney visa discount.

I need to memorize that phrase but replace 'Disney Visa' with 'Tripple A'.
I have a $100 budget for 'extras' I set for each kiddo per trip. It'd be nice to know in advance if they'll be able to get their $100 to extend out to $120.

[dsneygirl]

I hope it is March 1 we arrive on Feb 27th. We can do all our shopping early.

[Inkmahm]

I need to memorize that phrase but replace 'Disney Visa' with 'Tripple A'.
I have a $100 budget for 'extras' I set for each kiddo per trip. It'd be nice to know in advance if they'll be able to get their $100 to extend out to $120.

You mean $125. (Pretax, of course.)

[Inkmahm]

I hope it is March 1 we arrive on Feb 27th. We can do all our shopping early.

It is March 1 for right now. Still hoping it gets extended for the month of March, too!

[MinnieGirl33]

Got the 20% discount at Mousegear last night :banana: Would have had no idea if it weren't for the DIS :disrocks:

[Inkmahm]

Got the 20% discount at Mousegear last night :banana: Would have had no idea if it weren't for the DIS :disrocks:

I still don't know why some of the other Disney sites don't have this information, too.

[SFD998]

It is March 1 for right now.

That's great. We arrive this Saturday. We were there in Dec. and I remember getting it some places and not others. I don't remember how we found out, but I think a CM asked us if we were AP holders.

Has anyone gotten the discount at the Lego store in DTD?

[anna08]

Sad we didn't know about this with our recent trip. I seem to miss out on all the good WDW discounts - never got room codes, never get 5x rewards with the visa, and no one mentioned this discount when I made one big purchase at the Kidani gift shop. Lesson learned, however! I will certainly ask with every purchase from now on.

[DISNEYFOURME]

we get there on March 17th.. needing some pixie dust for it to be extended thru mid to late March!! :goodvibes