Originally Posted By fidoprincess Thanks again Darkbeer! We're going again soon (Jan 12!) and I will be sure to flash my new AP in DTD! I always appreciate that you take the time to help.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk Thank you for posting the pros and cons. Since I don't live in So Cal and can take a ditch day to go to DL, should I pay the extra $122 for the premium pass or not? Remember, money is tight! Please cast your votes now (yes or no)!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer WIll you buy over $1,000 in merchandise? If not, then stay with the Deluxe. $120 is a lot of money, and if you don't need the Parking Pass or plan to go during any of the blockout days, save your money.
Originally Posted By AZDisneyDan Be careful with the DTD restaurant discounts because we recently went to Rainforest Cafe after the parked closed at 8PM and when I showed them my AP they said they only give the discount before 4PM, so there are restictions at some restaurants, so be aware.
Originally Posted By cindyland You can also use other cards to get the shopping discount. We have a Disney visa and we got a 10% discount at World of Disney store (I believe there was a minimum purchase). I can't find the paperwork right now, someone may be able to clarify further. We also used the card to get a discount on some restaurants in the park. There is no fee for this card. We purchased the Deluxe pass because we plan on making at least one more trip, and had no interest in being in the park on any of the blockout dates, and the price seems reasonable. One question though, we purchased our passes in October, and have never received a newsletter, is this normal?
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk More concerned with blackout days. Thanks for your input everyone. I may be at DL this Monday and Tuesday! Having HMH withdrawls!!!
Originally Posted By Hound Cindyland, I believe that the Disney visa get you the 10% on purchases over $50. With the PAP you only need to spend $10.
Originally Posted By fidoprincess Now I think I've gotten it all straight. Here is the list for all the discounts that I have to carry around with me at DL-lol. We have DAPs, Disney Visa, and AAA. With the Visa, 10% off merchandise if you spend $50 or more-not valid on DVD, VHS, software, etc-lots of exclusions mainly artwork and classic collections but good at resort stores and pin carts. Not good at the "art type"stands like portraits and silhouettes. Visa Dining discount 10% off at only Rancho del Zocalo, Carnation Cafe, RRPizza, Pizza Omm mow mow, Wine Country Tratoria and the Vinyard room, Yambuki, PCH Grill and Granville's (only6-10pm). Also get 2 free strollers per day and free picture at DCA, 20% off tours. AAA 10% off food at Plaza inn-incl character breakfasts, Ariels Grotto, Goofy's Kitchen, PCH Grill and Wine Country Tratoria. No merchandise discounts. DAP gets 10% off almost all food including BB, etc. No merchandise discount in the parks but in DTD at lots of stores including Lego. So having all 3 things, we are covered! It would have been another 700 to get all PAP and I think we would have never spent that much in merchandise to have the discount cover the cost. Does anyone else have this list all set up with everything on it you'd care to share? That way we could make sure to have everything listed. Still a little unclear about the Visa merch discounts. Spent over $50 in Lego and missed asking for the discount! Is build a bear included? Thanks.
Originally Posted By dlandfans Can anyone tell me about the AP discount for hotels? I am considering buying a deluxe AP and will be staying at the GC this summer? I would love to save a few bucks. (I did see that the deluxe and premium have the same discounts for food, etc.) Thanks!
Originally Posted By raer I think BAB only gives a $5 discount of a minimum amount purchase. I think it is $30.00. It could have changed though.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ <<Can anyone tell me about the AP discount for hotels? I am considering buying a deluxe AP and will be staying at the GC this summer? I would love to save a few bucks. (I did see that the deluxe and premium have the same discounts for food, etc.) Thanks!>> There is a standard 10% off rack at the hotels for all AP's. Special nights and rates are announced not too far beforehand. You take your chances as to whether the great rates will be offered for your dates. Typically, though not always, weekends are not included in the great rates. Deluxe and Premium APs do NOT have the same discounts on food and merchandise. Deluxe is 10% on food, nothing on park/WOD merchandise. Premium is 15% on food and 10% on merchandise totaling over $10. Premium also includes parking at Mickey and Friends.
