PH vs. AP Renewal

[mickeyfan0805]

Our AP's expire in December. We have one trip planned next year, and a 7-day hopper is about $100 less than the renewal of our Sorcerer Pass. As DVC members we get most of the same discounts, so I really can't think of any reason to spend the extra $100 outside of the fact that it maintains our ability to renew in future years (which may or may not be different by that time next year). Am I missing anything?

 

[Kingoglow]

Number of days that you can reserve park reservations.

Currently you get 3 5 reservations for your AP, plus the number of days for your DVC resort stay. If you drop your AP, you will be limited to advance reservations for just your stay (or ticket window, as it were). On the other hand, you wont have to worry about black out dates; only available reservations.

Depending on how or how often you visit, this might not make a difference to you.

 

[erionm]

Number of days that you can reserve park reservations.

Currently you get 3 reservations for your AP, plus the number of days for your DVC resort stay. If you drop your AP, you will be limited to advance reservations for just your stay (or ticket window, as it were). On the other hand, you wont have to worry about black out dates; only available reservations.

Depending on how or how often you visit, this might not make a difference to you.

You can make up to 5 park reservations not tied to a resort stay with the Sorcerer Pass.

 

[Kingoglow]

You can make up to 5 park reservations not tied to a resort stay with the Sorcerer Pass.

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[mickeyfan0805]

Number of days that you can reserve park reservations.

Currently you get 3 5 reservations for your AP, plus the number of days for your DVC resort stay. If you drop your AP, you will be limited to advance reservations for just your stay (or ticket window, as it were). On the other hand, you wont have to worry about black out dates; only available reservations.

Depending on how or how often you visit, this might not make a difference to you.

Thanks for this - should have been more clear. We are DVC staying on site. So, park reservations are not an issue for us.

 

[lanejudy]

I would say it comes down to your risk-tolerance for ability to get a future AP, assuming you might even want an AP again.

You could look at it this way: for less than the cost of a 1-day ticket you will reserve the opportunity to get a future AP.

 

[CatsnDogs]

For me it was price increases. We made the same calculation and figured it was cheaper buying tickets, and then they went and raised the daily pricing! Plus having the annual pass allowed us greater flexibility. We ended up flying in a day early due to weather conditions and we could easily add a park day onto our trip even if only stopping in for dinner at Epcot.

 

[Mrs.AMC]

Is there any chance you'll book a 2nd trip prior to the expiration of the pass?
There's a new ride opening up. Maybe you'd come for the AP Preview Days? Now, there's no guarantee they'll off them, or you'll get a spot if they do but without the AP there's no chance to even attempt it. It's a great way to get a chance on a new ride. It's reason enough for us to keep ours right there. Though there are others but just offering up one that tips the scale all by itself.
DVC might get a shot. They have some, haven't others. AP always does

 

[Mle8308]

For $100 a ticket, I'd do it.