To buy or not too buy

babets · 03-12-2006

DH and I are thinking about buying annual passholders for the 4 of us. We live 4 hrs away, is it worth it just to save on hotels?

**WishUponAStar** · 03-12-2006

Well, living only four hours away i would have to think it's worth it. We lived four hours south of WDW before we moved to NJ and when we finally bought annual passes we were so thankful. We ended up going on more short little Disney trips throughout the year and LOVED having them. When visitors would come we'd take them, etc... it was GREAT!

tinkerbelle24 · 03-12-2006

I was just about to post the same thing!!!! Is it worth it for 3 of us that live in NJ? I was only looking to use maybe 2 times in that year.

Andrea · 03-12-2006

Just look at how often you think you'll go and decide from there!

**WishUponAStar** · 03-12-2006

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Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Is it worth it for 3 of us that live in NJ? I was only looking to use maybe 2 times in that year.

Well Tink, before I joined DVC I was pricing out the 8-day Magic Your Way passes for August and the price for an annual pass, WITH the DVC discount was just a LITTLE more. So, for us even if we just use it for one big trip then a few short ones it's TOTALLY worth it.

tinkerbelle24 · 03-12-2006

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

Well Tink, before I joined DVC I was pricing out the 8-day Magic Your Way passes for August and the price for an annual pass, WITH the DVC discount was just a LITTLE more. So, for us even if we just use it for one big trip then a few short ones it's TOTALLY worth it.

Wish,
Could u PM me info on the DVC. I really know nothing about it and interestd to see what it is all about. Thank You

bali · 03-12-2006

Annual passes are really great to have. I'd say go for it. They're worth it for the hotel discounts, yes, but they're also worth it if you plan on visiting more than 10 days during the year. Also, if you're anything like me, you'll find that having an AP in your pocket and knowing that you can go to WDW every day makes your visits a bit more frequent. :)

lhraz · 03-12-2006

Well with DVC discount it was a no brainer for us. Bought in August last year, stayed 10 days, planned on July visit this year for 10 days, so they have already paid for themselves, and anm now doing a daddy daughter trip in April to get the most we can out of passes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Erin · 03-12-2006

YOu'll break even on the passes if you go to the parks more than 5 days, right? So, if you plan on entering any of the four parks more than 5 times in the next year - go for it!

Erin · 03-12-2006

Oh! I forgot that the new passes get cheaper, the longer you stay - so my comparision prolly isn't right!

Just ignore me, people! Nothing to see here!

brennan0720 · 03-12-2006

On mousesavers.com they compare the number of days you have to go to recieve benfits... I think 10 days in a year and you get your money's worth!

Allyson · 03-12-2006

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Originally Posted by Erin

Oh! I forgot that the new passes get cheaper, the longer you stay - so my comparision prolly isn't right!

Just ignore me, people! Nothing to see here!

Erin, it's 5 days for the FL resident seasonal pass.

As the others have said, for non-residents I think the "break-even" point is 10 days within the year.

lhraz · 03-12-2006

5 days for FLA resident, 10 days for AP regular, 8 days for DVC member

brennan0720 · 03-12-2006

The annual pass discounts may also have an impact depending on whether or not you get a Disney Dining Card and eat at the restaraunts alot!

Allyson · 03-12-2006

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Originally Posted by brennan0720

The annual pass discounts may also have an impact depending on whether or not you get a Disney Dining Card and eat at the restaraunts alot!

Good point! All the other discounts/benefits are over and above the money you save on park passes! It's a no brainer if you ask me!

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babets Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: a small place in southeast Georgia Posts: 724	To buy or not too buy DH and I are thinking about buying annual passholders for the 4 of us. We live 4 hrs away, is it worth it just to save on hotels? __________________ Nikki H. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Celebrating our anniversary and DS's 13th b-day

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,747	Re: To buy or not too buy Well, living only four hours away i would have to think it's worth it. We lived four hours south of WDW before we moved to NJ and when we finally bought annual passes we were so thankful. We ended up going on more short little Disney trips throughout the year and LOVED having them. When visitors would come we'd take them, etc... it was GREAT! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 22 days 3 hours 57 minutes

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: To buy or not too buy I was just about to post the same thing!!!! Is it worth it for 3 of us that live in NJ? I was only looking to use maybe 2 times in that year. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: To buy or not too buy Just look at how often you think you'll go and decide from there! __________________ 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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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: To buy or not too buy Annual passes are really great to have. I'd say go for it. They're worth it for the hotel discounts, yes, but they're also worth it if you plan on visiting more than 10 days during the year. Also, if you're anything like me, you'll find that having an AP in your pocket and knowing that you can go to WDW every day makes your visits a bit more frequent. :) __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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lhraz Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CORTLANDT MANOR ny Posts: 165	Re: To buy or not too buy Well with DVC discount it was a no brainer for us. Bought in August last year, stayed 10 days, planned on July visit this year for 10 days, so they have already paid for themselves, and anm now doing a daddy daughter trip in April to get the most we can out of passes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ July 96 10days offsite Dec 96 5days ASM Aug 02 10 days Cor. Springs Dec 02 12 days of Christmas POR Aug 03 11 days CB Aug 04 10days Wilderness Cabin (NOW DVC MEMBER!) Aug 05 8days OKW(2bdrm) 3days Wilderness Cabin April 06 8 days Contemporary Concierge July 06 6daysBoardwalk 8days Saratogo Springs 1bdrm Aug 07 5 days AKL DVC studio/7days POP free dining FEB 08 AKL 7days 110 total days spent in DW and counting....

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: To buy or not too buy YOu'll break even on the passes if you go to the parks more than 5 days, right? So, if you plan on entering any of the four parks more than 5 times in the next year - go for it! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

03-12-2006	#10 (permalink)
Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: To buy or not too buy Oh! I forgot that the new passes get cheaper, the longer you stay - so my comparision prolly isn't right! Just ignore me, people! Nothing to see here! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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brennan0720 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 31	Re: To buy or not too buy On mousesavers.com they compare the number of days you have to go to recieve benfits... I think 10 days in a year and you get your money's worth! __________________ 1997-DL Offsite 1999-DL Offsite 2001-WDW Fort Wilderness Cabins 2004-WDW Port Orleans:French Quarter To infinity and beyond- WDW!!!

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lhraz Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CORTLANDT MANOR ny Posts: 165	Re: To buy or not too buy 5 days for FLA resident, 10 days for AP regular, 8 days for DVC member __________________ July 96 10days offsite Dec 96 5days ASM Aug 02 10 days Cor. Springs Dec 02 12 days of Christmas POR Aug 03 11 days CB Aug 04 10days Wilderness Cabin (NOW DVC MEMBER!) Aug 05 8days OKW(2bdrm) 3days Wilderness Cabin April 06 8 days Contemporary Concierge July 06 6daysBoardwalk 8days Saratogo Springs 1bdrm Aug 07 5 days AKL DVC studio/7days POP free dining FEB 08 AKL 7days 110 total days spent in DW and counting....

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brennan0720 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 31	Re: To buy or not too buy The annual pass discounts may also have an impact depending on whether or not you get a Disney Dining Card and eat at the restaraunts alot! __________________ 1997-DL Offsite 1999-DL Offsite 2001-WDW Fort Wilderness Cabins 2004-WDW Port Orleans:French Quarter To infinity and beyond- WDW!!!

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