DVC Annual Pass Discount

[scrap-n-mom]

I received in the mail today a letter from Disney for my annual pass renewal. It states I receive $115 discount for being a DVC member. "Savings listed reflects the difference between the regular non-DVC Member price and the DVC Member renewal price and does not include tax." The price is $298.20 including tax. Yet, the price before tax is $280 which is $75 off the $355. Where does the $115 calculate? Anyone else receive this renewal notice?

 

[tjkraz]

Yet, the price before tax is $280 which is $75 off the $355. Where does the $115 calculate? Anyone else receive this renewal notice?

They are comparing the cost of a brand new, non-renewed, non-discounted AP ($395) with the DVC-discounted AP renewal ($280.)

 

[ellenmiele]

Sounds to me (and I think the math works) that they are actually comparing the regular (i.e. not renewal) non-DVC member price with the DVC-member renewal price. That way you SEEM to be saving even more $$ -- but really since you got the renewal notice so they KNOW you'd be renewing it should be comparing one RENEWAL rate to another. Shame on Disney for that one!

 

[tjkraz]

That way you SEEM to be saving even more $$ -- but really since you got the renewal notice so they KNOW you'd be renewing it should be comparing one RENEWAL rate to another. Shame on Disney for that one!

I think that's a little harsh. Disney is simply communicating that the poster is getting a total of $115 off of the "normal" price of an AP due to the two discount programs offered (DVC and AP Renewal.) They are under no obligation to provide either discount, so I don't see the harm in highlighting them.

They are also pointing out the discount received for renewing the pass rather than letting it lapse and getting a brand new pass during a future visit.

 

[bicker]

Reading the quote a second time, I agree, Disney is clearly specifying the bases for their comparison: "Savings listed reflects the difference between the regular non-DVC Member price and the DVC Member renewal price and does not include tax."

 

[chrisd596]

What is the best way to get the ap discount passes? Go to the disney store? Call DVC? What do you guys recommend?
Thanks
Chris

 

[Bojo]

What is the best way to get the ap discount passes? Go to the disney store? Call DVC? What do you guys recommend?
Thanks
Chris

Got mine @ Guest Relations in DTD. Took less than 5 minutes. Be sure to have photo ID, DVC card & some form of payment.

 

[JudithM]

What is the best way to get the ap discount passes? Go to the disney store? Call DVC? What do you guys recommend?
Thanks Chris

If you are a DVC member, then I highly recommend the DVC discount for annual passes. That was the price that was best for us compared to other sources like AAA, Shades of Green, etc.