help me..

**cinderbella** · 03-15-2005

Okay--
now that I am back and not even unpacked i am already planning my next trip!! We want to go back June1st-June 8th and there are SEVERAL options I can do here...and i need your help

1. Buy AP's and get the AP rate---In the long run this would be about two hund. dollars more than we would spend if we went with option number 2...BUT we will be moving to Orlando in December and we anitcipate being back and forth between Orlando and SC a lot..and wouldn't it be nice to just pop in for dinner??

2. Buy tickets on a discount website and book the hotel reglular style and hope for a general public discount...i think this says it all..

3. Go all out...buy the package...the park hoppers...the dining plan...just splurge and say...bahh..you only live once...(If we do this it will cost the same as booking a hotel room with the AP rate and buying the AP's...but all the food WILL be paid for...)

so..give me your input...and i am trying to SAVE money...

jodilt · 03-15-2005

I vote to buy the AP's. Since you are moving down there within the year, you could easily get your money's worth. I only go twice in a year's time and the AP's save me money.

queensmama · 03-15-2005

With the AP's you are more likely to go back again, and again, and again!

disneyguy · 03-15-2005

If you are going to be going a lot just go on and get the AP's. Then you can get the Dining Discount Card too, that would save a lot of money.

Allyson · 03-15-2005

My vote too is for the AP's and like disneyguy said, get the dining card too! I'm jealous that you're moving to Orlando (although DH would move in a heartbeat, I think, if I was willing to move away from my MAMA!)

At least we're in FL and can buy the seasonal pass!

goofyguy1958 · 03-15-2005

I believe that the discounts will pay for the pass at a moderate resort. Also, just think of how many additional visits you can make between June 2005 and June 2006....not to mention the additional resort discounts you can get.

tigger · 03-15-2005

I vote AP/Discount...I suspect that you will be going again after your June trip

**roxie** · 03-15-2005

Buy the APs!

EmpressJenny · 03-15-2005

Buy the APs. You'll soon break even especially if you're moving (yay! One more Floridian!), and you can use whatever disposable income you get after that to splurge on a hotel using your new Florida residency!

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-15-2005

I say go for the APs. If you are lucky enough to get an AP discount on a room you could easily make up the difference in ticket price right there. Then get the dinning card to save 20% on some of your meals. If you are moving to Florida you will get a lot of use out of them. Sounds like a win-win situation to me!!

disyady · 03-15-2005

Just one more vote for the AP's for all the reasons listed above.

BuzzLightyear · 03-15-2005

I voted for your option 2 - if you really, really want to save money.
And if the general public code doesn't come out you can always do your first option.

lopo · 03-15-2005

Since you specifically mentioned that the idea is to save money (seems like that should be an oxymoron since WDW costs big bucks even if you use all the discounts!), purchasing the APs is the most cost-effective way to go. And, you will be able to look forward to stopping in ay WDW anytime you are in Orlando preparing for your move. That might help your mental health considering that moving iften causes lots of stress. :-) Are you sold yet?

**Dana** · 03-15-2005

Go with the AP's. You two make many trips to WDW and you will save money in the long run.

OffKilterFan · 03-15-2005

AP...once you move up there, you will just HAVE to pop in from time to time, and the AP's will do just fine for that :D

View Poll Results: What would you do?
Buy AP's and book the room with AP rate	25	71.43%
Buy discount tickets and book room separatly	3	8.57%
Go all out and buy the package..	4	11.43%
dont go...you just went!!	3	8.57%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

03-15-2005	#1 (permalink)
cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	help me.. Okay-- now that I am back and not even unpacked i am already planning my next trip!! We want to go back June1st-June 8th and there are SEVERAL options I can do here...and i need your help 1. Buy AP's and get the AP rate---In the long run this would be about two hund. dollars more than we would spend if we went with option number 2...BUT we will be moving to Orlando in December and we anitcipate being back and forth between Orlando and SC a lot..and wouldn't it be nice to just pop in for dinner?? 2. Buy tickets on a discount website and book the hotel reglular style and hope for a general public discount...i think this says it all.. 3. Go all out...buy the package...the park hoppers...the dining plan...just splurge and say...bahh..you only live once...(If we do this it will cost the same as booking a hotel room with the AP rate and buying the AP's...but all the food WILL be paid for...) so..give me your input...and i am trying to SAVE money... __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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jodilt Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 784	Re: help me.. I vote to buy the AP's. Since you are moving down there within the year, you could easily get your money's worth. I only go twice in a year's time and the AP's save me money. __________________ Disneyland - too many times to count! '01 - Grand Californian '02 - Disneyland Hotel '03, '04 - Grand Californian '05 - Disneyland Hotel WDW '96 - All Star Music '97 - Caribe Royale & Swan '98 - Carribean Beach '99 - Coronado Springs & Dixie Landings '00, '01, '02, '03, '04 - Wilderness Lodge

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: help me.. With the AP's you are more likely to go back again, and again, and again! __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: help me.. If you are going to be going a lot just go on and get the AP's. Then you can get the Dining Discount Card too, that would save a lot of money. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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03-15-2005	#5 (permalink)
Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: help me.. My vote too is for the AP's and like disneyguy said, get the dining card too! I'm jealous that you're moving to Orlando (although DH would move in a heartbeat, I think, if I was willing to move away from my MAMA!) At least we're in FL and can buy the seasonal pass! __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

03-15-2005	#6 (permalink)
goofyguy1958 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 267	Re: help me.. I believe that the discounts will pay for the pass at a moderate resort. Also, just think of how many additional visits you can make between June 2005 and June 2006....not to mention the additional resort discounts you can get. __________________ Completed the 2006 Walt Disney World Marathon in honor of Lizzette Victory Hartz and raised over $5,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the process.

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: help me.. I vote AP/Discount...I suspect that you will be going again after your June trip __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,548	Re: help me.. Buy the APs!

03-15-2005	#9 (permalink)
EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: help me.. Buy the APs. You'll soon break even especially if you're moving (yay! One more Floridian!), and you can use whatever disposable income you get after that to splurge on a hotel using your new Florida residency! __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,307	Re: help me.. I say go for the APs. If you are lucky enough to get an AP discount on a room you could easily make up the difference in ticket price right there. Then get the dinning card to save 20% on some of your meals. If you are moving to Florida you will get a lot of use out of them. Sounds like a win-win situation to me!! __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 240 days 8 hours 15 minutes

03-15-2005	#11 (permalink)
disyady Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada/DVC Posts: 262	Re: help me.. Just one more vote for the AP's for all the reasons listed above.

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: help me.. I voted for your option 2 - if you really, really want to save money. And if the general public code doesn't come out you can always do your first option. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 108 days 13 hours 15 minutes

03-15-2005	#13 (permalink)
lopo Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 849	Re: help me.. Since you specifically mentioned that the idea is to save money (seems like that should be an oxymoron since WDW costs big bucks even if you use all the discounts!), purchasing the APs is the most cost-effective way to go. And, you will be able to look forward to stopping in ay WDW anytime you are in Orlando preparing for your move. That might help your mental health considering that moving iften causes lots of stress. :-) Are you sold yet? __________________ "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world". My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back! Zip-a-dee-doo-dah!

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03-15-2005	#14 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: help me.. Go with the AP's. You two make many trips to WDW and you will save money in the long run. __________________ ~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. 271 days 3 hours 15 minutes

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OffKilterFan Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 508	Re: help me.. AP...once you move up there, you will just HAVE to pop in from time to time, and the AP's will do just fine for that :D __________________ -Sarah Avatar: My best friend and me The secret of tomorrow is to live your dreams today.