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AP Questions [discounts? + FastPasses? + booking with a voucher? + what if MemoryMaker is discontinued?]
I had an AP once several years ago, but I know many things have changed since then. I have a few questions...
1) Does anyone have a list of current perks or discounts that you get with an AP? Every site I go to to look for this directs me to Disney's page which is just Stitch saying 'someone ate the page!)
2) If you are staying on property, you can still make FP 60 in advance for each day of your trip, correct?
3) Your AP doesn't have to be activated in order to book a room with an AP discount, correct? Do you have to have the voucher at least, or can you just call and book with an AP discount and then show the AP upon arrival?
4) We (I - still working on convincing my husband!) are tentatively planning 2 trips... 1 adults only trip for next February for the Princess half, and then a bigger trip in Spring 2019 with our kids that will be 4.5 and almost 2 at that time. (If we did get APs we would have to adjust our trips a little bit so that they were both within a year). The big draw of the AP for me is the Memory Maker. The ticket prices between the two trips vs. the AP would be a wash, but the memory maker for 2 trips would cost us $300, which seems like the AP would be worth it. Am I thinking correctly? Also, I know that Disney changes things frequently. If they decided not to include the Memory Maker anymore, wouldn't they at least have to continue it for people that currently have an AP, or no?
Any other thoughts or opinions on an AP would be great! Thanks!
Annual passes rock! But the official annual passholders website sucks.
1) Allears.net has a great page for WDW annual passes. They even have all of the restaurants listed. Sorry I don't have the link. They don't have the current room discounts for AP holders, because that changes so fast.
2) Yes, you can make FP 60 days in advance. Some people report that you still can't make more than 7 days of FPs at a time, even if your resort stay is longer.
3) Your AP doesn't have to be activated to reserve an AP discount room by phone. You don't even need to have a voucher yet. Just ask specifically for the AP discount; they'll tell you to show your AP when you arrive. But you won't be able to access the AP prices online though the Disney booking system without an active pass (or maybe you can with a voucher, but not if you haven't bought the voucher? Not sure). I've heard differing reports about whether you need the AP to be active to check in to your AP discounted room. This can be an issue if you're on the dining plan - you may have to go to Disney Springs or a park to activate before checking in.
4) Yes, the savings for Memory Maker is awesome. Plus, only one person in your party needs to have an AP. So you could just get the AP for yourself to access all of these benefits for the whole family (Photopass, dining, free parking at the parks, shopping discounts). Just make sure all of your party is friends with you on MDE and check the "share photos" box to get the photos. This is especially important with ride photos, where you may be in separate ride vehicles. Also, you'll need to be present to use the AP discount anywhere (so your DH wouldn't be able to use the discount to buy you a surprise present or get lunch on his own).
Last edited by TLCdisneyfan; 01-20-2017 at 11:28 AM..
I agree that you might consider getting just 1 AP in the family, if it will save some money. You only need one to have the MM work for the entire family (and friends) group.
Here is a link to the allears discount page. This page has links to pdfs with dining discounts, shopping discounts, etc.. http://allears.net/pl/discounts.htm
The AP is currently showing a 20% discount on many dining establishments. I think this may be a special promotion, so it may revert back to 10% or nothing at some point. Not sure where I read it now, but I think September 2017 was the end date for the 20% dining. I am really hoping that this is extended because it will make the decision whether or not to get TiW a lot easier!
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