I'm one of the few who like to get the dining plan (quick service) so I tend to book a package, however if it's only for a few nights it would depend. You can get better deals on tickets by buying through places like undercover tourist. The benefit can be that you can still cancel and get your deposit back, but if you have bought tickets they are not refundable (and you'd want them by 60 days pre-trip to get your FP). All to say, if you are in doubt that you will go, a package would be better but if you are positive you'll go, buying separate could be better.
Thanks. I know it might save a bit but I prefer to book directly with Disney rather than third party. Through Disney...if we booked room and tickets now for Aug 2020, and then ticket prices increase in say Feb 2020, I assume we would still get the original cost before the increase?
At this point, our trip isn't confirmed as we're hoping to add on a few Disney days post cruise, but it will depend on flight costs and timing returning labor day.
Thanks. That helps. That is significant savings so maybe we should look elsehwere. No problems purchasing from them when Canadian? And you can link it to your Disney account for FastPasses? How do you get magic bands? (Sorry...so many questions)We booked a ticketless package for 2020. We are also in the minority and like having the quick service dining package. I'm holding off on adding tickets since we are going to get a few through air miles and still hoping for a Canadian Resident ticket deal by the end of this year. I priced it out and we would save $220 USD buying the tickets through undercover tourist anyway. I would only buy tickets directly through Disney unless it was a requirement for a really good deal (free dining requires you to purchase park hoppers) or they have the Canadian Resident deal. So unless you want a dining package, I would just book a room only.
Thanks. That helps. That is significant savings so maybe we should look elsehwere. No problems purchasing from them when Canadian? And you can link it to your Disney account for FastPasses? How do you get magic bands? (Sorry...so many questions)
Out of curiosity, do yo remember if in the past there is always a 4 day min park day for the Canadian discount?
Thanks so much. Just did the calc and UT shows it saves $167 but I'm getting $86.52. Either way, that's money in our pocket. So I'm guessing with UT the only downside is its non-refundable? It's not a big deal as once we book our flights, then Disney trip and days are confirmed.I can't remember as it was never an issue I guess as we were always planning more than 4 days. As for the UT tickets, I ordered them, paid in USD (I have a prepaid USD visa that I use, but any credit card would be fine), asked that they be sent electronically and it was less than 12 hours and I had them in my email. I was able to link them to MDE with no problems. You get the magic bands with your resort reservation so once that is booked you can go in and select them.
Thanks so much. Just did the calc and UT shows it saves $167 but I'm getting $86.52. Either way, that's money in our pocket. So I'm guessing with UT the only downside is its non-refundable? It's not a big deal as once we book our flights, then Disney trip and days are confirmed.
Definitely. Once the trip is confirmed then you're probably safe to purchase the tickets. Sounds like you have a while until you really need to worry about it though. You only *really* need the tickets before your 60 day window so you can book FPs.
Yes...I plan trips ahead and it's not until Aug 2020 (but cruise is booked).Definitely. Once the trip is confirmed then you're probably safe to purchase the tickets. Sounds like you have a while until you really need to worry about it though. You only *really* need the tickets before your 60 day window so you can book FPs.
Yes...which seems like the plus for booking resort + tickets (or if warning, can purchase tickets at the time)Or before a price increase
Thanks so much. Just did the calc and UT shows it saves $167 but I'm getting $86.52. Either way, that's money in our pocket. So I'm guessing with UT the only downside is its non-refundable? It's not a big deal as once we book our flights, then Disney trip and days are confirmed.
Looking at booking a few Disney days after our cruise next summer. Silly question but how do you book? I'd like to book with Disney directly but it seems like there are no 1-800 numbers included for us Canadians. Or am I missing something?
Thank you for all the responses. We ended up booking room only at Pop Century via online. We can see if something comes up as others said and then add a package by calling (although I'm doubtful based on our dates and number of days). Will also check out Undercover Tourist.
It this a toll free number?use this....they will transfer you 1-888-870-9173 it is the special events line but they always transfer me where I need to go when I press zero