Guess What I Was Just Told?i Have The Long Awaited Disney Perk,WE GET THE AP AND PAP

[Doctor P]

You know, I've been thinking about the business side of this (a compelling side, I must say). If this was truly a good business decision, they would do the following: if you have had an annual pass over the past three years, you are ineligible to get any discount on a future pass (you would have bought one anyway, so there is no new money and we are just paying you for something you would have done anyway). Since the parks are always jammed at Christmas time and Easter time, we will make the passes invalid at those times since we don't need to encourage park attendance then. Or, like Disney Cruise Line, we will just define every day that students are out of school for break, vacation, or the summer as peak season and not allow discounted passes to be used at peak season. Now, that would be a business decision truly designed to capture people that wouldn't buy an undiscounted pass, would even out attendance across seasons (and perhaps allow a reallocation of points to reduce the points for current high demand seasons), and would maximize the new dollars that would flow in--to further encourage this, make sure that any discounts on meals, etc. only apply to low season visits.

 

[poohj80]

Originally posted by Doctor P
But, of course, government workers are just leeches who don't deserve the same pay and benefits that other people get

I too am a government worker and actually get better benefits than a lot of my contractor co-workers including more annual leave. However, benefits do vary from agency to agency.

 

[Doctor P]

You made my point. Not all government workers get those kinds of benefits, and that is what gives those of us who don't a bad name.

 

[magictrickboy71]

Doctor P,

You seem to have some issues that you need to work out. No one here said anything like your quote:

"But, of course, government workers are just leeches who don't deserve the same pay and benefits that other people get, and, of course, the true cause of government deficits is giving extra pay and benefits to those of us who work so that the rest can keep their tax breaks. That's certainly what many politicians would want you to believe."

If you are unhappy with your situation (not the park discount)and it seems you are by your posts, you should work to change it.

Why would you own at 2 resorts if you can never use them?

I really don't understand why you are getting so upset at people for being excited about being able to get a discount. Disney cannot please everyone but I'm sure they would be happy hear your complaints.

You must be really mad at the folks who live in Florida and get the resident discount.

 

[jennybobenny]

From the 'tone' of your posts Doctor P, I'd say you're very much in need of a large dose of Disney. If I were you I'd develop a quick case of the 'flu' and take some much needed down time in central florida.

Although, that's coming from someone who just told her son's teacher today that he'll me missing 6 days of school for our annual trek to WDW. Her reply? "Have a great trip. There's nothing more important than family time." Hopefully my daughter's teacher will feel the same way.

 

[mommytobug]

Last time I looked, I am only 36, BUT i have a choice as to where I work. Would I work somewhere that did not give annual leave? No, Family is the most important and I take time for that. Oh, by the way, I work at a state job.

Are you wanting sympathy? I just dont understand..................being a martyr or being angry does not change things..........

 

[RobDoc]

Originally posted by lisareniff
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Another confirmation that it is happening at the beginning of the year. She said they did not know all the details yet. I specifically asked about how many AP's one could purchase and did not get an answer.

I just got off the phone with DVC and have a little more information to share.

The DVC discount will apply for members of the immediate family. I asked if that meant those living at the address of record and was told it will include children, siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, SIL, DIL, etc. . There will be a maximum of eight AP/PAP purchases allowed per year.

The discount will apply to AP/PAP purchases and renewals beginning on January 2, 2005.

More information will be available in the next Vacation Magic - due to be mailed in the next few weeks.

I'm sure there will still be some questions about specific situations (is that 8 passes per membership or per owner, what if I have several memberships, what if my DW owns one contract and I own one contract, etc. ??) and these will need to be addressed on an individual basis.

 

[mommytobug]

FOR THE INFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CarolMN]

Originally posted by WebmasterDoc
I just got off the phone with DVC and have a little more information to share.

The DVC discount will apply for members of the immediate family. I asked if that meant those living at the address of record and was told it will include children, siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, SIL, DIL, etc. . There will be a maximum of eight AP/PAP purchases allowed per year.

The discount will apply to AP/PAP purchases and renewals beginning on January 2, 2005.

More information will be available in the next Vacation Magic - due to be mailed in the next few weeks.

I'm sure there will still be some questions about specific situations (is that 8 passes per membership or per owner, what if I have several memberships, what if my DW owns one contract and I own one contract, etc. ??) and these will need to be addressed on an individual basis.

Thanks for posting this, Doc. Eight AP/PAP per year will more than take care of our needs!

Best wishes -

 

[JudithM]

Doc, you & I were both on the phone with DVC at the same time!

I just spoke to a DVC CM in management who read to me from the upcoming Vacation Magic. The CM read the info regarding the upcoming AP/PAP pass discount. The amount varies depending on variables such as age (adult or child), residence (FL or non-FL), & whether this is a first AP/PAP or renewal.

Personally I am excited about the long awaited discount!! For me as an adult, non-FL resident & a first time AP, the cost will be ABOUT $300. Don't quote me on that number, I said ABOUT!

THANK YOU DVC!!

 

[elfbo]

This is great. Thats pleanty of passes for most dvc families. But now I have the tough decision on wether to get my sisters a PAP or go with the original plan of UHP. (they are serious water park/ disney quest people). I know DH and I will go twice b4 the passes would expire and will try to reach the *break even* point this first trip, but Sis's are in education (one teacher, one still in school) and may not be able to come back within the year. This is such an awesome happy planning change.


*bounce*

 

[SleepyatDVC]

Originally posted by WebmasterDoc
The DVC discount will apply for members of the immediate family. I asked if that meant those living at the address of record and was told it will include children, siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, SIL, DIL, etc. . There will be a maximum of eight AP/PAP purchases allowed per year.

The discount will apply to AP/PAP purchases and renewals beginning on January 2, 2005.

More information will be available in the next Vacation Magic - due to be mailed in the next few weeks.

Cool!
Thanks for the info!

8 APs a year seem plenty... Except for my DVCer Aunt who has 8 kids!

In her case, there are 10 members in her immediate family. I'm sure that in her case if she can provide birth certificates to prove that the entire brood of children are hers (and not "borrowed" children), the CM will probably make an exception to the 8 pass limit!

If not, oh well, her problem... with 8 kids, this problem is the least of her concerns! And discounts on 8 tickets are better than no discounts on 10 tickets!

 

[luvindisneyworld]

Originally posted by WebmasterDoc
I just got off the phone with DVC and have a little more information to share.

The DVC discount will apply for members of the immediate family. I asked if that meant those living at the address of record and was told it will include children, siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, SIL, DIL, etc. . There will be a maximum of eight AP/PAP purchases allowed per year.

The discount will apply to AP/PAP purchases and renewals beginning on January 2, 2005.

More information will be available in the next Vacation Magic - due to be mailed in the next few weeks.

I'm sure there will still be some questions about specific situations (is that 8 passes per membership or per owner, what if I have several memberships, what if my DW owns one contract and I own one contract, etc. ??) and these will need to be addressed on an individual basis.

Thanks so much for the further investigating.I am so happy about this.That will defineatly help when we have family go with us.

 

[elgerber]

Wow, this is the best news I've read in awhile! 8 passes is more than enough for me LOL, only 4 of us. I'll gladly take the $400 savings!

We live in Minnesota and airfare from here is atrocious (too bad DVC can't fix that ), so we only go twice in 12 months and then take a year off ie. Dec 00/Aug 01, Dec 03/Oct 04. This discount is great for us though, because we always buy the AP to do the two trips in 1 years time. We can't make the other things such as member cruise or homecoming, because airfare would kill us, but that's OK.

 

[donaldbuzz&minnie]

If Disney is monitoring this board, and the rumor is true, I just what to say THANK YOU! As far as my family is concerned, this is will be a win-win for you and for us. We're grateful, and as far as our family is concerned, Disney can expect more than the discount on the cost of the AP to come back to them in additional $ spent in the parks, extra days in Disney resorts for additional trips (we won't use points on the weekends), etc. We're taking our kids and grandkids to WDW in March of 2005, originally intending this to be a once every 2-3 year thing. Now I'm beginning to wonder if we couldn't make it a once a year trip if we manage our AP's well. Uh oh, we need more DVC points!

Anyway, thanks! We're thrilled.

 

[pat-rick]

I may have missed it but is the renewal discount the same as the new purchase ???

Sorry, just read the other thread, $-100 new and $-75. renewal.

 

[Pa@okw95]

Renewals are not really any good unless you plan on being there near when the old one expires. Before we all jump with joy we should wait to see if you can buy them like regular AP's that is anytime without using the renewal situation. In years past the renewal did not kick in until you used it, now it kicks in right away which is not the best for most of us. Time will tell.

 

[twocjsmom]

Been reding this thread all along, and figured I'd chime in that I just logged on to dvcmember.com and the info and all the details are now right there on the front page! I guess we could call that one Disney rumor that is now confirmed!

 

[cruise-o-matic]

Are the Passes going to have names attached to them? I hope so. The last thing you want to see are DVC AP's popping up on eBay and have Disney take away this perk.

 

[poohj80]

Here's the info from the official DVC web site for those who can't login:

Walt Disney World Annual Pass Discount
Disney Vacation Club Members and their immediate family (living in the same household) are eligible to receive discounts on new and renewed 2005 Walt Disney World® Annual and Premium Annual Passes beginning January 2, 2005.

Enjoy 365 days of magic. Passholders can come and go as they please through all four Theme Parks for an entire year.* Go from Theme Park to Theme Park on the same day, or choose to do even more with a Premium Annual Pass.

Every Walt Disney World Annual Pass provides:

Unlimited admission* for 365 days to the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks
The flexibility to go from Theme Park to Theme Park on the same day
A wide array of Passholder benefits, such as special Passholder events throughout the year
Theme Park parking is included

Every Walt Disney World Premium Annual Pass provides everything a Walt Disney World Annual Pass provides, PLUS:
Unlimited access* for 365 days to Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island; Walt Disney World Water Parks: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon; Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex (days of operation depend on event schedule: some events require a separate admission charge); and DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park (excluding prize play games)

*Excludes separately priced activities and events.

Passes can be purchased online by visiting dvcmember.com or at any Guest Relations location at all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks and the Downtown Disney area beginning January 2, 2005. Your Disney Vacation Club Member ID card must be provided and all adults must present a valid driver's license or state identification card showing they reside in the same household. Limit 8 purchases per household.


When a Walt Disney World Annual or Premium Annual Pass is ordered through dvcmember.com, an exchange certificate will be sent to you via mail. The certificate can be redeemed at any Walt Disney World Theme Park ticket window by presenting the exchange certificate, your Disney Vacation Club Member ID card and all adults must present a valid driver's license or state identification card showing they reside in the same household. The Pass is good for 365 days from exchange certificate redemption. Renewals will be valid for 365 days from original Pass Anniversary Date.


When a Walt Disney World Annual or Premium Annual Pass is purchased through any Walt Disney World Theme Park or the Downtown Disney Guest Relations location, your Disney Vacation Club Member ID card must be provided and all adults must present a valid driver's license or state identification card showing they reside in the same household. The Pass is good for 365 days from the date of purchase. Renewals will be valid for 365 days from the original Pass Anniversary Date.
2005 Member Savings



Walt Disney World® Resort Ticket Product
Discount Off Retail Price

Ages 10 + Ages 3 - 9

Annual Pass $100.00 $85.00
Florida Resident AP $20.00 $17.00
Annual Pass Renewal $75.00 $64.00
Premium Annual Pass $125.00 $106.00
Florida Resident Premium Annual Pass $25.00 $21.00
Premium Annual Pass Renewal $95.00 $80.00