express pass cost

[jimsanfilippo]

You bring up a good point. My rate was $1350+tax. If I were to book 2 rooms, it could have been $1100. I might look into this as that difference would pay for a meal for my 6.

On the AP, I think it would be about $300+ to upgrade to AP, and then I assume it's going to only be a 30% discount on a room (July), so that would save $330-$400 - not nothing when coming to a differential of $30-100, but probably not something I want to deal with the hassle of given that I'm out-of-state and don't know how easy that is to upgrade over the phone to an annual pass when I don't even have a physical ticket # (booked as a package).

But getting the annual pass gives you a reason to go again soon!

 

[cfoxga]

Before I make this switch, is there anything I need to be worried about or thinking through differently? Can I book the AP-discounted rooms through the link you sent? I assume it's like WDW where you just have to get your AP activated as you check-in (I assume this can be done at hotel?).

Looks good. I would lock in the APH rates now, as there are no guarantees that they stick around. It is unfortunate that 3-park APs are so expensive and have extra blockout dates. We've never done VB and the 2-park Seasonal/Power APs have been great deals for us over the years.

It seems like you might already be planning to stay in HRH for that night, which is a great plan. Having the second room to spread out and close walking distance to the parks are a great perk. I recommend taking the ferry at least once, as it is a great relaxing way to get around. You'll do plenty of walking in the parks to make up for it

If I'm reading correct, it looks like you were able to add a 4th night and still save $270! Enjoy your trip.

 

[cfoxga]

But getting the annual pass gives you a reason to go again soon!

That is what happened to us. We started with a 4 night trip to CB and decided to get Seasonal APs for an extra $25 per person. We had a blast and made a second "cheap" trip later that year. We had 3 trips on our second set of APs (Power + one Preferred). It helps being reasonably close (7-8 hours by car).

The issue is VB. The APs are more expensive and the blockouts for VB are still there for Preferred APs. Since we have a couple decent water parks nearby, and our kids are obsessed with US and IOA, we've been able to avoid VB entirely...