I think It's worth it if you plan to park hop. Shorter (1-3 day) parkhoppers are really pricy. We got them and will be doing one four day in the parks trip, one two or three days in the parks trip, and another one TBD, but likely around the same. We miiiight add a fourth-really depends. Either way it broke us even with savings on those three trips alone. People on here somehow manage to do super long trips, but we can't escape work that long, & my job is restrictive. Do the math-but shorter trips don't necessarily mean the value isn't there. I would also consider the convenience of knowing you're taken care of and don't have to fuss about getting tickets. I haven't even activated ours yet and it has already made my life easier.Thank you! As of right now we are going for a weekend in April and then a week next November, but I will probably go at least one or two more times between those two
So happy you were able to take advantage of the AP room discount...we found that, while our resort for March IS included in the AP offer, there is no availability - which has been the case for most of the past Special Offers lately...There’s also AP resort room discounts. Our room for early spring it’s 35% off with our AP. Also, there seems to be more availability than general room discounts. And it’s the same rooms, they just don’t seem to sell out as fast. Another weird/cool thing with the room discounts, sometimes it will show available rooms, with no discount, that are the very least available! For instance, we wanted to add a day on to our trip to the wilderness Lodge in December. Of course, it was completely sold out. But, we were able to add a day using an annual pass discount where in the room was not discounted Pricewise at all but it was available only through the discount page. So we paid rack rate, but we were able to get it! And that was only through the annual pass offer. We’ve only had annual passports since August, and are finding many perks similar to that one that definitely add up over time and make the money spent seem totally worth it! And this has nothing to do with saving money, but other cool perks are passholder only T-shirts during parties and festivals, as well as pins and other assorted goodies. Just adds an extra layer of special!
I also recommend looking at a free app called Mouse Perks that will show you all the discounts with an AP.
We don't know yet but if they extend the great dining discount, that helps as does the 20% off shopping.
@HopperFan, thought the 45th year AP Dining discount was through Dec????
It was just until the end of September but it's been extended a few months. No word on whether it will be extended further.
My guess is the dining discounts go away... but that is totally just a guess! I could be way wrong!
Another thing to consider is if you are staying onsite. If you are offsite for one of those trips, an AP could save a ton in parking.
The hope is that they call them discounts for the 35th of Epcot.I, too, doubt they will extend the latest dining discounts beyond Dec. as then they'd have to call it something else beside 45th yr. discounts!!
Maybe it's a mental thing but you give me 20% off, I'll eat on property. You only give me 10% at a very few places, I start adjusting my plans to avoid eating on property.
Maybe "Mickey's 90th birthday discount".... Hey, I can hope!!I, too, doubt they will extend the latest dining discounts beyond Dec. as then they'd have to call it something else beside 45th yr. discounts!!
Would be great if they'd give AP holders more perks anyway - seems they would make more money in the long run. We wouldn't, personally, change our eating habits as we always enjoy onsite eating (part of our vacation enjoyment) but it definitely leaves a 'sweeter' taste in our mouths to get an additional discount!
I knew it, I knew it, I could tell that you were an eternal optimist.Maybe "Mickey's 50th birthday discount".... Hey, I can hope!!
So I already have 2 trips planned to Disney World for next year and was wondering if it would be a better deal to get an annual pass than buying tickets for each visit or just buy tickets? Any advice would be a great help