AP Room Discounts

MickeyMamma · 07-25-2003

I have a FTP booked for the end of September, but I am hearing about these great AP discounts. Are the discounts as great as they sound?

Since we are planning to go back next June, I am trying to decide if I am better off using an AP discount (I would have to buy the APs also) for the room and then have the passes for June already.

We are 2 adults and a 2yo.

What do you think?

dznygrl · 07-25-2003

The FTP are such a good deal, I doubt it would be worth the hassle to use an AP discount instead. In fact, Disney seems to have cut back on AP rates this year (along with a lot of other promotions) simply because of the FTP!

But if you are planning a second trip soon, the APs might be worth it for you. I was planning on going the AP route myself until the FTPs came along. It is doubtful I'll be able to plan another trip within the next year :cry: so I decided the package was a better deal for me.

Did those ramblings make any sense?

MrDisneyfan1 · 07-30-2003

Yes, if you can plan another trip, it is worth your while, the hotle savings, and the ticket expense for the next trip. We have AP's and try to plan around the expiration date.
Plus, there are some perks to the AP's, private lounges, pins, DISCOUNTS, previews, newsletter....and more!

Den

MickeyMamma · 07-31-2003

Private lounges??

Please fill me in on this one. We are going to buy and activate our tickets when we get down to Disney.

I found a listing of the restaurant lunch discounts at least.

Give me the scoop!

Thanks!!

jmouse · 07-31-2003

Private lounges for annual passholders are no more.

MickeyMamma · 07-31-2003

Disappointing, but okay.

I just wish that they would release the AP Hotel discounts for September already!!!

Park Hopper · 07-31-2003

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Originally posted by MickeyMamma
Private lounges?? Please fill me in on this one. Give me the scoop!
Thanks!!

Last summer Disney opened private passholder lounges in Epcot and Animal Kingdom. The AK lounge wasn't much to speak of, but the Epcot lounge was located upstairs in the offices of the Land Pavilion and was quite nice. It was a great place to get out of the heat, take a break and get a drink of cold water. There also was a small area where children could amuse themselves with toys, etc.

The two lounges were opened on a seasonal basis and Disney said they would close once the hot weather was over. AP's were encouraged, though, to send e-mails if they liked the lounge idea in hopes Disney would reopen them this summer.

Unfortunately, that hasn't happened. I inquired about them a couple of times earlier this summer and was told Disney didn't like where last year's lounges were located but couldn't find suitable alternative sites. The Epcot lounge was right in the middle of an office area and I can see where it likely disturbed employees to have guests trooping down the hall all day.

The lounges were nice while they lasted, though, and made you feel just a little bit more special. But, who knows, maybe they'll return one of these days?

JOANN · 07-31-2003

Also waiting patiently for the AP rates to become available for us who do not live in Florida or Canada. Seems Disney is taking their sweet time in offering these special rates. I guess the old saying goes, "ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT"!!!!
:hmmm JOANN:)

MrDisneyfan1 · 07-31-2003

The lounges were great. We popped into the EPCOT lounge, and felt like we became VIP's. It started by pushing a select combination of numbers in the elevator, and bam, our own private area overlooking the entire pavillion and ride. Very plush, free beverages, nice service, and to top it off, seeing as we are right above the character dining, Chip and Dale came up. We were the only family in there, my son had his own private pillow fight (pillows from the couch's) with Chip and Dale. What a photo fest that was. The AK lounge was like an empty resturant...yawn.

To bad they seem to "shelve" some of our perks.

I will miss our PS at the lounge:(
Den

mickaholic4077 · 08-01-2003

I'm waiting for the time that they cancel free parking for AP'ers. Then I probably won't renew.(Like you really believe me,right?????)

Captgoodguy · 08-02-2003

I too loved the lounge in Epcot. After a long day of walking, my DW was sitting on the couch slowly starting to drop off to sleep. That's when Chip and Dale arrived.

Of course, I couldn't resist. I motioned for Dale to come over and quietly explained that he should sit down on the couch right next to her. Let me tell you, when her eyes opened, I thought she was going to jump out of her skin. The moment was priceless and the interaction with the characters was truely a time that we will never forget. She wasn't too happy with me for a short while after that....not too sure why??

MickeyMamma · 08-05-2003

ANYBODY HEAR ANYTHING ABOUT THE SEPT/OCT AP RATES YET?

I'M STARTING TO GET REALLY ANTSY ABOUT OUR UPCOMING TRIP!

Suffering from Delayed Disney Gratification in NY :nooo: :dazed

JOANN · 08-05-2003

Still waiting patiently here in Chicago. :hmmm Next visit, hopefully this Nov., but no discounts yet. Even called the Swan & Dolphin, but the dates I wanted were all blacked out.

Hope they come out soon!!! :) JOANN

MickeyMamma · 08-07-2003

Bumping this up to see if anybody has heard ANYTHING about WDW releasing any AP rates. (I hope I hope I hope!!!)

MickeyMac · 08-08-2003

I haven't heard anything, but given Disney's recent history, I wouldn't expect anything for several more weeks - they just released the AP rates through Oct 1. Checking in before that time and you're all set. Oct 2 and beyond, I wouldn't be surprised to see them come out towards the end of August, beginning of September.

07-25-2003	#1 (permalink)
MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	AP Room Discounts? I have a FTP booked for the end of September, but I am hearing about these great AP discounts. Are the discounts as great as they sound? Since we are planning to go back next June, I am trying to decide if I am better off using an AP discount (I would have to buy the APs also) for the room and then have the passes for June already. We are 2 adults and a 2yo. What do you think? __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon. Last edited by MickeyMamma; 07-25-2003 at 10:05 PM.

07-25-2003	#2 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	The FTP are such a good deal, I doubt it would be worth the hassle to use an AP discount instead. In fact, Disney seems to have cut back on AP rates this year (along with a lot of other promotions) simply because of the FTP! But if you are planning a second trip soon, the APs might be worth it for you. I was planning on going the AP route myself until the FTPs came along. It is doubtful I'll be able to plan another trip within the next year :cry: so I decided the package was a better deal for me. Did those ramblings make any sense? __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 37 days 15 hours 7 minutes

07-30-2003	#3 (permalink)
MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	Yes, if you can plan another trip, it is worth your while, the hotle savings, and the ticket expense for the next trip. We have AP's and try to plan around the expiration date. Plus, there are some perks to the AP's, private lounges, pins, DISCOUNTS, previews, newsletter....and more! Den __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

07-31-2003	#4 (permalink)
MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	Private lounges?? Private lounges?? Please fill me in on this one. We are going to buy and activate our tickets when we get down to Disney. I found a listing of the restaurant lunch discounts at least. Give me the scoop! Thanks!! __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon.

07-31-2003	#6 (permalink)
MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	Disappointing, but okay. I just wish that they would release the AP Hotel discounts for September already!!! __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon.

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07-31-2003	#5 (permalink)
jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	Private lounges for annual passholders are no more.

07-31-2003	#8 (permalink)
JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Also waiting patiently for the AP rates to become available for us who do not live in Florida or Canada. Seems Disney is taking their sweet time in offering these special rates. I guess the old saying goes, "ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT"!!!! :hmmm JOANN:) __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

07-31-2003	#9 (permalink)
MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	The lounges were great. We popped into the EPCOT lounge, and felt like we became VIP's. It started by pushing a select combination of numbers in the elevator, and bam, our own private area overlooking the entire pavillion and ride. Very plush, free beverages, nice service, and to top it off, seeing as we are right above the character dining, Chip and Dale came up. We were the only family in there, my son had his own private pillow fight (pillows from the couch's) with Chip and Dale. What a photo fest that was. The AK lounge was like an empty resturant...yawn. To bad they seem to "shelve" some of our perks. I will miss our PS at the lounge:( Den __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

08-01-2003	#10 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I'm waiting for the time that they cancel free parking for AP'ers. Then I probably won't renew.(Like you really believe me,right?????)

08-02-2003	#11 (permalink)
Captgoodguy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 516	I too loved the lounge in Epcot. After a long day of walking, my DW was sitting on the couch slowly starting to drop off to sleep. That's when Chip and Dale arrived. Of course, I couldn't resist. I motioned for Dale to come over and quietly explained that he should sit down on the couch right next to her. Let me tell you, when her eyes opened, I thought she was going to jump out of her skin. The moment was priceless and the interaction with the characters was truely a time that we will never forget. She wasn't too happy with me for a short while after that....not too sure why?? __________________ A former and future Annual Passholder from Indiana that has visited too many times to list here. Proud parent of Jingles The Wonder Dog.

08-05-2003	#12 (permalink)
MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	ANYBODY HEAR ANYTHING ABOUT THE SEPT/OCT AP RATES YET? I'M STARTING TO GET REALLY ANTSY ABOUT OUR UPCOMING TRIP! Suffering from Delayed Disney Gratification in NY :nooo: :dazed __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon.

08-05-2003	#13 (permalink)
JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Still waiting patiently here in Chicago. :hmmm Next visit, hopefully this Nov., but no discounts yet. Even called the Swan & Dolphin, but the dates I wanted were all blacked out. Hope they come out soon!!! :) JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

08-07-2003	#14 (permalink)
MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	Bumping this up to see if anybody has heard ANYTHING about WDW releasing any AP rates. (I hope I hope I hope!!!) __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon.

08-08-2003	#15 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	I haven't heard anything, but given Disney's recent history, I wouldn't expect anything for several more weeks - they just released the AP rates through Oct 1. Checking in before that time and you're all set. Oct 2 and beyond, I wouldn't be surprised to see them come out towards the end of August, beginning of September. __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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