AP Monthly Payments question

[cloudconnected1039]

So, I currently own an AP. But, DBF does not and I want to change that for his birthday in July since he makes frequent trips to visit me and consequently go to DLR. The best option for him would be the Premium one, as we would not want to have to plan around blackout dates.

Here's the real dilemma though: I live in SoCal during the school year and for the summer, I will be in NorCal. I would really like to do the monthly payments option, but I will technically not be living in SoCal at the time we would activate the AP (July most likely). I don't move into my new apartment in SoCal until the middle of August, but I have proof that I am on the lease of that apartment. Will they take this as proof of residency and allow me to go ahead with the AP monthly payments?? Or could I just say that I'm a student at a SoCal university and that would be enough??

My original thinking was that they would determine your residence through the address on your credit card. Is this true?? I've heard others previously say that they will take a utility bill or something of the sort, but I am not so sure. My credit card has the address of where I live in NorCal, so I'm a little worried that that will affect whether I can get the monthly payments option.

I hope that was clear enough!! Ask me if you have any further questions, and TIA

Edit: I forgot another question!! I was also wondering if I bought him a standard passhopper ticket, would I be able to upgrade to the AP with monthly payment options, or would I have to just purchase the AP with monthly payments right away?? I hope that makes sense!! Once again, tell me if you need clarification.

 

[sonnyjane]

My original thinking was that they would determine your residence through the address on your credit card. Is this true?? I've heard others previously say that they will take a utility bill or something of the sort, but I am not so sure. My credit card has the address of where I live in NorCal, so I'm a little worried that that will affect whether I can get the monthly payments option.

I hope that was clear enough!! Ask me if you have any further questions, and TIA

Edit: I forgot another question!! I was also wondering if I bought him a standard passhopper ticket, would I be able to upgrade to the AP with monthly payment options, or would I have to just purchase the AP with monthly payments right away?? I hope that makes sense!! Once again, tell me if you need clarification.

Regarding how they determine residency, I'm really not sure in your case. If you are buying it online in advance, I think you might run into problems. When my friend bought a SoCal AP online she had to enter her credit card information and billing address and it did say that it had to be in one of the approved zip codes. I'd imagine it would be the same if you buy an AP and use the payment plan, as it has to be in the same zip codes.

If you buy it in person, you might have more luck, as I have been told by a CM that a utility bill showing your SoCal residency will suffice. I called and asked when I first moved to San Diego because I didn't yet have my California license.

As far as if you can buy a ticket and upgrade to the AP with a payment plan, yes you can if you do it before the last day of the parkhopper, but again, it will be if you can prove your residency when you go to the AP center to do so.

To be really honest, I don't think you will have problems if you do it in person. My friends that bought SoCal AP's WERE SoCal residents and purchased their vouchers online, but they were never asked to verify anything in person. I feel like DL has become really lax on things like that.

 

[cloudconnected1039]

Thanks so much!! So would you think that buying a PH and upgrading it there with a proof of my lease and my university ID card be enough?? I guess the better way of framing that is if that's what you would do

 

[sonnyjane]

Thanks so much!! So would you think that buying a PH and upgrading it there with a proof of my lease and my university ID card be enough?? I guess the better way of framing that is if that's what you would do

I ALWAYS feel better after actually talking to someone, so I would call and explain the situation and ask. Remember this, however. Disney CM's are notorious for telling different people different things, so if they tell you something, get their name, or better yet get an email so you have it in writing

 

[cloudconnected1039]

Very true, I'd much rather have the verbally or written clarification. And if push comes to shove and I'm not able to do the monthly payments, I'm fine with paying in full with the upgrade.

Also, do you know how they charge the monthly payments?? Is it just taken out silently each month, or do they require some other process??

 

[sonnyjane]

Very true, I'd much rather have the verbally or written clarification. And if push comes to shove and I'm not able to do the monthly payments, I'm fine with paying in full with the upgrade.

Also, do you know how they charge the monthly payments?? Is it just taken out silently each month, or do they require some other process??

For the monthly payment plan they take a down-payment of $76 (a one-day ticket) and then split the remainder up over 12 months. I chose not to do the payment plan, but when I was looking into it I seem to remember they do automatic deductions from a credit/debit card once a month.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

For the monthly payment plan they take a down-payment of $76 (a one-day ticket) and then split the remainder up over 12 months. I chose not to do the payment plan, but when I was looking into it I seem to remember they do automatic deductions from a credit/debit card once a month.

If you are upgrading a PH, the value of the PH is taken as the "down payment".

 

[cloudconnected1039]

For the monthly payment plan they take a down-payment of $76 (a one-day ticket) and then split the remainder up over 12 months. I chose not to do the payment plan, but when I was looking into it I seem to remember they do automatic deductions from a credit/debit card once a month.

Ok, good to know makes me feel a little better

If you are upgrading a PH, the value of the PH is taken as the "down payment".

Well that just makes the payments smaller, and that makes me happier

 

[cmwade77]

Ok, first off, you ID needs to say your are a So. Cal. resident (I believe the law says that a change of address card should be sufficient).

Here's how the payment system works:

1. When you go to get the pass, you put a downpayment equal to a one day, one park pass.
2. Your first payment will be taken out from your credit card (must be a credit or debit card with visa/mc/etc. logo) within 2 business days.
3. Your credit card will then be charged around the same date every month (this may be up to 7 days earlier or later)

You may pay it off at any time.

If you are upgrading from a ticket that is of a greater value than a one day, one park ticket, then that is applied as your down payment. In all honesty, if you have the money, I suggest paying in full. If your card is denied, you can call to have it rerun, but only M-F between 8-6 PST. Any other time, you have to go to the main gate's ticket booths and you can't use your parking privileges until you get everything corrected, which means parking in the 15 minute lot, going in, fixing it (hopefully within 15 minutes or you risk having your car disabled), then waiting 15 minutes before parking for the system to catch up. Sometimes you will get lucky and they will let you park anyway, but don't count on it. We do the payment plan, because it makes it more doable for us.

 

[MAH4546]

Ok, first off, you ID needs to say your are a So. Cal. resident (I believe the law says that a change of address card should be sufficient).

No, you do not ID that says you are a SoCal resident. A picture ID combined with any official document that shows you have a residence in SoCal is sufficient.

I am not a SoCal resident, do not have SoCal ID, but I do have a home here, which is how I qualify.

 

[cloudconnected1039]

After much consideration, I'm thinking that just paying the AP in full is going to be the best option. I'll buy DBF a 3 day PH and then surprise him when we get to the parks with an upgrade to the AP He'll be ecstatic and I guess that's an extra excuse to visit me more during the school year

Thanks for all your input though!! And it's possible I'll change my mind by the time I get there, I've still got a little under two months And I'll most likely call Guest Services to see what they say.