Where do you buy your AP's

[Hockeychic]

Is there somewhere in Canada to buy Annual passes???

Thanks
Kim

 

[Jenroc]

I believe you have to purchase them at Guest Services at any one of the parks. I don't think you can get them anywhere else.

 

[suprgrlx]

According to All Ears, you can get vouchers at lots of places, including the Disney Store, but it doesn't mention whether this is all Disney Stores, or only selected ones. But it does say you can get it online/phone if you just wanted to get it in advance.

 

[wee-haggis]

There really is no advantage (I'm aware of) to buy the AP's in Canada (other than the possibility of them going up in price when you arrive). I think its better to save your money,and on your first day at the parks or DTD pick them up at Guest Services.

 

[jmtf2004]

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but to my knowledge APs are not sold in Canada. Not all Disney stores carry them - definitely call first to check. If you need to access the passholders section of disneyworld.com (passholders section of the site allows you to book the special discounted room only rates, and gives you info about special events and merchandise for AP holders), then it's probably simplest to order online through the Disney site. When you purchase the AP online, what they send you is an Exchange Certificate which has a code on it that will allow you to access the website.
You turn in the Exchange Certificate at Guest Services when you go to WDW. The AP is valid for one year from the date you get the actual AP.

Here is my tip to save a little - and you want to purchase in advance - if, for example there is going to be a price increase, or just want to spread out the cash outlay - but you *don't* need the passholders website access...purchase the AP online and select the 'will call' option instead of having them ship you the exchange certificate. With this option, you print out your own receipt at home. When you go to WDW, you bring that receipt to Guest Services (it has a bar code on it), and exchange that for the AP, exactly the same as with the Exchange Certificate.
FYI when you turn in your receipt (or Exchange Certificate), they will not charge you any increase in price between the time when you purchased and when you exchange. IIRC the shipping was ~ $20 for my Exchange Certificate a while ago (it is shipped UPS or DHL, not by regular mail). I got my DH and DS their APs using the 'Will call' option just before a price increase.
Every little bit counts!

 

[dvcdisney]

We have always purchase our AP's at the Gate. You do have the option of buying it online, which some have already mentioned. But I find it doesn't make much of a difference whether you buy it online or at the gate. You still have to go to the gate to exchange your voucher.

Also, I have asked many, many, many times at different Disney Store locations. They do not sell them in Canada. Although, I was told that many years ago, they did. But I don't know if this is true or not.