Originally Posted By sjdimon Well - looks we're headed back to DL for the 2nd time this year. Since there seems to be little price difference between a 4-day; 5-day and Deluxe AP - I am thinking of getting the AP's (in anticipation of 1 or 2 more trips in the next year). Here are my questions: 1. Can you still "upgrade" a valid Pass to a higher pass (like an AP)? If so - I will purchase the 4 or 5 day passes thru our Credit Union - use our EE; then upgrade. 2. Do you get AP Discounts (Room; Meal; etc.) with a Dlx AP? There's no point in getting a Premium (or even the Dlx with Parking) since we'd always have a local Hotel/Motel Room, and we don't even seem to be down on the REAL busy days or Saturdays. 3. Since DCA is always less crowded than DL - is it better to process the AP in DCA? TIA! Stew
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I too am interested in answers to sjdimon's question #3. Also, when is the best time on a Saturday to process? Or do they let you get in the line a minute before closing so that no attractions/fun time is wasted?
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess I have no idea bout processing in DCA. I guess I just assumed you had to do it in DL! Hmmm... Yes, you get a 10% discount on food with your deluxe pass, and you can get at least 10% off hotel rooms at the DL Resort (sometimes better--I got a room at DLH for $89 this past January). Oh, and sorry, no idea on your first question, either...
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess >>>Also, when is the best time on a Saturday to process? Or do they let you get in the line a minute before closing so that no attractions/fun time is wasted?<<< I am guessing they close the line an hour or more before closing. (JUST GUESSING, though.) We went to process in on a Saturday this past January, but the line was too long early in the morning. We went back around lunchtime, and the line was even longer--at least an hour's wait. It got progressively longer through the course of the day! My advice would be to do it first thing in the morning, no matter what. Get it out of the way!
Originally Posted By Princess Gabi You can indeed upgrade! Most places give you a 10% discount on merchandise and food throughout the DLR even with a Deluxe AP. As for rooms, you'll have to check on that one. I didn't know you COULD process an AP in California Adventure. I guess I never bothered to check. But by all means, if you can, go for it.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer 1. Can you still "upgrade" a valid Pass to a higher pass (like an AP)? If so - I will purchase the 4 or 5 day passes thru our Credit Union - use our EE; then upgrade. Yes, you can upgrade from a ParkHopper to an AP, so long as the AP is higher in price than the AP. Also they know if you got a discount, so you have to pay the full difference (some employers do have slightly discounted AP prices, basically the same price as an renewal price). But yes, you can but the ParkHopper, use the EE and then upgrade to an AP. 2. Do you get AP Discounts (Room; Meal; etc.) with a Dlx AP? There's no point in getting a Premium (or even the Dlx with Parking) since we'd always have a local Hotel/Motel Room, and we don't even seem to be down on the REAL busy days or Saturdays. OK, here are the basic AP discounts... ALL AP's get the same hotel deal, the basic one which is 10% off rack rate (not good), or the much more heavily discounted rates on slower dates. Check MouseSavers.com for the current deals.... For food discounts in the parks and the hotels. ALL AP's other than a Premium get 10% off, Premium's get 15% off... (ODV carts and Quick Service locations do not offer discounts). In Downtown Disney, ALL AP's get 10% off MOST locations, some locations do not offer it... For Merchandise, only the Premium AP's get 10% off in the parks, all other AP's get nothing 3. Since DCA is always less crowded than DL - is it better to process the AP in DCA? DCA does not offer AP processing, your ONLY choice for a first time AP is to go to the Bank of Main Street in Town Square, next to the Opera House/50th Anniversary exhibit in Disneyland.
Originally Posted By debtee Just wondering if anyone knows if you can use your PAP up until it's last day? If it expires on the 28th of the month can you still go into DL on the 28th or is the 27th your lastday of use? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^The date on the AP is the LAST date you can use it, so if it is July 28th, you can enter the park on the 28th.
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend And if you pay for parking DL will credit you the $10.00 if you purchase parking with the Annual Pass. You MUST bring the parking ticket. A Disney Cardit Card (Chase Bank) will give you 10% off most DL purchases over $50.00. The new AP is dated or backed to the date you first used it.
Originally Posted By berol "you can upgrade from a ParkHopper to an AP, so long as the AP is higher in price than the AP." should read "…so long as the parkhopper is higher in price than the AP."
Originally Posted By berol ack! let's try "…so long as the AP is higher in price than the parkhopper."
Originally Posted By sjdimon Thanks all. Interesting that they now apply the purchase price of the Parkhopper - not the "value" - we did this about 5 years ago - and they applied the "value" of the Parkhopper - which was quite a bit higher than the purchase price.
