To AP or Not to AP

[crickee]

That is the question. My family has already planned a trip for 5 days in Feb. My sister and I decided today (call it a new year's resolution) that just the two of us would go down around veteran's for 4 days to take in the food and wine festival. My question is, should I purchase the magic you way tickets or would there be a good chance I could get a room discount in November if I purchased the Annual Pass? From what I've read, it would probably be cheaper to purchase the MYW tickets for 9 or 10 days with the non-expiration feature. But if AP discounts on rooms are available around that time I could save quite a bit on the rooms.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[debbiedoo]

When I get finished with my current ap I will have been in the parks 20/22 days. I would try to opt for the MYW 10 day with non-expiration since that is a great deal. Dvc members get discounts on ap and pap, so that is a plus. Love my dvc!!

 

[SnackyStacky]

The great thing about annual pass rates is that you don't have to have it in hand when you reserve your room.

Try and see if you can get an Annual Pass rate for your february visit. If you can, see if the savings would justify the price difference. I believe Annual Passes will go up as of tomorrow by about $20. A 10 day, park-hopping, non-expiring Magic Your Way ticket is about $367 and we'll say an annual pass would be about $420. If you can save more than $50 on the room in February, buy the annual passes.

If you can't, get the 10 day Magic Your Way passes. If codes come out, and you can save more money for your veteran's day trip, then just get a dollar credit for your remaining Magic Your Way days, and apply the credit towards an Annual Pass.

 

[crickee]

Thanks for the info. I have another question. Does everyone in the party need an annual pass or only the person making the reservation? I'm going with my husband and kids in feb. and with my sister in nov. so am the only one for which it may be worthwhile.

 

[disneydoc]

Only one AP is required. Everyone in the group is not required to have AP's. I think you can book several rooms with one pass but not sure.

Jeff

 

[RachelTori]

Only one AP is required. Everyone in the group is not required to have AP's. I think you can book several rooms with one pass but not sure.

Jeff

You can book up to 3 rooms with your AP - but the AP holder must be present @ check-in for all 3 rooms.

 

[tanyakoewers]

Ok, I posted a thread re: AP and getting codes and was told that you could get the code with a child's AP. So, that being said, the child needs to be present with their AP at the time of check in -- in order to get the AP rate???

I am trying to decide if getting one AP for either myself or my DD who is 6 and then getting the AP code for our room will be more economical than getting the MYW tickets without codes for the room.

I am so confused!!!!!!! We are leaving March 4th and I need to start getting some things "set in stone" so that I can start making other important plans for our trip like PS, etc.


Thanks in advance!!!

 

[annieh6]

You probably should count on having the child with the annual pass with you when you check in. There have been times they have asked for ours, and times they haven't. But, I understand there are going to be several changes taking place, so I would make sure you have the annual pass with you. I would think the child's would suffice for discounts on meals as well as room discounts.!!!!!!

 

[swilphil]

When I called Disney's Central Reservation Office, I was told by two different employees that I had to have an adult Annual Pass to make a reservation with the AP rate. I know people have been able to get an AP rate with the child's AP, but unless I could get it in writing I wouldn't take the chance. The adult AP is $60 more than the child's and worth it to me not to worry about any hassles at checkin. That could be one of the things they are changing this year. Plus it sounds like you are taking a trip without your sister, so you would benefit more from the adult AP. You could get the rest of your family the 10 day no-expire ticket.

 

[ms.ojo]

The child's AP is really all about getting into the parks unlimited times in the year. The adults AP is for food and lodging. Esp. lodging. I've heard not only does the AP need to be present at check-in, but the credit card for the room has to be in his/her name...which is why a child't AP doesn't work for the lodging. Then I've read other people saying they've used a kids AP for lodging no problem. But I don't want to take the chance either on that one!

Another perk for an AP...is getting the special dining pkg. Historically only avail to FL residents, it's now offerd to APs w/ a $25 discount. You pay $50 and get 20% off most restaurants at WDW. (There is a list of them posted here under dining) So in 1 yr if you're planing on spending > $250 on food at the world, that will offer add'l savings too!!!