Annual Pass, do I qualify??

[Geyser Gazer]

Is there a website with annual pass resort rate deals or do you need to keep calling CRO to find out whats available. Also, I presume that you dont need to have an active annual pass to make reservations but would need to present at check in for any special rates. Am I thinkin' right?

 

[Terry S]

Geyser Gazer... You are correct you don't need the AP when making the reservation, just upon check in. As far as a site for AP room rates, there really isn't one. Mary generally will post a couple of examples on mousesavers.com when she finds out about annual pass rates. Your best bet is to call CRO.

 

[CaptainClapper]

Guy-Granny...

Hmmm...I checked the Dis pricing too and you're exactly right about the mere 4% savings through Disney Club on Annual Passes. Last year, I saved 10% when I purchased two tickets so I'm not sure how that happened!! Either way, thank you for the clarification. This way, whomever asked this question in the first place will not be in for a 6% surprise!

Techie question for you: how did you get the icon underneath your name? Is that fancy html stuff or can you paste it in somewhere?

 

[Granny]

Originally posted by CaptainClapper
Techie question for you: how did you get the icon underneath your name? Is that fancy html stuff or can you paste it in somewhere?

I'm no techie, believe me.

There were step by step instructions for changing your avatar (that's what they call that doo-hickey under your name) on the Technical Support site on these boards. But when I went to go fetch the link for you, I was unable to connect to the page.

You can still go to that site by clicking on "The DIS Discussion Forums" at the top of this page. Then scroll down almost to the bottom of the DIS sites and you will see the Technical Support site.

I think they lost some pages temporarily after the boards went down. You can ask questions there and receive help, I'm sure.

 

[CaptainClapper]

Originally posted by Granny
I'm no techie, believe me.

There were step by step instructions for changing your avatar (that's what they call that doo-hickey under your name) on the Technical Support site on these boards. But when I went to go fetch the link for you, I was unable to connect to the page.

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Thank you for trying to find the link for me! Thank you also for adding a brand new million-dollar word to my vocabulary!!! I'm going to see what I can find on "AVATARS" now!!

 

[DebbieB]

Last year, I saved 10% when I purchased two tickets so I'm not sure how that happened!!

Did you buy them during the gift pass promotion at the end of 2000? That's when I got mine. They gave you new passes for the renewal price, which is about 10% off. It ended around Dec 2000 and they didn't offer it again.

 

[CaptainClapper]

Originally posted by DebbieB


Did you buy them during the gift pass promotion at the end of 2000? That's when I got mine. They gave you new passes for the renewal price, which is about 10% off. It ended around Dec 2000 and they didn't offer it again.

That sounds familiar!! I just remember saving a considerable amount because of the Disney Club! It's too bad they're not still doing that! Thanks!!

 

[SINK]

Hey, our whole family got AP on our last trip out (Dec 01), since the breakeven point is around 8 days. So, we are planning to come "HOME" for Thanksgiving.

We are about 26 miles away from Disneyland, and have purchased AP here as well (a lot cheaper than WDW), but I just love WDW. That's what I called vacation.

I regretted not having purchased AP at WDW while attending a conference in Nov 01. That would of saved a ton from what I've paid in buying multi-days hopper passes the two previous trips made in Nov 01.

Just do it, it will "force" the family to go "HOME" again.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Just wondering, what if someone has a prosthetic hand/arm or two. Does this cause problems with the biometric scanner? Just a weird question that came into my head.

 

[Minnie*Mouse]

The annual passes are per individual??? If our family of 4 decided to get annual passes we would each have to scan in order to use them? I'm impressed by this sophistication, but must admit that I've never seen anyone using this type of pass upon admission. There must be a special entrance for people w/annual passes. All I ever see are people inserted their KTTW cards or such into the slot at the entrance.

Great info. and I'm glad that Disney is using this technology. It' prevents, 'certain people' from abusing the system.

M*M

 

[Chuck S]

M*M

You really don't notice people using the biometric scanners unless you watch for them. They are the silver box on top of the regular turnstiles. You insert your AP just like your KTTW and place your fingers into the scanners. It usually doesn't take any longer than a regular KTTW admission. Mom's in a wheelchair, and they usually don't require her to reach over into the scanners (the CMs can override the scanners), after she goes through the w/c gate, I enter through the turnstiles, using the scanner.

 

[DebbieB]

Kids are not required to be scanned. I'm not sure what the age is when they have to do it. Regarding the prostetic hand, they may just be required to show ID and get waived through. My Mom has a problem with her hands (arthritis) and alot of times it rejects. Most of the time the CM just pushes a button and lets her through, sometimes she was asked for ID.

 

[SINK]

We have two child APs (ages 3-9) and they don't need to "stick their fingers in the reader"

 

[colleen mcmaster]

I bought APs from TDS and plan to activate them in Feb. I didn't ask for a DVC discount when I bought them. Is there a DVC discount and can I ask to use it when I activate the passes? Or is it too late to get the discount since we already paid for them? Also, do we need to show any ID for our kids APs? Thanks.

 

[DebbieB]

There is no DVC discount for annual passes, just Ultimate Park Hopper (Length of Stay). Disney Club offers about 5% on all passes except one day. Kids do not require ID.

 

[Terry S]

M*M, just confirming what Chuck S already said, before I had an AP I never really saw anyone use one before either, once I got mine, I then saw a lot of people use them, I just didn't realize they were using them before. The pass it self is just the paper pass like the one day pass. (The people who have the pass on their hotel card have a nice plastic pass to use, AP's are just cheap paper) It takes less then a minute to stick your fingers in the reader on top of the ticket turnstile. You could have seen someone doing it and mistaken it for someone putting thier ticket in.

 

[minnie56]

We live in Canada, but have a condo in Florida.As we pay U.S property taxes, we are considered Florida residents, although not year round.We have Florida drivers licences (only good in the State of Fla or we would have to relinquish our Canadian ones) and therefore are able to buy annuals with Florida Resident promo's/discounts as well as Disney Club discounts.But anybody can buy Annual Passes.Factoring in hotel discounts etc.... they're a good deal!