Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek so quite advanced planning here but.. planning on going in dec 2013 and again oct 2014. better to get APs in advance or get regular park passes then upgrade before we leave?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I would recommend at least one AP in advance for parking and dining discounts. The dates on an upgrade are a year from the first day you use the passes that are upgraded.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh If you aren't from Southern California, there is no advantage to buying day passes and then upgrading. The only reason to do that is if you are going to buy an AP with blackout days and don't want to pay extra to attend those days.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk <The dates on an upgrade are a year from the first day you use the passes that are upgraded.> So if I buy the 3 day special they are offering right now and go for Memorial Day weekend, upgrade to an AP before the last day at the park, I could go back in Dec 2012 and the AP would expire Dec 2013?
Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek i am pretty sure the AP would expire the first day you used the 3-day pass. i could be wrong about that though.
Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek i expect we will just get the APs all together and skip the day passes.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb If you first use the pass Sept 29 and upgrade on the last day of use the AP would be good through Sept 29 2013, even if you upgrade in Dec.