Annual Passholder/ Ticket Changes 2016

[CJR]

So this is a push to sell tickets by year end, correct?

Clearly this is not a loyalty thing..

I think it's to boost overall sales. Until now, there hasn't been an incentive for anyone with an AP to eat inside the parks. Although, in my opinion, it will still be expensive, it will feel a bit more rewarding. I can see people eating and buying things they otherwise wouldn't have, especially as we get into the holiday shopping season. It's definitely better for them to sell something at 20% off than to not sell it at all.

Plus, when you think about it, with the price increases, they're essentially get the full price people paid just a few years ago. Really, $2 off every $10 will still make Disney plenty of money given their inflated prices.

 

[TalkingHead]

Glad that some of the discounts apply to counter service restaurants. Impressed the discount applies at Tiffins and Jiko. Nice perk!

 

[bhg469]

Glad that some of the discounts apply to counter service restaurants. Impressed the discount applies at Tiffins and Jiko. Nice perk!

This is the most impressive thing to me. That is major savings. It seems to be a complete 180 in their previous handling of AP discounts.

 

[NeedMoreMickey]

Waiting for my email. Now I can skip TiW

 

[brent2124]

Does the 20% merch discount apply to existing passholders or only new ones?

Current. Used it today multiple times at magic kingdom!

 

[disney4life2008]

Current. Used it today multiple times at magic kingdom!

I will be using it tomorrow.

 

[NearTheEars]

Glad that some of the discounts apply to counter service restaurants. Impressed the discount applies at Tiffins and Jiko. Nice perk!

Used it on a QS lunch for 2 at Backlot Express today. Saved $5. Hopefully it's extended beyond a year.

 

[disney4life2008]

Used it on a QS lunch for 2 at Backlot Express today. Saved $5. Hopefully it's extended beyond a year.

This is the most amazing thing ever. The fact they added qs is an amazing benefit.

 

[disney4life2008]

Can someone confirm if pass holders ever got a discount for the spirit of aloha show?

 

[disney4life2008]

I think it's to boost overall sales. Until now, there hasn't been an incentive for anyone with an AP to eat inside the parks. Although, in my opinion, it will still be expensive, it will feel a bit more rewarding. I can see people eating and buying things they otherwise wouldn't have, especially as we get into the holiday shopping season. It's definitely better for them to sell something at 20% off than to not sell it at all.

Plus, when you think about it, with the price increases, they're essentially get the full price people paid just a few years ago. Really, $2 off every $10 will still make Disney plenty of money given their inflated prices.

Yes. I just hope they don't increase prices for these places now.

 

[NearTheEars]

This is the most amazing thing ever. The fact they added qs is an amazing benefit.

I wish Cosmic Rays was on the list for MK, but they probably want to drive more folks to Pecos, which likely hasn't been as busy since the menu change.

ETA: but yes, having QS options so fantastic.

 

[MissM]

I wish Cosmic Rays was on the list for MK, but they probably want to drive more folks to Pecos, which likely hasn't been as busy since the menu change.

ETA: but yes, having QS options so fantastic.

Me too. I wound up eating at Cosmic Ray's tonight and I even asked just in case but she said no. Boo.

On the upside, 20% off worked all over today - including merchandise (in the form of 45th anniversary mugs) at the Starbucks bakery!

 

[wdwfan100]

I was just on Disney's Shop Parks app. There is only a 10% discount being associated there.

Went back into the app around 2pm and the 20%discount was applied.

 

[GlassHalfFull]

is 13 month deal for current AP's who renew? how i read it, it was only for new ones..

 

[Rteetz]

is 13 month deal for current AP's who renew? how i read it, it was only for new ones..

Renewal and new purchase

 

[matt9112]

Glad to see these changes now merch discount is measurable. Got some figment merch at food and wine yesterday. Also glad its for all passes and not one or the other. I feel like perks such as this should be across the board good job disney.

 

[surfsupdon]

The new discounts are nice, but we all agree it is something that should have been in place.

I will still let my AP expire Nov 7. The renewal price is outrageous. I can get discounted tix through my TA friend, and book bouncebacks for Resort discounts. So I will be okay. And our trips are not as often.

 

[Goofnut1980]

I just purchased new Gold passes for when we arrive in December... but I bought them Monday the 26th!!!!!

Any clue if i called Disney World Ticketing would adjust for the promo?

 

[ToTBellHop]

I just purchased new Gold passes for when we arrive in December... but I bought them Monday the 26th!!!!!

Any clue if i called Disney World Ticketing would adjust for the promo?

Nope. Non refundable.

 

[MichWolv]

I just purchased new Gold passes for when we arrive in December... but I bought them Monday the 26th!!!!!

Any clue if i called Disney World Ticketing would adjust for the promo?

A few years ago there was a promo where you got a free day at a water park with regular APs. My parents had purchase theirs just before the promo. They asked at guest relations in Epcot and were given the promo. Ask nicely, and you never know.