Originally Posted By sweetpea70 I'm considering buying my 1st AP since it looks like I'll be making 2 trips down from Oregon next year. I will be staying on-site and off-season so blockouts and EE are not really an issue. So, if I buy on-line they mail me a voucher or something? Does that mean the very first thing I need to do at the parks is go to the processing center on Main Street? Yuck! How long does this take and when is they best time to get in line? I wish they could process them at the hotels/DTD. Also, I can still get the hotel discount before the AP is processed right?
Originally Posted By Duffy to be honest, you dont have to buy it online. it depends on when you are going. My friends and i went monday 2 weeks ago and the ticket line was like 2-3 people. The Main street proccessing line is very empty in the morning but the line gets long towards the afternoon and night. And yes, you get discounts at hotels AND 10-15% off foods and merchandise. BUT you must purchase more than $10 for the discount to work, which is weird :/
Originally Posted By trekkeruss There is just about zero benefit to buying an AP online, unless you suspect that the price will increase from the time you purchase it and the time you activate it. You are correct that you will receive a voucher, so you save no time AND you have the added responsibility of making sure you don't lose the voucher.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Ditto what was said above, plus if you buy the hopper tickets and then upgrade later to the AP you will have the benefit of an early morning entry! This is what we always do.
Originally Posted By drawbridge But if she wants the resort hotels discount how would she do that with a park hopper? Is there another way to pre-pay for an AP other than on-line? If you only want to buy an AP how do you get in the gates to buy one at Main Street? I'm curious to know also.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Since the OP is planning to book their Disney owned hotel using the AP rates, I would order the voucher and have it mailed to you (at no extra cost). Showing the voucher at the Front Desk will allow you to check in and get the correct rate. Then you can get the AP processed when you visit the parks.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer >>Is there another way to pre-pay for an AP other than on-line? If you only want to buy an AP how do you get in the gates to buy one at Main Street? << Most Disney Stores sell AP vouchers. And you could park in the 3 hour lot (Free) at Downtown Disney, then go either to the Main Entrance Plaza Ticket booths, or the World of Disney store. Both sell AP vouchers.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Also, you can make your reservation and tell them you have an AP. Prior to checking in, just go and buy your AP. My brother did that last year!
