Annual Passes - is it worth it?

secondstar · Post by **secondstar** » May Fri 30, 2008 10:53 pm

We always buy APs. Usually, our first trip is an eight-day vacation. Then, one year later when it's about to expire, we schedule our next trip. That way, we get two trips out of one AP. Since the tickets are already bought, we can spend the money on the room (if we want to). And, another perk is AP room discounts.

I know things have changed since 2000, but to give you an idea...We had scheduled a stay at the Wilderness Lodge. Our total room price was approximately $1,800. Then, once the AP rates were released, I called and receive my discounted rate. I saved more than $300 on the room, almost covering the cost of the AP at that time.

You also receive discounts at select locations on property so I think they're a great value

meticulus9 · Post by **meticulus9** » Jun Sat 07, 2008 12:32 pm

is the break even point @ 16 days or so?

secondstar · Post by **secondstar** » Jun Mon 09, 2008 9:22 pm

On my last Mickey Monitor, I found out there are savings at our local Disney Store, as well!

And, disneyshopping.com, too!

metsofny · Post by **metsofny** » Jun Tue 10, 2008 1:23 pm

This topic is great. It's something I've wondered. Trying to decide now.

ctrain2281 · Post by **ctrain2281** » Jun Fri 13, 2008 7:35 am

Great post topic btw. I actually did pretty extensive research trying to figure out when it was worth it to do APs vs. regular passes (I'm a gov. budget analyst so this kind of stuff is right up my alley). I had a whole spreadsheet on how many days you need to go to the parks, factoring in number, length and frequency of trips. I'll see if I can find it and let you all see if I'm accurate or just freakin nuts!

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Jun Fri 13, 2008 7:59 am

I wish I lived close enough to be able to think about it. That said, I think this is a great topic and something that I had always wondered.

meticulus9 · Post by **meticulus9** » Jun Fri 13, 2008 8:01 am

ctrain2281 wrote:Great post topic btw. I actually did pretty extensive research trying to figure out when it was worth it to do APs vs. regular passes (I'm a gov. budget analyst so this kind of stuff is right up my alley). I had a whole spreadsheet on how many days you need to go to the parks, factoring in number, length and frequency of trips. I'll see if I can find it and let you all see if I'm accurate or just freakin nuts!

look foward to viewing it

HakuOni · Post by **HakuOni** » Jun Fri 13, 2008 12:37 pm

it depends on how many times you will be able to go to the magic kingdom. with all the benefits of getting an AP its a thing i would not pass up. i really love the AP.

secondstar · Post by **secondstar** » Jun Fri 13, 2008 6:16 pm

One more "plus" with the APs.

Suppose you have an AP, which still has four months or so left before it expires. And something comes up and you find yourself with unexpected funds and an available vacation option. (Maybe you hit the lottery. (Hey, it could happen.) Or received a large bonus check.) It's so much easier to decide to go online, purchase plane tickets, and make that call to 407-wdw-pass to make reservations when the park tickets are already paid for. Let's face it, it's a big expense out of the way.

Figment of Imagination · Post by **Figment of Imagination** » Jun Sat 28, 2008 12:15 pm

I was used it once and it is great if you use it the one year for two weeks, lets say starting on a day like Aug 9. then the following year take a two week trip having the trip end Aug 9. Thats how I got it to really benifit me. I hear thats kinda what it takes to make it really worth it.

Ginny01843 · Post by **Ginny01843** » Jul Tue 08, 2008 6:17 am

My husband and I are both semi-retired, we live in the Northeast Corner of MA and have had AP's for the past 10 years. Of course we travel to FL at least twice a year and sometimes more often. AP's are definately worth the money if you are planning or hopeing to visit the parks for more than 10 days at a time and --of course more than once a year. I always say--they really don't save us any money--as we have the resort and flight cost more often then if we only visited once in a while--Ãœ

earningmyfins · Post by **earningmyfins** » Jul Thu 10, 2008 10:48 pm

Definitely get one. I've had one since I was 7 months. They're the best and although they are pricy they have some serious benefits. Of course, admission to the parks, fast passes, savings at the stores, savings on food, savings on hotels... and some other great benes.
You should get one if you go often!

jcodirewolf · Post by **jcodirewolf** » Jul Fri 11, 2008 8:25 am

earningmyfins wrote:I've had one since I was 7 months.

Why 7 months? You don't need any pass to enter Disney Parks until you are 3. And I believe that has been true since they got rid of the coupons. Which I barely remember, I think I had been to WDW once or twice durning the ticket era.

johno

agingerbugg · Post by **agingerbugg** » Jul Fri 11, 2008 8:34 am

jcodirewolf wrote: You don't need any pass to enter Disney Parks until you are 3.

Well, really, until you are five. I don't know anyone who hasn't lied about their child's age to get them into the parks free.

bfdlt4626 · Post by **bfdlt4626** » Jul Sun 13, 2008 9:18 am

We live in IL. and are DVC members. We usually purchase an AP. We either stay for 12 or more days, or we will plan more than 1 trip a year.

We will be going 3 times this year, so an AP makes since.

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