Prem. AP or regular AP decision

[bigmochick]

We are going two, possibly three times in the the next year. In November, my DD5, DH, and myself are going for 6 days. In mid-April, me & my DH, DD5, DD14, and her BFF are coming & we're planning on adding the WP&more option. That trip will be 9-10 days. The last trip will be me, my DS18, DS12, DD5 on the YES program if still available. We would do the maxium of 10 days allowed. If we can enroll in a YES course, it'd only be my sons needing YES tickets & we'd also add the WP&more option. Is mid April generally warm enough for the waterparks? I have already decided to upgrade to a Premium for myself when we go in November. I read where I can get discounts to waterparks, unsure if we would be money ahead if DH & DD5 went with reg APs & used my discount when we decided to go to the waterparks. Anyone know how many trips to a waterpark would make it more cost effective to just go with the Premium?

 

[delmar411]

I believe 3 visits to the waterparks would cost more than the difference between the AP and PAP.

Also the PAP gives a 20% discount in the stores while the AP gives 10%.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

If you go to the locked sticky Everything About WDW Tickets in the TPA&S Forum, Post #18-A, you can get a lot more information on all ticket prices. An easy way to get to the sticky is by clicking on the link in my signature. The ticket sticky is your friend!

If any member of your party has any level of AP you can get one-day water park tickets at about a $4.00 discount. If you are planning on water parks and DQ the PAP is worth it (as well as the 20% merchandise discount at many locations). If you are not gong to do DQ at all, and have a regular AP, buying a WP AP will save some money (but the AP merchandise discount is only 10%).

 

[bigmochick]

Decided to do PAP for my DD5 & myself since we're the only ones going on all trips. Still undecided on what to do about DH, PAP, AP, or just purchase 10 day PH+WP&M when I book for April.