AP Guide for Dummies?

The 2 Minnies · 18 Feb 18, 05:16 PM

I am totally confused about how to upgrade to AP and how they work

Could some if you wonderful dibbers explain it to me and why it’s a good idea to do this

buddy23 · 18 Feb 18, 05:27 PM

Following! Was just having the same thought!
Considering upgrading one pass to preferred for free parking but when i price it up its over £100 more... where are people getting the £5 or £10 upgrades? !
Thanks for posting 🤗👍

**Dr.JumbaJookiba** · 18 Feb 18, 05:32 PM

Are we talking WDW or Universal ?

The 2 Minnies · 18 Feb 18, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.JumbaJookiba

Are we talking WDW or Universal ?

Sorry forgot to say, WDW.

Told you it was for dummies

**Dr.JumbaJookiba** · 18 Feb 18, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by The 2 Minnies

Sorry forgot to say, WDW.

Told you it was for dummies

LOL ok here we go :

Don't need new tickets if you return before AP's expire - you can go the following year if you watch the dates carefully.

Parking is free - only a benefit if you stay offsite though.

Discounts on onsite hotels booked with Disney USA.

Discount on merchandise.

Discount on some TS meals

The 2 Minnies · 18 Feb 18, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.JumbaJookiba

LOL ok here we go :

Don't need new tickets if you return before AP's expire - you can go the following year if you watch the dates carefully.

Parking is free - only a benefit if you stay offsite though.

Discounts on onsite hotels booked with Disney USA.

Discount on merchandise.

Discount on some TS meals

Thanks.

So do you have to have bought a particular ticket in the first place to be able to upgrade to AP?

hiddenmickeys · 18 Feb 18, 06:25 PM

You can do it with any ticket, they typically take what you've paid/value of ticket off the AP price.

We did last year with 4 x 14 Day tickets. We got a bargain, upgraded towards the end of our holiday and it only cost £186 for all 4 of us ($228 from memory).

That was to a Platinum Plus AP that includes all water parks etc.

We got it cheaper as we are DVC members so got 25% off the price. Think it was around $800 less 25% = $600 but take off the 14 day ticket (circa £400 or $540) came out at $55 each.

We also benefitted from discounts on merchandise and food etc and we are planning 2 trips this year. One off site so will save on parking and one on site so will get food etc cheaper too

Any questions, please ask.

buddy23 · 18 Feb 18, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.JumbaJookiba

Are we talking WDW or Universal ?

Universal please !

18 Feb 18, 05:27 PM	#2
	18 Feb 18, 05:27 PM buddy23 slightly serious Dibber
buddy23 slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Oct 15	Following! Was just having the same thought! Considering upgrading one pass to preferred for free parking but when i price it up its over £100 more... where are people getting the £5 or £10 upgrades? ! Thanks for posting 🤗👍

18 Feb 18, 05:32 PM	#3
	18 Feb 18, 05:32 PM Dr.JumbaJookiba VIP Dibber ✓Premium Member
Dr.JumbaJookiba VIP Dibber Join Date: Mar 07	Are we talking WDW or Universal ?

18 Feb 18, 06:25 PM	#7
	18 Feb 18, 06:25 PM hiddenmickeys a Friend of the DIBB
hiddenmickeys a Friend of the DIBB Join Date: Mar 14	You can do it with any ticket, they typically take what you've paid/value of ticket off the AP price. We did last year with 4 x 14 Day tickets. We got a bargain, upgraded towards the end of our holiday and it only cost £186 for all 4 of us ($228 from memory). That was to a Platinum Plus AP that includes all water parks etc. We got it cheaper as we are DVC members so got 25% off the price. Think it was around $800 less 25% = $600 but take off the 14 day ticket (circa £400 or $540) came out at $55 each. We also benefitted from discounts on merchandise and food etc and we are planning 2 trips this year. One off site so will save on parking and one on site so will get food etc cheaper too Any questions, please ask.