DVC Members Getting HUGE Discount on Premium Annual Pass

[VWL Mom]

DH has a PAP & the merchandise discount is 20%!!

I forgot all about that!

[DizneyFreak2002]

So the PAP is a 20% discount... DVC members will discount... Yea, seems worth while getting the PAP after all with this deal...

[azcavalier]

Does anyone know if this counts with upgrading an existing ticket and/or towards upgrading to a coast to coast ticket?

For example. I have already purchased a 7 day park hopper for my trip this November. When I'm there in November can I go to the ticket booth at some point and upgrade to a WDW annual pass for the difference in value between the ticket I have and the $399? In that respect can I then turn around and upgrade that annual pass to a coast to coast ticket?

I want to know the answer to this, too. We're going in November for 8 days, going back in April for four, and then again next fall for 8 days. We were going to buy Annual Passes at the end of our trip this November (we were told to wait until the end, because if we bought them at the beginning, it would screw with our ADRs).

I know with a regular DVC AP I was told to upgrade to the 2park ticket, I would have to pay the difference between DVC AP & AP, then upgrade to the Premier Passport.

This just confused me even more. Is this a yes? They will take our 8 day park admission and apply it toward the purchase of an annual pass, which as we're DVC members, now would be applied to the discounted premium annual pass?

[Disney Goof]

I am not familiar with Annual Passes or Premium Annual Passes.

Do you have 365 days of use from the time of your first use of the pass? So if we would buy this Premium Pass when we go in November 2012, could we use the pass until Dec 2013 or just until the corresponding start date in November 2013?

Thanks

[DizneyFreak2002]

I am not familiar with Annual Passes or Premium Annual Passes.

Do you have 365 days of use from the time of your first use of the pass? So if we would buy this Premium Pass when we go in November 2012, could we use the pass until Dec 2013 or just until the corresponding start date in November 2013?

Thanks

When you purchase an AP, the ticket becomes valid on day of first use.. So, say you bought the AP today, September 13, 2012 but you didn't cash in the voucher until November 13, 2012... Your ticket is good until November 13, 2013, in which time you'd have to renew your pass...

Under this deal, as a DVC member, you can purchase a Premium AP for $399 any time between October 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012... You can cash in the voucher any time after purchase as long as it is before December 31, 2013... So, let's say you purchased the PAP under this deal on October 13, 2012... You have until December 31, 2013 to cash it in, thus activating your ticket... If you cash in the voucher on November 13, 2013, then your pass is good until November 13, 2014...

[DizneyFreak2002]

I want to know the answer to this, too. We're going in November for 8 days, going back in April for four, and then again next fall for 8 days. We were going to buy Annual Passes at the end of our trip this November (we were told to wait until the end, because if we bought them at the beginning, it would screw with our ADRs).



This just confused me even more. Is this a yes? They will take our 8 day park admission and apply it toward the purchase of an annual pass, which as we're DVC members, now would be applied to the discounted premium annual pass?

Your best bet, AZ, is to contact member services and ask them directly... I was always under the impression that if you purchased regular park tickets then decided to upgrade to an AP, the price you paid for the park tickets would be applied to the price of the AP.. You'd then have to pay the difference...

And I never heard of a ticket affecting your ADRs... Your ADRs aren't tied to your tickets... They are tied to your name and vacation reservation...

[azcavalier]

And I never heard of a ticket affecting your ADRs... Your ADRs aren't tied to your tickets... They are tied to your name and vacation reservation...

Someone on a different thread said that they had upgraded to the AP on the first day of their vacation, and for some reason that messed with (removed) their ADRs. I know that doesn't seem like it would, as they're not tied together. But then someone else confirmed this happened to them as well, and someone else even said that they were told by the CM when they inquired about upgrading to do it at the end of their vacations, because it may affect their ADRs.

So, we were just not going to risk it, as we wouldn't use the AP for this trip anyway (it's already paid for). We'll upgrade on the last day, and then activate it either in April or next November. Sweet!

[VWL Mom]

This just confused me even more. Is this a yes? They will take our 8 day park admission and apply it toward the purchase of an annual pass, which as we're DVC members, now would be applied to the discounted premium annual pass?

It was a yes, I was referring to your question about upgrading to the 2 park ticket from an AP. Your credit towards that would only be $399 not the value of a full PAP>

So, we were just not going to risk it, as we wouldn't use the AP for this trip anyway (it's already paid for). We'll upgrade on the last day, and then activate it either in April or next November. Sweet!

If you're upgrading your ticket your PAP date will be the first day of your original MYW ticket. You could buy a new PAP and activate that in April.

[DizneyFreak2002]

Someone on a different thread said that they had upgraded to the AP on the first day of their vacation, and for some reason that messed with (removed) their ADRs. I know that doesn't seem like it would, as they're not tied together. But then someone else confirmed this happened to them as well, and someone else even said that they were told by the CM when they inquired about upgrading to do it at the end of their vacations, because it may affect their ADRs.

So, we were just not going to risk it, as we wouldn't use the AP for this trip anyway (it's already paid for). We'll upgrade on the last day, and then activate it either in April or next November. Sweet!

Sounds like a computer glitch... Just have your ADR reservation number... That is all the proof you need...

[TinkerbellT421]

DBF and I had four day park hours, first day of our trip we went straight to guest services in Epcot and upgraded to AP. the price of the worth of the four day park hoppers was applied to the cost of the AP, we had to pay the difference. Tickets are not connected to your ADR's what's so ever, so have no effect, at all, on dinning reservations. The only hiccup is if you already have tickets attached to your KTTW card, then you cannot upgrade to a AP, the park tickets have to be separate.

[CosmicRay]

Such great news, we were debating to renew our AP's and this seals the deal! Our kids are going to love the extra perks!

[tjstrike]

Anybody know if this is going to be a permanent offer or just a one time deal ?

[DizneyFreak2002]

Anybody know if this is going to be a permanent offer or just a one time deal ?

One time deal, for now... No one knows if they will offer this ever again...

[magicofdisney]

DBF and I had four day park hours, first day of our trip we went straight to guest services in Epcot and upgraded to AP. the price of the worth of the four day park hoppers was applied to the cost of the AP, we had to pay the difference. Tickets are not connected to your ADR's what's so ever, so have no effect, at all, on dinning reservations. The only hiccup is if you already have tickets attached to your KTTW card, then you cannot upgrade to a AP, the park tickets have to be separate.

Just last week I upgraded a 2day ticket on a KTTW card to an AP. And that wasn't the first time I've done this. However, we had used all our dining credits at the time of upgrade. Maybe that's the difference.

[BluegrassDaisy]

I think this has been asked/answered, but just to make sure I understand: I am heading to WDW on 9/28 I have already purchased our 7 day PH passes; We have 2 trips planned for next year, one in February the other in October. I had planned to buy AP's before the trip in February - but now it looks like I will buy now. My question is this: will I be able to upgrade my 7 day PH at the end of the Octobcer trip? And if so, can I wait until February to begin using the AP? Therefore making it good for all of 2013?? Thanks in Advance

[VWL Mom]

I think this has been asked/answered, but just to make sure I understand: I am heading to WDW on 9/28 I have already purchased our 7 day PH passes; We have 2 trips planned for next year, one in February the other in October. I had planned to buy AP's before the trip in February - but now it looks like I will buy now. My question is this: will I be able to upgrade my 7 day PH at the end of the Octobcer trip? And if so, can I wait until February to begin using the AP? Therefore making it good for all of 2013?? Thanks in Advance

When upgrading a PH, the AP will have an activation date of the first day the PH was used which in your case will be 9/28/12. The expiration date will be 9/28/13.

If you want to take advantage of the PAP promotion you could order a PAP voucher between Oct 1 and Dec 31,2012 and then activate it during your February 2013 trip, the expiration would be the following February 2014.

[BluegrassDaisy]

Thanks Lynn - that makes perfect sense.

[Yo Mickey!]

hypothetical question. we are going in oct under our current AP's but going back in dec for another week or so and plan to get the PAP's. those will only be good until next dec. 1 or so (first day of our trip). can i buy two sets and redeem the other set in dec. of 2013?

guessing not but this is a pretty great deal for us as we generally hit the waterparks a day each visit.

[VWL Mom]

hypothetical question. we are going in oct under our current AP's but going back in dec for another week or so and plan to get the PAP's. those will only be good until next dec. 1 or so (first day of our trip). can i buy two sets and redeem the other set in dec. of 2013?

guessing not but this is a pretty great deal for us as we generally hit the waterparks a day each visit.

Interesting, in my head I'm thinking yes but am not positive. My pass doesn't expire until February but I can buy the voucher during the promo. If you buy the new pass in December and then order a voucher when you return home (prior to years end) wouldn't that be the same?

DH's current pass expires during our November trip and he will be getting the PAP. Now I'm wondering if he can get another one for November 2013. I'm sure there will be a list of restrictions will be available October 1st.

[fanofdisney]

This is very exciting! I am looking forward to more surprises/perks