Canadian Residents 25% off tickets on WDW site **Offer extended until May 20, 2017.

[Donald - my hero]

In case of Room Only offers, yes, you can turn it into a ticket-less package and add dining plans, but I don't believe you will be able to qualify for free dining.

Correct, however, you can only turn a room only reservation into a ticket-less package if you book the room directly thru Disney in the first place. You don't have that option if you book thru a different method. The only way to get free dining is to follow the requirements outlined in the offer, but you can however, book a room for let's say a week and only get tickets for the minimum number required and then either not go to parks or use other ticket media for other days -- you don't need to have tickets for your entire length of stay.

I just want to make sure that other poster had all the information about creating a package that includes tickets purchased separately. Also worth noting that several of the discount sites are now charging for any modification to reservations -- I've had a few friends get burned by that!

 

[James Yang]

Correct, however, you can only turn a room only reservation into a ticket-less package if you book the room directly thru Disney in the first place. You don't have that option if you book thru a different method. The only way to get free dining is to follow the requirements outlined in the offer, but you can however, book a room for let's say a week and only get tickets for the minimum number required and then either not go to parks or use other ticket media for other days -- you don't need to have tickets for your entire length of stay.

I just want to make sure that other poster had all the information about creating a package that includes tickets purchased separately. Also worth noting that several of the discount sites are now charging for any modification to reservations -- I've had a few friends get burned by that!

All true. Each person should go through the calculations for themselves to see what is the best. FD is attractive, however, if you are able to get enough discounts on the room and on tickets through another method, paying out of pocket for dining plans (or simply pay for meals as you go) can still end up cheaper.

 

[morrik5]

We bought our tickets for 5 adults and 2 children and saved over $700. The day we arrive at Fort Wilderness we will visit Disney Springs to exchange our certificates for the activation on our Magic Bands upon proof of Canadian residency. Our friend who works at CAA she was told someone wasn't even actually asked for proof so perhaps that is a one-off. I'm not sure if the ones now on sale (offer extended) never expire likes ours until 14 days after first use as I've heard they've put an expiry date on them. Disney Chat advised that by phoning Disney directly to book your stay and dining plan they will honour the package because you've already purchased your tickets (ticketless plan).

 

[parkbr]

It's cheaper for me to keep my CDN tickets and hotel through Orbitz than rebooking a package with FD.

I went in December with FD offer for 14 days, and however we calculated (Various resorts in Disney vs non-Disney & renting a car, etc), FD was WAY better for us. 2 adults and 1 child at the age of 2. When CDN ticket offer came out, I did my math again and again, but it was the same thing. (To make you feel more comfortable, FYI, I am Math major and so is my husband.) Somewhere in this forum, I posted my calculation to have others verify for me as all others say "I saved $$ by switching CDN tickets!"
Then I realized that was because we were going for 14 days. Each day, we get ~$130 for FD, but the CDN ticket saving was less than $10 after day 5 or 6.

FYI, had we not got FD, we would have spent over $2400 on food only. Yes, we did go to more expensive buffets, got more expensive snacks, which we would have done had we not had FD, but given that DDP was about $1650, I think we made very good value of the FD.
And with 13 TS credits, we had like 9 Character dinners, which was a HUGE hit for my 2-yr old.

Now my DH says he wants to go ONLY if we get DDP, but I am convincing him to do OOP at signature restaurants now.

 

[morrik5]

We are staying in the Fort Wilderness Campground over Christmas and I just called this morning regarding the Canadian ticket discount that is on the website. I assumed that it didn't apply to resort reservations but it did!! Saved almost 800$ this morning

Are you saying they gave you a Canadian discount on your resort reservation as well as on tickets or your discount was that amount based on purchase of both at the same time? Just curious.

 

[dis_guy]

Hi all. I was just looking at the Disney Canadian Ticket Offer page and noticed something. When the offer first came out it had some text like: "...and the best thing is they will never expire!" I don't see that now and am wondering if these are still the same non-expiring tickets as before.

The WDW chat seems to be down and when I called to ask I ended up waiting on hold and eventually had to hang up.

We're not planning on going back for a few years and want to be sure about this. Anyone know for sure, as I sit on hold again?

 

[Sailormoon2]

I believe the Canadian deal now expires at the end of December 2018.

 

[Debbie]

Hi all. I was just looking at the Disney Canadian Ticket Offer page and noticed something. When the offer first came out it had some text like: "...and the best thing is they will never expire!" I don't see that now and am wondering if these are still the same non-expiring tickets as before.

The WDW chat seems to be down and when I called to ask I ended up waiting on hold and eventually had to hang up.

We're not planning on going back for a few years and want to be sure about this. Anyone know for sure, as I sit on hold again?

The Canadian discounted Walt Disney World tickets do not expire until 14 days after the first use.

 

[disneydreamgirl]

Still showing on the Disney website when you move to your cart after adding tickets to an order, so I do not think there has been a change for this offer (there is a spot referring to discounted tickets and 12/31/18, but it doesn't refer to these tickets):

Important Details
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Prices for Canada Residents

Item(s) are priced for Canada residents only. All Guests who will use Canada resident tickets or passes must present a Canadian passport prior to first use. If the Guest selects Will Call as the delivery method, the Guest must present a Canadian passport to exchange the Will Call certificate for a valid ticket at the theme park window or Guest Relations prior to first use. Tickets and any options purchased must be used within 14 days of first use.

Granted, Disney likely could change the conditions of this offer at any time...just don't see that as happening. Betting that any future offer after this one expires will have an expiry date though. Time will tell...

 

[cdnusagurl]

Just a heads up to anyone looking to upgrade their tickets on the day of arrival. I just spoke to Disney's customer service and they said it wasn't possible to do so. However they did refund me my tickets and are allowing me to rebuy them with more days this time around.

 

[cdnusagurl]

Still showing on the Disney website when you move to your cart after adding tickets to an order, so I do not think there has been a change for this offer (there is a spot referring to discounted tickets and 12/31/18, but it doesn't refer to these tickets):

Important Details

Prices for Canada Residents

Item(s) are priced for Canada residents only. All Guests who will use Canada resident tickets or passes must present a Canadian passport prior to first use. If the Guest selects Will Call as the delivery method, the Guest must present a Canadian passport to exchange the Will Call certificate for a valid ticket at the theme park window or Guest Relations prior to first use. Tickets and any options purchased must be used within 14 days of first use.

Granted, Disney likely could change the conditions of this offer at any time...just don't see that as happening. Betting that any future offer after this one expires will have an expiry date though. Time will tell...

My tickets that I bought a week or so ago are being listed with an expiry date of 12/31/2030 on the MDE app.

 

[ottawamom]

Just a heads up to anyone looking to upgrade their tickets on the day of arrival. I just spoke to Disney's customer service and they said it wasn't possible to do so. However they did refund me my tickets and are allowing me to rebuy them with more days this time around.

How did they do the refund? Was it back to the card you made the purchase with? Were they able to refund you the money and make the new purchase in one transaction (ie they did it all for you and then you owed them some more money)? Or did you have to go online and purchase new tickets once your refund was processed?

Were you adding days or upgrading to park hoppers?

So many questions I know, but you're a live one with possible answers for a lot of us who have questions. Thanks for your help.

Are you doing this in advance of your trip or did you do this in person at guest relations?

 

[aballerina]

My tickets that I bought a week or so ago are being listed with an expiry date of 12/31/2030 on the MDE app.

Interesting .......... mine don't show an expiry date on MDE.

 

[cdnusagurl]

How did they do the refund? Was it back to the card you made the purchase with?

They are putting the money back onto the card I purchased it with. The lady on the phone said that it will automatically do the exchange for whatever day it is when it gets refunded. I got quoted 7 to 10 days, but she said it will probably be quicker than that.

Were they able to refund you the money and make the new purchase in one transaction (ie they did it all for you and then you owed them some more money)? Or did you have to go online and purchase new tickets once your refund was processed?

She gave me the option to do this, but since I have lots of time until my trip, I opted to get the refund first and then go repurchase the tickets.

Were you adding days or upgrading to park hoppers?

Both actually. Going from 5 day regular magic my way tickets to 6 day park hoppers.

So many questions I know, but you're a live one with possible answers for a lot of us who have questions. Thanks for your help.

No problem. I've lurked for awhile but all of you have helped me tons on this board so far.

Are you doing this in advance of your trip or did you do this in person at guest relations?

I'm doing this in advance of my trip since I know I won't be able to do it at guest relations when we arrive.

 

[ottawamom]

Thanks for the feedback, very interesting. I know of a few others who have discounted tickets and were able to upgrade them to park hoppers at the park once they arrived. You get a different story from each CM you talk to. Glad this worked out for you.

 

[AngelDisney]

Just a heads up to anyone looking to upgrade their tickets on the day of arrival. I just spoke to Disney's customer service and they said it wasn't possible to do so. However they did refund me my tickets and are allowing me to rebuy them with more days this time around.

When is the date of your trip? Is it after May 20?

 

[cdnusagurl]

When is the date of your trip? Is it after May 20?

April 2018

 

[AngelDisney]

April 2018

Then it makes sense that you will not be able to upgrade your original purchased tickets without losing the discount as the offer ends on May 20, 2017. Upgrading after May 20 means paying the gate prices without bridging. Since you bought the tickets via Disney, they knew the purchase price of your tickets. It's great that they allowed you to cancel and repurchase the tickets. I am glad it all works out for you. Have fun planning!

 

[morrik5]

April 2018

When in April cdnusagurl? We are going to be there from April 21-28, 2018.

 

[cdnusagurl]

When in April cdnusagurl? We are going to be there from April 21-28, 2018.

Our tentative dates right now are April 23 to May 1. Although that might change depending on airfare prices and times.