Some AP Questions

[old lost boy]

DW and I are going to purchase APs
1) Does the year start when the pass is purchased or when it is used first?
2) Can we make ressies with the AP rate before activation?

 

[SpoonfulofSugar]

1) If you purchase them online you will print out a receipt to take with you to parks and exchange at the ticket window for your AP's and they will start on the day you do this.

2) Yes you can make a ressie, you will have to show them your letter or passes at check-in

 

[GoldenOldie]

If you purchase the AP online or by phone from Disney, you have two options. You can request a will call pickup where you have to go to Guest Relations at WDW to pick up your AP when you get there. Your AP in this case will start the day you go to Guest Relations to pick it up.

You can also have the exchange voucher sent to you. This carries a $3 fee. Your AP will not start until you exchange the voucher at a theme park ticket booth or Guest Relations at WDW.

The third way is to wait until you get to FL to purchase it. This can be done at the airport, at several shopping malls, and of course at WDW itself. Buying from any of these locations will start your year on the day you purchase it.