[Fun] Only an APer would....

[lunarsongbird]

What are little things that possibly only an Annual Passholder would do....such as:

Enter the park to ride one ride, or watch one show (Have you done it?)
Sit on a bench and read in the park
Drop by the park to grab something to eat
Run in to buy a piece of merchandise

So I suppose my question is...Finish this sentence:
You know you are an Annual Passholder when.....

[Barbaraann]

Re: Only an APer would....

Their homework. I have actually heard a MiceChatter, or two, admit to doing this.

[lunarsongbird]

Re: Only an APer would....

I guess you might know you are an APer if you are able to buy some of these awesome pins:

How many AP pins can an APer buy? And what might I be able to trade to acquire one of these cool pins? LOL.

[SoarinMatt]

Re: Only an APer would....

Only an APer would tell a CM how to do his/her job.

Only an APer would complain to guest relations to get something for free.

Only an APer would spend less than 12 hours in the parks.

Only an APer would do all of their Christmas shopping at the parks.

[Alpinemaps]

Re: Only an APer would....

When my wife and I were in college, we'd often head to the park just to watch Fantasmic. We're in north San Diego county, so it was always just about an hour away.

We'd leave after our last class of the day, and usually get up there around 5PM. We'd throw a small blanket on the ground, have a deck of cards, and just sit there until showtime. Then we'd head home.

[disneylandreport]

Re: Only an APer would....

Many AP'ers go just for dinner or a show. This last Sunday I went for rope drop and a cinnamon roll at Jolly Holiday.

[orbitalpunk]

Re: Only an APer would....

You know you are an Annual Passholder when you:

pick up trash in the park

read a book on tom sawyers island

know multiple CM's by name

recognized other APer's who go more then you do

ask a CM "are you new?"

[disneylandreport]

Re: Only an APer would....

word on the trash thing. I do this a lot myself. In fact the other day my baby's mama saw some trash on the ground outside our apartment and was all bitter and angry, and was about to walk past it. I said "you'd pick it up if we were at Disneyland. Why can't you pick it up outside your home!"

[calsig31]

Re: Only an APer would....

Run in to buy a piece of merchandise

I've actually done that before. I drove down from the valley after work just to get a birthday present for my son. I stopped off for some pretzel bites at Wetzel's at Downtown Disney (for some reason this location tastes better than all the others) and then drove home.

Only an APer would tell a CM how to do his/her job.

Only an APer would complain to guest relations to get something for free.

There are all kinds of rude degenerate lowlifes. This is not just limited to pass holders.

Only an APer would do all of their Christmas shopping at the parks.

I've done this several times.

[Chesire]

Re: Only an APer would....

All these things make me wish I was an AP holder, and I did live closer to DL.

Especially when I'm craving a Dole Whip on a hot day and the nearest one is 400 miles away.

[gatheringrosebuds]

Re: Only an APer would....

Alas, although I have been an AP holder, I didn't live close enough to Disneyland to some of the listed things on this thread, like riding a single ride or visiting the park merely to enjoy dinner. However, I have brought books and read them inside the park. On one trip to DLR, my dad and I spent nearly an hour in the lobby of the Grand Californian. I read The Scarlet Letter, while he relaxed, enoying the beautiful piano music and the crackling of the fire and the fantastic ambiance of the hotel.

For a while I was considering attending CSU Fullerton, and then I can assure you, I would have been at Disneyland all the time without riding attractions. Just going there enjoying the atmosphere, de-stress from classes, and maybe bringing a textbook to study in some secluded area of the park.

[ShelbyH]

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I've actually found that APers are much less likely to complain at City Hall and expect something free in return than the "I paid several thousand dollars for my trip so you should give me a free churro for stubbing my toe" people.

[bayouguy]

Re: Only an APer would....

I once bragged that I could stop at Disneyland, use my pass to go to the bathroom, then leave. I've never done that. I have soloed a few times, not getting on any attractions, just enjoying the time being at Disneyland.

[disneylandreport]

Re: Only an APer would....

I once bragged that I could stop at Disneyland, use my pass to go to the bathroom, then leave. I've never done that. I have soloed a few times, not getting on any attractions, just enjoying the time being at Disneyland.

This exercise would probably take about 45 minutes. Not sure it's worth it

[Ortizmo2000]

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Only an APer would....

....stop in to take a power-walk around the perimeter of the park.

(I do this often. DLR is my gym. )

[D3COY]

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I have recently just started going to the park by myself on a weekly basis and yes sometimes I will only go there for a few hours, maybe ride the train, or sit on a bench on Main Street. I do sometimes find myself studying tiny details of the park. People in lines will stare at me...one lone teenager staring at rock work or other such items that most people carelessly pass by, for upwards of 15 minutes.

[Princess Jasmine]

Re: Only an APer would....

I have an AP, but I live almost 3 hours (depending on traffic) away, so when I go to the park, it's very rarely just for the day, I'll stay 3 or 4 days, about 3 times a year. Lol.

On the first day I'll drive down very early in the morning, usually making it to the parking garage, into the park before rope drop. Then I'll have breakfast, hit a couple of rides, do some window shopping, sit back and relax, then have some lunch then I'll kill time until it's time for me to go check into my hotel room. I'll come back in the evening for fireworks and Fantasmic.

After that first day, I don't go to the parks during the day, I'll wait and go at like 7ish. I absolutely love Disneyland at night, it's so much more magical to me. I'll watch the fireworks, Fantasmic, WoC, etc and then I'll stay at Disneyland until it closes.

I'll usually make these trips alone. While I love being with friends, having people to talk to in line, etc, nothing compares to being able to do what I want and on my own time, having the freedom to not worry about having to make sure I get the most usage out of my day ticket as I possibly can.

[Malina]

Re: Only an APer would....

- Interrupt their own day to help a tourist or first time park visitor who is totally lost, and be able to direct them to anything they need, be it the First Aid station, the Baby Center, or the first pet cemetery at the Haunted Mansion.

- Become the default tour guide at the park for friends and family visiting Southern California.

- Similarly, become the point of information for friends/relatives/co-workers who want information about anything DLR - related.

- Not get upset when an attraction they enjoy is down, because they know they will be able to come back and ride it another day.

- Decide on the spur of the moment to go to Disneyland...even after work.

- Leave the park when it's too crowded, since they know they can come back another time.

I live 3 hours away by mass transit...when my pass isn't blocked out for summer, I try to get to DLR once a month or so.

[Druggas]

Re: Only an APer would....

Drop in and have lunch without riding any attractions.

---------- Post added 09-06-2012 at 03:36 PM ----------

word on the trash thing. I do this a lot myself. In fact the other day my baby's mama saw some trash on the ground outside our apartment and was all bitter and angry, and was about to walk past it. I said "you'd pick it up if we were at Disneyland. Why can't you pick it up outside your home!"

I like this post!

[CassiefRN]

Re: Only an APer would....

I frequently stop by after work in the mornings and will go on a few rides, log between 5-10k steps, then go home and sleep the day away. It's a great place to unwind after a stressful shift and get a good walk in while enjoying the parks and a ride or two.