The Annual Pass thread - information and questions

[lilacgems23]

If you renew getting 6 months free, can you also use the 20% family discount?

 

[elena_n2o]

If you renew getting 6 months free, can you also use the 20% family discount?

We couldn't use the 10% shareholders club discount together with the 6 months free, so I'm guessing you can't... Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!

 

[cherrymarzipan]

It's been a few years since we were getting 5 annual passes renewed every 18 months but I'm actually fairly sure we did get the 20% as well. That's not to say that things haven't changed since then and elena is right about the shareholders discount not working with the extra 6 months.

 

[noodlesmum]

Hi all - annoyingly my paperwork is being returned because of a stupid error on my part - there's 6 weeks till our trip - is it nuts to try another postal application? Will we get it back in time? My previous application took three weeks...

 

[DLPdaft]

Hi all - annoyingly my paperwork is being returned because of a stupid error on my part - there's 6 weeks till our trip - is it nuts to try another postal application? Will we get it back in time? My previous application took three weeks...

i would try another postal application, and let them know in an accompanying letter that you will need your passes by (whatever date you're leaving for your trip).

 

[noodlesmum]

Great idea -,I'll do that and hopefully they will arrive! If they don't does anyone know my options? They must have a procedure for replacing lost passes mustn't they?

 

[Pommaleau]

Hi, yes they do ! But you have to pay a special fee. And you're allowed to lose your annual pass only once a year...

 

[Trixy]

Hi Guys,
Dream pass buying one, I know when buying 5 you get 20% discount.
But any tips on to buy at front gate or online...
I'm arriving on a morning flight this Sept...
I think the gates open at 8am..
Big thanks..

 

[DLPdaft]

Hi Guys,
Dream pass buying one, I know when buying 5 you get 20% discount.
But any tips on to buy at front gate or online...
I'm arriving on a morning flight this Sept...
I think the gates open at 8am..
Big thanks..

theres no advantage to buying online, as you only get a temporary ticket which you then have to exchange at the AP office inside the park.
You only get the 20% family discount when you buy 5 or more of the same type of AP, at the same time, where you are buying for immediate family (all resident at the same address).
Remember to take all your passports with you when getting your AP's at the AP office, you need these for photo ID purposes.

 

[Trixy]

theres no advantage to buying online, as you only get a temporary ticket which you then have to exchange at the AP office inside the park.
You only get the 20% family discount when you buy 5 or more of the same type of AP, at the same time, where you are buying for immediate family (all resident at the same address).
Remember to take all your passports with you when getting your AP's at the AP office, you need these for photo ID purposes.

Many thanks... Just hope that 20% deal will be there in Sept, when we call in person...

 

[xitaliax]

Sorry if this has been asked before can't seem to find it flicking through old posts. Anyway I'm planning on returning to the parks on the 7th of November I already have a dreams pass but was considering getting my son the fantasy pass. I see that this date is a BO day can I still buy it has I will be staying at Cheyenne and read somewhere BO dates don't count if staying on site. Is this true?

 

[DLPdaft]

Sorry if this has been asked before can't seem to find it flicking through old posts. Anyway I'm planning on returning to the parks on the 7th of November I already have a dreams pass but was considering getting my son the fantasy pass. I see that this date is a BO day can I still buy it has I will be staying at Cheyenne and read somewhere BO dates don't count if staying on site. Is this true?

yes, thats fine, you will have no problems either buying the fantasy pass, or using it, on the day you buy it as you're staying onsite, you just need to show your hotel ID easypass with the AP to allow you entry into the parks.

 

[Shumshine]

Couple of scenarios that are running thru my head that I need help with some clarification from DLP regulars.

If I were to buy a 1 Day / 2 Parks ticket (Magic) and wanted to apply for an Annual Pass after leaving the parks (up to 30 days), is this possible via Post? even with an address in North America

The information on the website indicates that it is possible to submit your application via the post with a Credit Card?
The final cost will be ~AP cost - 1 day ticket price €74(MAGIC DAY).
Classic: €61 // Fantasy: €105 // Dream: €159
"Rate valid until 11.02.2016. Annual Pass Classic or Francilien accessible to all. (1)Applicable only for tickets giving access to (x) park (s) for one day and for the purchase of an Annual Passport to the ticket holder. Not valid for tickets as part of a package or a gratuity. (2) Supplement due to the cash purchase of an Annual Pass or Francilien Classic (worth € 135) in if you have pre-purchased ticket 1 Day / 2 Parks adult € 74, € 135 -. € 74 = €61 €" http://idf.disneylandparis.fr/passeports-annuels/bon-plan-offre-passeport-annuel/

I understand I can just purchase the AP at the gate and not have to worry about the blackout date for the Classic, as the 2nd and 3rd date are automatically forfeited - but again I would in the line at the annual pass office for 30min - 1 hour.

YES - I know that someone can sponsor me and the cost of the AP would be 10% discounted:
(Classic) € 121 v € 135 // (Fantasy) € 161 v € 179 // (Dream) € 200 v € 223
What if they do not arrive until the day later? I would only have the next morning to apply for an annual pass, but wouldn't have time to use it afterwards - as I'm on a tight schedule.

Scenario 1: Buy a 1 day Magic ticket for 2 parks and then submit a application via Post from North America?
Scenario 2: Buy a Fantasy or Dream annual pass (with or without a Sponsor)
then quickly purchase a 1 day park ticket with new discounts for my friend (€67 or €59) * Can they do EMH with these tix? *
Scenario 3: Buy a 1 day Magic ticket for 2 parks and return the next day with a sponsor and get even more discounts?
Classic: €47 (€ 121 - 74) //
Fantasy: €87 //
Dream: €126

Total Cost for me and friend (1 day 2/park x2 + 1AP):
Scenario 1: €209 (Classic) // €253 (Fantasy) // €307 (Dream)
Scenario 2: €195(Classic) // €228 (Fantasy) // €259 (Dream) *with sponsors
Scenario 2: €209 (Classic) // €246 (Fantasy) // €282 (Dream)*without sponsors
Scenario 3: €195 (Classic) // €235(Fantasy) // €274 (Dream) *with sponsors

Just from setting up all these scenarios - the best option would be #2 with a sponsor.
Plus I could get in-park discounts for food and merchandise (Fantasy & Dream)

My question: Are all 3 scenarios even viable?
Last question: What are the hours of the annual pass office?
Any insight would help - I'm thinking of arriving during DLP 1/2, and I know it will be busy.....

 

[Trixy]

theres no advantage to buying online, as you only get a temporary ticket which you then have to exchange at the AP office inside the park.
You only get the 20% family discount when you buy 5 or more of the same type of AP, at the same time, where you are buying for immediate family (all resident at the same address).
Remember to take all your passports with you when getting your AP's at the AP office, you need these for photo ID purposes.

Can you buy your first Annual Pass at the gate at 8am when only Mouse hours people can go?

 

[disneyat40]

Hi all are they still doing the 18month renewal offer? What if you upgrade from fantasy to dream, do you still get the 18 months?

 

[Gari14]

Hi everyone,

Im off to Disneyland Paris on September 9th and am staying on-site with my tickets included as a package with the hotel booking and Im planning on applying for a fantasy AP when I arrive at DLP on the first day. Am I right in saying that I won't be able to get the price of my ticket knocked off of my AP because its one thats included in my package deal?

Thanks,

Gari.

 

[Gari14]

Hi all are they still doing the 18month renewal offer? What if you upgrade from fantasy to dream, do you still get the 18 months?

I think that deal is pretty much always running but its just DLP don't really advertise it as much now.

 

[Shumshine]

Hi everyone,

Im off to Disneyland Paris on September 9th and am staying on-site with my tickets included as a package with the hotel booking and Im planning on applying for a fantasy AP when I arrive at DLP on the first day. Am I right in saying that I won't be able to get the price of my ticket knocked off of my AP because its one thats included in my package deal?

Thanks,

Gari.

You're correct tickets included in package deals have no nominal value.
The discounted value only applies to 1 day tickets, not even multi-day tickets.

 

[Gari14]

You're correct tickets included in package deals have no nominal value.
The discounted value only applies to 1 day tickets, not even multi-day tickets.

I thought so. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I'll just use my ticket that comes with my hotel package while I'm there and then buy a fantasy annual pass as well while I'm in the park for when I next visit. Thanks again.

 

[disneyat40]

I thought so. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I'll just use my ticket that comes with my hotel package while I'm there and then buy a fantasy annual pass as well while I'm in the park for when I next visit. Thanks again.

It doesn't really make sense to do it that way. If you buy it while you are there the one year validity starts from that date, so it's running out well before you plan to use it. You'd be better off to buy it when you're booking your next trip, either from Disney itself or one of the annual pass vendors.