Originally Posted By u k fan Hi guys. I currently have a fantasy AP that runs out at the end of the month and when I visit DLP in a few weeks I'm considering upgrading to the dream AP. What I want to know is if there is any discount for renewing an AP and would upgrading affect it? When I bought my pass there were four of us and I was with an AP holder so we got really good discounts, this trip one of my party will be renewing for free because she introduced 3 new people and the other 2 will be letting their passes slip until our trip at Easter so it will just be me paying to renew this time. Also I see that the family discount offer now only counts if there are 5 of you. When we go in April there will be four people in total buying AP's, should I just wait and become number 5 to get the discount then for everyone. At this time we will also be with someone who holds an AP so in theory we should get that discount too. So am I better off waiting or is there a discount for renewing now? Also, from those in the know, is there a big incentive to upgrade? The hotel discounts seem nice, but with the nearby hotels being so reasonable it doesn't seem like so much of a perk. I do like the idea of the extra shopping discount, but I wouldn't be able to use it straight away, would it still be valid in April or does it have to be used within the first month etc.? Any help would be greatfully appreciated as all of the official info is in French and very vague anyway!!!
Originally Posted By disneyqueenuk Hi there Well the AP has gone down in cost which makes it just slightly more than a 3 day pass for the park. You do get a gift when you renew, I got a pen set this time which was nice and a mug the last time The discount vouchers are valid for 3 months now but you can only use then on one day once the date is written on by the CM. You get one for restaurants and one for stores. If you are a shareholder you get 15% off you AP also. Hope that this helps
Originally Posted By disneyqueenuk Forgot to say that I think with the Dream, you get invites to events and also additional discount on pin events etc.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Nothing really to add as Disneyqueen has answered the question. Personally I would wait until April to renew as financially that is likely to be more viable. Also, if you don't mind me saying UKfan, knowing your Disney visiting habits, I don't think you would totally reap the benefits of a Dream passport unless table service retausrants factor higher up on your priority list. The Dream passport also entitles you to a free Kir Vin or Orange Juice at table service restauratns. And it was the Dream passport that gave us such a great deal at the Plaza Inn in October. I'm sure you will be happy no matter what you decide!
Originally Posted By u k fan I think to be honest, what I might do is wait until April to buy my passport. My current AP will be valid for this trip so that's fine. I don't think a free Mug or Pen Set is enough to make me buy my ticket now when I might be able to get a group discount next time. This will really be a budget trip in January as the April trip will be a real special family trip. There'll be about 10 of us on that trip and we may at that stage decide that the extra restaurant discounts are worth it for our special meals once our plans are finalised. The other plus is that we won't have to waste too much time at the AP bureau since this is a flying visit!!!
