Disney Ticket Buying Tips

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Foe short trips think carefully before buying any extras.If your trip to Disney is going to be for four days or less and you are not sure if or when you will be coming back, the only Disney ticket that makes good economic sense is the base pass. The only option I might consider in this circumstance would be park hopper privileges but only if my trip would be at least three days, as it will add $45 to the cost of the pass.

If you are still not sure which Disney ticket or pass to buy, my advice would be to buy base tickets for the number of days you think you will need. You can always buy admissions to the water parks, Pleasure Island, and Disneyquest, separately.

Another option is to upgrade your Disney tickets after arrival. Just go to any Disney guest services window and they will be happy to help you add on the option or options you would like for the appropriate fee. This can be done anytime up to 14 days after first use of the tickets. Any upgrades must be made while at Disney. They cannot be done over the phone or online..

If You plan on returning to Disney World more than once in a 366 day period and particularly if you will be staying at a Disney Resort consider an annual pass. At many times of the year Disney offer big discounts at their Resorts to pass holders as well as free parking at the themeparks,and discounts on food and other merchandise. Only one adult needs to have a pass to get the discounts for the whole family.

Before you consider an annual pass carefully consider all other ticketing options maybe an annual pass is best for you maybe not.. Don't forget to factor in the savings from any available pass holder discounts (which can be considerable) when making any decision. And think carefully about exactly when you will be returning to Disney World.

For example if you plan on visiting Disney World for two, five day vacations, compare the cost of a 10 day no expiration park hopper ticket to that of an annual pass. Annual pass cost $477.12 ( No water fun Options) Premium Annual pass $616.64(includes water fun options). Ten day no expiration park hopper ticket $479.25(with advance purchase and no water park option) $532.50 (with advance purchase and water fun option)

As you can see the Ten Day pass could be a better option and as long as you have the no expiration option you are not tied to a 12 month return period as you are with the annual pass. If your vacations will take up more than 10 days then an annual pass would be the better buy but only if you plan on spending most days visiting one of the major parks,or plan on using an annual pass to obtain discounted Disney resort rates.

Florida Residents are entitled to special discounts as Disney count on them to keep the parks busy at slow times of the year. If you are a Florida resident always check Disney's official website or call Disney's reservation center before booking any Disney Resort or buying any Disney ticket. Disney offer Florida Residents discounts on almost everything at prices no one else will be able to match..

Remember before buying any Disney tickets always check for available discounts .If you are not a Florida resident your best bet will be an authorized ticket broker like Maple Leaf Tickets If you are a resident of the U.K or elsewhere in Europe, check Disney's International site for special deals not available in the U.S.A but bear in mind, given the present rate of exchange, that deals available at U.S based authorized ticket brokers may still work out cheaper..