Upgrading to AP and Magic Morning early admission

[wdwendyd]

If we start out with a Park Hopper Bonus ticket, I am assuming we can use the early admission and then upgrade to an Annual Pass since you don't get early admission with APs. Is this correct?
Thank you!

 

[starshine514]

That's what we're planning on doing this week! And, yes, we'll wait until after we use our Magic Morning before we upgrade.

 

[HydroGuy]

If we start out with a Park Hopper Bonus ticket, I am assuming we can use the early admission and then upgrade to an Annual Pass since you don't get early admission with APs. Is this correct?
Thank you!

Yes. But here is the tradeoff:

o Keep the PH ticket and use the MM first before upgrading to AP

o Upgrade to AP upfront (or just buy an AP in the first place) and then you get discounts of 10% on food and merchandise (15% if a Premium AP).

Best choice might be to use MM on first day and then upgrade to AP to get the discounts, and save merchandise and dining until after you upgrade.

 

[arthursiew]

So I will be going to DL in June with my dad who does not have an AP. We will be buying our tickets with AAA with Magic Morning. Since I already have an AP, will they let me enter early with my dad who will have magic morning?

 

[sonnyjane]

So I will be going to DL in June with my dad who does not have an AP. We will be buying our tickets with AAA with Magic Morning. Since I already have an AP, will they let me enter early with my dad who will have magic morning?

Unfortunately no, sorry the only way for an AP holder to get a MM is to stay at an on-site hotel.

 

[skiingfast]

So I will be going to DL in June with my dad who does not have an AP. We will be buying our tickets with AAA with Magic Morning. Since I already have an AP, will they let me enter early with my dad who will have magic morning?

No. You can't get in with an AP unless you stay onsite. MM is a perk for all guest who stay onsite. Otherwise you must enter with a 3 day or longer PH that comes with a MM credit.

 

[CrazyDuck]

To the OP... Since you are a DVC member... If you are staying in a DVC resort or using your points to stay at DLH or PPH then I'd upgrade to AP's ASAP to get any shopping/dining discounts available! Staying onsite allows you access to all the MM's regardless of what type of ticket you are using!

 

[wdwendyd]

To the OP... Since you are a DVC member... If you are staying in a DVC resort or using your points to stay at DLH or PPH then I'd upgrade to AP's ASAP to get any shopping/dining discounts available! Staying onsite allows you access to all the MM's regardless of what type of ticket you are using!

That is so helpful, CrazyDuck! I can't believe I didn't know that we can do the early entry since we will be staying at the Villas at Grand Californian. Thanks so much for the info!

 

[disneydenisel]

So if I buy a PH for June, can I use it for a Friday and Saturday, and then on Sunday, upgrade to a DAP because Saturday is a blocked day for the DAP? Then could I upgrade the DAP to a PAP or Premier AP at anytime in the future while the DAP is still valid?

 

[HydroGuy]

That is so helpful, CrazyDuck! I can't believe I didn't know that we can do the early entry since we will be staying at the Villas at Grand Californian. Thanks so much for the info!

You may want to read this...

"Magic Morning (Early Entry) Super Thread" by DLR29 www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1675403

 

[skiingfast]

So if I buy a PH for June, can I use it for a Friday and Saturday, and then on Sunday, upgrade to a DAP because Saturday is a blocked day for the DAP? Then could I upgrade the DAP to a PAP or Premier AP at anytime in the future while the DAP is still valid?

You can do better.

Use the MM on Saturday and upgrade that day too. The day you activate your AP it won't be blocked. However the original date on your AP will be the day you started using the PH. Same goes if you upgrade the DAP to a PAP, first day will be the first day you use the PH.

So it's a choice really since the blockout day won't matter. MM on Satuday, AP benfits starting on Saturday. Or MM on Sunday, and AP benefits start a day later.

 

[disneydenisel]

You can do better.

Use the MM on Saturday and upgrade that day too. The day you activate your AP it won't be blocked. However the original date on your AP will be the day you started using the PH. Same goes if you upgrade the DAP to a PAP, first day will be the first day you use the PH.

So it's a choice really since the blockout day won't matter. MM on Satuday, AP benfits starting on Saturday. Or MM on Sunday, and AP benefits start a day later.

Ah, even better, because then we could use the discounts! Totally great advice!

If I have the DAP, can I upgrade to a Premier in November at WDW? So I would pay $201 in June for the PH, $128 (-$20 DVC discount) for the DAP in June, and the difference between $722 and $329 in November?

Or, if I decided not to get a Premier, could I visit DLR in December an upgrade to a PAP by paying the $459-329 = $230, assuming priced don't go up before then? I assume I always have to upgrade in person?

 

[wdwendyd]

You may want to read this...

"Magic Morning (Early Entry) Super Thread" by DLR29 www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1675403

Very good info all in one place. Thanks for the link!

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Ah, even better, because then we could use the discounts! Totally great advice!

If I have the DAP, can I upgrade to a Premier in November at WDW? So I would pay $201 in June for the PH, $128 (-$20 DVC discount) for the DAP in June, and the difference between $722 and $329 in November?

Or, if I decided not to get a Premier, could I visit DLR in December an upgrade to a PAP by paying the $459-329 = $230, assuming priced don't go up before then? I assume I always have to upgrade in person?

Yes. but your expiration date will be the June date still. But its a good way to spread out the cost.

 

[disneydenisel]

Yes. but your expiration date will be the June date still. But its a good way to spread out the cost.

Yep, I am fine with the expiration date, and definitely would love to spread out the cost . The big question now is do I plan for one DAP/PAP/Premier AP, or do I go for four . So much $$ to think about.

Thanks for the help!