AP sales…

[AnnaS]

I was told that we no longer need to go to Guest Services to activate so that's a time saver at least.

We renewed last week. We will go to GS to get *hard cards* for all four of us. Last October and again in May, we had to whip them out a few times for discounts when our MDE was glitchy. DH and I are not tech saavy.

I renewed on the day we were eligible 60 days ahead as now that we are AP holders we don't want to let them lapse or face some announcement that renewals won't happen in the future. Price increases are inevitable, however I was able to renew at current prices.

Yes, same here. It's nice not to have to stop by Guest Services but we will most likely stop by and get hard cards ourselves. Even though I just bought a new phone, I don't like to rely on m phone 100% of the time, add service, low battery, etc.

 

[js]

My passes expire in November. Member Services told me last week I can renew in a window of 60 days before and 30 days after the expiration date to get the discount or renewal price and as Sandisw said, they are effective the date your old pass expires.

Thank you very much.
I will renew in October for my November passes.

I was told that we no longer need to go to Guest Services to activate so that's a time saver at least.

Hi. We will be in Disney next month. Where can I go to get this done other than GS?
Thank you.

 

[MinnieSueB]

Thank you very much.
I will renew in October for my November passes.


Hi. We will be in Disney next month. Where can I go to get this done other than GS?
Thank you.

If you are referring to activating your AP, there is no need. Should be activated and ready to go. I'll be testing this out with our October trip.

 

[Miffy]

I read a couple months ago that now when you have to prove you've got an active AP--for dining discounts, e.g.--you have to show the info on your phone from MDE, which does show one's pass and expiration date. In fact, my MDE shows my AP and my sister's.

I don't know if this is different for DVC members, but for those of you who don't want to rely on your phones, please check into this.

 

[pianomanzano]

I read a couple months ago that now when you have to prove you've got an active AP--for dining discounts, e.g.--you have to show the info on your phone from MDE, which does show one's pass and expiration date. In fact, my MDE shows my AP and my sister's.

I don't know if this is different for DVC members, but for those of you who don't want to rely on your phones, please check into this.

It's the same for DVC discounts. I've only had it checked for dining though, not yet for merch.

 

[kboo]

Just returned from a week - On a few occasions was asked to show the physical AP card (phone wasn't enough!) and on one occasion was asked for a photo ID in addition to the plastic card AND my phone.

 

[Sandisw]

If you are referring to activating your AP, there is no need. Should be activated and ready to go. I'll be testing this out with our October trip.

Those renewing now do not but if someone purchased before they changed the process, one does have activate at GR.

My renewal that I got in May is still a voucher an need to be activated.

 

[Prince John Robin Hood]

Just returned from a week - On a few occasions was asked to show the physical AP card (phone wasn't enough!) and on one occasion was asked for a photo ID in addition to the plastic card AND my phone.

I was asked for ID multiple times on my trip. Found it a bit much for 10% off on dining. I never had to show the physical card though, just phone.

 

[RivShore]

Just returned from a week - On a few occasions was asked to show the physical AP card (phone wasn't enough!) and on one occasion was asked for a photo ID in addition to the plastic card AND my phone.

We were there last week too and half the time, the phone was enough and the rest of the time they asked for phone and ID. Never had anyone ask for all 3, you are the winner apparently. LOL

 

[SleeplessInTO]

Dining didn’t ask me for proof - just accepted my word. Stores wanted to see proof. One was happy with wallet, other wanted to see wallet & my tickets section in MDE showing expiration date of AP.

 

[DeeBee3]

I think it depends on the CM. Just for DVC discounts I've been asked for card, phone and/or ID.

 

[Sandisw]

I think it depends on the CM. Just for DVC discounts I've been asked for card, phone and/or ID.

I agree. I have always had to show proof of my DVC for food and dining discounts. Most of the time, ID was only for shopping...but they have asked it at a few places for dining. However, since they went digital, I have not had to show my ID as much as before.

 

[Shikedants]

Just renewed our Sorcerer's pass today. Minimum hassle. $813 is a good deal. Any Disney market researcher, disregard my comment though.

 

[AnnaS]

Just returned from a week - On a few occasions was asked to show the physical AP card (phone wasn't enough!) and on one occasion was asked for a photo ID in addition to the plastic card AND my phone.

I guess the QR code on the phone is not enough. Why do they even bother.

But then again, we can hand over our phone to another person in our party who does not qualify for a discount? And if that was the case, we could just purchase the item for that person. They will eventually get it together - I hope.

 

[Sandisw]

I guess the QR code on the phone is not enough. Why do they even bother.

The QR code doesn't get used. It is the notation of DVC Y they are looking for. I think the reason that the ID isn't done as much is that most people wont be giving their phone/watch to a stranger to use for discounts.

But, the rules are that you show DVC Y/ or AP, and ID to prove as discounts are for the person, not everyone in the person's group.

 

[AnnaS]

The QR code doesn't get used. It is the notation of DVC Y they are looking for. I think the reason that the ID isn't done as much is that most people wont be giving their phone/watch to a stranger to use for discounts.

But, the rules are that you show DVC Y/ or AP, and ID to prove as discounts are for the person, not everyone in the person's group.

I think I got it - I thought the QR Code was "new" and that might have been enough.

We are always asked for ID for shopping with discount/we have no problem with it (learned to carry everything regardless of what they come up with).

Some waiters take our word for it and don't even ask for our membership card/id.

 

[jo-jo]

In April, we ate at Boma and wasn't sure how to find DVC on our phone, server said that's ok, I put it in as AP. He said DVC needs manager ok, so AP is easier.

 

[SL6827]

I can't imagine with what Disney pays, that many CMs would really care. What a joke. I wouldn't want to start a argument over such if I were a CM.

 

[Sandisw]

I can't imagine with what Disney pays, that many CMs would really care. What a joke. I wouldn't want to start a argument over such if I were a CM.

There should be no argument because if someone is not eligible, they are not eligible.

But, as I said, they have changed the process and even renewing by phone take longer because of it. The renewals are now active passes so DVC verifies and then sends you to ticketing to over the phone.

From what I have heard, if you call ticketing directly, they refer you to DVC first,…they weren’t doing that last year so obviously Disney does care that only those eligible get passes

 

[TomorrowlandOfYesterday]

I can't imagine with what Disney pays, that many CMs would really care. What a joke. I wouldn't want to start a argument over such if I were a CM.

Can you imagine starting an argument with someone who is just following policy and has no say in the matter?

So bizarre.