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[momothree]

I am going to WDW in June for two days and then again in December for 7 days. I am going back and forth with buying an annual pass. We plan on staying either at Wilderness Lodge, Polynesian or Beach Club. Are the AP rates good for Dec.12 for 7 nights? Are the discounts worth me paying $70 more for the ap?? Please Help!!!

[Wendyismyname]

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I say for for the AP. You could save $$$ if AP discounts come out for your stay, plus you can save 10% on some merchandise and dining.
Plus, who know, you might be able to squeeze in another trip early next year before your AP expires.

[LisaJ]

I agree, I would go for the AP. I'm sure you would be able to save more than $70 on the room discount alone (if offered).

[Stephanie P.]

I would also probably do the AP is $70 was the difference, since you can get other discounts with the AP.

[RobDVC]

I think it's worth getting the AP, especially if they offer AP rates for your DEC stay. Plus, you just might be able to swing another trip in the first half of next year before the AP expires...

[susancl]

If you get the annual pass, you might get a discounted room. Plus you can buy the DDE for $50 and get 20% off your meals. With three kids, you will save the $70 plus the $50.

[graygables]

Get the AP. I have yet to regret it. I bought the DDE this time for $50 and it more than paid for itself on the Feb trip. The room and merchandise disounts are a huge bonus, also. It also gives you an excuse to sneak back before it expires!

[LuvMinnie]

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Get the AP. I have yet to regret it. I bought the DDE this time for $50 and it more than paid for itself on the Feb trip. The room and merchandise disounts are a huge bonus, also. It also gives you an excuse to sneak back before it expires!)

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OK..you talked me into it too!!
I've been debating for awhile.

[Pris]

If room discounts are available you will definitely get your money back and then some. We just saved $450 on 8 nights at a moderate with the new AP rates.

[waycoolmom]

I wish I could get my DH (the accountant) to give the Annual Pass a look. We are going back next year, but even if we weren't it looks like the AP is the way to go. OH, why won't he listen to me??? I guess you can't be a prophet in your own home!!!

[Caldercup]

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We just saved $450 on 8 nights at a moderate with the new AP rates.

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This was our experience too!

And the DDE paid for itself in the first few days. My only suggestion is not to sign up for it until the last business day before you arrive. Since they're so slow at sending the cards, you have to sign up months in advance if you want the cards before you go and but they are dated with the date you signed up -- not the first day of use. I wish I had waited! Because my letter had expired, they had to send another letter to Epcot for me to pick up anyway. The good news is that they arrived the day after we left, but they dated them for 5/31/06 to make up for the delay -- so I ended up not losing any time on the subscription after all!

Having an AP is a wonderful thing -- but dangerous, since they tend to make you book extra vacations! My most recent AP expired TODAY.... and I'm totally bummed about it.

Eileen

[Eyeore1019]

Are you planning on buying AP for everyone or just yourself? I bought the AP for me and everyone else the MYW. This saved us $100/night on the resort and discounts of food, merchandise, etc. I think it would definitely be worth buying AP.

Dina