How to stretch tickets longer if camping for a month at the Fort

Carrie Ellis

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So, my sister and her family and us are pulling our RV to the Fort and staying for a month in 2025. We have thought about Annual Passes but they are pretty expensive now. We looked at the UK tickets 14 days but max usage is 18 day window.

Beyond buying 2 sets of tickets, does anyone have any idea of how to stretch maybe a 10 day or even the 14 day UK one out longer?

I am posting this on the Budget board since it is about mula but it can be moved if needed! ha
 
Just a suggestion, but maybe change the title of the thread to get more visibility and suggestions?

People are going to think it is about camping rather than a ticket question. That’s what I thought when I clicked on it.
 
Book a package. Tickets purchased with a package are good for the length of stay. However, that does still limit you to a 10-day ticket but would allow it to be used for however long your package reservation is (I'm not sure if one can book a 30-day reservation or if it needs to be broken down).
 
Book a package. Tickets purchased with a package are good for the length of stay. However, that does still limit you to a 10-day ticket but would allow it to be used for however long your package reservation is (I'm not sure if one can book a 30-day reservation or if it needs to be broken down).
I never heard that. We have DVC, but for those who are in resort rooms, but need to plan on a bunch of rest days, that would be great. We bought a 10 day ticket and will most likely waste a day or two. We are plannng 5 park days and a few days of going into parks just for Christmas processional or fireworks.
 
* A 10-day PH Plus is $953 each (good for 15 days) with tax. You'll need 2 of them for a total of $1907.
* The 15-Day UK tickets are $765 each (euro price with 5% off converted to USD, good for 18 days). You'll need 2 of them for a total of $1530.
* An Incredi-Pass AP is $1544 and you can add waterparks and Photopass for another $100 each for a total of $1754. Yes, it's $200 more but you get additional discounts on food, merch, tours, etc (https://allears.net/annual-passholder-benefits-and-discounts/) .

I would recommend an AP for at least one member of each family for the discounts.
 
Book a package. Tickets purchased with a package are good for the length of stay. However, that does still limit you to a 10-day ticket but would allow it to be used for however long your package reservation is (I'm not sure if one can book a 30-day reservation or if it needs to be broken down).
I just chatted and asked about this because this would be wonderful! The WDW chat person said it would only be good for 14 days. I was not sure if linking tickets might count as a package??? Because we definitely do not need the dining plan for 30 days ha ha. But the chat person said 14 days if we were to just add tickets.

The 15-Day UK tickets are $765 each (euro price with 5% off converted to USD, good for 18 days). You'll need 2 of them for a total of $1530.
My sister is looking into these and just getting 1 (14 day ticket and just stretch the 18 days). Of course I am nervous about ordering these but after research, it appears it is A ok! ha

I think my husband and I will get APs. I never have before. But, my sister and BIL are in CO and has 2 girls too. So, it would be hard to get back and make it worth it.
 
* A 10-day PH Plus is $953 each (good for 15 days) with tax. You'll need 2 of them for a total of $1907.
Did I miss the OP's dates? Ticket prices will vary based on dates. The lowest priced 10-day PH+ in 2025 is late August into early September and comes in around $783. The most expensive dates are likely to be in December which is likely to be upwards of $990 (based on 2024 prices).

OP - if you are planning any other Orlando-area attractions or beach days, etc. you may be able to plan around one ticket by grouping the WDW days within a ~ 2-week period with other attractions before/after.


I was not sure if linking tickets might count as a package???
Linking tickets purchased separately does not create a package. A package can be room (campsite) + tickets, without dining. But the tickets must be included with the room/campsite reservation. It sounds like maybe you already have the campsite reservation and asked about adding tickets -- you would need to ask to create a package with campsite+tickets.
 
Did I miss the OP's dates? Ticket prices will vary based on dates. The lowest priced 10-day PH+ in 2025 is late August into early September and comes in around $783. The most expensive dates are likely to be in December which is likely to be upwards of $990 (based on 2024 prices).

OP - if you are planning any other Orlando-area attractions or beach days, etc. you may be able to plan around one ticket by grouping the WDW days within a ~ 2-week period with other attractions before/after.



Linking tickets purchased separately does not create a package. A package can be room (campsite) + tickets, without dining. But the tickets must be included with the room/campsite reservation. It sounds like maybe you already have the campsite reservation and asked about adding tickets -- you would need to ask to create a package with campsite+tickets.
I looked at her other posts and she's planning for June/July 2025 so I picked an average priced start date.
 
But it looks like you can only create a package (room/campsite + tickets) that is 14 nights or less. Sorry that won't work.
 
One strategy I would compare with the others:

The UK 14 day ticket good for 18 days

That leaves you with 12 other days. Take off check-in and checkout day, now there’s just 10. Put the 18 day window in the middle, and split the 10 days either 5+5, 6+4 or 4+6 for the beginning and end of your trip.

In those 4-6 day ‘no park ticket’ windows, plan a few special tickets or experiences. After Hour party or parties, special meal (ex- California Grill with MK fireworks view), maybe 1 or more days popping into Universal Parks or even just Epic Universe, etc.
 
So, my sister and her family and us are pulling our RV to the Fort and staying for a month in 2025. We have thought about Annual Passes but they are pretty expensive now. We looked at the UK tickets 14 days but max usage is 18 day window.

Beyond buying 2 sets of tickets, does anyone have any idea of how to stretch maybe a 10 day or even the 14 day UK one out longer?

I am posting this on the Budget board since it is about mula but it can be moved if needed! ha
You're not going to be able to stretch either of those tickets to cover 30 days. The 14 day UK ticket would cover 18 days in the middle of the trip but then what else to you do for the first 6 and last 6 of your stay?

Arrival day is pretty easy. You can take advantage of the free water park day that Disney is offering for arrival day only in 2025.

Day #2 (first full day) Get to know The Fort. Bicycle or golf cart around and get your bearings. Stop at the Tri Circle D Ranch and say hello to the horses. Spend some time at the pool and plan a nice dinner for the evening.

Day #3 It’s going to be hard to not visit a park on this day. You're sooo close but yet can't go in! Head over to WL. Ask for a hidden Mickey scavenger hunt sheet. Have a drink in the Teritory Lounge or Geyser Point along the way. Head back to the Fort for a swim. Maybe do Hoop de Doo for dinner or go to the campfire sing along after dinner in the RV. Bring along fixings for s'mores.

Day #4 Time for a monorail crawl! Sleep in. Do breakfast and lunch at the RV. Take the boat launch to CR if it is operating. If not then take a boat to the MK and monorail over to CR. Your goal is to have a snack in each of the 3 monorail resorts. Check menus for QS, lounges and pool bars ahead of time and make a plan. Sharing is allowed. Dinner in the RV. Pop some popcorn and head to the boat dock to watch MK fireworks.

Day #5 Time to head off of Disney property for a day. Head to the outlet mall if shopping is your thing. Or take in the kitch of I-Drive. A GoCity 2 choice pass runs around $60 on the discount ticket sites. They're good for 60 days. Choose one attraction for now. Save one for after your Disney pass expires. Eat dinner some place offsite. Do some grocery shopping on the way back to the Fort. You're probably low on a few things. Grab snacks to take into the parks.

Day #6 Still waiting to use that pass but you've got one more day to wait. Make it a pool day. Do laundry. Treat yourself to an early dinner at a resort restaurant. Get some shuteye. You start bright and early at your park of choice.

Days #7-24 Enjoy the theme parks, mini golf and water parks. Sprinkle 4 non-park days in there where you don't use your ticket. Sleep in on those days. Book a fishing excursion. Do some shopping in Disney Springs. Make another grocery run. Explore the Epcot area resorts and have lunch at the Riviera.

Day #25 Sadly, you have no more park admissions. Your tickets have expired. Today is truly a sad day. Drown your sorrows by doing laundry (you know you need to!). Enjoy the pool and plan to BBQ something for dinner.

Day #26 Head offsite to use that second GoCity attraction. Grab a late lunch offsite and shop for souvenirs. Book a fireworks cruise if the budget allows. Otherwise, watch the MK fireworks from the Poly beach while sipping on your beverage of choice.

Day #27 What haven't you done by now?!! How about a visit to AKL? Check out the unique resort. Talk to the cultural ambassadors and get detailed info about the decorations found in the lodge. Grab a rocking chair and watch the animals graze on the savanna. Eat a zebra dome. Maybe two.

Day #28 Man! It's hard to be so close and yet not be able to go into a park! You've visited most of the resorts, watched fireworks from different angles and samples treats from a variety of locations. But have you played pickleball? Made a tye dye shirt? Have you ridden a surrey bike around Crescent Lake? Or maybe a horse drawn carriage ride sounds like fun? Time to check those things off of your bucket list.

Day #29 (last full day?) It's an awful feeling but you've got to do some prep for breaking camp tomorrow. Go through your food supply and consider offering your extras to a neighbor. Fold, wrap and stow things you don't intend to use today. It will make tomorrow morning go a lot smoother. Then spend the afternoon enjoying what you love best about the Fort. Dinner can either be a smorgasbord of leftovers or a quiet meal in one of the resort restaurants.

Day #30 Time to pack up and move! Check out time is 11 AM and unlike those swells in the hotel rooms, you have a lot more to do than just cram everything into a suitcase. Grab an energy bar and hop to it! Once you've taken care of everything, head out for a real breakfast at Whispering Canyon. If it's a Saturday or Sunday head on over to Disney Springs for brunch at the Boathouse or Homecoming.
 
* A 10-day PH Plus is $953 each (good for 15 days) with tax. You'll need 2 of them for a total of $1907.
* The 15-Day UK tickets are $765 each (euro price with 5% off converted to USD, good for 18 days). You'll need 2 of them for a total of $1530.
* An Incredi-Pass AP is $1544 and you can add waterparks and Photopass for another $100 each for a total of $1754. Yes, it's $200 more but you get additional discounts on food, merch, tours, etc (https://allears.net/annual-passholder-benefits-and-discounts/) .

I would recommend an AP for at least one member of each family for the discounts.
How does a US resident go about purchasing the UK tickets?
 
If you went with the 15-day pass, I would also consider adding a cheap Sea World pass. You can get a Fun Card for about $138 put you'll have to pay extra for parking. They also have APs that include parking for about $190. Go twice in your first few days and then twice again in your last few days and you're in a theme park for less than $50 per day. I have friends that are local and they really like Gator Land.
 
RobinB and I are thinking the same thing -- Seaworld!

I'm assuming you have a car. I don't know if you and your family like SeaWorld, but we love visiting that park. You might consider getting an annual pass there (nice diversion) between fun Disney resort activities for one person and fun cards for the others in your party that would let all of you go as many times as we want there during your stay.

I would get one silver annual pass that includes free parking for hhttps://seaworld.com/orlando/annual-pass/
There is a special right now that gets you that for $188 plus taxes. Otherwise parking is $32 a time. And then for the others in your party you could get them fun cards that lets them come to the park for unlimited times thru the end of the year. The fun cards are $138 before taxes. In a month long period, our family could easily do five days there, but we just love that place (Seaworld and the Magic Kingdom are our two favorite parks). I believe the deal going right now too lets the Fun passes work thru the end of 2025.
 
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