Cheapest legit Disney World Passes?

Question

Without having to commit to anything except payment...no timeshares, etc...
Thanks

Answer 1

I strongly recommend going directly with Disney or your travel agent to get the ticktes, for several reason.

1). Disney tickets now expire 14 days after the first use, this means that, unless the no-expiration option is added on, the tickets will be no good several weeks or years down the road, but for the next 14 days. Most people don't purchase the no-expiration option, but people will still sell the tickets online that they have used, so you are basically buying an empty ticket.

2). Even if you are getting a ticket that still has days left on it, the tickets are non-transferable. Once you use your ticket the first time, you scan your fingers into a biometrics system so that only you can use that ticket. If you go to the park and use someone elses ticket, you will have to proove that you actually are the person on the ticket, or you will have to buy a new ticket.

3). Aside from the tickets just being a scam and you getting nothing for the money you spend, a lot of what you will find online is going to be a timeshare deal. Basically, you sit through a presentation, usually several hours long, and they will either give you free tickets or a lower rate, or something like that. This is not something I really suggest doing, but if you don't mind it, then it is a good way to get some free tickets.



When you are in Orlando, if you wait to buy your tickets, there will still be a lot of places advertising lower cost tickets. Most of these will be scams or the timeshare deal.

If you buy your tickets from Disney, or a TA, you will get an advance purchase savings. It isn't a huge savings, but it is something. The longer your pass is, the lower your cost is per day, and you can get them for around $30, plus any add ons you do. So, Disney does offer some pretty good rates for tickets.

As the other answer mentioned, be sure to sign up for MouseSavers, they send out a newsletter with tips for saving money.

Finally, AAA would be another option. I believe you have to do a 2 or 3 day pass before they offer any savings, however. If you are not a member, make sure you check how much you would actually save and what the cost of membership is. The savings may not be good enough to buy the membership and still save.



Personally, I always book a package with Disney, just so I can ge the dining plan. I go to Disney enough that I could get an AP and be done with it, but I like the dining plan so much I just buy my tickets each time (even though I could have my AP and just buy a one day base to get the dining) So, if you will be staying onsite, look into doing a package. The dining plan can save you 40% off of your food, it is a really great deal and you get a lot of food.

Answer 2

Sign up for the mousesavers.com newsletter, you will receive an email every month on the 15th with links to discount tickets.
Disney Worlds website may look cheaper at first glance but by the time you add taxes and shipping at the end of your order it's increased the price by quite a bit.

Comparison : cost for 3 - 10 day non-expiring tickets

From Mousesavers link $1093.77 (approx.)
From a Disney store $1179.78
From Disney online $ 1182.78

Of course there are alot of ticket options ,but if you plan on returning to the parks at a later date the 10 day non expiring tickets are the cheapest tickets in the long run

Answer 3

The Official Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau sells discounted tickets to all the major theme parks. You can purchase them at the Official Visitors Center on International Drive or online at their official website:
http://www.orlandoinfo.com
You will also find lots of helpfull information at that website and you can order a free Orlando vacation planning guide. Have Fun!

Answer 4

When Disney first opened, they were able to pursuade the legislature to pass a law stating that only Disney or their authorized agents could legally sell Disney tickets.

Now that Disney is using biometrics on multi-day tickets, it's more difficult to stand outside the turnstiles (like one did in the old days) and buy unused days on multi-day tickets that people weren't going to use. Also, unlike the old days, you can't see how many days have been used on a ticket anymore.

If you're a member of AAA, you can get discounted Disney Park tickets at your AAA office. Short of that, you'll need to buy them at Disneyworld.com, or at the entrance to the theme park.

Good luck.

Answer 5

AAA - membership is required but they save you the most money on Disney park tickets. The only other discount which is better is a Florida resident pass or military pass. Enjoy your vacation!