10 day World Pass - Just got mine!!!

[DVC California]

I didn't want to post this until I was holding the tickets in my hands. After reading the posts on WDW tickets - potential bargain , I was very interested in getting these passes for an extended trip we had planned for this July. The 10 day World Pass is sort of like a Super Park Hopper that WDW markets to it's UK travelers. The World Pass gives 10 days admission to most everything WDW has to offer: theme parks, water parks, and Disney Quest. The World Pass is only valid 20 days from first use and must be used by October 31, 2002.

I ordered mine online from the Virgin Travelstore. Other DIS'ers have ordered from The Flight Shop , another UK travel agency, but I felt more comfortable using a "name brand" company. THere was some discussion whether Virgin would ship tickets to the US but I guess they do. The Flight Shop also charges an additional $80.00 for shipping to the States. As far as I can tell, Virgin doesn't.

I ordered the tickets on 4/20 and received an immediate e-mail confirmation. About a week later, I received another confirmation in the mail that the tickets would be sent out 10 days before my specified travel date. (I entered 5/25 as my travel date because I wanted to make sure I had them well in advance of our trip). I just received the tickets today (5/16) via Royal Mail.

I ordered 3 Adult tickets (£190.00 each) and 1 Child (£155.00 each) for a total of £725.00. My credit card bill shows a charge of £725.00 pounds sterling = $1084.71. The Universal Currency Converter converts £725.00 into $1056.25, so the difference must be the conversion that MasterCard is using. This works out to $284.00/adult and $233.00/childs ticket.

The World Pass ended up costing about the same as a 6-day Park Hopper Plus, but is a lot cheaper than the Premium Annual Passes we were going to buy!

AND purchase of UK tickets includes vouchers for a Character Breakfast, good at a number of WDW restaurants (including Chef Mickeys) !!! Including tax and tip, this is about a $75.00 values for our family of four.

I am so stoked that we were able to score these passes and wanted to share this with my fellow DIS'ers who have helped me so often. I'd be happy to answer any questions about my order.

TTFN, Steve

 

[LoriZH]

Now, here's a question, do you have to use these before the end of May or can they be used ANYTIME?

 

[PKS44]

Originally posted by LoriZH
Now, here's a question, do you have to use these before the end of May or can they be used ANYTIME?

Originally posted by DVC CaliforniaThe World Pass is only valid 20 days from first use and must be used by October 31, 2002.

(Underline mine)

 

[breana902]

Steve,

This ticket would be great for my youngest son. We went last year and bought annual passes, but didn't have to get a ticket for him - so he is the only one without a pass right now. We are going in Oct for 11 days. The only thing that concerns me about these tickets is that they are marketed for the UK. Is there anything printed on the passes that says they are restricted in anyway to anyone?? I would hate to buy the pass and find out when we get there that we can't use it.

Thanks,

Joyce

 

[Pitter]

Are these passes only good if you live in the UK? At that price I would like to get them but I live in the good ol USA.

 

[DVC California]

...thing that concerns me about these tickets is that they are marketed for the UK. Is there anything printed on the passes that says they are restricted ... AND ... Are these passes only good if you live in the UK?...

There is absoulutely no language whatsoever, printed anywhere on the tickets, that restricts the use of these tickets to only UK citizens. In fact, the tickets look exactly like every other Park Hopper currently being issued. The front has different characters (Mickey, Donald, etc.) holding paint brushes by the "100 Years of Magic" logo. The back has the standard magnetic strip, standard "Non-tranferable..." disclaimer, and printed 10 DAY WORLD TICKET SPECIAL OFFER on the bottom.

Although this ticket was intended to be marketed to their UK visitors, I legally bought this ticket from a very reputable and well known travel group (btw - Virgin Travelstore's parent company also owns the big Virgin Records store in Downtown Disney). I really don't think there will be any problems in using these tickets by US citizens. (Besides - You can always say they were a "gift" from Aunt Agatha in Liverpool!)

...do you have to use these before the end of May or can they be used ANYTIME?...

Although I originally wrote that they must be used by October 31, 2002, I re-read the flyer that was included with my tickets and it actually states that FIRST USE must be by 10/31. You can actually start using these on Halloween for MNSSHP and they will not expire for another 20 days (11/20/02).

Hope this helps, Steve

PS _ These tickets also include admission to Pleasure Island and Disney's Wide World of Sports.

 

[NHBelle]

I really want to buy this ticket, But I am so nervous. I really need to know how much the shipping charges are and how much the credit card charge is. This will make a difference as I had only budgeted for a 5-day hopper plus pass.

 

[GoldenOldie]

Originally posted by DVC California

...You can actually start using these on Halloween for MNSSHP and they will not expire for another 20 days (11/20/02)...

You can use them for Halloween day but not for MNSSHP since it is a hard ticket event that requires a separate ticket for admission.

 

[beattyfamily]

Thanks for sharing your success! Please post again after using them just so we all know it worked out fine??

I sure hope these continue to be available to the US next year when we start planning our next trip! Too late for us this year...

 

[DVC California]

Originally posted by NHBelle

...I really need to know how much the shipping charges are and how much the credit card charge is...

The Flight Shop charges a flat $80.00 for shipping/credit card fee to the US.

Virgin Travelstore did not charge me any extra shipping fees or credit card fees. I received the tickets 3 days after it was mailed from England.

The actual price I was charged was £725.00 which Mastercard converted to $1084.71. I think what was charged in dollars was more affected by what exchange rate my credit card company was using, rather than what Virgin billed.

Since I actually have the tickets in my possession, there is no doubt that either company will ship to the United States.

If anyone is concerned about using the tickets, I suggest going over to the UK Board and asking past visitors about what happens at the entrances turnstiles. I sincerely doubt they ask for passports or any IDs. You probably just feed the card through, the CM gets a green light that there are days left on the pass, and off you go!

Steve

 

[josierac]

It says on the website that online orders are only accepted until May 31, 2002 for these tickets.

 

[Jen80370]

tHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I would've spent $374 on a UHP or $475 for a PAP for my upcoming 9 day eight night stay. THANK YOU!

 

[RUDisney]

You know, Steve, just in case you have any problems, you should start watching some British films and practice your accent before you go. I suppose that the phrase you'll need most is, "I'm terribly sorry, I've left my passport in the hotel safe." lol

I can't wait to tell my husband about this deal and see if he wants to get our tickets now for our trip in October.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[StephenKay]

We have also bought these tickets for our upcomming 14 day trip, their is no need for any english accent or passport. The reason behind the ticket is to encourage travellers across the atlantic, well in fact the Brit's have never stopped comming which has lead to higher air fares but the tickets make up for this.


AKL/BCV here we come!!!!


Stevie Kay
Inverness
Scotland

 

[breana902]

Well, I am convinced and am off to purchase the ticket for my son. I will save at least $60 on his ticket.

 

[akghutton]

Steve,
Thanks for sharing this information. My husband and I are very interested in these passes for our August trip. They sound like an excellent deal and perfect for what we want out of our vacation.

 

[disneymom3]

I have read throught the replies and can't specifically tell--is this one park per day for 10 days and include water parks as a choice for those 10 admissions, or are they actually Park Hoppers? This would make a huge difference for us.

Aslo, I was surprised to note on the Virgin website that was posted--or else it was talked about on the UK board--that while the 199pound price tickets expire in Oct, they have or will have tickets with the expiration date further out for like 260pounds. That's still a darn good price for 10 days--especially if it IS park hopping priveledges!

Steve--do your tickets SAY if you can park hop? Thanks for sharing this info!

 

[DVC California]

Originally posted by disneymom3

...do your tickets SAY if you can park hop?...

The passes came with a pass holder that has a picture of the yellow "Park Hopper" guy, zipping around on a flying carpet. It is also printed with "Ticket Entitlements" that read as follows:

YOUR 10-DAY WORLD TICKEY entitles you to 10 days of admission to the following Parks and Places with the freedom to visit all in the same day:

• MAGIC KINGDOM Park
• Epcot
• DISNEY-MGM Studios
• DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM Theme Park
• DISNEY'S BLIZZARD BEACH Water Park
• DISNEY'S TYPHOON LAGOON Water Park
• DISNEY'S RIVER COUNTRY Water Park (Open Seasonally)
• DOWNTOWN DISNEY Pleasure Island
• DISNEY'S WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS Complex

NOTE: The 10-Day World Ticket expires 21 days from the date of first use at at any park or attraction.

Some activities/events, including events at DISNEY'S WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS Complex, may be separately priced.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY Pleasure Island: Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN. Florida law prohibits...(Legal stuff about not selling booze to anyone under 21.)

The owner's of the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort reserve the right to refuse admittance to any person or persons.

Ticket & handstamp required for re-entry.

I consider the World Pass to be equivalent to the Unlimited Magic Pass or the Premium Annual Pass, as far as access to most everything WDW has to offer, with the limitation of a set number of days included on the pass.

As disneymom3 notes, the regular price of £260 is available for other times of the year, but this special offer on the summer World Pass (£190) must be purchased by May 31, 2002.

Hope this helps, Steve

 

[disneymom3]

Wow! Thanks so much for the info, Steve!

 

[akghutton]

Steve,
Does the ticket information you received list the restaurants at which you can get your free character breakfast?