Hey all!
CP, congrats on the review! We all knew you rocked!
Ok TK---here are my AP questions:
1. We are going in September, and my parents have already said that they want the usual June family trip to be back to WDW in 2010, so we would be more than likely going in June 2010. These are the two really known trips--obviously with an AP, we may be tempted to go more. Let's say that we get the base ticket for both trips for 7 days without the hopper--is it worth it then? Keep in mind it would be Tom, myself, and Megs. What about hopping tickets for 7 days for the two trips---worth it then?
I can't pull the numbers right now, because I have to go to work. I actually went out of sequence and answered this question last. Most likely, I think you'll make out better with the AP. Maybe Heidi can field this if she's on today.
2. Can you get the dining plan when you have an AP? If you can't, why not?
You can get the dining plan with an AP. My mother has done this several times, and I believe Lara is doing this as well.
3. I would not purchase an AP until I got to WDW---correct? So that I would have one full year from purchase??? Correct? So then would I not be able for free dining/package discounts?
You can purchase the AP before you get to the parks. What happens is you will receive some sort of claim ticket that you will then turn in at a guest service ticket counter. Your pass will then be active from the first date of use. Not date of purchase. Because that wouldn't make sense for them to sell them online and have them be valid right then. I'm pretty sure this is how it works.
You will not be able to use package discounts in the sense that you have the annual pass. However, you could still take advantage of free dining should you choose. If you purchase your annual pass before, in order to qualify for free dining, all you need to do is purchase a one day pass to get free dining for your length of stay. We've actually done this when we had annual passes, and it's worked fine. We save the one day tickets and then apply them towards the purchase of a pass when we need it. It's hard for me to know which direction to steer you in, because I think you're using the 40% off pin, right?
4. What kind of AP rate discounts do they often run on rooms, and when are they traditionally?
It really varies. Obviously your best discounts are going to be during non peak times. January, September to name a few. If you really want a history of this, I believe on mousesavers . com they have past discounts listed.
Typical can be anything from $49 for a value, $89-100 for a mod, and on up for deluxe.
I feel like there are more questions, but that will get us started! Thanks, Jen
HTH!
I was completely grossed out by it. The mechanic probably thinks I am a total ditz. Bad tires, dead birds. 
