another ap question--what is the best way to do this

[srwarden1928]

After I had convinced myself to make a solo trip in November, my niece decided that she wants to go in October. She wants me to be a part of her trip, and I think that will be fun. However, I would not be able to accomplish several of the things I have been looking forward to on my solo trip, so I have decided to do BOTH. Obviously it will be cheaper to get an AP than a five or six day ticket followed by a nine day ticket. But should I: 1) get a package in October and upgrade to an AP with a room only for November;
2) somehow get an AP ahead of time and get room only for both trips; or 3) something else that I have not thought of. I will be on property for both trips. I have been to WDW several times in my life, although not since 2010, but I have never done an AP.

I really appreciate the AP experts on the boards giving me advice on this. I am just not sure which would be the best for me to do.

 

[sweetmama17]

As soon as you buy the AP voucher you are eligible for the AP discount room rates, however the discounts only come out a few months ahead of time. You don't have to activate the voucher until your first day in the parks.

 

[srwarden1928]

Thank you sweetmama17 for your response. This is useful information. I assume then that you recommend getting a voucher ahead of time and reserving room only for both trips. How does this work for magicbands? And for fastpass plus? The last time I was in WDW they still had the paper fastpasses.