a question about an AP code rate

[princess lovers mom]

is it true that only one of the people staying in a room needs to have an AP and it can be a child to get an AP rate on a room?

 

[Scoootch]

Yes...and you can book up to 3 rooms on 1 AP child or adult from what I understand

 

[Ergens2]

Per CRO you cannot use a childs AP to obtain an AP rate. BUT, on the other had they hardly ever ask to see the AP when you check in. So you could chance it and book the room and hope you don't have to show a pass.

 

[aubriee]

You must be 18 y/o to book a room. I wouldn't try to use a child's AP to book it if I were you. In January I was asked at the AKL to show my AP at check-in and the CM made mention of the fact that they are being told to ask for APs now to crack down on people who are trying to use codes they don't qualify for.

 

[Scoootch]

As Per CRO you cannot use a childs AP to obtain an AP rate.

Are you sure about this?? Last I heard a childs AP was fine to be eligible? Maybe they still take a childs but it would have to be YOUR childs'... as in...you the over 18yo on the ressie and you have an AP YOU purchased for your child to be eligible??

Only asking as it was my understanding that it could be a childs AP...hmmm....

 

[caitycaity]

we've also had to show our ap before.

 

[CarolA]

I have had them tell me they could see my AP in the system. For both the reservation and AP they have your name, address etc... It wouldn't be hard to check.

 

[Ergens2]

The last I checked it was an Adult AP because the person making the ressie had to be over 18 and the passholder. They are really cracking down on this now. A friend of mine who works at WDW (who will remain nameless, you know who you are my friend! ) said that the front desk CM are supposed to ask to see the AP to verify that the guest is eligible. They are having too many people who say they have one or are getting one when they get there and then don't have one or get one! They are just trying to work the system. I was asked for mine when I was at the Poly in Dec.! First time ever!

 

[CarolA]

Well, I think it is right that they "crack down" I know people have booked using AP rates and not had an AP. Which means there are not rooms avaialble for people who did pay for the AP. LOL!

 

[Ergens2]

Well, I think it is right that they "crack down" I know people have booked using AP rates and not had an AP. Which means there are not rooms avaialble for people who did pay for the AP. LOL!

AMEN TO THAT!!!!

 

[candleonwater]

I am one of those AWFUL people that book an AP rate without the AP. Yep. My plan is to go ahead and park at CR... and walk over to MK when we get there to purchase the AP. I toyed with the idea of trying to check in first, just to see if they ask for it, but I'm afraid if I do that, and they "catch" me, they will give me the MOST undesirable room available.

After talking to CRO, about my options... I could go ahead and purchase the AP at the same time as making my ressies, but then I would receive a voucher which MIGHT or MIGHT NOT work for check in... that I would most likely have to head over to MK to process the AP anyway... I figured I would just wait and purchase it then as well...

I, too, had wondered about getting the AP rate on my daughters AP... I am the person who PAID for the pass...

 

[Ergens2]

At least you are doing the right thing! You are actually purchasing an AP. We are talking about the people who don't have one and don't plan to purchase one but still call and request the rate anyway. I know it is easy to work the system but it is really taking away from those of us who paid our $400+ for the priv's of an AP.

 

[rcraw45425]

I can speak firsthand that the voucher is fine for check in. I had one CM at the YC ask that I have it validated and bring it back by for him to see. I did, that evening and brought it back to be told by another CM (female this time) "oh, you didn't have to do that, we trust you" They are generally pretty trusting there, I wouldn't see a real problem with checking in with a voucher. If there was a problem you could always grab a bus to DTD and go to guest services to have it activated, they are open till 11PM. Another option is, if you are flying into MCO they have a Disney place in the terminal that sells activated APs.

 

[pandapants]

I am flying into MCO and plan to have the AP voucher......can I activate it there or do they just sell the activated passes? On the other hand, if I choose to wait and purchase the activated AP at the MCO store, will I be spending a lot of time waiting in line? (I'm going the last week of March and fly in on a Monday evening). Thanks.

 

[rcraw45425]

I'm sorry, I truly don't know. I have read here that they sell just the activated passes. I don't know about the lines though. YOu may want to try a new post addressing these questions. Have you also looked into the Disney Dining Experience card? I was able to purchase min with just a voucher but I don't know if the rules have changed now. It has already, after one short four night trip paid for itself. Good luck and have fun! We'll be there on April 1st!

 

[candleonwater]

Now, I have to admit... I've thought about what would happen IF I didnt buy the pass.. however, I have to buy passes ANYWAY... so I'd rather do things the correct way.

What are the perks to AP's anyway (besides the codes)?

 

[Ergens2]

Now, I have to admit... I've thought about what would happen IF I didnt buy the pass.. however, I have to buy passes ANYWAY... so I'd rather do things the correct way.

What are the perks to AP's anyway (besides the codes)?

Check our www.allearsnet.com and look under the AP section. We have taken advantage of quite a few perks like the discount on the Richard Petty driving experience and the Segway tour along with dining discounts and room discounts. We love our APs.!