We bought 10 days passes for our upcoming trip from Paramount. It seemed the best deal for us. We always go in June as soon as school gets out, so we'd really only be able to get 1 vacation out of the AP. Also, we wanted the freedom to go to the waterparks several times, and the PAP which includes waterparks, does indeed add quite a premium. A bonus is that the 10 day passes include Disney Quest, and if you get them from Paramount, you also get vouchers for a character breakfast. All in all, it added up to a great deal for us. In previous trips we used the Park Hoppers and still think those are a good deal as well, but it sure will be nice to have the freedom to make quick trips into the parks without having to determine if the quick trip is worth using a day off the park hopper. Figuring out which pass is right for you really depends on how long you'll be there and what you want to do.