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longing4disney · 10-20-2012, 10:18 AM

I bought our DC pass using this AMEX discount, before I saw this thread. Now, going thru this thread I realized it is for US residents only. It did not notice it previously. Funny thing is that when I was making my purchase, I had to state if I was US resident or International. I chose international. Gave my Singapore address as well. Purchase went through and I have received all my e-tickets. Now, I really dunno what to do. DH says to just leave it. At worst, we top up at the entrance. We have not lied, and stated everything clearly. My tickets show my overseas address too.

brenda1966 · 10-20-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by longing4disney

I bought our DC pass using this AMEX discount, before I saw this thread. Now, going thru this thread I realized it is for US residents only. It did not notice it previously. Funny thing is that when I was making my purchase, I had to state if I was US resident or International. I chose international. Gave my Singapore address as well. Purchase went through and I have received all my e-tickets. Now, I really dunno what to do. DH says to just leave it. At worst, we top up at the entrance. We have not lied, and stated everything clearly. My tickets show my overseas address too.

Does it say anywhere on the web that it is for US residents only? You made the reservation, used the web form, honestly filled in all information including international, and it let you check out at the discounted price? Then you should get the discount! You didn't do anything deceptive or to trick the system. It didn't tell you it was US resident only. I'd just go in there with confidence that you used a valid discount.

longing4disney · 10-20-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by brenda1966

Does it say anywhere on the web that it is for US residents only? You made the reservation, used the web form, honestly filled in all information including international, and it let you check out at the discounted price? Then you should get the discount! You didn't do anything deceptive or to trick the system. It didn't tell you it was US resident only. I'd just go in there with confidence that you used a valid discount.

I just went back to check the web page and there is indeed a fine print there that says it is for US residents only. I must have been too excited when I spotted the discount and missed the fine print

brenda1966 · 10-20-2012, 10:09 PM

Well, I would pretend I hadn't read the fine print. If their system isn't set up correctly to take note of you checking the "international" box and still allowed you to pay the discounted rate, I think you should get the discount. I'm sure when you walk up and hand them your printout to get in they won't bat an eye.

My voucher doesn't even show the price I paid. All mine says is to please provide the voucher and photo ID at the gate.

longing4disney · 10-21-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brenda1966

Well, I would pretend I hadn't read the fine print. If their system isn't set up correctly to take note of you checking the "international" box and still allowed you to pay the discounted rate, I think you should get the discount. I'm sure when you walk up and hand them your printout to get in they won't bat an eye.

My voucher doesn't even show the price I paid. All mine says is to please provide the voucher and photo ID at the gate.

Our vouchers don't show the price we paid too.
Thanks. We'll just show up with these tics and see what happens.

Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina · 10-21-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by longing4disney

Our vouchers don't show the price we paid too.
Thanks. We'll just show up with these tics and see what happens.

Or, to relieve your mind, send them a quick email with your concerns. They will get back to you pretty quickly, in my experience.

I am guessing you will have no problems. We were able (as Canadian residents) to purchase Aquatica Weekday Passes for our August getaway that are listed as for "Florida Residents Only". When they didn't have a comparable offer for non-Florida guests, I called to inquire. They put through the purchase for me right on the phone with the reassurance that I would be fine

and would have no problems using the passes.

If you are like me, you like to have the reassurance that your vacation will go smoothly. I would say to address your concerns via a quick email to guest services, then you can relax and not stress about your amazing day at DC.

longing4disney · 10-23-2012, 09:05 AM

Brenda and Gina,
Thanks for your advice and reassurance.

Tiggs14 · 10-25-2012, 08:47 AM

You are fine...we are Canadian and went earlier this month using the AMEX deal. Have a great time!

longing4disney · 10-25-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiggs14

You are fine...we are Canadian and went earlier this month using the AMEX deal. Have a great time!

Wow! Thanks Tiggs14! This is great news!

xmas16 · 12-27-2012, 02:49 PM

Bummer for me, I'm going in january. I axed Discovery Cove from our plans because of the cost. Too bad Amex did't extend that offer into the new year. Otherwise i would be back in.

10-20-2012, 10:18 AM	#31
longing4disney Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 381	I bought our DC pass using this AMEX discount, before I saw this thread. Now, going thru this thread I realized it is for US residents only. It did not notice it previously. Funny thing is that when I was making my purchase, I had to state if I was US resident or International. I chose international. Gave my Singapore address as well. Purchase went through and I have received all my e-tickets. Now, I really dunno what to do. DH says to just leave it. At worst, we top up at the entrance. We have not lied, and stated everything clearly. My tickets show my overseas address too. __________________ Our Family - DH , Me , DS15 , DS13 , DD6 May 1996 : Offsite, Disneyland, CA Nov 2007 : Contemporary, WDW Jun 2010 : Disneyland Hotel, HK Disneyland Nov 2012 : The Poly, WDW

10-20-2012, 10:09 PM	#34
brenda1966 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,889	Well, I would pretend I hadn't read the fine print. If their system isn't set up correctly to take note of you checking the "international" box and still allowed you to pay the discounted rate, I think you should get the discount. I'm sure when you walk up and hand them your printout to get in they won't bat an eye. My voucher doesn't even show the price I paid. All mine says is to please provide the voucher and photo ID at the gate. __________________ DD Me ... 4 WDW parks in one day & Private Party at Studios-- Swan April 07 Disneyland: 70, 71, 76, 86, 97, Camelot Inn July 06, Carousel Inn July 07, HoJo's: Oct 05, July 08, 09, 10, 11 WDW: offsite 95; Pop Century: Nov 04, Feb 06, Dec 06, Oct 09; AS Music Oct 10, 11; CBR Oct 07; POR Oct 08 ~ MNSSHP Oct 07, Oct 08 Universal/IoA: Royal Pacific Resort Oct 10, 11 ~ Kennedy Space Oct 10 ~ Sea World Oct 08 Recent: Disneyland Cars Land July 2012 Tropicana Inn Upcoming: Discovery Cove, US/IoA, MNSSHP Oct 2012

10-23-2012, 09:05 AM	#37
longing4disney Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 381	Brenda and Gina, Thanks for your advice and reassurance. __________________ Our Family - DH , Me , DS15 , DS13 , DD6 May 1996 : Offsite, Disneyland, CA Nov 2007 : Contemporary, WDW Jun 2010 : Disneyland Hotel, HK Disneyland Nov 2012 : The Poly, WDW

10-25-2012, 08:47 AM	#38
Tiggs14 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 718	You are fine...we are Canadian and went earlier this month using the AMEX deal. Have a great time! __________________ Donna ~ Mommy to 2 Amazing Little Men ~ Wife to My Best Friend September 3rd - 13th, 2009 ~ Pop Century August 18th - September 1st, 2010 ~ Pop Century August 9th - 23rd, 2011 ~ Pop Century April 17th - April 25th, 2012 ~ All Star Sports March 1st - March 9th, 2013 ~ Disney Magic

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12-27-2012, 02:49 PM	#40
xmas16 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 100	Bummer for me, I'm going in january. I axed Discovery Cove from our plans because of the cost. Too bad Amex did't extend that offer into the new year. Otherwise i would be back in.