Okay, for my own edification, I read the entire section re: discts/codes/AP on Mousesavers. Gotta tell you, I don't think you're really missing a whole lot IF you opt into another one of the available deals (e.g., MYW, or even
AAA room only). Each scenario has a degree of trade off, so, in the end, it
can be a level playing field for the most part.
If you and DH have to buy AP in order to get the room discount, you're still making a substantial investment (over $800 fo 2 people) that essentially mitigates the cost savings you're trying to obtain. AP clearly works for many people, but not so sure it would pay off for you, so DON'T be sad. I know I sound like a broken record, but I think you 2 could value more from MYW with the meal plan via AAA than you would from a room only AP discount @ BC. Can you share what troubles you about the meal plan?
Fyi, the reported AP before-tax rate for Pop (where I'll be staying) is $74. With AAA discount, I'm getting the room for $84. A $10 difference is hardly a deal-breaker (granted, the $ %'s vary with the resort, but it's all relative.) In addition, with the meal plan, I can eat my way (yikes! eat my way, magic your way) through WDW. My restaurant choices and the times I set up PS's will absolutely enhance the experience, and I have no doubt that it will practically pay for itself--and that makes my overall discount at least as good as what someone on AP is getting, if not better! One poster who'd been on the meal plan reported yesterday that they'd had lobster at Narcoosee's, total $177 (don't know if with t & t); by my calculations, for 2 adults on the dining plan, the "investment" was $80 (or $100 if inclusive). That's quite a savings. Who wouldn't be thrilled. Time your PS right and you add in seeing both the fireworks and the water parade, how cool is that?! Also could be very romantic for you guys....If you consider that you pretty much have to make PS anyway if you want to eat anything more than a hot dog, there's nothing freedom-cramping about it.
Another thing you save on MYW is the airport transfer costs. By our arrival dates, Magical Express will have been implemented. I estimate that perk to be worth roughly $40 (including tips), so double for you guys. This is not available to any room only guests. Plus, it's one less thing I have to take care of, and that's worth something, too!
So, what is the actual amount you'd be saving on the room at BC each night if you were able to get the AP discount? $20? $40? $60? (and don't forget to subtact the difference between what you'd pay for AP vs. what you'd pay for MYW park tickets) You would easily save that each day on the meal plan x 2, AND you could still get a 10% AAA discount (off of rack rate, room portion of package), so at least another $25 off per day, and your transfers would be covered. Thus, like I said at the beginning of this post, I'm not so sure you're really missing out on anything....
TT
