New DVC Member Annual Pass Price

[SunshineGirl]

Did you see this announcement?? What a fabulous price!

"From October 1 through December 31, 2012, Members will be able to purchase a Walt Disney World Premium Annual Pass for just $399 (that's a savings of $300 off the regular price!)*. Premium Annual Passholders enjoy unlimited admission to four Theme Parks, a year's worth of unlimited access to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Parks, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course (greens fees only) and more!"

I wonder if it's because so many DVC members have been complaining that people who stay on property using packages are getting such good deals and it seems like we have to pay almost full price for tickets and dining?? If I could buy these passes in December and then sit on them and not activate them until June, I could get 2 or maybe even 3 trips out of the annual pass. If only I could convince SunshineGuy! This is our summer for a DCL cruise instead of a big DisneyWorld visit.

[disney_girl]

That's an awesome price!! We usually get 3-4 trips out of our passes!

[dwkay8]

This announcement definitely has us thinking! It'd be a great deal to take advantage of if we can make the dates work. Right now it looks like we might shuffle a few plans so we can start a new AP next fall.

[disney_girl]

Our current passes don't expire until mid year next year...so I am really thinking of buying these by the end of the year and holding onto them until ours expire. It's only $14 more than the renewal price!

[PSL1013]

I'll be getting these for our trip next month if possible. Does anyone know if they can be purchased at Guest Services when we get there or will they only be available online?

[SunshineGirl]

I am 99% sure we are going to do this. I just need to figure out more of the details of how to get them and how the one year activation works. These are premium right? Which includes the waterparks and parking?