Annual pass holder discounts?

[Antonio]

I am contemplating going on 2 trips in the next 12 months so I will most likely get the AP for my family but I just wanted to know what the general discounts are for rooms and food. I'm having a hard time finding specifics online.

 

[MikeRx]

Mouse savers has a nice repository for historical room discount including AP offers:
https://www.mousesavers.com/historical-information-on-walt-disney-world-resort-discounts/

You can download the passholder guide here:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passholder-program/passholder-benefits-and-discounts/

In addition we purchase Tables in Wonderland and get the 20% off most table service meals including alcohol!
http://tablesinwonderland.com/

I hope this helps. We are doing this again after a time away (WDW AP in 2013 and Premier Pass 2015-2016) for an October trip. We have a Disneyland AP currently and the perks make the pass a great idea.

Mike

 

[Babsy]

AP discounts for rooms tend to run about 5% more than the general public room discounts. They are often released after the GP discounts so may be more restricted in availability and choices.

Dining discounts for the AP are better this year until some time in October, I believe. Some restaurants have a 20% discount, which usually are a 10% discount with an AP.

AP holders also get 10% off a lot of merchandise in the theme parks. When in doubt, ask!

There are separate turnstiles at the theme parks for AP holders, which can reduce wait times.

There is express transportation between the theme parks available to AP holders for a fee ($24 per week).

Some special tours offer AP discounts as well.

Enjoy your AP!!!

 

[Missymoe4]

I'm debating purchasing an AP, but would like to know what a room discount would be for a MK deluxe resort end of July - beginning of Aug. Can someone help me? I would be grateful for any information. Thank you.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I'm debating purchasing an AP, but would like to know what a room discount would be for a MK deluxe resort end of July - beginning of Aug. Can someone help me? I would be grateful for any information. Thank you.

Late summer AP discounts aren't out yet, so the short answer is we don't know.

AP discounts are oftentimes - but not always - 5% better than then-current general public discount (which also isn't out for late summer yet).

I stayed in several MK deluxes last year using the AP discount, they were generally in the 20-35% off rack rate range if I'm not mistaken. That 35% was for WL in November - those are somewhat rare!

 

[unveilmyeyes]

I wouldn't count on AP discount to swing your decision ... my AP saved seven cents over my PIN code rate for January trip so it's definitely YMMV. But the 20% a lot of restaurants including some QS might help. If the links don't load properly, try a different web browser.

 

[Missymoe4]

Late summer AP discounts aren't out yet, so the short answer is we don't know.

AP discounts are oftentimes - but not always - 5% better than then-current general public discount (which also isn't out for late summer yet).

I stayed in several MK deluxes last year using the AP discount, they were generally in the 20-35% off rack rate range if I'm not mistaken. That 35% was for WL in November - those are somewhat rare!

I see....I will wait and see what the summer discounts are and go from there. I did get 30% off the Floridian last year, making the room pretty cheap. I'm not thinking luck can strike twice, but it would be nice.

 

[Princess 'n LA]

Do annual passes begin when you purchase them? Or the first day you use them?

 

[Surr]

Do annual passes begin when you purchase them? Or the first day you use them?

They begin when you activate them, which should be the first day you use them.

 

[Missymoe4]

They begin when you activate them, which should be the first day you use them.

This is a great question. So I can purchase an AP today (March 20th) and not use it until the end of July 2017. It will be activated then, giving me the one year beginning in July?

 

[HopperFan]

Do annual passes begin when you purchase them? Or the first day you use them?

They begin when you activate them, which should be the first day you use them.

I think this part needs to be clarified. I believe ACTIVATED and USE are two different things. If I take my voucher to the GR in Disney Springs to get my AP card and activate the voucher .... but not go to the parks say until two days later ......... I believe my AP is dated from when I activated it at GR, not the first time I proceeded through the gate.

Here is lots of info -

Annual Passes (AP or APs)

An AP is valid for one person and it is, in most cases, valid for one year from date of activation. Good, in most cases, 366 days.
If you purchase or activate your pass, for example, on October 1 of this year, the last day of valid use would be through the end of the day, Oct 1 of the following year.

There is no price difference between an Age 3-9 and an Age 10+ Annual Pass.

Virtually all APs purchased, in-person, at any WDW park ticket window or Guest Relations (including at DS) are activated and are "live" APs.
However, a guest CAN purchase an AP "voucher" at a WDW booth if the guest specifically asks to do so.
All APs purchased by phone, by mail or on-line are "vouchers" and, therefore, NOT activated.
An AP voucher is by nature NOT activated, and will remain fresh and ready to activate up through the end of the year 2030.
However, the purchase price of the unused AP voucher is not "lost" upon expiration.
The "expired" unused voucher can be turned in and its original purchase price can be applied to the purchase of a current AP voucher, live AP or other WDW ticket.

A Disney Platinum Pass is valid for unlimited entries during regular park hours for the four primary theme parks.
There are no block-out dates.
An AP is automatically considered to be a Park Hopper.
It includes free parking at the four primary theme parks.
It includes PhotoPass downloads.


The Disney Platinum Plus Pass is similar to the Platinum AP.
It is automatically considered to be a Park Hopper.
It includes free parking at the four primary theme parks.
It includes PhotoPass downloads.

The Platinum Plus AP includes not only the four primary theme parks, but also includes some of the secondary parks.
It offers Blizzard Beach and/or TyphoonLagoon water parks.
It offers the Oak Trail Golf Course entry.
It offers ESPN Wide World of Sports admission, but
It does not include the 30 minutes per day at the WWS PlayStation pavilion.
It does not provide access to either Fantasia Gardens or Winter-SummerLand miniature golf, although you can receive a discount there by showing the PAP.

At the present time, entry to Disney Quest (DQ) at Disney Springs
is not automatically included as one of the choices with the Platinum Plus AP.
Some have reported that guests can stop by a Guest Relations (the one at DS, in particular)
and nicely ask to have DQ entry added to their AP choices.
Not a sure thing, as this kind of thing can vary by CM choice and Disney rules.
Also, Disney Quest is reportedly slated for closure at some (undisclosed) future date.

Tables in Wonderland Dining Discount Card (TiW) is available for purchase to owners of either AP.
TiW offers a 20% discount on many WDW restaurant meals, including beverages.
TiW card holders are allowed free valet parking at WDW resorts if they
show their TiW card and that day's dining receipt from that resort.
More TiW details HERE.

AP holders also benefit from various other discounts on food, merchandise, lodging, and certain additional ticket purchases.

AP information directly from Disney can be found HERE.

The Disney Premier Pass (DPP) is a combination of a Walt Disney World Platinum Plus Pass and a Disneyland Resort Premium Annual Pass.
There is no differentiation between child or adult.
There is no reduced price for renewal.
There is no reduced price for DVC Members, Florida Residents, or Southern California Residents.

At WDW, DPP can only be purchased at a Guest Relations Window just outside of the four theme parks or at Disney Springs (DS.)
The DPP cannot be purchased at the International Gateway at Epcot.
At Disneyland the DPP can only be purchased at a Park Guest Relations Office or the Annual Pass Office.

AP vouchers (also called exchange certificates) may be purchased from Disney online, from Disney by telephone, from the Disney Store, and from some AAA Offices.
Once purchased, an AP voucher can be exchanged for a live AP any time up to the end of the year 2030.
AP vouchers must be exchanged for an actual AP (or activated for MagicBand use) at any ticket booth or Guest Relations at WDW.
Each person 18 yrs. or older must present a legal photo ID when purchasing any type of AP, or converting a voucher to an activated AP.

An AP can be "renewed" (including any upgrades or downgrades) within 60 days BEFORE and up to 30 days AFTER AP expiration.
There is a renewal price discount and the original AP's Anniversary calendar date will not change.
NOTE: As a special promotion, Guests with an AP renewal date of Sept 30, 2017, or earlier. who renew an AP by Sept 30, 2017 will automatically get an extra month (total of 13 months)
of use on the renewed AP.

A discount on the price of a new AP is available at some "AAA South" Offices.

There can be some WDW discounts on some restaurants, merchandise, and special tickets for guests who have APs or are DVC members.

At Blizzard Beach there is a special one day ticket which includes entry to BB and a round of miniature golf at Winter-Summer Land.

If a person is planning to have more than one visit to secondary parks it generally makes economic sense to add WPF&M option to a base ticket rather than purchasing two tickets.

Other kinds of APs at WDW.

These are the Water Park Hopper, the Disney Quest Annual Pass, and the Water Park Hopper Plus Disney Quest Combined Annual Pass. These do not provide the benefits such as discounts and are very limited.

There is a is renewal rate discount for the Water Park Annual Pass.

Note:
A Water Park AP costs less than two days entry to the water parks.
A DQ AP costs the same as two visits to DQ.
The combined WP/DQ AP costs less than three days of entries.
Disney Resort Front Desks and Lobby Concierges cannot handle any kind of sales or upgrades related to any level of Annual Pass.

DVC Members and Florida Residents have special AP rates which are
priced at a lower cost than the those available to the general public.

Ticket purchases are generally considered to be "non-refundable."

 

[Katie's Mom]

In addition to the anniversary 20% discount on certain TS and QS, there is also a 20% merchandise discount until September 30. My dd just saved $11 on a sweatshirt. It's a good deal.