I certainly hope so, as the GOLD pass dates were OK for Thanksgiving Week, and Sorcerer Pass has Blackout Dates Thanksgiving Week, and I have DVC and Park Reservations already.I'm in the same boat, not activating until October. I would assume the perks will remain in place for the level of pass you purchased at that time.
If you are able to renew now, you can renew at the Gold Pass level through 9/7. If you renew on or after 9/8, you must select one of the new pass levels and you would still be eligible for the renewal pricing.Looks like about a 15% discount if the pass is a renewal. I sure hope that means if I choose to renew my current Gold later this year (after 9/8) with a Sorcerer's pass, I'll at least get the discount for a renewal.
I can't think of a reason why someone would not renew the Gold now if they are eligible and have the desire to renew. The Gold renewal is much cheaper.If you are able to renew now, you can renew at the Gold Pass level through 9/7. If you renew on or after 9/8, you must select one of the new pass levels and you would still be eligible for the renewal pricing.
The block out dates on the now discontinued Gold Pass had been consistent since that pass launched. They were the weeks before and after Easter and the last half of December (for 2021 it's 12/16 through 1/1/2022). The Gold Pass was previously the only AP available to (Non FL Resident) DVC Members that had block out dates.Just looked at the December block out dates!! If I purchase an annual pass for DVC members, it will do me absolutely no good for my Dec. 16-21 reservation. Have they changed the December block out dates from before? Evidently it is to discourage DVCers coming in December which is our favorite time to go to WDW.
The old Gold AP block-out was pretty much the exact same dates in December.Just looked at the December block out dates!! If I purchase an annual pass for DVC members, it will do me absolutely no good for my Dec. 16-21 reservation. Have they changed the December block out dates from before? Evidently it is to discourage DVCers coming in December which is our favorite time to go to WDW.