10 day World Pass - Just got mine!!!

[DVC California]

Hi presleyg - You're right, I did leave off Disney Quest from my list but I think I mentioned it elsewhere in the thread. As far as I know, the summer promo on the passes must be ordered by 5/31/02, no matter whom you buy it from, FlightShop, Virgin or UK Disney Store.

In case anyone is interested, I did start a thread on the Debate Board to discuss off topic World Pass subjects. You can go there directly by clicking : 10 Day World Pass
Steve

 

[presleyg]

I can't find that time limit on the virgin travel website. I emailed tham but haven't heard back

 

[Kellyh123]

Presleyg

I think the passes are wonderful and have ordered 3. I would really like to see the emails from Disney.
Thanks so much

 

[presleyg]

We appreciate your recent ticket inquiry.

We believe that you are referring to the 10-Day Worldpass, which is marketed in the United Kingdom and other international markets. Although we do not monitor who uses the 10-day Worldpass tickets (since passes may be given as gifts), that type of pass is only available for purchase from those specific markets and does have certain limitations. The 10-Day Worldpass does have an expiration date and if it becomes demagnetized or damaged and needs to be reissued, you may be questioned as to where you purchased the pass.

Regarding the 10-Day World Hopper passes, the park hopper days do allow you to hop between the four main Theme Parks on each day of use. Hopping from one park to another on the same day counts as only one day of use.

For further information regarding the 10-Day World Hopper Pass, please see the pass literature, which should have been included with the pass.

 

[Cindy B]

I've been trying all day to get into the Virgin Travel store site, and the link provided above, all I get is a blank page.

I even tried through the link at Mousesavers.

Still dead.

Its a great deal though, I will see about it for my trip as well.

 

[presleyg]

i've been using the link on mousesavers, havn't had any prob. today. i just wish they would email me about when those prices expire. The southwest airlines friend fly free ends on thursday and i was hoping to put off the ticket purchase until next month.

 

[DVC California]

Virgin Travelstore uses Keith Prowse Tickets as the UK vendor for tickets. His web page, which I have linked above, confirms that the summer promo for World Passes must be purchased by May 31, 2002.

It also looks like Virgin is discounting the price that Keith offers on his own web page. This may be part of their online booking discount.

Hope this helps, Steve

 

[wdisneelvr]

Hi Steve,

I was wondering if you knew anything about the other tickets that are on sale at the Virgin Travelstore website? The 5 & 7 day hopper plus tickets, the US/IOA tickets, Seaworld etc. Are the also available to us here in the U.S. as well?

Thanks for any info!

 

[Jen80370]

I just got an email from Virgin...saying they can process US orders by phone but not by web...anyone know why?

 

[DVC California]

Hi wdisneelvr - Although I haven't ordered any of the other passes that Virgin Travelstore has listed, I assume that they are the regular park pases and hoppers that you can buy here in the states. You would need to convert the UK pound sterling price to US greenbacks to see if there is any cost savings. There are many US online ticket agencies like Connections - Members only and Florida Orlando Tickets , that might have better deals available.

Hi Jen80370 - Did you get the email from Virgin after you ordered the tickets online? When I ordered mine on 4/20, the email I received reads as follows:

Hi Steve

Thank you for booking your attraction tickets with Virgin Travelstore.
Your booking reference number is: VTSKP****

Here are your attraction ticket details:

TICKET HOLDER DETAILS:
Lead ticket holder: Steve *****
Address: **********, San Jose California

ATTRACTION TICKET DETAILS:
WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort in Florida 10-day World Pass Ticket
Adults: 3
Children: 1
Date of first use: From 01/05/2002 to 31/10/2002
Departure Date: 25 May 2002

PAYMENT DETAILS:
Once we have gained authorisation on your Mastercard card (number **** **** **** ****), it will be debited with the sum of £725.00 and the attraction tickets booking will be confirmed. Tickets will issued 10 days before your stated departure date.

If you have any queries please contact us by emailing
ebooking@virgintravelstore.com or by calling 08700 66 44 77.

Don't forget to check out our range of discounted:
flights - http://www.virgintravelstore.com/flights
hotels - http://www.virgintravelstore.com/hotels
car rental - http://www.virgintravelstore.com/carrental

Thanks again for booking with Virgin Travelstore.

Virgin Travelstore - a departure from your travel agent

Anyone else getting different emails from Virgin?

 

[presleyg]

How long do you think from ordering that your card is charged? I was wondering about the authorization, do you need to send an additional fax so they can charge it?

 

[Jen80370]

Here is what I received...

Subj: RE: ref VTSKP...
Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 4:32:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Shaun Hannant <shaun.hannant@virgintravelstore.com>
To: "'jen80370
Sent from the Internet (Details)


Dear Mrs clark,
Thankyou for your recent reservation for attraction tickets on our website. Unfortunately we are unable to process bookings for U.S residents via our website - You can however call our reservations team on 00441493 306504 who will be able to process your booking for you.

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Best Regards
Shaun Hannant
Online Ticketing Department

DL - +44 (0)1493 306409

 

[RUDisney]

I got the same message as Steve. Hmmm... I wonder if they changed the rules overnight. I ordered mine yesterday. I also put my departure date as June 2nd. I wonder if that matters. IMO, I'd prefer to have the tickets safely tucked away in the safe deposit box than to worry about receiving them in time if they are shipped 10 days prior to my travel dates.

 

[DVC California]

Hi presleyg - My 4/20 ticket order was charged to my Mastercard on 4/24 by Worldwide Travel for exactly £725.00. If you can monitor your credit card transactions online, check every couple of days to see if it's gone through, that's what I did. When I ordered, Virgin did not require FAX authorization, but the Flight shop did. I was emailed by Amanda Bennison <Amanda.Bennison@theflightshop.co.uk>, saying that as soon as she received my fax and approval of the $80.00 shipping, she would send the tickets. That's why I went with fee free Virgin. Less hassles and cheaper.

Hi Jen80370 - Gee, that's new to me. Maybe Virgin has changed their online ordering for US citizens. You could try again with another credit card or different dates, but you may just have to call Virgin directly to find out the straight dope. Maybe they are instituting a Fax Authorization like the Flight Shop.

Good Luck, Steve

 

[wdisneelvr]

Thanks for the info Steve!

I was wondering that maybe the Virgin Travelstore is being flooded by orders from the U.S. since Mousesavers.com is advertising the 10 day park passes as well and they can't keep up with the orders coming in. Maybe that is why they are having you call now. Just a guess

 

[presleyg]

Has anyone called and then had to fax an authorization?

 

[CarolMN]

Originally posted by MisterPat
I assume the tickets are "non-transferrable" but I'm wondering if there is anything that identifies the user (ie- picture, finger-scan, etc.) We will be vacationing back to back with another family; two consecutive weeks in the same vacation home. If I buy the ticket and use 5 days and leave them for the other family to use the remaining 5 the following week, will this work?

I just can't buy something I know I won't fully use during my stay.

Thanks for all the great info. I'm almost convinced.

According to someone who just got back, "adult tickets require you to do the finger scan thing, just like APs, so if you were planning on sharing them with someone, this may not work for the adult tickets. The child tickets don't require this".

The same poster said that there were 5 adults and 5 children in her party and the the tickets "worked fine. There are no restrictions for use as far as having to be a UK resident or anything like that".

Here is a link to the original thread for those that are interested:

http://www.readersclubhouse.com/salon/welcome301/settee.html

Look for the thread posted on 5/20/02 that is entitled "10 day world pass".

 

[beattyfamily]

I just saw this on another website:

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Hi
FYI, I tried to purchase these discounted tix (for our upcoming WDW trip) from the UK travel company found on Mousesavers.com, but they won't sell to a US mailing address. Alas, I won't be saving the $400 that I envisioned getting with these "ultimate park hopper" plus 1 free meal tix. To our UK friends...buy these tix and c'mon over!!
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I think word traveled fast on this and maybe that is why some people are having trouble. I think they are being flooded with US orders right now (special ends May 31).

Either they're just flooded and want to use the phone for US orders now or they will put a stop to it since these passes really are geared to foreign visitors.

I'm so happy for those who were able to order these; it's a great deal! Good luck to all of you who are trying to order them!

 

[presleyg]

I read the post on the other site and it said just one admission to DQ. the flightshop says unlimited?? I recieved an email on sunday from virgintravel and they said they would send them to US but would need 4-6 weeks notice.

 

[breana902]

I just booked a child 10 day pass on the virgin travel site without any problems. I also received a confirmation letter stating that my pass will be mailed 10 days prior to the travel date. I put June 10th as the date I am leaving. I received the same general email as others - stating that once they receive authorization from the credit card - the amount will be debited from that card. I used my debit card and will be able to check online to see when they deduct that amount. Will post again when I see that the amount for the ticket has been debited.