Would an AP be a value for us?

[acamusic]

First, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this question so I'm sorry if I'm in the wrong place. I wasn't sure where this questions would fit. Move me if you must.

Here is my question: We are looking into buying APs for 2016 because we are taking two trips to DW. We are a family of 5 (two adults, three kids 12, 10, 7). The first trip will be next May with just my wife and me, planning on 4 or 5 days in the parks. The second trip will be all 5 of us in November or December, planning on 5 days in the parks.

So should my wife and I get APs? We would typically get Free Dining (if it is available) for our late fall trip and I'm not sure how to average that into the equation. I know we could get Tables in Wonderland as AP holders. Also, we usually just get base tickets for our fall trips and they are included with the AP. Would potential AP room discounts cancel out the free dining benefits knowing we would have to buy regular MYW packages for our kids?

Heeellllllppp! Anyone who usually goes in for Free Dining have some insight on this?

 

[JZCubed]

Buy AP (at least for 1 adult).

Get room with AP discount.

Skip 'free dining'. Get Tables in Wonderland Card for food discounts.

AP gets other discounts too.

 

[sharonabe]

A 5-day base ticket is $315 plus tax. An AP is $654 plus tax. Remember the AP includes park hopping and parking. I agree with JZCubed that at least one adult should get an AP for the discounts. If there is any chance you would take one more trip before May 2017, you would really get full value out of the AP and you would need to both buy one. Even a weekend trip would suffice...come on, you know you'll want to go again!