Unused Annual Passes APs

[DisneyMom93]

Hi,

I can't seem to find answers anywhere... What happens if I purchase 2022 Annual Passes and am unable to use them because we can't make a planned trip for whatever reason? Can the cost of them be applied to 2023 Annual Passes? Or do we just lose the money?

Thanks!

 

[macraven]

At one time you could buy the AP and the start date of your one year of usage began when you first activated it

I do not know if this is still allowed.
I tried to search to see if a person could buy the ap but not activate it until 2 years later

Hopefully some one can share their experiences with us.
I renew yearly since I got my ap back in 1993.

Even though I can not help you with your question, wanted to post so your question will not fall off of page 1

If you call universal, they will be able to give official current policy

 

[Gr8t Fan]

I had a similar concern when I purchased our passes in March, 2021 so I emailed guest services (guestservices@universalorlando.com) and they responded that the passes were not activated until first use, so they could be used anytime thereafter. I saved their response in case I needed it. We activated the passes in October, 2021 without issue.

 

[DisneyMom93]

I had a similar concern when I purchased our passes in March, 2021 so I emailed guest services (guestservices@universalorlando.com) and they responded that the passes were not activated until first use, so they could be used anytime thereafter. I saved their response in case I needed it. We activated the passes in October, 2021 without issue.

Interesting. Thanks! I wonder if you would have been able to activate them past 2021 though. I guess I will inquire with Guest Services. I just hate that you sometimes get different answers depending on who you ask. I always keep the email conversations though in case an issue comes up.

 

[Gr8t Fan]

Interesting. Thanks! I wonder if you would have been able to activate them past 2021 though. I guess I will inquire with Guest Services. I just hate that you sometimes get different answers depending on who you ask. I always keep the email conversations though in case an issue comes up.

When I emailed, I wasn't sure that we'd be able to travel in 2021 at all and I told them so, but they assured me they would be good whenever we activated them. We had taken advantage of a special 15 month annual pass promotion so I purchased them even though I wasn't sure we could make it that year. But I was sure to get their response in writing (and save it) in case I needed it.

 

[trompettecon]

I have a somewhat related question. If I bought my passes in order to save money for one massive giant trip, would it be possible to transfer them to someone else afterwards. I was hoping to be able to donate them to charity? I think Universal should say yes because that will keep someone buying related items in the parks... But maybe it's wishful thinking on my part?

 

[macraven]

Don’t sign you name on the pass when you get it and
If you are planning to gift it away

Makes less complications then

 

[trompettecon]

Don’t sign you name on the pass when you get it and
If you are planning to gift it away

Makes less complications then

Really? I thought they were using biometrics and It would link my name to my pass... That's great news Macraven! Tks