Philaround,
I am in your boat. That does make sense to wait until the next trip actually comes to get an AP then, instead of getting one in Dec., and not getting its first use until the end of March. We actually got a better rate at FW with just rack rate, so it won't be a factor there. If Disney extends the promotion they were giving thru March 8 until the end of March, we may just get those hoppers (with plusses added for free). Oh well, I'm daydreaming again.
I can make my decision on the tickets in March, and if an AP is the option, at least I didn't waste any of it by buying it now.
Thanks everyone.