Yes! We have always received AP discounts at most theme park and resort stores. Even with a standard AP I believe there should be a 10% or 15% discount on purchases. Most World Showcase stores/kiosks in Epcot do NOT offer AP discounts. Also, no AP discounts at places like Contempo Cafe.. not sure about all of the food places at other resorts.
Also, when I used to purchase the ride photos (Dinosaur, EE, Splash Mtn, Space Mtn, etc) we would receive the AP discount as well. You can always ask but it can really add up. I'll probably mention it laster in my review but we had to purchase some luggage this trip and using our AP discount it saved us about $35 for 1 piece.
If it helps make the upgrade any more attractive, the CA Disney resort hotels do offer AP discounts throughout the year so if you can take advantage of a deep discount it may make it worth it. (And in CA it covers your parking, 20% off dining at almost all restaurants and fast service places, and the ability to purchase a TiW card for WDW so you don't have to book vacation packages with dining plans...)
You can always PM me if you have any questions or if you want to know what an AP rate looks like for any of the resorts when offered.
I think that's the only kind of turkey leg I would eat. Again. Tried a real turkey leg in MK in 2004 and now I can't help but shudder every time I walk by a place that sells them
I'm glad to hear that you liked having Photopass +! I've been very curious if people would like that program (I know it definitely wouldn't work for us!), so it was interesting to hear your review!
Great trip report so far looking forward to the next installment
Joining in! Looking forward to both the dining and TR Looks like you had a wonderful vacation with the family. Really looking forward to your dining reviews - we have a few of the same ADR's on our December trip!
Thanks for the info!! I actually had the Deluxe DL AP from October 2010-2011. I sadly did not renew last year.
Unfortunately the Premier AP would cover the parking for the parks but not for the resorts to stay there! It makes no sense to me!! (Unless they changed it!)
I actually stayed in the Paradise Pier Hotel last June for my birthday trip with my best friend. It was AWESOME. Loved it there!
I LOVE that the DL AP offers discounts EVERYWHERE. It's really nice to save on all your food and souvenirs. Even if it is only 10% it's still nice!
Ohhhh... Did you get Mickey luggage??! Can't wait to see it!
They were a couple of good photos. You may not have ordered all the ride photos but how many people on the DDP would order what they do if it wasn't free?? Savings are savings and you saved money!
Nice Photopass pic! I've never ordered anything from Photopass, but with 302 pics on it, that CD and upgrade sounds like it was worth it to me! (even if you wouldn't normally get the ride pictures )
You know how I like characters? And you recall that I had told Michael that he may have to pose with Princesses. Well, he had me on a technicality on this one! We came across Jane in England. I had not seen her before so had to get a photos! I asked Michael to join us and he pointed out that she wasnt a princess so he could sit that one out! Darn!
The Boardwalk area in the morning is so peaceful! Hahaha I always am heading to food while I pass people being much more athletic than me too! Oh well, can't pass up those Mickey Waffles!
Glad you enjoyed your CMC breakfast!
Loved your update!!!
What great pictures of the your early morning walk to breakfast!
I love the Cape May character breakfast, although we haven't been since 2008. The beachy attire is very cute and the characters are really fun. Chip and Dale were still at the Cape May on our visit, before they got pushed out of the picture by Donald.
I don't think I have ever seen Jane, or even anyone getting their pictures with her. Cool!
*all caught up*
Love all the photos, especially the one of you with the Coca-Cola guy! BW looks beautiful! And the carrot cake cookie ... <drool> So jealous!
Look forward to reading more entries!
The Boardwalk looks so wonderful in the early morning!
Um... Did you change tops between the picture in the beach club and going to Epcot?!
I love that you saw Jane! I've never seen her in the parks either!
I'm glad the photos show how lovely it was.The Boardwalk looks beautiful in the morning. Wow, I have never seen Jane before and it's great you got pics!
And you will be seeing Boardwalk during such a wonderful time of the year. It will be even more magical just because of the time of the year!!I love it when someone sees a unique character out of the blue like that! And YAY for Emmysdaddy taking a picture!!
I can't wait to go to the boardwalk!!!!!!!!! It's getting so close!
We were at EPCOT that morning too! Surprised I didn't run into y'all!
Wow, Jane...what a rare find! I don't ever recall seeing her in any of the parks, except when they used to have the "Tarzan" show at Animal Kingdom. Very cool!!!
Yea for Michael for posing with a NON PRINCESS!
Those rice krispy turkey legs crack me up everytime I see them
I didn't know Chip & Dale were at Cape May once. I was excited to see Jane since I hadn't seen her before but I didn't know that she is not a regular in Epcot.