Confirmed: Prices for Tickets and Passes going up on 2/11/2018

[starshine514]

I think you have a valid point as it's been all over the map. I do know though from the Canadian board that anyone buying the Canadian ticket deal will only get what they actually paid - so I am paying $262 for a 5 day PH rather than $350, if we don't go and those tickets expire, I am only getting $262 put towards a new ticket. I think there are reports all over the place - with people saying they were credited with different values for the 3 day PH portion of a SoCal CityPass as an example. I honestly think you should expect you will only get what you paid but enjoy the pixie dust if you are granted the full price of the ticket you are upgrading.

I'm not familiar with the Canadian ticket deals. I think they are probably in an entirely different category than the regular third-party resellers such as LMT or Getaway Today. The SoCal CityPass is another example of a different situation than a regular third-party reseller (and I agree, reports for those were all over the place). I think all of the different types of tickets and ways that they are sold adds to the confusion.
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This is what the Disneyland Website states:

"Unless otherwise stated, the amount paid for any wholly unused, expired Disneyland® Resort Theme Park ticket, except for special event tickets, Annual Passports and the Southern California CityPass, may be applied towards the purchase of a new Theme Park admission ticket at the current price so long as the new ticket purchase price is equal to or greater than the amount paid for the original ticket. Please visit a Main Gate ticket booth, a Disneyland Resort hotel front desk or Concierge, or a Guest Relations location in a Theme Park to apply any eligible ticket amount towards a new ticket purchase. The amount paid for any Theme Park ticket may not be redeemed for cash or used for any other goods or services other than for another Theme Park admission ticket. No credit or refunds will be given for the non-use of any portion of a Theme Park admission ticket’s entitlements (e.g., using a 4-day ticket for 3 days’ of admission; using a Peak 1-Day ticket on a Value season date; not using Disney MaxPass on its validity day; etc.)."

I agree though - if you need to know, call and ask but honestly people have been told stuff from Disney directly and it's not true. I remember picking up our APs from a CM who didn't know you could buy PhotoPass Plus at the time - they are not all knowing in all areas.​

I totally agree that they should have that disclaimer regarding the ticket prices. Remember when they gave you the park hopper option for free when you purchased a ticket in advance online? You wouldn't then expect to be given the full gate price of the ticket if you were to upgrade, just the price that you had paid online. Same thing if you have a ticket that expires and the prices have increased. You'll have to pay the difference between the price of the ticket and the current price.

I agree with @starshine514. It’s very unlikely that Disney knows what you actually paid for the ticket in my example. They do know that the original face value was $350 and we know from numerous reports here of people upgrading these discount tickets to APs that they are currently crediting the full $350. Clearly things can change and doing anything this far out would come with risks, but the downside is you’d just get an amount equal to what you originally paid.

I don’t recall reading any posts here specifically about expired discount tickets and how they are treated, so I think this is enough of a hypothetical that it’s probably worth it to call Disney ask them what happens in this type of situation.

I haven't experienced the expired ticket scenario myself, but have experienced the expired AP-voucher scenario (my dad had a heart attack shortly before our November trip and he and my mom didn't activate their APs until about 5 months after the vouchers had expired). They credited the paid amount and we had to pay the difference to the current AP price.

I do believe that in general the tickets sold by the regular US third-party resellers are coded with the same face value as the regular tickets sold directly by Disney (and are subject to the same limitations as those in regards to upgrade values after price increases). We have bought them on several occasions and they have always had the same face value as they would have had if we had purchased the same ticket directly from Disney. However, I do agree that we should always expect to only be credited what we paid for the tickets, as any particular reseller might have a lower value coded in their tickets.​

 

[momof2n2]

It’s killing me that I can’t buy them. I waiting for my new credit card to come; I want to charge toward the “Meet this amount in three months” incentive. Otherwise I’ll mever make the amount.
Though.
At this point, with 8 tickets, the price increase may negate any cash bonus.

 

[Tinkerbell19672]

I received an email from Mickey Visit confirming prices are going up on Sunday

 

[momof2n2]

Ugh. If MaxPass goes up I won’t be able to justify it. My family of 8 will cost a small fortune!

 

[sherilaine]

It is interesting that the Disney World prices appear to be going up the day after the Canadian deal ends. I wonder if Disneyland prices will then go up on March 1st since the Canadian deal for Disneyland is valid until Feb 28th? Do they normally update the exact same day? We already bought our tickets but I am curious to see what happens to MaxPass.

 

[Tinkerbell19672]

It is interesting that the Disney World prices appear to be going up the day after the Canadian deal ends. I wonder if Disneyland prices will then go up on March 1st since the Canadian deal for Disneyland is valid until Feb 28th? Do they normally update the exact same day? We already bought our tickets but I am curious to see what happens to MaxPass.

The email states DL and WDW increasing same day, Sunday

 

[momof2n2]

Is anyone able to see DLR tickets on LMT right now? I am going 6/11-6/20 and nothing comes up for DLR.

 

[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

My friend is currently at DLR ticket booth trying to renew a Sig+ and a cast member is telling her she can’t do payments on the Sig+. She thinks the CM is just confused but I’m thinking that might be an impending change

 

[dina444444]

My friend is currently at DLR ticket booth trying to renew a Sig+ and a cast member is telling her she can’t do payments on the Sig+. She thinks the CM is just confused but I’m thinking that might be an impending change

I think it’s the cast member. The only pass you can’t do payments on is the premier, but there is a work around with that.

 

[dina444444]

My friend is currently at DLR ticket booth trying to renew a Sig+ and a cast member is telling her she can’t do payments on the Sig+. She thinks the CM is just confused but I’m thinking that might be an impending change

I would tell your friend to renew online if the CM is giving her issues.

 

[wildflower329]

Is anyone able to see DLR tickets on LMT right now? I am going 6/11-6/20 and nothing comes up for DLR.

I can't see them either and I was looking at them a couple of days ago and they were there.

 

[Mamato4boys]

Is anyone able to see DLR tickets on LMT right now? I am going 6/11-6/20 and nothing comes up for DLR.

I can't see them either and I was looking at them a couple of days ago and they were there.

They are showing there for me. Try dates Jun 19-Jun 23 (those are my dates and I see them there).

Make sure you are at lmtclub.com
Make sure you are signed in to your account
From the home page, click on activities and enter Anaheim, CA

Nothing will show up if you search for Disneyland.. it has to go through Anaheim.

 

[momof2n2]

I'm trying to make decisions quickly. With a group of 8, any sized decrease or increase grows rapidly.
It looks (by my quick read through) that LMT are NOT returnable. UCT allows for returns with a restocking fee. Am I reading this correctly? THANK YOU!

 

[DLgal]

My friend is currently at DLR ticket booth trying to renew a Sig+ and a cast member is telling her she can’t do payments on the Sig+. She thinks the CM is just confused but I’m thinking that might be an impending change

Hopefully, they are getting rid of the monthly payment option.

 

[Kender]

My friend is currently at DLR ticket booth trying to renew a Sig+ and a cast member is telling her she can’t do payments on the Sig+. She thinks the CM is just confused but I’m thinking that might be an impending change

100% something to do with the CM if your friend meets all requirements to be on a payment plan (which is really just being a California resident). I adore most CMs, but not all of them are aware of all details. Should have seen the fun I had using my valid Premium vouchers to get my Sig+ passes. One CM wasn't even sure I could use it until he spoke to a supervisor.

Just have your friend renew online as suggested above. It's really easy and it's what my mom and I did back in December the second our window to renew opened. I didn't want to waste time standing in line. Had zero problem setting up the payment plan even on an account that was originally paid in full at the end of 2016 (used a Premium AP voucher that was still valid and they became Sig+).

Even if a payment plan change is coming, it shouldn't affect anything prior to the change.

Gotta say, though, I'd take no payment plan over an increase to Sig+.

 

[k5thbeatle]

Max Pass...everyone thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread but in reality it's just another way to nickel and dime people. $10 now seems fair and reasonable but you think it's going to stay at $10? And when everyone else is buying them you'll need one to not be left out.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Max Pass...everyone thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread but in reality it's just another way to nickel and dime people. $10 now seems fair and reasonable but you think it's going to stay at $10? And when everyone else is buying them you'll need one to not be left out.

I’m not sure you’re directing this to the right audience here. Actually, there was tremendous skepticism and backlash against Maxpass before it actually launched, with many people claiming they wouldn’t use it. But then people started using it and realized it’s kind of awesome, and (in most situations) worth $10. But comments on this board have always been wary of the (inevitable) price increase, and I think everyone agrees that it’s nickle and diming and wishes it was free... or that they’d at least add wi-fi!

 

[jsgrant5]

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How do you get a membership for free? It says it is $50.00

 

[Mamato4boys]

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How do you get a membership for free? It says it is $50.00

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[mamapenguin]

I wonder why there is specific info available for the wdw increase, but not dl? I want to know about maxpass and ap prices specifically.