Buying APs

ohiominnie · 04-16-2003

We are getting ready for a May trip to WDW and buying APs for the first time!

Are there any advantages to buying at home at the Disney Store or should I wait until we get to Florida?

If I get the vouchers at the Disney Store where at the MK do I redeem them for real APs?

Thanks in advance for the perspective

**mickey** · 04-16-2003

Purchase them prior to leaving home, they may be more expensive in Florida. At the Disney Store, they will give you a voucher that you can take to guest services to get your AP. At the Magic Kingdom, the guest services window is to the far right as you walk up to the gate.

jmouse · 04-16-2003

Unless there is an Annual Pass price increase, the price is the same whether you buy them at home or at WDW. Just a FYI, Annual Pass increases are usually taken in the fall.

If you buy the AP at home, you still must visit a Guest Services window at the parks to exchange it for your ticket, so you will not be saving any time there.

mickaholic4077 · 04-17-2003

I think it all depends on your state's sales tax whether or not the price will be bigger.

jmouse · 04-17-2003

Doesn't matter where you buy Disney tickets, you pay the FL tax and the prices are the same whether you buy at a Disney Store or at WDW!

Rosieglow1 · 04-17-2003

Does anyone know if AP holders get any special benefits.

jwdj4lfe · 04-17-2003

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Originally posted by Rosieglow1
Does anyone know if AP holders get any special benefits.

This is something I asked alittle while ago in a post. If you search the forum for AP benefits it should come up. AP holders do get great discounts at the Disney Resorts, Im not sure if its all the time or if they have to wait for special AP codes. They also get other discounts here and there at Restuarants and shops. Im sure a AP holder can clerify for me.
Joe:)

goofygal1975 · 04-17-2003

Here's another question along these lines. I bought the AP's at the Disney Store last month. I won't be turning them in until the end of May, and our June trip will be just 2 weeks after that. When do they mail you all your paperwork stating what your benefits are? I know they didn't take my name or info when I bought the AP vouchers. I'm going to have to do that search, cause I think you get discounted prices for tickets for yourself other people in your party, at least for Disney Quest and Blizzard Beach/Typhoon Lagoon, right?

**mickey** · 04-17-2003

Sorry for the confusion. I meant to say that many places in FL don't sell the vouchers, they sell active tickets. The price will be the same, it is just that you may have less days to use it.

As far as benefits, I believe that you get a little booklet when you get your actual pass, and it acts as the card holder for your pass. Otherwise, you can see them here:

2003 AP benefits

goofygal1975 · 04-17-2003

Thanks Mickey!! :D

quartz7 · 09-04-2003

We are thinking about buying AP's. When do they increase the ticket price. I know around fall, but does anyone have a month?
thanks
Janelle

jmouse · 09-04-2003

Disney does not follow a set schedule for raising prices. Nor do they give advance notice.

AP vouchers may be redeemed for the real thing at any park ticket window as well as Guest Services at the parks.

Captgoodguy · 09-04-2003

Having AP for several years, I have found one thing. If you go to Guest Services at MK, you will definitely wait in line. I recommend going to Downtown Disney Guest Services or MGM Studios. It always seems like those two locations have the smallest lines if any at all.

Sadly, I think we aren't going to renew this month. We have decided to at least try to resist the temptation of WDW and go other places next year. That means only one more trip this year and probably only one trip next year. That means it's not worth the price to renew.

mickaholic4077 · 09-04-2003

That's a shame,captaingoodguy!! Ya gotta come back!!!!!

iluvwdw · 09-04-2003

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Originally posted by Captgoodguy
Having AP for several years, I have found one thing. If you go to Guest Services at MK, you will definitely wait in line. I recommend going to Downtown Disney Guest Services or MGM Studios. It always seems like those two locations have the smallest lines if any at all.

Captgoodguy, you are absolutely right! The Guest Service windows at all of the parks are swamped in the morning!!! I went to DTD and activated my AP at Guest Services there, and there was no one else in there! It's kind of hidden, and I don't think a lot of people know it's even there! I definitely recommend going to DTD the night before you go to the parks to activate them there. GOOD LUCK! ;)

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ohiominnie Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 30	Buying APs We are getting ready for a May trip to WDW and buying APs for the first time! Are there any advantages to buying at home at the Disney Store or should I wait until we get to Florida? If I get the vouchers at the Disney Store where at the MK do I redeem them for real APs? Thanks in advance for the perspective __________________

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Purchase them prior to leaving home, they may be more expensive in Florida. At the Disney Store, they will give you a voucher that you can take to guest services to get your AP. At the Magic Kingdom, the guest services window is to the far right as you walk up to the gate. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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Rosieglow1 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42	Does anyone know if AP holders get any special benefits. __________________ Rosieglow

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goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	Here's another question along these lines. I bought the AP's at the Disney Store last month. I won't be turning them in until the end of May, and our June trip will be just 2 weeks after that. When do they mail you all your paperwork stating what your benefits are? I know they didn't take my name or info when I bought the AP vouchers. I'm going to have to do that search, cause I think you get discounted prices for tickets for yourself other people in your party, at least for Disney Quest and Blizzard Beach/Typhoon Lagoon, right? __________________ goofygal1975.com see my disney pictures and trip reports, and Disney Cruise Info! ~~Heather~~ ~~A Dream is a wish your heart makes~~ All-Star Movies 12/02 All-Star Movies 2/03 All-Star Sports 10/02, 06/03 , 07/03,12/03(MVMCP 12/5/03) Pop Century 2/04, 5/05, 7/05 CBR 12/04, 5/05 Disney Wonder Cruise 5/15/05-5/19/05 WL 8/05 Many trips 2005-2006 ~~Engaged at Disney, CRT 8/19/06~~ Sept 2007 DisneyMoon Dec 2008 AKV May 2009 7 night Disney Cruise

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Sorry for the confusion. I meant to say that many places in FL don't sell the vouchers, they sell active tickets. The price will be the same, it is just that you may have less days to use it. As far as benefits, I believe that you get a little booklet when you get your actual pass, and it acts as the card holder for your pass. Otherwise, you can see them here: 2003 AP benefits __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	Unless there is an Annual Pass price increase, the price is the same whether you buy them at home or at WDW. Just a FYI, Annual Pass increases are usually taken in the fall. If you buy the AP at home, you still must visit a Guest Services window at the parks to exchange it for your ticket, so you will not be saving any time there.

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I think it all depends on your state's sales tax whether or not the price will be bigger.

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jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	Doesn't matter where you buy Disney tickets, you pay the FL tax and the prices are the same whether you buy at a Disney Store or at WDW!

04-17-2003	#10 (permalink)
goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	Thanks Mickey!! :D __________________ goofygal1975.com see my disney pictures and trip reports, and Disney Cruise Info! ~~Heather~~ ~~A Dream is a wish your heart makes~~ All-Star Movies 12/02 All-Star Movies 2/03 All-Star Sports 10/02, 06/03 , 07/03,12/03(MVMCP 12/5/03) Pop Century 2/04, 5/05, 7/05 CBR 12/04, 5/05 Disney Wonder Cruise 5/15/05-5/19/05 WL 8/05 Many trips 2005-2006 ~~Engaged at Disney, CRT 8/19/06~~ Sept 2007 DisneyMoon Dec 2008 AKV May 2009 7 night Disney Cruise

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	We are thinking about buying AP's. When do they increase the ticket price. I know around fall, but does anyone have a month? thanks Janelle __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	Disney does not follow a set schedule for raising prices. Nor do they give advance notice. AP vouchers may be redeemed for the real thing at any park ticket window as well as Guest Services at the parks.

09-04-2003	#13 (permalink)
Captgoodguy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 516	Having AP for several years, I have found one thing. If you go to Guest Services at MK, you will definitely wait in line. I recommend going to Downtown Disney Guest Services or MGM Studios. It always seems like those two locations have the smallest lines if any at all. Sadly, I think we aren't going to renew this month. We have decided to at least try to resist the temptation of WDW and go other places next year. That means only one more trip this year and probably only one trip next year. That means it's not worth the price to renew. __________________ A former and future Annual Passholder from Indiana that has visited too many times to list here. Proud parent of Jingles The Wonder Dog.

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	That's a shame,captaingoodguy!! Ya gotta come back!!!!!

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