Disney Tickets

[darren123]

.... Do not forget to buy your Disney Tickets soon as they may go up in price on Sunday

[aussiegirls]

Yeah, thanks for the reminder Darren.

I am going into Flight Centre tomorrow armed with my Expedia quotes and all my $20 vouchers to buy the kids park hoppers.

I am going to be getting myself an annual pass :cheer2:. The price is not too much different to the 14 day hopper that I would be getting anyway. And seeing as we will be doing 2 tours, and with all the food/restaurant discounts it will definately end up saving me money. The only thing I am not sure about is that someone in the DL section said that if you buy your AP's too far ahead then the voucher expires - that is sooooo dumb :confused3

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[heidispidi]

Thanks Darren. We've got ours, bought well in advance. I wonder how much they'll go up?

[aussietravellers]

Yeah, thanks for the reminder Darren.

I am going into Flight Centre tomorrow armed with my Expedia quotes and all my $20 vouchers to buy the kids park hoppers.

I am going to be getting myself an annual pass :cheer2:. The price is not too much different to the 14 day hopper that I would be getting anyway. And seeing as we will be doing 2 tours, and with all the food/restaurant discounts it will definately end up saving me money. The only thing I am not sure about is that someone in the DL section said that if you buy your AP's too far ahead then the voucher expires - that is sooooo dumb :confused3

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It will say how long the voucher takes to expire in the terms and conditions :thumbsup2 but I have read of people buying them a year in advance.

Such a great idea getting the AP. The rest of the family got the 14 day pass and I got the AP. It more than paid for itself with all of the discounts (just make sure that there are not any blackout days when you want to go :thumbsup2 ) But I think the pass was a bargain and saved us money! We were there for 15 nights and there was a special on and it was 20% off merchandise and I think 15% off food. We used it to get the discount off the holiday tour, got discounts on all of our souvenirs, food (and you can use it for discounts at Rainforest Cafe and ESPN too), photos (the ones that they take at Goofy's and PCH Grill breakfast). I was going to use it for the accommodation discount too but the current general public special was better than the AP rates.

[aussiegirls]

Thanks aussietravellers.

I am glad to hear that you actually did save money with the AP and I am not just deluding myself. We are planning on doing the Holiday Tour and also another one - I think it is called Discover the Magic or something. I am also thinking that we might just do all of the character meals seeing as I don't know if, or when we will be going back.

I have checked all the blockout days and there are none at all during the period we will be going.

I figured that the expiry will be written in the terms and conditions but I can't get to the terms and conditions on the Disneyland site. I think that maybe you can't read them until you actually make the purchase :confused3

Will try looking again.

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[aussietravellers]

Thanks aussietravellers.

I am glad to hear that you actually did save money with the AP and I am not just deluding myself. We are planning on doing the Holiday Tour and also another one - I think it is called Discover the Magic or something. I am also thinking that we might just do all of the character meals seeing as I don't know if, or when we will be going back.

I have checked all the blockout days and there are none at all during the period we will be going.

I figured that the expiry will be written in the terms and conditions but I can't get to the terms and conditions on the Disneyland site. I think that maybe you can't read them until you actually make the purchase :confused3

Will try looking again.

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I'll have a look in a minute, I'll go into the AP area and see if it's there :thumbsup2

Oh and once you have your voucher you can access the AP area (although I know over on the Disneyland board they say you can't sometimes) but I have done it. Then when I got back I logged in and updated the voucher number to the number on the AP card :thumbsup2

[aussietravellers]

Thanks aussietravellers.

I am glad to hear that you actually did save money with the AP and I am not just deluding myself. We are planning on doing the Holiday Tour and also another one - I think it is called Discover the Magic or something. I am also thinking that we might just do all of the character meals seeing as I don't know if, or when we will be going back.

I have checked all the blockout days and there are none at all during the period we will be going.

I figured that the expiry will be written in the terms and conditions but I can't get to the terms and conditions on the Disneyland site. I think that maybe you can't read them until you actually make the purchase :confused3

Will try looking again.

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Good News. I just thought I would go and check my travel email folder to see if I actually still had the email with the voucher. And :cool1: I did....

So I purchased the AP voucher on 2nd December 2010 and the voucher expires on 3rd Jan 2011, so the voucher is valid for 13 months :thumbsup2

[aussiegirls]

Oh wow, thanks soooooo much aussietravellers.

I am going to buy my AP tonight - OMG - Woohoo :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

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[aussietravellers]

Oh wow, thanks soooooo much aussietravellers.

I am going to buy my AP tonight - OMG - Woohoo :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

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How exciting!

We did lots of character meals also, the only one we didn't do was Ariel's Grotto. We actually did Goofy's twice, once for breakfast and once for dinner (liked the breakfast better) and went to PCH Grill twice, but we went on the last morning of when it was Lilo and Stitch and then wen't when it became Mickey's breakfast. But it was great having the AP and getting the discount :thumbsup2

[aussiegirls]

OMG :cheer2: OMG :cheer2:OMG :cheer2:...............I just bought my AP. I am just beyond excited :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

It is seeming more real now. Almost at double digit countdown. Going to get kids hoppers tomorrow - I wanna scream!!!!! Too excited :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Thanks aussietravellers for the info. I have until 3rd Jan to redeem the voucher :yay::yay::yay:

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[disneyaussie]

Hi All,

This is my first post here but am enjoying reading everyones tips and tricks for Disney!

We are heading to Disneyland for 2 weeks over Halloween:cheer2:. I'm just wondering where you buy your annual passes from? Do you use the Disney website?
Also what is the price difference from the 14 day park hopper on Expedia approximently?

I'm thinking it might be worth getting one AP and a 14 day park hopper.

Thanks!

[aussiegirls]

Welcome disneyaussie:welcome:

I think the only place to buy annual passes from is directly from the Disneyland website. That is where I just got mine from. The cost is not too much more than the 14 day hopper (USD $299 compared to AUD $238 for the hopper). I guess it is only worth it if you will make up the difference in savings.

So if you will use the AP to get a discount on your accommodation, if you will use it to get a discount on tours (if you are going over halloween check out the Trick or treat party) and dining and maybe merchandise.

It is definately worthwhile for me and my family :thumbsup2

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[darren123]

Welcome disneyaussie,
Time to do the happy dance aussiegirls,
Great to see the Aussie Dollar at .90 cents today I remember when we first went over and the Dollar was .54 cents ouch and in 2008 it was .96 cents, hopefully we will see the same again.

Got our Disneyland 14 day, Universal Studio and Magic Mountain tickets today and Booked our flights on Friday glad I did because they have gone up by $200 today.

[aussietravellers]

OMG :cheer2: OMG :cheer2:OMG :cheer2:...............I just bought my AP. I am just beyond excited :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

It is seeming more real now. Almost at double digit countdown. Going to get kids hoppers tomorrow - I wanna scream!!!!! Too excited :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Thanks aussietravellers for the info. I have until 3rd Jan to redeem the voucher :yay::yay::yay:

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That is so exciting :yay: , makes it seem so close when you are buying tickets :banana:

They didn't give much time to use the voucher though did they, if your voucher expires on 3rd Jan too, wonder why I was given 13 months and you were given just over 6 months :confused3 Doesn't matter I suppose as you have enough time to use it :cool1:

Hi All,

This is my first post here but am enjoying reading everyones tips and tricks for Disney!

We are heading to Disneyland for 2 weeks over Halloween:cheer2:. I'm just wondering where you buy your annual passes from? Do you use the Disney website?
Also what is the price difference from the 14 day park hopper on Expedia approximently?

I'm thinking it might be worth getting one AP and a 14 day park hopper.

Thanks!

:welcome: to the boards disneyaussie!

When you buy the AP through the Disneyland website they will send you a voucher by email and your 12 month AP does not start until you actually redeem the voucher, the 12 months does not start when you buy the voucher :thumbsup2
When you get to Disneyland you go to the turnstyles and present your voucher. They will scan it and give you a day ticket. You then go to the Annual Pass building inside Disneyland Park and they will issue you with your AP. You can go to the AP building at any time during the day, you don't have to go straight there as the day ticket will work for fastpasses during the day. We went on park opening as our flight arrived in LA early and we were at the hotel, checked in and to Disneyland by rope drop. So we went straight to the AP building and there wasn't a queue at all, the queue can apparantly get very long during the day.

Also with the 14 day passes that you buy through Expedia, you are given a voucher also for those. If you are staying at one of the three Disneyland hotels you can hand that voucher to them when you check in and they will exchange it for a ticket right there for you :thumbsup2 If you are not staying at one of the Disneyland hotels then I assume you will have to take it to a ticket booth or maybe guest relations outside the park :confused3

[aliceinoz]

Hi there
We are visiting in Oct and I have been reading thru the DL forum. I have just discovered the Aussie board. Yay!
I was wondering if anyone would know where the best place to buy a 3 day hopper pass would be? Locally, Disney direct or somewhere else?
TIA!

[aussiegirls]

Welcome aliceinoz :welcome:

Personally, I have found the best way to save money on a parkhopper is to find the cheapest quote you can (usually expedia.com.au) and then take it into Flight Centre and buy it over the counter with their price match. They will beat the quoted price by $1 per ticket and also give you a $20 FC voucher per person that you can use to buy something else.

When are you going? For the next little while Disney has a buy a 3 day parkhopper and receive a 5 day one, deal going on. You can also take advantage of that deal through the FC price match thingy.

Good luck:goodvibes

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[aliceinoz]

Thanks so much for your quick reply!
We are going in October, so unfortunately we will miss out on that deal. But thanks for the info on FC! I didn't realise they just sold the tickets, I thought I would have had to got my flights and or accom there as well.
We would def. use the $20 for something else. I still need to arrange some San Deigo tours and transfers as well.
Thanks again!

[aussiegirls]

October at Disneyland is sooooo much fun, you will love it :goodvibes I don't know if you have any kids or not but I reckon that if you are going to be there over the Halloween season the Trick or Treat party in Disneyland can't be missed.

We went last year when it was at CA and thought it was definately worth the extra ticket price. Loved it, loved it, loved it. And it was so much fun to try all the american candy that we never otherwise would have had a chance to try. :yay:

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[aliceinoz]

Yes, I have 2 boys (8/6yrs). We are def. doing the Halloween Party. I already have our tickets for that. It looks like so much fun. I think the boys are looking forward to that the most.:cool1: And probably me too! lol

[Travel Mum]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but, if I bought Disneyworld tickets today from Undercovertourist or similar for our trip next year, that would mean that I couldn't then book a package with Disney, isn't that right? I'm still holding out hope that free dining will be on offer when we stay so I think I'd have to be booking a package including tickets to get that. Even if I want to buy the Disney Dining Plan, I have to be booking a package including tickets. Is that correct? :confused3

[aussietravellers]

Thanks so much for your quick reply!
We are going in October, so unfortunately we will miss out on that deal. But thanks for the info on FC! I didn't realise they just sold the tickets, I thought I would have had to got my flights and or accom there as well.
We would def. use the $20 for something else. I still need to arrange some San Deigo tours and transfers as well.
Thanks again!

:welcome: to the borads.

We have bought tickets through Expedia (the 14 day pass) and Disney direct.
If you buy the tickets through Expedia or Disney Direct, you will get a voucher to print off and when you get there they will give you your tickets. If you are staying at one of the Disneyland onsite hotels they will exchange the vouchers for tickets for you when you check in. If not staying at a DL onsite hotel you exchange the tickets at the ticket booth (or maybe guest services) outside the parks:thumbsup2 Its very easy.

Before you book your Disneyland accommodation through FC (or any other TA in Australia and if you area staying at a DL hotel) please check the price from Disneyland direct, the prices of Disneyland accommodation from a TA in AUS are often up to double the price you will pay from booking with Disney direct :thumbsup2 So it could save you a quite a few $'s by checking the prices and give you extra spending money :banana:

[aussietravellers]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but, if I bought Disneyworld tickets today from Undercovertourist or similar for our trip next year, that would mean that I couldn't then book a package with Disney, isn't that right? I'm still holding out hope that free dining will be on offer when we stay so I think I'd have to be booking a package including tickets to get that. Even if I want to buy the Disney Dining Plan, I have to be booking a package including tickets. Is that correct? :confused3

To get free dining you will need to have tickets booked, yes. You can add the dining plan to a room only booking but I think that is if you have an annual pass but I may be wrong, but it won't be free dining. But if you have your tickets and book room only, then you may still be able to get a room discount, a % off. On our trip, we didn't take the free dining, we have taken the 40% off instead, so if that is available then you may be able to get a really good discount on the room. With free dining you are paying full price for the room so with the % off you could use that for your dining. It may not be a good a deal for your family as free dining but may work out to be close :thumbsup2

This WDW booking and different choices sure is complicated :rotfl: you almost need a degree in Disney bookings to work it all out, but I guess then they would just add some new choice to confuse everybody again :lmao:

[disneyaussie]

Thanks everyone for replies.
I'm amazed at how much great information is available here!!

I'm holding off buying tickets for now as we need to finalise how many days we will spend at Disneyland so it may not be worth getting AP if are only there a few days (I'm hoping for at least a week!)


Thanks again- I'm sure I'll have more questions as I get into planning!

[Travel Mum]

This WDW booking and different choices sure is complicated :rotfl: you almost need a degree in Disney bookings to work it all out, but I guess then they would just add some new choice to confuse everybody again :lmao:

Oh my gosh, you are not wrong there! :happytv: Thanks so much for your advice and I'm just going to have to accept the new prices as I'm not far enough into planning (it's still more than a year away) to know how many days we will need. It will be a minimum of 4 (plus MNSSHP) and a maximum of 7. :)

[1rocky]

Just wondering i already have our park-hoppers paid for Disneyland in California. Would it be a good idea for one of us to get a annual pass and use it to save money with their discounts and such. If we use it for all purchases etc would that save money between three people thank you. Wondering what other members would do thanks

[aussietravellers]

Just wondering i already have our park-hoppers paid for Disneyland in California. Would it be a good idea for one of us to get a annual pass and use it to save money with their discounts and such. If we use it for all purchases etc would that save money between three people thank you. Wondering what other members would do thanks

I think its really a personal thing. For us it worked and saved us money, the AP more than paid for itself in the savings. But we were there for two weeks, we ate two to three meals at restaurants where we got the discount. There was a special at the time for 20% off merchandise so that was a big saving. We also used it for souvenirs (and we did buy quite a few :lmao:, didn't realise it at the time but once you go to pack up your suitcases at the end, mmm they to mount up :rotfl:) and we also used it for the Holiday Tour so got the discount for that. We also didn't have any block out days that applied to us either. As we were staying at GCH then I still got in on magic mornings (is that what it's called) where as with just an AP you don't get that.

So it really depends on how and where your family eats and shops, if you are doing any tours, blockout days and how long you are there :thumbsup2

[1rocky]

Thank you very much just another question with the three of us could we just use one ap and get the person whose name is on it to pay for everything to get the discounts thanks we have six nights booked .

[aussietravellers]

Thank you very much just another question with the three of us could we just use one ap and get the person whose name is on it to pay for everything to get the discounts thanks we have six nights booked .

Yes, you only need one AP to get the discount for the table (or group for the tour) :thumbsup2 The person with the AP doesn't actually have to pay either, but they do have to be present when the card is used. My DS went into a shop to buy some vinylmations, I was wandering near the counter looking at things and they wouldn't let him use it because he wasn't me, but he pointed to me and I said, yes, it's mine and they looked at the photo and went ahead with the sale.

At Goofy's Kitchen, you pay before you eat so you just present the card at check in. The rest when we would ask for the bill, just give them the AP at the time. Sometimes they would arrive with the bill before I would mention the card. They would take the card and the bill away then and being another back with the discount, but usually we got them before they did the bill up. You also get the discount off photos that they take at Goofy's kitchen and PCH Grill for example and from shops and restaurants at DTD (like Rainforest Cafe and ESPN).

[1rocky]

thank you for the info that is great i am going to get one . will the disney site allow aussie credit cards to pay thanks
Also has anyone used the ap for discounts for in room celebrations at the disney hotel

[aussietravellers]

thank you for the info that is great i am going to get one . will the disney site allow aussie credit cards to pay thanks
Also has anyone used the ap for discounts for in room celebrations at the disney hotel

Yes they do take credit cards :thumbsup2. But have you already purchased your park hoppers? If you have, wait and buy the AP when you get there as you can just upgrade the park hopper that you have already purchased.

I am not sure if they take the discount for in room celebrations? We did get a Christmas Tree and stocking that was waiting for us in our room when we checked in and as I did it before we left through Disney Dream Makers, I didn't use the AP for the discount. I am not sure if I forgot to ask or if I did ask and they said no. Sorry, not much help on that one.

[1rocky]

Thank you very much that is great i will talk to our travel agent and see if i can cancel the park hopper and then get the other through Disney if not will upgrade when i get there thanks once again

[1rocky]

I talked to the TA today am canceling one 14 day park hopper and buying the Ap. is it easy to get the pass here in Aus. ad how do i go about getting one. Also going in jan when is the best time to get the ap pass
Thank you so much for al your advice and help
Will be using Aussie credit card to get one.

[aussiegirls]

1rocky, I bought my AP last Tuesday, I think it was. The e-ticket says that it has to be redeemed by 3rd of January, 2011. That is not a problem for me, but depending on when you will be redeeming yours it may be a problem for you if you buy it right now.

Personally the reason I bought mine so far out is that the prices will go up very soon, but I wasn't sure when, so I just wanted to get it at today's price.

I bought mine with my ANZ travel card as it is already in USD and it meant I wouldn't have to pay conversion fees etc.

Good luck :goodvibes

xxx

[1rocky]

thanks much appreciated
I would not be able to redeem till the 20th Jan 2011.
So would i be better to buy when i get there.
I leave Aus on the 1st Jan 2011
Do the Disney stores in Hawaii sell them
I have been told that prices will go up 3 Jan .
Sorry so many questions.
I have already cancelled my park hopper and really want to get the Premium pass Great idea using your anz travel card i have a commonwealth one so i could use that to pay.

[aussietravellers]

thanks much appreciated
I would not be able to redeem till the 20th Jan 2011.
So would i be better to buy when i get there.
I leave Aus on the 1st Jan 2011
Do the Disney stores in Hawaii sell them
I have been told that prices will go up 3 Jan .
Sorry so many questions.
I have already cancelled my park hopper and really want to get the Premium pass Great idea using your anz travel card i have a commonwealth one so i could use that to pay.

I bought mine at the beginning of December last year and the voucher expires on 3rd of Jan 2011, so I had 13 months to use the voucher (I actually used the voucher a week after purchasing though). Maybe they use that 3 Jan date for months, well they must as aussiegirls expires on the same date as mine and she purchased hers 8 months after me :confused3 weird!

From memory the Disney store at Ala Moana does sell Disney tickets but I am not sure about the AP. I haven't been since 2008 but it is a store that we have been to many many many times over the years and I had stood forever in the queue and I am sure that I have seen the tickets sold there! But.... I have been do Disney stores in other US cities so I may be remembering incorrectly and also may be seeing the gift cards in my mind :confused3 The AP has your photo on it so you may only be able to get the actual card at Disneyland :confused3

Sorry, was not much help there was I :rotfl2:

[1rocky]

Thanks Aussie girl i will wait closer and see if the date rises to around the 20th Jan . Is there a number you can ring in USA to find out thanks
After finding about the AP I am definitely getting one when i go to WDW and before i book the accommodation.
One of our first stops in Hawaii with be the disney store.
This is a great site and a huge thank you to everyone your help and advice have been awesome thank you

[aussiegirls]

1rocky, as far as I am aware the only place to buy the AP's is directly from the Disneyland website. :confused3

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[1rocky]

thank you
i will check it out to so if there is an expire date when i go to purchase.
thanks everyone

[aussietravellers]

After finding about the AP I am definitely getting one when i go to WDW and before i book the accommodation.


You don't actually have to have an AP to book your accommodation or tours with the AP rate :thumbsup2 You only need to have the AP at check in, so you can arrive and go to DTD is the nearest theme park and purchase them when you arrive.

[1rocky]

Thanks for the info you can see this is my first visit to usa and disneyland
thanks once again

[aussiegirls]

Hey 1rocky,

They have announced a price rise for Thursday - tomorrow!!! The AP's are going up by quite a bit actually. The one I got for $299 will now be $329, so a $30 increase :scared1:

Maybe if you could find out the date that you would have to redeem your e-ticket by (maybe by calling Disney or something), it might be advantageous to buy it today. You don't want all the savings gained by buying the AP to be negated by the price rise :confused3

Good luck

[1rocky]

thanks I will give Disney a call

[1rocky]

Received a email from disney today regarding the AP
here is a bit of what it said
You will be happy to know that if the Annual Passport voucher has not
been processed (photo taken) then the passport is still valid and may be
redeemed at any time. Simply present the voucher to a Cast Member at any
Main Entrance ticket booth and they will be happy to assist you. Please
note that if there is a price increase after your voucher was purchased
you will need to pay the difference between the cost of your voucher and
the current Annual Passport price. Also, please keep your Annual
Passport voucher in a safe place, as we are unable to replace lost or
stolen vouchers.

You are welcome to apply the cost of your admission ticket to an Annual
Passport of equal or greater value. This would need to be done during
your visit to the Resort. To process the upgrade, please visit the
Passport Processing Center at the Plaza Pavillion inside DISNEYLAND®
Park.
Hope this helps others who are also in the process of getting a AP