Linking tickets to MDE from third party seller

[CalDisneyMomof2]

I'm thinking about purchasing tickets from an authorized Disney ticket seller who is cheaper than UT. Now, the cost to ship the tickets is $20 or free pick-up (meaning a minimum $25 cab ride). I asked the company if they were able to fax me the back of the tickets so I can link up to MDE prior so I can book FPs. She said she couldn't fax them but that she could send me the ID numbers to link to MDE.

I then asked if it would even be necessary to pick up the tickets since they'll already be linked and her answer was a little uncertain. She said I'd still need the tickets to go through the front gate. Is this true? Will I need the hard tickets even if it's linked to MDE?

Any insight would be appreciated. TIA!

 

[kmb584]

I'm thinking about purchasing tickets from an authorized Disney ticket seller who is cheaper than UT. Now, the cost to ship the tickets is $20 or free pick-up (meaning a minimum $25 cab ride). I asked the company if they were able to fax me the back of the tickets so I can link up to MDE prior so I can book FPs. She said she couldn't fax them but that she could send me the ID numbers to link to MDE.

I then asked if it would even be necessary to pick up the tickets since they'll already be linked and her answer was a little uncertain. She said I'd still need the tickets to go through the front gate. Is this true? Will I need the hard tickets even if it's linked to MDE?

Any insight would be appreciated. TIA!

You don't need the hard tickets but it's always a good idea to have them on hand. In May my Gammy's AP kept unlinking itself from her MB and without her hard AP she would have been directed to a ticketing window instead of being able to enter the park. Glitches happen.

 

[CalDisneyMomof2]

You don't need the hard tickets but it's always a good idea to have them on hand. In May my Gammy's AP kept unlinking itself from her MB and without her hard AP she would have been directed to a ticketing window instead of being able to enter the park. Glitches happen.

Thank you. That's what I thought. I bought tickets off Orbitz for our last trip and never had to pick up our tickets - they were able to send me the code. However, this is a different company and the lady didn't sound too sure (or she just wants me to pay the $20 shipping fee).

If Orbitz doesn't do another deal from now until November I may go with this company and take my chances. Worst case scenario is I have to take a cab and pick up the tickets which it would end up being about the same price as UT.