Yes, you can upgrade the current 4-day ticket to an AP. It can be done at Guest Services or a ticket window at any park or DS. Just do the math first and make sure it’s actually a savings - look up ticket prices for your exact dates online.
Do I have to do it at the beginning of my trip or can I do it at the end? Thanks!
At any point up to and including the day you use your last entitlement. Not the day after.
What kind of APs? AFAIK, an incredi-pass does not need anything special done and will “activate” on first use. If it’s a FL Resident AP, each adult must be present and show ID; an adult with FL ID must be present for kids’ Florida resident APs. I’ve read conflicting reports about DVC APs - whether one can activate for household members or not. Maybe a DVC member will chime in.
Yes, it is 15% discount.
We have Incredipassess. My confirmation email says to go to guest services before using.
No. If you use any entitlement on the "old" ticket that same entitlement must be covered on the "new/upgraded" ticket. So if you use any Plus options before upgrading you will have to add the Water Parks option to your AP.
I don't believe it automatically reverts to rack rate, not on check-in day. You've always had 24 hours to show proof of the AP. Just stop by the front desk after you activate the AP. And the computer system may recognize it anyway (I'm not positive on that, though) but good to stop and show it.
I've never once been asked to show an annual pass when checking in to a WDW resort with an AP room rate. Since you already completed mobile check-in you can completely bypass the desk.
Swan and dolphin do sometimes have AP discounts available. They will have a rate code that you use when you search for available rooms and then if you book an AP rate, I think you'll need to show them your AP when you check in.
So all the shops should offer a discount with no minimum purchase. Be sure to ask them and you'll need to show your AP. There are usually a few exclusions (some limited merchandise), but those should be clearly marked.
There is a rate code to use on the Marriott website directly for the Swolphin hotels. I have used it and you must show your AP and ID at time of check-in to receive the rate. The rate code is QWH. Don't book this hotel through Disney - it is best to book direct with Marriott. This is not necessarily included in Disney's quarterly hotel discounts btw. They operate their own discount program.
