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macnodos · 08-24-2009, 05:28 PM

December, what is the least expensive way to buy a park hooper that can be encoded on your room key? Thanks for all feedback.

Chuck S · 08-24-2009, 05:36 PM

The cheapest way is to buy a park hopper from an authorized discounter site. You will receive a paper ticket in the mail, but present that ticket and your room key to the concierge desk in your resort lobby and they will transfer the ticket to your room key.

DVC_Corrys · 08-24-2009, 07:08 PM

Does this work for an AP?

Chuck S · 08-24-2009, 07:22 PM

APs can not be transferred to your room key. They are always separate.

macnodos · 08-29-2009, 05:33 PM

Thanks Chuck, I called DVC and they told me it had to be purchased directly from Disney. I was thinking about using undercover tourist for the tickets, are they authorized re-sellers. If not, who would you recommend? Trying to save a few bucks if possible. Thank you again

ccigliano · 08-29-2009, 07:11 PM

Since you are new DVC members, I want to be sure that you know about the $100 discount on Annual Passes. Most DVCers purchase the annual pass and then make sure that they book next year's trip a week or two before it actually expires so that you get at least two trips out of it. Since it is an Annual Pass you will have full park hopping privaledges built in. And then since I have the annual pass, I usually schedule one in between as well. In addition, if you see a great deal on air fare you can always book a quick trip and usually find a room at OKW and SSR and you'll already have the tickets. Good Luck.

Chuck S · 08-29-2009, 07:11 PM

I've never used a ticket seller for Disney tickets, as we've had APs for years, and they aren't available anywhere except through Disney. So I really can't recommend one from personal experience.

Many people here on the DIS, according to posts, have used Undercover Tourist with no problems. Maple Leaf Tickets is another one I've seen mentioned.

BLTtinkerbell · 08-29-2009, 08:42 PM

I have used Maple Leaf Tickets before & it worked out great! We saved a little bit of money & as you know, every penny counts! Have a great vacation!

ses1230 · 08-29-2009, 09:16 PM

Sign up on the Mouse Savers website for the newsletter - it comes (email) on the 15th of the month. In it is a link for Undercover Tourist with few more dollars off the tickets. Not much but every little bit helps, right? The tickets can be put on the KTTW card, we have done it multiple times.

Kris10luvsDisney · 08-30-2009, 07:41 PM

I also used Maple Leaf tickets and they were great! I was a little apprehensive b/c I was buying 10 day hoppers w/ no expiration and it was a lot of $$, but all worked out fine and the tickets were delivered very fast

SnowWhite12 · 08-31-2009, 01:45 PM

Wow! $100! Is that off of every annual pass you buy (like for each person)?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccigliano

Since you are new DVC members, I want to be sure that you know about the $100 discount on Annual Passes. Most DVCers purchase the annual pass and then make sure that they book next year's trip a week or two before it actually expires so that you get at least two trips out of it. Since it is an Annual Pass you will have full park hopping privaledges built in. And then since I have the annual pass, I usually schedule one in between as well. In addition, if you see a great deal on air fare you can always book a quick trip and usually find a room at OKW and SSR and you'll already have the tickets. Good Luck.

Chuck S · 08-31-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnowWhite12

Wow! $100! Is that off of every annual pass you buy (like for each person)?

It is $100 off per adult, a slightly smaller discount for child APs. $125 off of Premium APs, again with a slightly smaller discount for children.

It is good for up to 8 people in your immediate household, they must show photo ID as proof that they live with you.

tracylovesdisney · 08-31-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck S

The cheapest way is to buy a park hopper from an authorized discounter site. You will receive a paper ticket in the mail, but present that ticket and your room key to the concierge desk in your resort lobby and they will transfer the ticket to your room key.

Will they combine a park hopper (bought from an authorized discounter) and the KTTW if you are renting points or is it strictly for members? Thanks!

Tracy

CarolMN · 08-31-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tracylovesdisney

Will they combine a park hopper (bought from an authorized discounter) and the KTTW if you are renting points or is it strictly for members? Thanks!

Tracy

It doesn't matter if you are renting points. You can still ask to have your new/unused ticket encoded on your room key.

08-24-2009, 05:28 PM	#1
macnodos DIS FAN Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pa. Posts: 141	As a new DVC member leaving for a trip in.... December, what is the least expensive way to buy a park hooper that can be encoded on your room key? Thanks for all feedback.

08-24-2009, 05:36 PM	#2
Chuck S DVC Boards Co-Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Seguin, Texas USA Posts: 20,626	The cheapest way is to buy a park hopper from an authorized discounter site. You will receive a paper ticket in the mail, but present that ticket and your room key to the concierge desk in your resort lobby and they will transfer the ticket to your room key. __________________ DVC OKW since 1992

08-24-2009, 07:08 PM	#3
DVC_Corrys Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: "The OC" Posts: 264	Does this work for an AP? __________________ WDW Trips: Sept 2006 POP, Sept 2009 SSR

08-24-2009, 07:22 PM	#4
Chuck S DVC Boards Co-Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Seguin, Texas USA Posts: 20,626	APs can not be transferred to your room key. They are always separate. __________________ DVC OKW since 1992

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ccigliano DVC Member WLV Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,044	Since you are new DVC members, I want to be sure that you know about the $100 discount on Annual Passes. Most DVCers purchase the annual pass and then make sure that they book next year's trip a week or two before it actually expires so that you get at least two trips out of it. Since it is an Annual Pass you will have full park hopping privaledges built in. And then since I have the annual pass, I usually schedule one in between as well. In addition, if you see a great deal on air fare you can always book a quick trip and usually find a room at OKW and SSR and you'll already have the tickets. Good Luck. __________________ Mickey's Mom - Mickey is my 6 lb Toy Poodle *Off Site Dec 97 ~* CSR Dec 98 ~ OKW Dec 99 ~ OKW Dec 00 ~ WLV Dec 01 ~ WLV Mar 02 ~ WLV Dec 02 ~ WLV Dec 03 ~ WLV Nov 04 ~ WLV Feb 05 ~ SSR/WLV Dec 05 WLV May 06 ~ WLV Nov 06 ~ WLV Dec07 ~ SSR Apr 08 ~ *OKW Sep 08 ~* *WLV Nov/Dec 08 ~ WLV Dec 09 ~ AKV Kidani SV Feb 10 ~BLT LV May 10 ~ WLV Nov 10*

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08-29-2009, 05:33 PM	#5
macnodos DIS FAN Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pa. Posts: 141	Thanks Chuck, I called DVC and they told me it had to be purchased directly from Disney. I was thinking about using undercover tourist for the tickets, are they authorized re-sellers. If not, who would you recommend? Trying to save a few bucks if possible. Thank you again

08-29-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
BLTtinkerbell Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New England Posts: 467	I have used Maple Leaf Tickets before & it worked out great! We saved a little bit of money & as you know, every penny counts! Have a great vacation! __________________ me DH DS DS DS

08-29-2009, 09:16 PM	#9
ses1230 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philly 'burbs Posts: 520	Sign up on the Mouse Savers website for the newsletter - it comes (email) on the 15th of the month. In it is a link for Undercover Tourist with few more dollars off the tickets. Not much but every little bit helps, right? The tickets can be put on the KTTW card, we have done it multiple times. __________________ 1978 Contemporary 2006 Contemporary 2007 OKW 2008 SSR 2009 Grand Floridian

08-30-2009, 07:41 PM	#10
Kris10luvsDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 225	I also used Maple Leaf tickets and they were great! I was a little apprehensive b/c I was buying 10 day hoppers w/ no expiration and it was a lot of $$, but all worked out fine and the tickets were delivered very fast __________________ Me DH DD7 DS4 Proud DVC members since 2006 2005 VWL..2006 BCV...2008 BWV Sept. 2008 Viva Italia ABD for 10th anniversary!

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