If I buy AP online, can I use it for parking when I go?

[everwondering]

I'm buying my premium AP online this weekend for our trip on Monday. Will I be able to show my printout (e-ticket) when I go to park so that I won't have to pay for parking since my pass is supposed to include parking?

 

[longtimedisneylurker]

I'm buying my premium AP online this weekend for our trip on Monday. Will I be able to show my printout (e-ticket) when I go to park so that I won't have to pay for parking since my pass is supposed to include parking?

Haven't done it, but I have seen comments on these boards from those who have. The most common practice seems to be that you pay when you park and then you get your money back at the ticket booth when you activate your AP. Even if you use your e-ticket to get into the park initially, you will have to visit the ticket booth some time that day to complete processing of your AP, and you should be able to show your parking receipt for the day and get your parking fee back. I read one person's account that they were able to use the e-ticket and not have to pay for parking, but that seems to me a mileage may vary depending on the CM type of thing. Policy should be to only count it for parking if it's a valid AP, and it's not valid until activated.

 

[sonnyjane]

PP is right. You will have to pay the first time, but you'll be reimbursed if you show the receipt.