Originally Posted By out numbered mom Hi, I have a dilema... I want to get the annual pass, but tomorrow is also my boys birthday. We are planning on being in the park tomorrow and Sunday. Would it be better to buy the 4 day passes from Costco and then upgrade on the first day to the annual pass, and then take our pass and get the boys their gift card worth $75 for it being their birthday and being annual pass holders, or should I use their birthday to get them in free on the first day and just buy 1 ticket for the second day and then upgrade to the pass after that. Let me know what you think thank
Originally Posted By Travaria If you're going to pay for the pass either way, I would suggest getting the gift-card (you don't have to have the annual pass already when you get the gift card, you can get it with a multi-day pass if that's what you want). My friend just got the gift card and it was super nice, she was able to get several really nice things for herself and in the end only spent about 10-20 dollars our whole trip (besides what she spent on food of course). What it boils down to, is either way you're going to be spending the same amount on your annual pass, but this way your boys also get a sweet gift card to get themselves something nice!
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA U can also put the price of your tickets toward a annual pass.. but yeah that last post is right, either way it’s the same price… It sounds like you want an annual pass? Does your family know witch one they want? I would get an annual pass for my self (if I was in your shoes), get the free tickets for the kids and get the free stuff. And then the next day when you come back get them there passess..
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA Having an AP is heaven… specially with the free parking ( I have premium) and if you ask around most have either deluxe or premium pass.. with deluxe you can add the free parking.. you can’t do that with the other ones. If you plan on going a lot..premium is for you. If you plan on going 5 times a month then I guess a deluxe is for you..but if your not going to go that much then you might want to look into the other passes. They are less expensive..
Originally Posted By believe Question, if you get the Costco 4 day pass and you decide to upgrade to a deluxe AP, when does the AP expire? ie I use the Costco ticket for the first time on Dec 1, 2009. I decide to upgrade on Aug 23, 2010. Does the AP expire on Dec 1, 2010, or Aug 23, 2011? Or neither?
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA i am going to guess The day you upgreade,but on year from that day. That is my guess I could be wrong, I usually am! LOL j/k. but no seriously when you buy an actually pass a year from that day is when it expires.. my pass renewd way before oc 27,but my new pass shows it as a exp. date of oct. 27 2010.
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA i think the 4 day pass has an shelf life also.. i think you might have to use it before aug 2010!
Originally Posted By imadisneygal The AP will expire one year from the first day you used the multi-day passport, not necessarily the day you upgraded.
Originally Posted By believe The Costco 4 day parkhopper pass expires Aug 23, 2010. It costs $159. How much does an Deluxe AP cost? $199?
Originally Posted By believe Thanks. I checked Costco, you can't upgrade with the So Cal Select AP ($174). Another thing to consider when upgrading right away is - I think the main advantage of is that you can get a parking pass. And that you can go more times. However, if you won't go so often, the Costco tix has the advantage of almost no blockouts. Check the dates you would go between now Aug 23, 2010 (that's the last day the you can use the Costco tix). See if they are blocked out with the AP you want to purchase. Then upgrade accordingly.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I've got the Costco 4 day So Cal. I used 2 days last weekend and I will upgrade to the So Cal Annual during the big meet so I can get in on what would be a blackout date on the AP. I won't be buying parking because it's an extra $59 and I probably won't go more than 2 or 3 times in 2010. So if it were me, I'd buy the Costco four day, get the birthday gift card and upgrade on the last day of the passes.
Originally Posted By LuLu >>ie I use the Costco ticket for the first time on Dec 1, 2009. I decide to upgrade on Aug 23, 2010.<< Don't you have to use a 4-day parkhopper within 14 days? I think remaining days expire if you don't use them within 14 days of your first park entry.
Originally Posted By LuLu Well, I read the Costco ticket page and it doesn't have that same disclaimer as the Disney parkhopper. Didn't want to alarm anyone Sounds like a great deal!
Originally Posted By LOVE-DCA **See if they are blocked out with the AP you want to purchase. Then upgrade accordingly.** <-- that is a good suggestions, cause 3 of the 4 passess have black out dates!
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Well, actually the VERY BEST way to get an AP is to get a Sugar Daddy..
