New Source for 3-day Hoppers!

[mad4themouse]

Hey MouseSavers Readers!

If you haven't re-checked the link to Ticketmania from your Mousesavers' Newsletter lately, go check it again.

Ticketmania is now offering a 3-day Park Hopper (no plus features) on the Mousesavers' link. It's a regular 3-day PH, unused days never expire!

I can't post the prices here but the cost is less than 3 1day/1park passes but more than the 3-day bouceback passes. And they still offer free shipping!

[BethR]

Thanks for posting this information, mad4themouse! :)

[GoofItUp]

mad4themouse, I must be honest.....

YOU ARE THE QUEEN OF BUDGET DISNEY! (Well, next to Mary @ mousesavers, of course....)

If there's anything to know, I'm convinced you know it! Thanks for sharing more great info with us!

[goin2disneyagain]

Thanks for sharing this information with us. :)

[mickeysaver]

There is also another source!

WDW Three-Day Park Hopper and 1 Pleasure Island Visit (http://shop.gaydays.com/tickets/themepark.php)

Three days unlimited admission to the Magic Kingdom, and Epcot, and Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom theme parks
One admission to Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island or one admission to Disney Quest
Park hopper tickets expire 10 days from first use - first use must be by December 31, 2004.
Admission to Pleasure Island is 18 years or older unless accompanied by a parent - Admission to Mannequins Dance Palace and BET SoundStage Club is restricted to those 21 or older
Prices include applicable sales tax

WDW Three-Day Park Hopper and 1 Pleasure Island
Adult $190.00
WDW Three-Day Park Hopper and 1 Pleasure Island
Child $160.00

[bajanswife]

I've been dying for a 2-day park hopper ticket, and they have one for $135, including Pleasure Island or DQ!!! I have a really short trip planned, and this is perfect!

[MandaMom]

thanks for the info. was waiting for this. I'm going to check right now.

MandaMom

[StephMK]

Great, thanks! Every time I come here, someone's got a great deal to share! :D

[maximom]

Thanks, you're the greatest! I hadn't checked that link in a few days and this is just what I was looking for! I see they are limited number so I better get them ordered, not gonna wait around this time!

[tiberius]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[trepka1440]

the convention ticket prices in the above post are grossly over priced!! use the link before for much better prices and more ticket options!!!




https://secure.hes-services.com/WDWticket/LRP.asp

[maximom]

Originally posted by trepka1440
the convention ticket prices in the above post are grossly over priced!! use the link before for much better prices and more ticket options!!!




https://secure.hes-services.com/WDWticket/LRP.asp

Are these tickets for public use?? They appear to be for a convention of some sort. Prices are great but don't know the source. Any info would be appreciated.

[trepka1440]

same exact convention tickets you would be purchasing from gaydays link. they're selling the unused convention tickets. i've purchased and used these tickets before without any problems.

[goin2disneyagain]

I emailed the convention website and they told me they were only good for people attending a convention, not the general public.

[bajanswife]

Those of you who have bought convention tickets before, am I right in assuming that you don't have to prove it? I figure as long as you are able to purchase them, the convention folks have lost control of how they are used after that - Disney certainly doesn't care when you turn up at the gate - or is there something about the ticket that will prompt Disney to request a convention ID upon entry??

[mad4themouse]

Two years ago, we purchased park passes thru the karate organization that my children belong to. They were holding their world tournament in Orlando and offered pretty much the same types of tickets that you see on the convention sites.

The convention tickets have "use by" dates and are supposed to expire within a certain number of days following the convention. The tickets I received did not have that "window" printed on them but did have to be used by the end of that calendar year.

In addition, the tickets, once used, did expire within 10 days.

So, unlike regular park hoppers, you cannot save any unused days on these passes.

And for those who are concerned about being asked for proof of attendance...we were never asked. Many families of convention attendees use the passes while their family member is in meetings and seminars.

[goin2disneyagain]

I don't know how or if they would know the difference on the convention tickets but on the order form it does specifically ask what company/organization you are with. How would you know what to put there to order them?? :)

[trepka1440]

trust me it doesn't matter, your paying a fair value for tickets that expire 10 days after first use and expire at the end of 2004. i just didn't want to see anyone get gouged $$$ by overpaying for tickets through "gaydays" and have someone profit by your not knowing..

[jinxed]

Hi,

Can someone please PM or email me the latest Mousesavers newsletter? I signed up to late to recieve it and I would like to get an idea of what it offers before April's come out. I would really appreciate it!

Thanks!

[Bo'sMom]

I also signed up for the newsletter too late to receive it until the 15th of this month. If someone can send me the email link it would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

[Fonzy13]

So, do we think these convention things are legit for people to use. The savings (especially when factoring in the quest aspect) are pretty low.

[jinxed]

Bo's Mom,

Someone forwarded it to me and I sent it your way via email.

[Bo'sMom]

Thanks so much Jinxed. :):)

[jinxed]

You are very welcome

[hightown]

Hi Jinxed

I just sent you a PM...

[Fonzy13]

Bump... anyone on the credibility of these tickets?

[bajanswife]

Now that Ticketmania is no longer selling 3-day passes, I'm even more interested in the convention tickets!

[wdisneelvr]

*Caution: please read the privacy policy on the convention website. They are in the business of collecting information, so be careful about what you do. It says it's necessary to know what convention you are attending in their policy.

Just a heads up, you could call them directly and ask their policies as well.

[maximom]

Originally posted by Fonzy13
Bump... anyone on the credibility of these tickets?

First let me say that I am NOT a Disney expert but am in the day to day "business" of reading fine print and I don't think it is a matter of credibility as far as the tickets go. There are convention tickets out there to be had and if you can find them then Way to go! Best advice I would give would be know your source. I certainly wouldn't buy them from just any vendor, but if they come directly from Disney how can you go wrong???

[WldWcnWmn]

Hey kids. The Orlando Visitor's Center in Kissimmiee is currently selling 3day Hopper PLUS tickets. The "plus" is a one day admisison for the water park of your choice ie. Typhoon lagoon or Blizzard Beach. PI is NOT part of this ticket. I can't list the price here, but it's cheaper than the one day admisison for 3 days making the H20 park essentially free. Plus you can still HOP the four parks.:smooth: There Ya' Go!


And Here We Come!! :Pinkbounc :earseek:

[DianeV]

do they have a website?

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by DianeV
do they have a website?

Yes, they do. Do a search and type in Orlando visitors center.

[MollyBelle]

Hi you guys:

I called the Orlando Visitor's Center to ask them about the availability and price on the 3 day hopper and they said, "there is no such thing as a 3-day hopper".... so the guy I talked to is clueless...

Do you remember who you talked to or what number you called? I had already been on their website signing up for a MagicCard, so I used the number listed on the website...

Can you give me the number you used? I would really like these as well, if the price is right!!

Thanks~!

[WldWcnWmn]

I'm so sorry guys, I called too, and it turns out they quit selling them in February, 2004. We used our MagicCard to get a discount when we bought them, with the purchase of the cruise so the price was right. (Confidentially, the agent I spoke with at the convention center said the possibility of them reissuing the 3 day hoppers was pretty high for the "summer rush") as Fodor's Orlando 2004 guide book and the Kissimmie attraction brochures also printed that the convention center had the 3 days. Sorry to mis-inform, but hopefully the discontinue is temporary.

[tbuot]

Could someone please PM me with the mousesavers newsletter? I am interested in the 3 day hoppers. Thank you

[maximom]

Originally posted by tbuot
Could someone please PM me with the mousesavers newsletter? I am interested in the 3 day hoppers. Thank you

They aren't available thru the link any longer.... sorry

[tbuot]

Oh...that's too bad...

[traycie2201]

http://disneymeetings.disney.go.com/disneyworldmeetings/ticketpages/ticketSelection?id=siadeaug

prices look great and no restictions, have to be used by dec 04

[bajanswife]

Do you have to name a convention I wonder? Also, am I correct that some of you folks have used convention tickets without any hassles at the gate?

[wdisneelvr]

I'm curious too, do you need to tell them the name of the convention/resort room # or need any identification in order to purchase and use these types of passes???

[AdventurerKat]

I am curious too. One of these would be great for my DH who wants to go to DQ!

[Liz]

I went through all the screens on the Disney link and no where does it ask for info as to which convention you are with, etc. It sure looks like a good deal and would be great for us because we are having a very short trip and will have just 2 park days so getting a hopper would be super.

The top of the page says "SIADE August 2004 Program". Anyone know what "SIADE" means? Thanks!

[bajanswife]

It seems that there is an event database software called siade - perhaps that is what it is? i.e. Disney may have a database of events it sells special tickets for, and right now it is selling for August events?? So in June I should theoretically be able to buy for my October trip, assuming there is an October event I could pretend I am attending! I wish I could confirm that a 3-day hopper I buy from the Disney convention site could be used anytime before December 30, not just during the event period - it looks that way, but is it really safe to assume??

[wdisneelvr]

They might ask for the name of the convention if you get as far as the actual purchasing screen. Anyone know?

[Liz]

I got all the way to the final confirmation screen without it asking for the name of a convention. I entered my credit card info and everything. It went to the page where I had to review to make sure everything was correct. One more click and I would have had the purchase completed with no questions.

I have the same reservations as bajanswife, wondering if the tickets are good any time or just around the days of the event. We are going in June and the screen says August.

Its tempting but still scary!

[AdventurerKat]

I took out the end part of that link and kind of poked around a bit. I was able to get to a screen which asked when I would be attending and what group I was a part of. I typed in Gay Days since that is around the time I will be there with my son and it brought me to the ticket screen similar to the link above. I guess if you found a convention around the time you were there and put that in, it would work.

[time101]

I'd be a little nervous about ordering too...and I'd feel a litle guilty for misrepresenting myself...(as a meeting/convention attender, when I'm really not)...

But for what it's worth, just like the WWOS tickets, you can type in anything in the group name box and it still gets you to the "purchase ticket" page.

I'm in the same bind as a number here. We're only going to be at WDW for 3 nights. If all else fails I'll get a UPH pass and lop off the last day when I arrive at the Dolphin.

[Lady Cluck]

Just out of curiosity, I went poking around to find what conventions might be going this fall if anyone has an interest in these areas. Here are a couple:

Real Estate agents:
http://www.realtor.org/convhome.nsf/pages/confhome?OpenDocument

Fan clubs
http://dactylmanor.org/fanboy/bydate/oct.stm

Bear Bust 2004
http://www.bocf.org/
I thought this one sounded like a bunch of nudists, or maybe just debauchery, but it's not like that at all. These guys are up to good works: http://www.bocf.org/mission.html

Too bad my genealogy convention could not be in Orlando this year!
http://www.fgs.org/2004conf/FGS-2004.htm

[bajanswife]

That Fanboy convention will work for our dates, even if we get the tickets that are only good for 7 days before and after the convention!!

[bajanswife]

I went to the Disneymeetings site, purchase tickets section. They asked where I was staying and what group, so I put in the Ditto 17 group from the Fanboy site mentioned earlier. I was taken to the generic ticket choices page where the 2-day, 3-day etc. hoppers are listed. No dates appeared here, and no mention of Ditto 17. The tickets were clearly stated as being valid til December 30, 2004, and expiring 10 days after first use. So I would have to assume that dates don't really matter (that the convention questions were just an attempt to put non-conventioners off) and that it's safe to buy these tickets. What I don't know is if there is any chance that Disney would ask for convention ID at the gate - I think it's pretty slim though.

[Alice Sr.]

But what about this statement?

Tickets are not available for purchase at Walt Disney World® Theme Park ticket windows and are valid for use only on the specific dates of the meeting/convention/wedding. Tickets valid 10 days from first use. Date of first use must be on or before December 30, 2004. Verification of meeting/convention/wedding participation is required. Tickets are valid during any of the Theme Parks’ regular operating hours. All prices include applicable Florida state sales tax. Offer is subject to change without notice.

The verification part concerns me:confused:

Alice

[Doesney]

Just an FYI for all considering purchasing tickets this way. We had purchased one last year for my husband. Actually friends of ours WERE there on a convention and they purchased it thru the convention link. He WAS asked to produce convention ID at the gate:eek: He almost was denied entrance but I did some fast talking and they FINALLY let him in after getting a manger involved. I would never take that chance again. It was really embarassing, and took almost a 1/2 hour to get in. So if you do buy, just be aware that something like this MAY happen. Maybe ours was a fluke but I am not willing to risk it again.




Holly

[Alice Sr.]

Thanks Holly - I appreciate you input. I think I'll pass on this route, the money saved just isn't worth the hassle. It sure would be nice is Disney would open this up to cruisers also. It would be perfect for our 1/2 day on Friday before the cruise and the returning Saturday. In any case this was an interesting thread, thanks to all.

Alice

[trepka1440]

nowhere on tickets does it state that it is a convention ticket!! it only gives the expiration date, and when the ticket goes through the scanner it says nothing of being a convention ticket or any other kind of ticket (scanners are not setup that way). i think everyone is being a little paranoid about the whole thing. these tickets DO expire etc. etc. therefore you are paying FAIR VALUE, no more, no less!!

[kjustice]

I had a VERY old ticket for MGM I got at a convention in 1997 (no joke!!!). I used it last weekend. The gate flagged me, of course it wouldn't scan, but I was led to the ticket window and they issued me a new ticket.

[Alice Sr.]

So trepka1440 you have bought one of these tickets and did not have any problems? (sorry if you posted this earlier in the tread, I didn't want to go all the way back to check) Even though the website states good for August blah, blah to August blah, blah (can't remember the dates but it was like a week time span) you think they are good now? We need them for 4/30 and 5/8.

Alice

[jgates]

Whew! Glad my aunts 3 day hopper came today. One of those times that staying up late really paid off since I got it the last night!!! I don't think I would dare do the convention ones.

[hegfam]

If you said you were with the Gay Days group, wonder what kind of i.d. they'd want you to show them?

:teeth:

[cndrela14]

:earsgirl: Thanks for the info, but I found ticket prices even cheaper with attractionticketcenter.com. Have you ever heard of them? I am not who I should get my tickets from. Thanks!
princess:

[trepka1440]

hegfam, my point EXACTLY!! there are SO MANY conventions at disney at any given time it would be almost impossible for them to monitor all the offsite conventions as well as those that are onsite.

[DisneyFreak43]

I would love to be able to get the 4 or 5 day convention tickets for our trip in Nov., but like others here I am leary! If anyone does throw caution to the wind and purchase and use them could you please post or pm me? Thanks!

[Bojangles]

I'm all for trying to save money...but to lie and say you are with a convention when you aren't is pretty slimy and pathetic. These passes are obviously not meant for you. FYI, this little "tip" is all over the internet so I'm sure WDW is seeing a massive increase in ticket sales to "convention guests" You may very well get questioned at the gate. :rolleyes:

[soos]

If you call the Alamo Rental car 800 number and tell them you are interested in Disney tickets, you should be able to order a 3 day PHP plus one day at a water park (they transfer the call to Disney). I ordered mine 3 weeks ago, and got them in the mail already. $169 p/p.

[Alice Sr.]

but to lie and say you are with a convention when you aren't is pretty slimy and pathetic.

Actually when you go to the link posted on page 3 of this thead it states the tickets are

valid for use only on the specific dates of the meeting/convention/wedding.

for me the key word here was meeting, I would not have lied about a wedding or convention to get the cheaper tickets, but I am going to a "meeting." Meeting, not being further defined, is a very vague term from a very savvy company. I did buy the tickets because they did not ask me to identify what "meeting/convention/wedding" I was attending, leading me to believe that they really don't care. I don't mind you calling me
"pretty slimy and pathetic" but the other people on this thread don't deserve to be spoken to in that manner.

For everyone else I will post when I get back if there are any issues with the tickets.

:wave2:
Alice

[trepka1440]

well said alice!! it seems some people on this board NEVER fibbed a little to get a better deal from a multi billion dollar company that charges $3.00 for 12 oz. of water, who's "ripping" who off????

[DisneyFreak43]

Thank-you Alice!;)

[trepka1440]

let me ask this question, when all convention tickets for a said convention are not used, does disney purchase the tickets back or does the convention "eat" the cost of the unsold tickets??? or better yet, if a relative etc. has unused days remaining has anyone ever purchased them from them? this practice is illegal to disney as well. is this also "pretty slimey"? why should we be forced to pay for a 4 day ph if we are only going to disney for 3 days??? these are the questions i ask myself when looking at other ticket alternatives.

[Bojangles]

Originally posted by trepka1440
why should we be forced to pay for a 4 day ph if we are only going to disney for 3 days??? these are the questions i ask myself when looking at other ticket alternatives.


If you are not attending a large group event like a convention or wedding, then these tickets are not meant for you. Does "looking for other ticket alternatives" you are going to lie about attending a convention? Justify it any way you want to, I really don't care. Let's see...I will make it easy for you. "I don't want a 4 day pass" "Disney is a large corporation, they won't miss that extra money" "Disney charges too much anyway" "It's Disney's fault for not making it harder for me to get away with" :rolleyes:

[coolcruiser]

I don't want to offend anyone here but why should people attending conventions be the only ones allowed to purchase passes for the time they are going to be in the parks. My family and I can only be there for 3 days tops and we would like to be able to park hop without paying for days now that we may or may not use be able to use in the future. I am not asking for any freebies - just the same consideration that is given to the special groups. Why can't Disney offer everyone a 2 or 3 day hopper pass? I would be willing to pay a bit more for a 3 day hopper pass (compared to 3 one day tickets) just for the privilege of park hopping.

[DMRick]

that charges $3.00 for 12 oz. of water,

Isn't it $2.50 for 16 oz? LOL

[bajanswife]

I agree that many people will have the opportunity to return to WDW in the future, and therefore buying a 4-day hopper for a quick 2 or 3 day stay isn't a big deal. But there are people who either cannot afford to shell out money now for a hopper that's more than they can use, or, as in the case of 2 of my friends who are coming with me to WDW in October, they want to see bits and pieces of it once but might never come back. These friends don't live in the U.S., and usually vacation in Europe. They don't have kids, and are only planing to visit WDW because a mutual friend lives north of Orlando. Plus the shopping in Orlando is great compared to home. Basically, if we want to play for 3 days in the parks we either have to choose 3 out of the 4 and get one-day tickets (for aout $170 or so?) or they have to spend more than $200 for 4-day hoppers when they don't really know if they'll ever use the last day (and probably won't). I have told them that I will buy their last day if the 4-day hopper is ultimately our best choice (because we want all 4 parks, or want to hop), as I know I'll be back with my family in 3 or 4 years. The friend we are visiting is lucky in that she will likely be able to get a play 4 days pass if it comes out again for October, which will cost her about the same as 2 park days! We would be happy to get a 3-day hopper with expiry for us - it is the perfect ticket!! Why oh why is this such a big deal??!! I hate lying and conniving too, and I really don't want to do it. But t's frustrating having to choose between 2 options that really don't meet our needs. And if we go with the 4-day hoppers then I will be essentially prepaying for some of my future holiday when I buy the unused days from them - something I would have preferred not to do as this year is tight money-wise. I am only going on this girls trip because I have airmiles and free accomodation! Sigh

Anyway, I see all sides of this argument - I just wish there were a couple more ticket options, and I don't entirely understand why Disney has chosen not to offer them (except that maybe they want people to pay for future visits sooner by buying 4-day hoppers even if they don't need all the days now? Helps their cash flow, but hurts mine!).

[FeePeeDisney]

I don't think the excuse that Disney is a multi-million dollar company and they can afford to take the hit is going to fly. Who cares that they charge $3 for water? I usually take my own. The reason that they offer things for "special groups" is the same reason that they changed the MK Club to making you pay for the Disney Club, then got rid of the whole thing, and the reason that Disney Visa comes with discounts that non-cardholders cannot use. Exclusivity. The laws of supply and demand. I prefer having days left over because that cuts down on my admission media for each visit.

THAT SAID, I don't need an excuse or reason. I ordered from the convention site and Alamo and I don't feel bad about it. I don't feel like I am stealing at all. I am simply taking advantage of an offer that was presented to me, and if that makes me "slimy", oh well, squish, squish. If that makes me "pathetic", as one poster put it, then I am a pathetic person who will maintain my twice a year habit by whatever cost cutting methods I feel are useful to me, as long as they are within reason. I am sure that the folks who are opposed to this "tip" have never, ever done anything under false pretense. I am remembering something about those in glass houses...

The issue here isn't whether it's right or wrong. Who are any of us to pass judgement on others? I think the ideas presented here are for everyone. If it doesn't work for you, hey, you can make the choice to not use that idea.

Okay, everyone exhale, rant over.
:D

[trepka1440]

excellent points bajanswife and feepeedisney, these are my points exactly. is it o.k. to go to the alamo site and get a 3 day ph. obviousley those tickets were for promo purposes and are not intended for the general public but are leftovers from the promo. oh well, "to each his own" it just bothers me a bit when people start calling other people "slimey" etc. we all have bent rules before to save $$ so lighten up a bit!!

[Bojangles]

Originally posted by trepka1440
obviousley those tickets were for promo purposes and are not intended for the general public but are leftovers from the promo.


I never said there was anything wrong with buying passes from Alamo. However, it is wrong to lie and misrepresent yourself as attending a convention when you are not just to save a few dollars.

[SRUAlmn]

I think, for myself and what I'm hearing from others on here, it's not so much a quesion of right and wrong as it is a question of how would it work? I think people are more afraid of getting down there and being asked for ID. What would happen if they don't let you in due to lack of ID? Then you are 'stuck' in WDW (is that a bad thing :teeth: ) and you would have to go purchase new PHs and most likely not be able to get a refund on the convention tickets you purchased. In essence you would be paying for 2 sets of tickets. I cannot afford that, and I'm not sure I would take the risk of having to do that. Those of you who are 'living on the edge' let us know how it goes when you get back !!!

princess:

[StephMK]

"and if that makes me "slimy", oh well, squish, squish."

:tongue: :tongue: That line cracked me up!!!



It would just be nice if Disney would recognize the need for 3 days tics & offer them at advance/gate prices like the others. If they wanted to offer a better discount to conventions, then so be it but why not offer that day option to everyone.

[cpawson]

Adult 4 day park hopper (NOT PLUS) $200 --- not shipping charges
Child 4 day park hopper (NOT plus) $165 ---- no tax no shipping.

Both of these expire 14 days from first use.

Is this good ---- has anyone used this company ?

Thanks

[autumnblue]

My aaa office oofers the 4 day ph for $202 not sure if tax is included or not but these ones do not expire.


Autumn

[normr]

http://www.conventionplus.com/tickets/

all their tickets expire 10 days from first use

[doodle]

normr, I sent you a PM. Thanks!

[cindala]

Just looked at the convention plus website. What do you put in as the name of the convention?


princess: