Upgrade Existing Annual Pass to New "Platinum Passes"

[tspnmb]

Does any one know if you can or has anyone had success upgrading an existing annual pass (non fl) to the new annual pass.
I called Disney and the guy wasn't sure.. ? I am about 2 months into our current passes.

We were thinking of getting Photopass on the next trip and we have a few more planned and it might come out cheaper to just upgrade if it is offered as an option.

Thanks!

 

[cvjw]

My Sister upgraded her regular DVC annual pass which expires in May, 2016 to the new Gold DVC pass last night. It cost her $21 and photopass was available to her right after the upgrade.

 

[tspnmb]

I wonder if you can upgrade one family member only or do you have to upgrade the entire family (my wife and son).

 

[Princess Olivia]

My Sister upgraded her regular DVC annual pass which expires in May, 2016 to the new Gold DVC pass last night. It cost her $21 and photopass was available to her right after the upgrade.

That's a great idea!! I'm calling right now and doing the same thing. Heading to MVMCP in early December and want the Photopass option!

 

[Princess Olivia]

I guess I have to do that in the park...

I'll just do it as soon as I get there in December.

 

[shadeauxe]

I wonder if you can upgrade one family member only or do you have to upgrade the entire family (my wife and son).

I was told I could upgrade my daughter's ticket and get the photopass benefit because I manage her MDE account. I won't have an annual pass on our next trip, so I hope this is true.

Regardless, they cannot force you to upgrade every ticket. So, upgrade an adult ticket that has it's own MDE account and you should be good to go.

 

[ParrotBill]

I wonder if you can upgrade one family member only or do you have to upgrade the entire family (my wife and son).

Extensive discussion in another thread right now. If you upgrade only one you are not entitled to any pictures linked to their bands only - if you are all together make sure your band scans to access all the pictures. If you are not present for any picture, you won't have access to such pictures.