Originally Posted By chrisgeraci Planning on going to WDW in December for 7 or 8 days. I am trying to decide between a AP or a regular Park Hopper. This year had a AP for Disneyland but live on the west coast so it is more affordable to go to DL. I am not sure if I can go to WDW twice in one year. Trying to figure out benefits. The WDW website isn't as clear as the DL website in regards to AP. Help!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe 8 days is the break even point--more than 8 days a year AP. Not 8 days a year NO AP.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire However, an AP can also save you a bunch on Disney hotels, and for a 7 or 8 night stay, it would probably be worth it. There are usually passholder rates available the first week of december.
Originally Posted By dabekr Plus discounts for water parks, mini golf, etc. and the opportunity to buy the Disney Dining Experience card. We went with the AP for a six night stay (regular season), and will be saving money. Not to mention I might be able to sneak in another trip this year
Originally Posted By schoolsinger A theme park annual pass cost $415. An 8 day magic your way ticket with the park hopper option cost $238.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe 4) good point as the AP puts nice subliminal pressure to go to WDW as often as you possibly can to get your money's worth. It's kinda like an all you can eat buffet.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire even though you may not be sure, if the opportunity rises again for you to goto disney, you already got your tickets! And still, with the park hoppers being 238 and annual passes being 415, the discounts with the hotels can be worth it.
Originally Posted By Labuda Yep - even with a Premium Annual pass, I've regularly SAVED more on the hotel reservation than my PAP cost me when booking my first trip with it. Then tack on the dinign discounts, the FABULOUS DDE, and so on - it's soooooo very worht it, ESPECIALLY if there is ANY chance you'll be able to return in the same year!
Originally Posted By schoolsinger For just $2 more than a AP (not premium) you can get a 10 day magic your way ticket with the park hopper, no expiration, and the water park fun and more option (6 visits). The 10 days at the main parks plus the 6 options for the watermarks or Disney Quest will give you 16 days of fun. You could use half of it, 5 days of the main parks plus 3 days of water parks and Disney Quest in your next trip. Then you can use the other half, another 8 days, ANYTIME in the future. This way you don’t have to cram 2 trips in the same year.
