Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future?

**mickey** · 06-21-2005

The new AP program seems to be very restrictive. Will it dissuade you from buying/renewing an AP in the future?

**roxie** · 06-21-2005

I don't know....we JUST bought this year....for the discount.

We will have to see.

fjs08 · 06-21-2005

We have a condo in St. Petes and basically do a day trip to Disney each time down. However, that said, in the past, with AP room rates, we always spent the nite. We may just pack it in and drive the 95 miles back home at the end of the day and for go paying through the nose for a bed. I'm one of the Probably Not, I go to much category. Also, I don't know what will happen to Florida rates too. I've used my Florida discount about 25% of the time for room rate discounts too.
Frank

bumble · 06-21-2005

I think we will still get APs... I just might stay off site or do more day trips if the discount is as restrictive as it looks.

ilvminnie · 06-21-2005

The room discounts don't really affect me since we're DVC members. We get a discount on the AP, too, & since we generally go twice in a calendar year it's still more economical for us.

Erin · 06-21-2005

It doesn't really effect me. I wasn't planning on staying onsite that much anyway.

Andrea · 06-21-2005

I'd been thinking about it depending on when my 2006 trip is going to be, but now it looks like a lot more trouble than it's worth.

missy H · 06-21-2005

We were planning to buy Ap's at the end of this year for our 3 week trip in December and our 1 week trip next december, and we will probably still do so but we may have to re-think which hotel we stay in if there are no discounts!

**Dana** · 06-21-2005

There are to many restrictions on the AP now. I don't see the point in renewing mine. I will go back to the package deals and hope for a decent deal. I will be able to get the meal plan with the package too and that appeals to me. Disney is making it a pain to be an AP holder.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by Dana

There are to many restrictions on the AP now. I don't see the point in renewing mine. I will go back to the package deals and hope for a decent deal. I will be able to get the meal plan with the package too and that appeals to me. Disney is making it a pain to be an AP holder.

I agree. I don't see me renewing my AP. I am not even sure I will take a second trip on the one I have. I can't book 120 days out and risk about $200 in a nonrefundable deposit, that's just crazy. A package or room only looks like it will work the best for us from now on.

CaribBeachNut · 06-21-2005

Bad AP rates will be a good excuse to see the Grand Canyon.

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by CaribBeachNut

Bad AP rates will be a good excuse to see the Grand Canyon.

I think a lot of people are thinking the same thing. We have skipped the beach for a few years and have gone to WDW, we may head back to the beach next summer. Who knows.

fjs08 · 06-21-2005

I wonder how many folks will take it personally and stay away from Disney because they appear to be demonstrating a lack of customer loyalty??

I doubt this will effect 1st time business, but it sure as heck may hurt repeat business.

Frank

**Dana** · 06-21-2005

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

I agree. I don't see me renewing my AP. I am not even sure I will take a second trip on the one I have. I can't book 120 days out and risk about $200 in a nonrefundable deposit, that's just crazy. A package or room only looks like it will work the best for us from now on.

The AP worked out great for admission for me this year. I went twice and did receive a great discount for my January trip. I don't feel cheated with this AP, but will not be newing under these new restrictions. I can't afford to lose a deposit either. I feel so bad for the people who just bought the AP and now are uncertain what they are entitled to under this new plan. I don't intend to go back twice in one calender year again, so AP's don't even make sense to me. I wish they would give the official word or let us know what to expect for the end of October. I'm at a stale mate until then. I cannot stand the not knowing.

fjs08 · 06-21-2005

>> I can't afford to lose a deposit either. <<

They are sounding more and more like the airlines industry with this one. That's absurd. Plans change. Disney should be able to accommodate that within reason. NO refund period is not being accommodating.

Frank

View Poll Results: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future?
Yes, no matter what	15	23.81%
Probably, depends on how long I am staying	30	47.62%
Probably not, I go way too much	15	23.81%
Nope, I will buy one no matter what	3	4.76%
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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? The new AP program seems to be very restrictive. Will it dissuade you from buying/renewing an AP in the future?

06-21-2005	#2 (permalink)
roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,548	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? I don't know....we JUST bought this year....for the discount. We will have to see.

06-21-2005	#3 (permalink)
fjs08 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 805	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? We have a condo in St. Petes and basically do a day trip to Disney each time down. However, that said, in the past, with AP room rates, we always spent the nite. We may just pack it in and drive the 95 miles back home at the end of the day and for go paying through the nose for a bed. I'm one of the Probably Not, I go to much category. Also, I don't know what will happen to Florida rates too. I've used my Florida discount about 25% of the time for room rate discounts too. Frank

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? I think we will still get APs... I just might stay off site or do more day trips if the discount is as restrictive as it looks. __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,443	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? The room discounts don't really affect me since we're DVC members. We get a discount on the AP, too, & since we generally go twice in a calendar year it's still more economical for us. __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? It doesn't really effect me. I wasn't planning on staying onsite that much anyway. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? I'd been thinking about it depending on when my 2006 trip is going to be, but now it looks like a lot more trouble than it's worth. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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missy H MB's British Belle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,663	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? We were planning to buy Ap's at the end of this year for our 3 week trip in December and our 1 week trip next december, and we will probably still do so but we may have to re-think which hotel we stay in if there are no discounts! __________________ Missy H Avatar He married me again!! Next Trips Jun 09 28 days Oct 09 7days Dec 09 14 Days June 1998 offsite April 1999 ALL STAR SPORTS Dec 1999 and April 2000 offsite March 2003 offsite June/July 2004 POP Christmas/New year 2005/06 POP CENTURY then AKL July 2006 POFQ Dec 2006 POP June 2008 POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st of 3 trips to WDW in 2009!!! playing at WDW trip number 1! two to go!!!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? There are to many restrictions on the AP now. I don't see the point in renewing mine. I will go back to the package deals and hope for a decent deal. I will be able to get the meal plan with the package too and that appeals to me. Disney is making it a pain to be an AP holder. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 273 days 4 hours 54 minutes

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CaribBeachNut Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 910	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? Bad AP rates will be a good excuse to see the Grand Canyon.

06-21-2005	#13 (permalink)
fjs08 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 805	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? I wonder how many folks will take it personally and stay away from Disney because they appear to be demonstrating a lack of customer loyalty?? I doubt this will effect 1st time business, but it sure as heck may hurt repeat business. Frank

06-21-2005	#15 (permalink)
fjs08 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 805	Re: Will the new AP rates dissuade you from buying an AP in the future? >> I can't afford to lose a deposit either. << They are sounding more and more like the airlines industry with this one. That's absurd. Plans change. Disney should be able to accommodate that within reason. NO refund period is not being accommodating. Frank

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