h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 DW and I were talking at lunch today about our Christmas 2014 trip. We bought APs for the first time this last Christmas. They expire December 30, 2014. So we could potentially be without tickets for 4-5 days of our trip. I've read before that Disney offers discounts for renewing AP. Do they? And if so how much? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Looks like the discount is about $100 on a regular AP. A bit more for a Premium Annual Pass. I found this info on the AP Renewal page on the Disney site. Check out the bolded purple part for info on timing of your renewal... Renewal InformationWhen you renew your Walt Disney World Annual Pass, you can keep the fun going all year long and enjoy exclusive events, Passholder discounts and all the magic of our Disney theme parks. Renew OnlineTo renew online:1. Create a Disney account if you don't already have one.2. Link your passes to your Disney account.3. Select a pass below to renew. Renew in Person or by PhoneYou can also renew at any Walt Disney World theme park ticket window or by calling (407) 560-PASS or (407) 560-7277. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call. When to RenewPasses can be renewed up to 60 days before or up to 30 days after your expiration date, and you receive a discount when you renew! But don't delay, because whether you renew by your expiration date or any time up to 30 days after, your renewal pass will still expire 12 months after your original expiration date. See Florida Resident Pricing PREMIUM ANNUAL PASS:(Ages 3 & Older)Regular Price $803.01Renewal Price $680.54You Save $122.47RENEW ANNUAL PASS:(Ages 3 & Older)Regular Price $675.21Renewal Price $574.04You Save $101.17RENEW https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passholder-program/renewal-information/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 An annual pass is $800! I've been planning to get Z and I passes one year and make trips just the 2 of us (once he's better in the car), but I'll never be able to talk Jason into that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 An annual pass is $800! I've been planning to get Z and I passes one year and make trips just the 2 of us (once he's better in the car), but I'll never be able to talk Jason into that. That's the premium. The regular one's pricing is the bottom one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I was about to have a stroke over the increase in prices until I realized that $803 is for a PREMIUM annual pass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Ghost. Since KFK is no longer with us (and I, for one, miss her), maybe we need a new name for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 OK, not as bad.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Sorry gang! The content/formatting came over weird. I edited the post so it's clear now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Sorry gang! The content/formatting came over weird. I edited the post so it's clear now. Much better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snarktasia 1 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Ghost... FYI we fairies can clean up ghost posts if ya'll want duplicate posts gone, just edit the post and put some comment with "fairy" in it we'll find them have fun... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Good to know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Wow. I'm glad I'm a Florida resident. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 With the girls all at college now can I move in. At least on paper. I want the FL discounts. LOL. I will pay rent. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 With the girls all at college now can I move in. At least on paper. I want the FL discounts. LOL. I will pay rent. It's not a bad idea. What does Disney require to prove Florida residency? A lease? A utility bill? I'll put my electric bill in your name if you'll pay it. It gets pretty bad in the summer with the AC. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 It's not a bad idea. What does Disney require to prove Florida residency? A lease? A utility bill? I'll put my electric bill in your name if you'll pay it. It gets pretty bad in the summer with the AC. TCDSure why not. I will just have a huge electric bill all year along instead of a cheaper one when the weather gets warmer. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Sure why not. I will just have a huge electric bill all year along instead of a cheaper one when the weather gets warmer. LOL You'd come out ahead paying for the non-resident pass. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 You'd come out ahead paying for the non-resident pass. TCD I probably would. Plus I could do monthly payments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 What does Disney require to prove Florida residency? A lease? A utility bill? I'll put my electric bill in your name if you'll pay it. It gets pretty bad in the summer with the AC. David and I have looked into establishing our residency in Florida. It's not simple. First, you have to prove that you live in the state over half the year. Then you have to either own property in FL or be a verifiable renter. You have to register all your vehicles in FL and have FL insurance on them. And there are other issues. The upside for us would be no state income tax (several thousand) and no $1,100+ motorhome tax. In FL you pay a vehicle fee of less than $60 per year. Even after the Homestead Exemption, property taxes are higher in FL. Even after all that, huge savings for us. Our downside is that my mother is still living and we because of that we have huge obligations here in NC. Therefore we can't be in FL over six months each year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'd heard they'd made the residency requirements a lot tougher a few years back. I guess they weren't kidding around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 David and I have looked into establishing our residency in Florida. It's not simple. First, you have to prove that you live in the state over half the year. Then you have to either own property in FL or be a verifiable renter. You have to register all your vehicles in FL and have FL insurance on them. And there are other issues.The upside for us would be no state income tax (several thousand) and no $1,100+ motorhome tax. In FL you pay a vehicle fee of less than $60 per year. Even after the Homestead Exemption, property taxes are higher in FL. Even after all that, huge savings for us.Our downside is that my mother is still living and we because of that we have huge obligations here in NC. Therefore we can't be in FL over six months each year.I also looked into it and your right it's not easy to get the tax benefits but I don't think Disney is going to require you to jump thru all those hoops. Best I can tell is that you need a Florida drivers license. If we all chip in and by a small condo in Kissimmee we can get a drivers license and then a residence AP. Who's with me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Wow.I'm glad I'm a Florida resident.TCDHow much is the unrestricted residence AP? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Florida Resident Prices... Premium Annual Pass (ages 3+)Purchase $644.33Renewal $542.09Save $102.24 Annual Pass (ages 3+)Purchase $516.53Renewal $435.59Save $80.94 Seasonal Pass (ages 3+) - blockout dates applyPurchase $339.74Renewal $286.49Save $53.25 Weekday Select Pass (ages 3+) - blockout dates applyPurchase $233.24Renewal $197.03Save $36.21 Epcot After 4 Pass (ages 3+)Purchase $190.64Renewal $158.69Save $31.95 https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passholder-program/renewal-information/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 WOW for once owning DVC was worth it, we got our premium for 399 now I think it's up to around 485, just don't ask what the DVC cost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 WOW for once owning DVC was worth it, we got our premium for 399 now I think it's up to around 485, just don't ask what the DVC cost.Do you know how much the regular AP was for DVC members is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Do you know how much the regular AP was for DVC members is? On the DVC web site they only show premium and a premier for both WDW & DL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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