AP "packages" question.

[Mish415]

Hello.

I booked a package for October with annual passes (instead of tickets) for my family today. I tried doing this a few weeks ago and was not able to do it but today it now allowed it. When i added up the cost of the room and the cost of APs, the package price is exactly the same as those. I thought the room rate would be the AP rate for a room plus the cost of the APs. Does this make sense to anyone? Its not until October so I know AP rates arent out for that time. When they are released would they re-price my package? Or should I just cancel and wait for AP rates? I wanted a package so i could start paying on it as a way to budget. Thanks!

 

[CAPSLOCK]

You would have to call and modify to AP rates when/if they come out for your dates. They aren't automatic.

 

[MomOTwins]

AP rates are not always available for all hotels, dates and room types either. We booked the room as room only and APs separate because that gives a bit more flexibility to look for AP rates in the weeks leading up to the trip—room only you can cancel up to 5 days ahead. Also with room only you can often get a “savvy traveler” discount which is helpful if the AP rate never becomes available for the hotel we want.

 

[macraven]

I have found the AP rates have been a better discount for dates I usually have
But they go quickly and I don’t always get them.

Usually the old stay more save more is more abundant to get
It’s a 10% discount but better then nothing

I booked my room for the fall and only discount I could find was the savvy traveler (prior name for SMSM)

In all my last trips, I usually book my room around 3 months out but not anymore.
I’ll adjust my reservation costs when and if a better discount comes available.