Discount Tickets

[Hey Hey]

Has anyone used the feature on other web sites to get discounted tickets? And did you have any issues with getting/using the tickets especially now where the tickets have dates associated with them?

 

[kaytieeldr]

What other sites? Probably legitimate, purchased straight from Disney.

 

[Hey Hey]

Sites like tripster, officialticketcenter, undercover tourist. We used undercover tourist in the past, but don’t really know the rules due to the date restriction, when fast passes can be created using third party sites, and so in. Just trying to see what the advantages and disadvantages are.

 

[siren0119]

Sites like tripster, officialticketcenter, undercover tourist. We used undercover tourist in the past, but don’t really know the rules due to the date restriction, when fast passes can be created using third party sites, and so in. Just trying to see what the advantages and disadvantages are.

So those sites are buying Disney tickets at wholesale prices and reselling them - they work exactly like tickets bought from Disney direct - the date restrictions are exactly the same (if you buy date specific tickets, they are good for whatever length of time is valid for that ticket type according to disney's policies) and you can create fastpasses whenever your resort stay allows (you didn't mention whether you were staying at an onsite hotel or offiste). The advantage is that you get discounted pricing. The disadvantage is that you must pay for your tickets in full up front (no down payments/paying over time). That's about it.

 

[Jack_Sparrow_NJ]

I have used AAA and Plum Benefits. Once your purchase is complete you will get an order number that can be linked to your My Disney Experience. From there just make your FP selections

 

[5kidsmommy]

We rented points for our upcoming trip. Since I didn't do a package through Disney I couldn't slowly pay off a package like I usually do and after doing research decided to go with Undercover Tourist because the savings was almost $300. I got the email with the ticket number within 5 minutes and added it to my MDE. The trip isn't until September but they loaded just great on to my account so it all looks good to me.

 

[Hey Hey]

So those sites are buying Disney tickets at wholesale prices and reselling them - they work exactly like tickets bought from Disney direct - the date restrictions are exactly the same (if you buy date specific tickets, they are good for whatever length of time is valid for that ticket type according to disney's policies) and you can create fastpasses whenever your resort stay allows (you didn't mention whether you were staying at an onsite hotel or offiste). The advantage is that you get discounted pricing. The disadvantage is that you must pay for your tickets in full up front (no down payments/paying over time). That's about it.

Yes, we are staying on site at Disney. I would guess the longer you wait to buy the discounted tickets the greater the chance that the prices will go up on the tickets?

 

[Hey Hey]

We rented points for our upcoming trip. Since I didn't do a package through Disney I couldn't slowly pay off a package like I usually do and after doing research decided to go with Undercover Tourist because the savings was almost $300. I got the email with the ticket number within 5 minutes and added it to my MDE. The trip isn't until September but they loaded just great on to my account so it all looks good to me.

Cool, thanks for the information.

 

[Hey Hey]

I have used AAA and Plum Benefits. Once your purchase is complete you will get an order number that can be linked to your My Disney Experience. From there just make your FP selections

Thanks for the info!

 

[lanejudy]

Yes, we are staying on site at Disney. I would guess the longer you wait to buy the discounted tickets the greater the chance that the prices will go up on the tickets?

WDW just increased ticket prices a couple of weeks ago (Feb. 11th). Last I knew, the third-party vendors were still selling "old stock" tickets -- so the prices before the increase. I don't know how much longer that will last, but would think at best only a few more days. So you may catch an extra-good discount if you act fast.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[Jimsig]

So those sites are buying Disney tickets at wholesale prices and reselling them - they work exactly like tickets bought from Disney direct - the date restrictions are exactly the same (if you buy date specific tickets, they are good for whatever length of time is valid for that ticket type according to disney's policies) and you can create fastpasses whenever your resort stay allows (you didn't mention whether you were staying at an onsite hotel or offiste). The advantage is that you get discounted pricing. The disadvantage is that you must pay for your tickets in full up front (no down payments/paying over time). That's about it.

I know tix purchased from LMT for WDW can not get FP's at 60 days for onsite stays. Apparently they don't get their tickets until closer to the 30 day mark for some reason. It was at least that way a month ago.

However most places like UT and OTC get them to you well in advance.

 

[siren0119]

Yes, we are staying on site at Disney. I would guess the longer you wait to buy the discounted tickets the greater the chance that the prices will go up on the tickets?

Not necessarily. There was just a Disney price increase (hopefully the only one this year but who knows), but the resellers are currently still selling the stock of tickets they had bought in bulk before the price change. this means that the resellers WILL see a price increase in the near future (when they run out of the old price tickets) but that has nothing to do with how close to your trip you're buying them, and more to do with the timing of the Disney price change and the depletion of their inventory of tickets from before the price change.

 

[Hey Hey]

I know tix purchased from LMT for WDW can not get FP's at 60 days for onsite stays. Apparently they don't get their tickets until closer to the 30 day mark for some reason. It was at least that way a month ago.

However most places like UT and OTC get them to you well in advance.

Good to know. Thanks

 

[Hey Hey]

WDW just increased ticket prices a couple of weeks ago (Feb. 11th). Last I knew, the third-party vendors were still selling "old stock" tickets -- so the prices before the increase. I don't know how much longer that will last, but would think at best only a few more days. So you may catch an extra-good discount if you act fast.

Enjoy your vacation!

Thanks, can’t wait!

 

[afan]

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