Question Re. passes, hotel only pkg.

[wrabs]

Hi Folks. In 2004, the three of us wife and son, (5 yrs.old at the time) booked a WDW Vacation at an on-site hotel (Pop Century). We were each given a plastic card that was good for our room access, paying for merchandise (charging it to the room), theme park access, and Fastpass.

As we were originally thinking about staying off-site, if I've already pre-purchased 3 Universal "pay-for-two-get-5" days passes. We are now thinking about staying on-site.

My question is: are we still eligible for Universal Express access if staying on-site but as a "hotel-only" guest and not as a "package plan" guest being that the passes were pre-purchased separately?

Thanks in advance.

 

[phamton]

No matter how you purchased your tickets, you can still use your hotel card as your express pass. Have fun!

 

[lindalinda]

Absolutely, Ive never done a package. I always book separately. I just put my room key, park ticket, and AAA card in a lanyard around my neck and thats all i need to carry in the park. Buy lunch or snacks with room key and dont forget to use AAA for your discount. (orAP if you have that)

 

[macraven]

if you have decided to stay on site and buy a package and i
have already bought tickets, save them for another trip. they will not expire.

with the package, you get length of stay passes tied into your room key.
i have bought the package before but only when it was to my advantage financially.

i received a room on site, passes, free 5 x 7 picture (did if for hulk), lanyard room card holder and a meal at the kitchen.

when i broke it down, i did come out ahead. i last did the package 6 years ago. have not hooked onto a great deal with it since so i buy separately now.

another package that is good, really it is, is the stay 3 nights get a 4th night free with tickets. the room cost runs cheaper that way. the tickets though are not discounted. this is only good if you are planning on 4 nights originally.

i prefer to book room with AAA discount, and buy tickets on line as they are being held at the 2005 prices. i use my AAA for discounts for food and merch at the park and city walk.

 

[wrabs]

Decisions, Decisions! Thanks folks!