Annual Pass DVC question

[sgtpet]

What is the advantage of purchasing an annual pass voucher months before you are going to visit WDW and activate it?

Thanks.

 

[spiceycat]

I didn't I just waited.

Maybe if they are going in 2006 and don't want the price increase.

WDW will definitely increase the prices - they always do.

 

[Chuck S]

There is none, unless a)it is a renewal and you want the discount because it may be to your advantage to do so -or- b)you want to pre-order your DDE card. It basically takes the same amount of time to activate as it does to purchase a pass in person.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We always bought our tickets ahead of time to get that expense behind us. That's why we would do it.

Bobbi

 

[shelleyz]

Right now you get a $100 discount with DVC on an adult AP and $85 discount on child. Don't know how long this perk is available thats why I'm buying mine soon for a February trip.

 

[vascubaguy]

To get the DVC discount, and to get access to the AP "best rates" for Disney resorts? If they are staying on points part of the trip and in a Disney resort the rest of the time, they might want the AP rates on those rooms.

I was wondering though, if you purchase the AP now using the DVC discount, is there a limit on when you have to activate it? For instance, if I got one now, would I have to activate it before my trip in April 2006?

 

[CarolMN]

Another reason is that you can use the voucher to book an AP discounted room through the new Best Rate program. Some members like to pay cash for Friday & Saturday nights and it's nice to get a discounted rate when you do.

Another reason is that buying vouchers is a way to spread the cost iover seveasl months f you need to purchase more than one AP/PAP.

Best wishes -

 

[sgtpet]

Another reason is that buying vouchers is a way to spread the cost iover seveasl months f you need to purchase more than one AP/PAP.

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How is the cost spread out over several months? Isn't it that you pay the full price when purchasing the vouchers through the website? I rather not pre pay my liabilities several months in advance.

 

[CarolMN]

Say you need to buy 4 APs for your family. You buy one a month or maybe one every other month. For some, it is easier on the budget to do it this way.

Best wishes -

 

[Granny]

Right now you get a $100 discount with DVC on an adult AP and $85 discount on child. Don't know how long this perk is available thats why I'm buying mine soon for a February trip.

Bingo! Exactly the thought that came to my mind!

Sorry folks, but no telling how long the DVC discount on AP's will last. Hopefully a long, long time. But it is a perk, and not guaranteed.

 

[Mary2816]

Bingo! Exactly the thought that came to my mind!

Sorry folks, but no telling how long the DVC discount on AP's will last. Hopefully a long, long time. But it is a perk, and not guaranteed.

Ditto....get the savings while they last.