They seem to be about 30% cheaper than most companies so is it too good to be true!?
2007-04-27 22:33:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Orlando
I've not heard of this particular ticket. The first thing to do is make sure that they are including everything in that price. For example, they may not have tax added on and other places did, or they may say they have something included on the ticket that isn't, etc. It is very difficult to find tickets lower than what Disney sells. The only legitimate place I know of to buy discounted tickets is AAA. There are a few other sites that I have heard good things about, but I would not trust them. I'd rather spend a little extra and know I'm getting good tickets, rather than saving a little just to find out I have to buy them again when I get to the park.
Here is my opinion on buying tickets:
I strongly recommend going directly with Disney or your travel agent to get the ticktes, for several reasons.
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.
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.
There are sites that offer lower priced tickets, but there is always a risk that they are not legitimate. Most of the time the savings is not good enough to take the risk.
2007-04-28 03:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by tech_fanatic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im gonna give you some advice. When we went to Orlando, we bought the flexi ticket. Oh boy, was that a mistake. You see, unless you want to keep visiting the same thempark over and over again. Then the flexi ticket is good for you. But if you dont, and you want to visit a diffrent park every day, then i suggest buying them in orlando, as they are very cheap.If you are stayin in Internation drive, then the tickets will be sold everywhere. Only in internation drive are the tickets really cheap i believe. I suggest doin more research into my adive, and not straight away agreeing with it. Sorry that i didnt answer the actual question
2007-04-27 22:46:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would be carefull i know someone that brought cheap tickets for orlando 2 years ago they ordered them thinking they were cheap but there were some hidden costs which they never knew about and ended up paying alot more for the tickets than they thought they would but i dont know the full story but just be carefull i allways buy my tickets from travel city direct and never had any problems.
2007-04-29 10:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by vivienne b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is my advice DON'T GO. It is completely miserable, it will crowded and hot. You will wait in line for hours just to get on one ride. Pay 30$ for a hotdog and a drink. Anyways Good luck
2007-04-28 17:19:48 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Mike 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋