I called and spoke to a rep. at Visa. There is no getting a number early. I thought maybe (like department stores do) they would give me a number right away, but no luck. I am now doing the math on when a room ap rate is worth buying an ap. I thought I would book an ap rate, then when my Visa arrived try to book a Visa rate and if I could not, I'll stick with my ap. I am only planning on being in Disney 6 nights this year, but it may be worth buying an ap rather that a 5 day pass. Such high finance for a vacation. If anyone finds a major flaw in my plan, please set me straight.