Originally Posted By liveforvacations I have a few questions about the Deluxe Annual Pass. I am planning a trip in October of 2007 and I am planning on purchasing Deluxe Annual Passes but I have a few questions. 1. When should I purchase these passes on-line? Is there a certain period of time from when you purchase them that you must validate them at Disneyland? I understand that they are good for one year. One year from purchase or one year from validation and first use? 2. Can you access the "Annual Passholders" section at Disneyland.com by simply purchasing the pass and having it in your possession or do you need to have it validated? Can you make reservations at the Disney resort hotels at the AP rates before you validate the pass? Can you buy tickets to the Halloween event as an AP before validating the pass? Thanks in advance for any information.
Originally Posted By imadisneygal 1. The voucher is good for 90 days from the date of purchase. This means that you must validate the AP voucher within 90 days of purchase - have your picture taken, etc. The passport will be good for one year (and one day, really) from the date on which you first enter the Parks and validate the voucher. 2. You must have a valid processed AP barcode to access the AP area. The same applies to the discounts and pre-purchase tickets for special events. You'll need to show the processed AP (or provide the processed barcode) to purchase Halloween tickets or hotel reservations.
Originally Posted By smoaky I'm not sure if this is where I should ask this question, but here goes. There is no standard AP hotel rate, right? Isn't it just that throughout the year they offer special discounts that you have to call and find out about? Like, just because I feel like going for a weekend next month doesn't mean they'll have an AP special rate, right? Thanks to anyone who has any help at all
Originally Posted By NJ AP Or ..... If you want to start your trip on a black out date, buy a regular pass first. Then by the end of the day say you decided to upgrade to an annual pass. You get to enjoy the block out day for "free" as they won't charge you for that at the end. If the park is super crowded, they'll open up the other AP processing spot near castle where the pin traders hang out. It is always MUCH LESS crowded.
Originally Posted By imadisneygal Smoaky, You're right. The hotel rates differ by season and offer. You just have to call to check the available AP rates at the Resort hotels.
Originally Posted By jomach08 You can always use an AP on the first day, regardless of blockout dates.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< The voucher is good for 90 days from the date of purchase. This means that you must validate the AP voucher within 90 days of purchase - have your picture taken, etc. >>> Actually, isn't it true that the voucher never in fact expires, but is valid for full payment of an AP for 90 days? That is, if you validate it within 90 days of purchase, you are protected from any price increase in the meantime, but if you wait for more than 90 days, then you have to pay the difference between the purchase price and the then-current price for the AP? As far as hotel rates, it was my understanding that there were two different discounts: the "AP rate" which has capacity controls and offers a substantial discount, and a 10% AP discount off of regular rates in the event that the AP rate is unavailable. Is that right?
Originally Posted By smoaky Thanks imadisneygal I'm interested in hearing any answers to SuperDry's question now!
