Adding tickets to room only booking

[mshanson3121]

Refresh my memory... when you book a room only, your deposit is one night at the hotel vs. $250 for a package.

If I do room only, can I later call and add tickets to make a package and just pay extra to make up the deposit, or will I need to pay for the tickets in full?

 

[starry_solo]

I think you can add the tickets to make a package, but the issue you may have is that there is now a "paid in full" deadline to meet (like 30-45 days out, I think).

I think it would be better to purchase the tickets at about 65 days out, so that you have time to make FP+s.

 

[Disneypro1]

Agree with above. If you add tickets. It basically becomes a package. And total is due day 45 days out. Not sure exactly. But I recommend always getting the package for fast pass selections 60 days out.

 

[Tiggerlover91]

Agree with above. If you add tickets. It basically becomes a package. And total is due day 45 days out. Not sure exactly. But I recommend always getting the package for fast pass selections 60 days out.

You don't need a package for getting ressies 60 days out. You only need valid tickets linked to a resort stay.

 

[mshanson3121]

I think you can add the tickets to make a package, but the issue you may have is that there is now a "paid in full" deadline to meet (like 30-45 days out, I think).

I think it would be better to purchase the tickets at about 65 days out, so that you have time to make FP+s.

We have lots of time, thankfully, as our stay isn't until September

 

[lanejudy]

You can purchase tickets direct from Disney without making it a package. In this scenario you would need to pay in full at the time tickets are purchased. New date-based tickets are valid for length associated with number of days booked, regardless of your room reservation. The Room Only resort reservation remains as-is (due at check-in). You will “own” the tickets even if you cancel the room; value can be applied towards future tickets if necessary.

Or, you can add tickets to the room reservation, creating a package with $200 deposit and full amount due 30 days prior to arrival. Tickets can be adjusted within the package (adding days, hopper, etc.). The new date-based tickets will be good for length-of-stay. If you need to cancel prior to 30 days, both room and tickets are canceled. However one key aspect is the Room-Only is essentially cancelled and you’ll be rebooked as a package, the funds may not transfer (requiring a refund of original room deposit) and you might lose any discount rate; but you may be eligible for a package discount or offer.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

You can purchase tickets direct from Disney without making it a package. In this scenario you would need to pay in full at the time tickets are purchased. New date-based tickets are valid for length associated with number of days booked, regardless of your room reservation. The Room Only resort reservation remains as-is (due at check-in). You will “own” the tickets even if you cancel the room; value can be applied towards future tickets if necessary.

Or, you can add tickets to the room reservation, creating a package with $200 deposit and full amount due 30 days prior to arrival. Tickets can be adjusted within the package (adding days, hopper, etc.). The new date-based tickets will be good for length-of-stay. If you need to cancel prior to 30 days, both room and tickets are canceled. However one key aspect is the Room-Only is essentially cancelled and you’ll be rebooked as a package, the funds may not transfer (requiring a refund of original room deposit) and you might lose any discount rate; but you may be eligible for a package discount or offer.

Enjoy your vacation!

OP, this is the best/most accurate info you've received on this thread, FWIW.

 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

You can purchase tickets direct from Disney without making it a package. In this scenario you would need to pay in full at the time tickets are purchased. New date-based tickets are valid for length associated with number of days booked, regardless of your room reservation. The Room Only resort reservation remains as-is (due at check-in). You will “own” the tickets even if you cancel the room; value can be applied towards future tickets if necessary.

Or, you can add tickets to the room reservation, creating a package with $200 deposit and full amount due 30 days prior to arrival. Tickets can be adjusted within the package (adding days, hopper, etc.). The new date-based tickets will be good for length-of-stay. If you need to cancel prior to 30 days, both room and tickets are canceled. However one key aspect is the Room-Only is essentially cancelled and you’ll be rebooked as a package, the funds may not transfer (requiring a refund of original room deposit) and you might lose any discount rate; but you may be eligible for a package discount or offer.

Enjoy your vacation!

This is spot on.

The only thing I would add to this is that you can get tickets at a discount from an authorized seller, as opposed to full price at Disney. Disney room+ticket package will work out the same (or within a few dollars) of room only + buying tickets directly from Disney. So, there are pros and cons to doing it as a package vs. room-only and separate tickets.

Also, if you cancel a package less than 30 days out, you get a partial refund, based on how many days out. I forget the actual amount, but if you do a mock package booking, and click on terms and conditions, it's spelled out pretty plainly.