Need help on when to buy tickets

[3rdtimesacharm]

So, I need three 4-day hopper passes and have been back on fourth on what would be the most convenient way to buy them.

I want to buy from Disney because I want to use my Rewards Redemption card/Gift Cards. I tried to buy the tickets online and over the phone and they said they cannot take more than 2 forms of payment.

So, we arrive early morning on Sunday, and after everything, figure we would be in the parks by the afternoon. I was thinking to maximize our park time I could buy tickets from the Disney store in our mall, but they only have 3 day passes with no hoppers. We could use those the first day and then upgrade them on our down day when we have time. Or we could just go to the ticket booth when we get there.

I might be over thinking this, but I don't want my son's first experience of Disneyland waiting in a huge line for tickets. But waiting for 2 or 3 people, is fine with me. Are the lines usually long during the afternoon or just in the morning?

Thanks for your help!

 

[jeffg4]

The lines at the ticket window seem like they're always long except prior to park opening. I believe a ticket window usually opens 1 hour before park opening in the morning. That would be a good time to get tickets while others in your group are waiting for the park to open.

 

[MNtwinsplus1mom]

This is interesting. So are you saying that each gift card counts as a separate form of payment, so you cannot use more than 2 gift cards to buy passes on the phone from Disney? Bummer! I was planning to use a bunch of gift cards to buy DL tickets next year.

If you are staying onsite and want the one Magic Morning day perk, I think I heard that you need to purchase the passes in advance.