Rookie hotel/AP question

[Talikins]

Considering a trip for 2 or 3 park-to-park days sometime between March 11-20 2022. Flexible on dates right now. 4 adults, 1 child; would like to stay in w Loews property that includes express passes. We won't be able to visit more than once within the year.

Do I have this right:

• If I am able to secure an AP rate during those times we only need an AP for me (the person booking the hotel) - assuming that the AP prices are more expensive than another combo of tickets/deal
• I would need a preferred pass since these dates are likely blackout dates for seasonal/power
• I don't need the AP when booking; but will need to have it before checkout when at the hotel

Do the experts here think it makes sense for me to try this AP route or will the savings not be enough to worry about. Any/all advice appreciated. Thank you!

 

[starry_solo]

Considering a trip for 2 or 3 park-to-park days sometime between March 11-20 2022. Flexible on dates right now. 4 adults, 1 child; would like to stay in w Loews property that includes express passes. We won't be able to visit more than once within the year.

Do I have this right:

• If I am able to secure an AP rate during those times we only need an AP for me (the person booking the hotel) - assuming that the AP prices are more expensive than another combo of tickets/deal
• I would need a preferred pass since these dates are likely blackout dates for seasonal/power
• I don't need the AP when booking; but will need to have it before checkout when at the hotel

Do the experts here think it makes sense for me to try this AP route or will the savings not be enough to worry about. Any/all advice appreciated. Thank you!

Sounds good to me. How many nights do you plan to stay on property?

 

[Talikins]

Sounds good to me. How many nights do you plan to stay on property?

Thanks! 2 nights - maybe 3?

 

[starry_solo]

Thanks! 2 nights - maybe 3?

the AP discount is usually the price of an AP (cost difference between day tickets and AP). With any luck, USO will have a similar deal next year of buy two days, get two free In the early part of the year.

 

[cfoxga]

No need to buy the Annual Pass until after you secure the APH rate. But if you can get the rate, it will likely save $250+ per night, so definitely worth it.

 

[starry_solo]

No need to buy the Annual Pass until after you secure the APH rate. But if you can get the rate, it will likely save $250+ per night, so definitely worth it.

+1. I think I only saved $200/night but that's likely because I was going on the weekend.

 

[jasongrimme]

sorry for posting on an older post, but I'm looking for clarification. If an have an AP, and stay at a resort that includes Express Pass (Hard Rock, Royal Pacific), and I able to purchase additional tickets with my AP discount and get the resort express pass? Will my AP have express pass during my resort stay?

 

[DoryGirl1963]

The Express Pass is the same as your resort room key, so your ticket type is irrelevant. Only people actually on the resort reservation will get Express Pass.

You get Express Pass from day of check in thru day of check out for all folks on the resort room reservation.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

What DoryGirl said. Also note there is a charge for more than 2 adults in the room.