Upgrade Question.. Which option is best?

[jess1017]

Hi everyone, I've read through the numerous threads regarding the various ticket options and how these are credited towards an AP. I'm looking to purchase a seasonal AP during my trip, but I can't decide which tickets I should purchase to upgrade.

I'm not sure if I understand why anyone would purchase a 2+1 instead of a 2+2 with the intent of upgrading. I've heard many success stories of people upgrading the 2+1, but I haven't heard any issues with people upgrading the 2+2. If a 2+2 from UT costs $264 and a 2+1 costs $272, what's the incentive of buying the more expensive ticket with the intention of upgrading?

Next, if I do decide to buy the 2+2, does it matter if I purchase through UT or through AAA? Will they both be worth the same amount towards the upgrade?

Thanks so much!! Any clarification would really help - I want to make sure I understand this right before my trip.

 

[wagman67]

Unfortunately, YMMV with any of the tickets, depending on which TM you are dealing with. What you have probably read shows a great amount of diversity in value between different tickets (for that matter...even the same ticket) and places of purchase. I have already made my bed with tickets from arestravel...will be there in May and will see what is offered. One thing does seem clear, nobody has reported having to end up paying more than if they bought the Seasonal Pass to start with...so, any savings is good...but, the more the merrier.

 

[macraven]

One of the promos for 2+ free ticket days had an expiration date on them

Other 2+ days did not

Probably why one deal was better than the other

 

[jess1017]

Thanks for the replies. So if I purchase the 2+2, will I be credited 2 or 4 days towards the pass? Trying to decide which is the cheaper option in total.