New Annual Passes

[julie t]

Am I reading it wrong or do DVC members no longer get a discount on Annual Passes unless one house with the Gold Pass with block out dates? If so, i'm very unhappy since we can only going during holidays due to kids in school.

 

[julie t]

Am I reading it wrong or do DVC members no longer get a discount on Annual Passes unless one house with the Gold Pass with block out dates? If so, i'm very unhappy since we can only going during holidays due to kids in school.

Oops, auto correct. Meant unless one purchases a gold pass which has block out dates.

 

[disneynutz]

DVC can purchase the gold pass and yes it has blackout dates.

Bill

 

[Geomom]

We still get a discount, but the Gold pass is the cheapest annual pass option. Right now the Platinum pass (pre-tax) is $679 for DVC members, $779 for non-DVC

 

[supersnoop]

Am I reading it wrong

Yes, you read it wrong. DVC members still get a $100 discount on the Platinum pass.

 

[erionm]

Current DVC Pricing on Annual Passes:

 

[Dean Marino]

Worth noting - as we just did this last week.

If you are a DVC Member (direct Disney purchase) wishing to "down renew" an AP from Platinum to Gold? You can do this. You just can't do it on the Website.
CALL Member Services. We did. Our cost for a 13 moth Gold Pass Renewal, renewed DOWN from Platinum, was $505.85 per person, with tax.

Check the official WDW Website - you will likely see what WE saw. The prices posted for DVC members are DIFFERENT than the "Call in" prices when one PHONES Member Services.

All personal opinion - I'm not necessarily right, no one else is necessarily wrong. Offered to help others, based on YOUR personal choice.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Am I reading it wrong or do DVC members no longer get a discount on Annual Passes unless one house with the Gold Pass with block out dates? If so, i'm very unhappy since we can only going during holidays due to kids in school.

As noted there's still a discount on the other passes but they've increased in price a lot and the discount is a bit less than it used to be if I recall correctly.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Worth noting - as we just did this last week.

If you are a DVC Member (direct Disney purchase) wishing to "down renew" an AP from Platinum to Gold? You can do this. You just can't do it on the Website.
CALL Member Services. We did. Our cost for a 13 moth Gold Pass Renewal, renewed DOWN from Platinum, was $505.85 per person, with tax.

Check the official WDW Website - you will likely see what WE saw. The prices posted for DVC members are DIFFERENT than the "Call in" prices when one PHONES Member Services.

All personal opinion - I'm not necessarily right, no one else is necessarily wrong. Offered to help others, based on YOUR personal choice.

$505 per person? Can you explain the math on that one?

Okay... I think I see what you're saying. That's what the new passes cost, not what you saved. My error.

MG

 

[supersnoop]

Check the official WDW Website - you will likely see what WE saw. The prices posted for DVC members are DIFFERENT than the "Call in" prices when one PHONES Member Services.

The renewal price for a gold pass is $475 + tax. That's $475+6.5% tax which comes to $505.85. Which is what you paid. The prices are the same.

No matter which pass you have, you can always pay the renewal rate for any pass.

 

[julie t]

Thanks everyone

 

[johnsgrl]

No matter which pass you have, you can always pay the renewal rate for any pass.

So, if I want to renew my gold pass, but DGS can only go during the blackout period I can renew for the platinum pass without having to buy a new one? That would be great since he will be starting school soon and I am worried his parents won't want to pull him out of school for our planned 2019 trip.

 

[Anal Annie]

Am I reading it wrong or do DVC members no longer get a discount on Annual Passes unless one house with the Gold Pass with block out dates? If so, i'm very unhappy since we can only going during holidays due to kids in school.

It only blocks out the 2 weeks surrounding Easter and the Christmas / NYE holidays. It doesn't block out the summer months when kids are out of school.

 

[erionm]

So, if I want to renew my gold pass, but DGS can only go during the blackout period I can renew for the platinum pass without having to buy a new one?

During the renewal window, you can upgrade/downgrade to any level of annual pass you are entitled to and keep the renewal savings.

You can also upgrade an active pass to a higher level at anytime during the year.

 

[Dean Marino]

It only blocks out the 2 weeks surrounding Easter and the Christmas / NYE holidays. It doesn't block out the summer months when kids are out of school.

Yes - CURRENTLY. But that is no guarantee of future block out dates. Why I point this out: WDW is selling Gold Passes TODAY, with no data on POTENTIAL blockout dates one year+60 days into the future. That would be MAY, 2018.

Why is this important: One may renew a pass (including Gold) 60 days prior to expiration (WDW rules). Today, (3-12-2017) one may renew to a GOLD PASS good through MAY 2018.
The rub: WDW will not reveal blockout dates beyond 2-28-2018. WDW needs to reveal the blockout dates over the lifetime of the pass. They are not doing so. In this action, they are violating their internal rules. One is offered an Annual Pass without full disclosure.

 

[Deb & Bill]

It only blocks out the 2 weeks surrounding Easter and the Christmas / NYE holidays. It doesn't block out the summer months when kids are out of school.

Silver blocks out summer months. And it is only available to Florida residents.

 

[Anal Annie]

Yes - CURRENTLY. But that is no guarantee of future block out dates. Why I point this out: WDW is selling Gold Passes TODAY, with no data on POTENTIAL blockout dates one year+60 days into the future. That would be MAY, 2018.

Why is this important: One may renew a pass (including Gold) 60 days prior to expiration (WDW rules). Today, (3-12-2017) one may renew to a GOLD PASS good through MAY 2018.
The rub: WDW will not reveal blockout dates beyond 2-28-2018. WDW needs to reveal the blockout dates over the lifetime of the pass. They are not doing so. In this action, they are violating their internal rules. One is offered an Annual Pass without full disclosure.

LOL this is nothing new! Since when has Disney EVER been up front & given advanced dates on ANYTHING?

 

[Anal Annie]

Silver blocks out summer months. And it is only available to Florida residents.

The OP mentioned the Gold pass in her original post not the silver....so I assumed she was referring to the blackout dates for the Gold pass.

 

[Dean Marino]

Some Gold Pass DATA - again, not listed on the official WDW Website....

Result of an inquiry to Member services:

"Thank you for your loyalty to the Walt Disney World Resort.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns regarding the availability of block out dates for the Disney Gold Pass. In our continued efforts to deliver a world-class experience, we are constantly evaluating our offerings to ensure our Guests have more choices when it comes to selecting an Annual Pass that best meets their needs.

Should you choose the Disney Gold Pass for your renewal, block out dates for the year 2018 currently include:

- January 1 - 2
- March 24 - 31
- April 1 - 6

Please know that block out dates are subject to change. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

At this time, we are currently updating the appropriate channels with the most up-to-date information, including Annual Pass block out dates, to ensure our Annual Passholders are prepared to fully enjoy the benefits of their Annual Passes. In addition, you may be assured that your feedback has been forwarded to the appropriate Leadership.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, you may reply directly to this email or call the number below. I am available Monday and Tuesday between 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. EST, as well as Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EST.

Thank you again,()for your feedback. I hope your next visit is filled with endless magic.

Sincerely,

Jose Colomba
Guest Experience Services
Walt Disney World Resort
407-934-7678 "

So here is the REAL DATA on Gold Pass Blockout dates. First and foremost: "Please know that block out dates are subject to change". Ehhhhh - that means that published Gold Pass blockout dates are bogus. WDW may change them as they see fit. Beyond this? The dates offered are NOT listed on the WDW website. Those dates end 2-2018.

Sooooo - wife and I are reconsidering Gold Passes. They may be blocked, unilaterally, at any time.

 

[huskies90]

Interesting. We have gold passes that expire in July. We planned a last minute 2 night birthday trip for my wife in April and just realized the blackout dates start on our arrival date. Is there a chance these dates could change? I am also not sure how much we will get charged to upgrade to platinum (I know, for 2 days that kinda sux) since we bought them before the price increase.