Soon to be AP'er questions

[The Mad Hatter]

Hi Everyone,
My wife and I will be getting our first APs next month. We're going with the premium one so we don't have to worry about blackout dates. So here are my questions:
-I'll be buying online just to save a little time, do they send me a blank card, or do I just bring my receipt to the ticket counter?
-Do you get any sort of welcome packet with your purchase? (like a lanyard or something)
-What are the specific discounts? (the DL site is somwhat vaugue saying 10-15% on food and merch, etc)

Any help would be great, ty!

[thejoshualee]

http://www.micechat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21984

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[Darkbeer]

Originally Posted by The Mad Hatter

-I'll be buying online just to save a little time, do they send me a blank card, or do I just bring my receipt to the ticket counter?

More than likely, they will mail you a "ticket", this is a voucher that works as an admission ticket to get thru the turnstiles, then you go to the Bank of Main Street (Or the Satellite location at the Plaza Pavillion if open) where they will take your photo, and print you your actual AP (Plastic card).

-Do you get any sort of welcome packet with your purchase? (like a lanyard or something)

No.

-What are the specific discounts? (the DL site is somwhat vaugue saying 10-15% on food and merch, etc)

The best list is at Disneyland.com, but you have to first get your AP and register at Disneyland.com/ap, or read the handout you get when you pick up your AP at the processing center.

But the best list available for the general public is available at MouseSavers.com

http://www.mousesavers.com/dltickets.html

Disneyland Annual Passholders get meal discounts at Disneyland Resort. Unless otherwise specified, discounts apply to the Passholder and the Passholder's dining party. Not valid at outdoor cart locations, snack locations, Club 33, Napa Rose, and Room Service locations. Dining discounts are not valid in combination with any other discounts or promotions and exclude alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity.

• Southern California Select Passport, Southern California Annual Passport and Deluxe Annual Passport holders get 10% off meals at virtually all dining locations, including most Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure and Disney hotel restaurants, as well as Downtown Disney restaurants.

• Premium Annual Passholders get 15% off meals at virtually all dining locations in Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure and Disney hotels, and 10% off at most Downtown Disney restaurants.

Must show valid Annual Passport to receive Passholder benefits and/or discounts. An Annual Passholder must present his/her valid Annual Passport prior to purchases to receive any applicable benefits and discounts. Benefits and discounts are nontransferable. Subject to change without notice.

Disneyland Annual Passholders get nice merchandise discounts at the Disneyland Resort. A single $10 transaction required before tax. Not valid in combination with any other discounts or promotions or on purchases of original and limited-edition artwork or selected collectibles. Excludes the following locations: Names Unraveled, Jewel of Orleans, Silhouette Artist, Portrait artists in New Orleans, Parasol cart, Heraldry shop, Crystal shops on Main Street and in New Orleans and Blast cart.

Premium Annual Passport holders get 10% off merchandise at most shops in Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure and Disney hotels as well as Downtown Disney shops, including World of Disney and Marceline's Confectionery.

Southern California Select Passport, Southern California Annual Passport and Deluxe Annual Passport holders get 10% off merchandise at most Downtown Disney shops, except World of Disney and Marceline's Confectionery.

Must show valid Annual Passport to receive Passholder benefits and/or discounts. An Annual Passholder must present his/her valid Annual Passport prior to purchases to receive any applicable benefits and discounts. Benefits and discounts are nontransferable. Subject to change without notice.

[Donnasmr]

Well, I don't think the link that other person posted will be much help to you so I'll let you know as much as I do. First, I think if you buy online you'll receive a ticket similar to a one day pass - you will use it to get into the park but then you'll have to go to register at the Bank of Main street to have it processed, your picture taken, and receive your permanent card.

As for gifts, I don't think there's anything like that. Sometimes I think they give APers a special pin, but I don't know for sure.

You receive 10% discount on merchandise in the park and at the World of Disney store - but this does not apply to certain collectibles.

The food discount is 10% (I think) though it might be 15% - but only certain places offer a discount. When you get your pass it should have a list of all discounts.

Hope this helps.

[sediment]

Start feeling entitled.
And don't forget to visit the AP Lounge, across the Esplanade.

[PirateMickey]

Originally Posted by The Mad Hatter

Do you get any sort of welcome packet with your purchase?

Well, according to the AP bashers, you will recieve a book of tips and scams that will set you apart from the "paying" guests. The book will cover things like how to manipulate the FastPass system, how to get a secret pass from City Hall that allows you to skip all lines, where to find a bathroom with no waiting, where to watch the parade and fireworks shows without having any "clueless" first timers standing in front of you at the last minute, where and how to get free stuff and last (but not least) a whole section devoted to learning how to act like you own the place, since now that you are an AP holder, you DO own the place!

Welcome to the AP brotherhood! We'll be sending you instructions on how to do the secret handshake in a PM (we wouldn't want any non-AP'ers to know what that is, either!)

Enjoy! LOL

[robotpirates]

Is the anti-AP sentiment really that common among the general public? lol.

[PirateMickey]

Originally Posted by robotpirates

Is the anti-AP sentiment really that common among the general public? lol.

Yep, you don't want to show your (AP) colors in the wrong 'hood! It could be costly!

LOL

[The Mad Hatter]

Originally Posted by sediment

Start feeling entitled.
And don't forget to visit the AP Lounge, across the Esplanade.

Is this a DCA joke? lol.

[ALIASd]

Originally Posted by sediment

Start feeling entitled.
And don't forget to visit the AP Lounge, across the Esplanade.

Best martinis in Orange County!

[sediment]

Originally Posted by The Mad Hatter

Is this a DCA joke? lol.

It's my favorite euphemism.

[peoplemover1]

Originally Posted by The Mad Hatter

Is this a DCA joke? lol.

Uh, yeah! Isn't it true?? good one! haha