Best place to purchase tickets at a discount

[DebMcDonald]

We're heading to Disney in August, and we will need 3 adult tickets and 1 child tickets. I didn't feel that AAA, had what I wanted (they only offer 4 day park hopper), any recommendations on how to buy discounted tickets that are not used. For the four of us via the disney website, we talking a little under $1000, not including everything else.....UGH, but I still can't wait to go.

[aka-mad4themouse]

What kind of tickets are you looking for? Number of days? Hopping or not? Expiry or non-expiry? Magic Plus or not? It will make it easier to direct you to the best price if you give us a specific ticket type.

If you would rather do the research yourself, check out the thread that BethR started. Let's Make a List of Ticket Discounters (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=731921) . There's a growing list of ticket discounters on that thread.

[cepmom]

I used Discount Orlando Vacations back in December for the old style hopper passes. They do sell the new MYW passes, although I'm not sure how their prices compare to others. I was satisfied with their service and would use them again. If you go to their site, sign up for their newsletter and they will keep you updated with any sales they may be running.

www.discountorlandovacation.com

[DebMcDonald]

We're going for 7 days, with kids ages 2, 4, and 11, we're thinking five days in the park, (2 at MK, one at all the other's, maybe not E at all if we're having fun elsewhere( hopper passes, expirary. Recommendations?

[aka-mad4themouse]

5-day MYW Hoppers w/expiry:
Disney's Adv. Purchase (disney.com or Disney Store):$ 235.37 (adult) $195.96 (child)
Ticketmania (http://www.ticketmania.com/discounttickets.shtml) :$228/$191 (free shipping)*
FloridaOrlandoTickets (http://www.floridaorlandotickets.net/disney_magic_your_way.html#5-Day%20Magic%20Your%20Way%20Tickets) : $228/$190 ($7 Priority Mail, free pickup at office)

*Sign up for the MouseSavers.com Newsletter (http://www.mousesavers.com/newsletter.html) . The next one is due to come out on Feb. 15th. There's almost always a link in it to specially=priced Ticketmania passes that are even lower than this.

[cepmom]

I checked out discountorlandovacation.com and it appears they don't have the 5 day passes w/hopper, no expiration. Here's what they had available:

5 day MYW
no hopping expires after 14 days
3 plus options
A/$235 C/$198

5 day MYW
hopping
expires after 14 days
3 plus options
A/$270 C/$232

5 day MYW
no hopping
no expiration
3 plus options
A/$270 C/$232

these prices include tax, but add $10 for Fedex shipping

[cepmom]

Sorry ~
I found the 5 day MYW with hopping and no expiration at discountorlandovacation.com. Don't know how I missed it the first time.

5 day MYW
includes hopping
no expiration
no plus options

A/$263 C/$225

[tmatthews]

saved $30 by buying tickets from Ticketmania (5 day passes for 3 adults and 1 child)

[Donnask8pro]

Maybe a silly question but... Why would you buy a ticket w/ no expiration if you know when planning to travel to WDW? I mean, if they expire 14 days after 1st day of use wouldnt you use it upduring vacation time? I know that is confusing sorry. Maybe for frequent park visitors? :rolleyes:

[san2ting2mom]

We're heading to Disney in August, and we will need 3 adult tickets and 1 child tickets. I didn't feel that AAA, had what I wanted (they only offer 4 day park hopper)...

I noticed that online, the AAA site only offered a 4 or 5-day Hopper pass. However, when I called their toll-free number, the agent was able to get a discounted rate for a 7-day Hopper Pass for me. Perhaps you can try calling?

Linda

[Donnask8pro]

Thanks I got my answer.... :cool1:

[fourfoxesinpa]

Maybe a silly question but... Why would you buy a ticket w/ no expiration if you know when planning to travel to WDW? I mean, if they expire 14 days after 1st day of use wouldnt you use it upduring vacation time? I know that is confusing sorry. Maybe for frequent park visitors? :rolleyes:


We took a trip to WDW and my back went out while we were there. There was no way I could walk so I stayed in the hotel while DH took the kids to the parks. Now, because of the no-expiration, I can still use that ticket on our next trip. You just never know what will happen. But, if I understand correctly, you can always upgrade a MYW ticket to include non-expiration at a customer service counter? I plan to only buy hoppers that expire...if something happens, we'll add the option for non-expiration.

[d76dots]

I know people are listing prices they are finding at different places for some discounts on tickets for WDW; however, have you actually puchased from them? Are they reliable? I'd hate to spend the money on such a good deal, only to find out it's not valid when I get down to WDW.

How can these places discount the tickets? Does anyone know?

Thanks for your info!