qq about park hopper prices from other websites

[jmac323]

So our trip is not until late Feb. 2012. I've booked our time share and was able to save $700 worht of Disney gift cards thanks to incentives at work!!! Yesterday I decided to check out the park hoppers and found them on ARES travel and Getawaytoday (we used them in 2008). They had some pretty good discounts, however after I put in our Feb dates, the prices went back up. Is it normal for them to be cheaper the closer to my trip? Should I wait to get them until later this year maybe? Any suggestions or tips are greatly appreciated. We are getting 2 adult and 1 kid 3-day park hoppers and possibly the voucher for Ariel's grotto character meal.

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

Right at the moment Disney is running a promotion on their tickets that ends October 1st I believe. This is why the prices for your dates are more than the prices today.

I would wait and see if they release a promotion for your dates before purchasing any tickets.

 

[jmac323]

well that makes sense. Thanks a bunch.

Anyone recommend any other sites?

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

As far as I know, lastminutetravel has the cheapest prices but getawaytoday will price match them if you prefer to go through them. I don't think they have anything up for February yet but this is the page to go to to check.

http://www.lastminutetravel.com/info/activitiesPage.aspx

 

[jmac323]

Thanks for the link!!!

 

[Malcon10t]

I would wait because there is usually a discounted ticket for Jan/Feb/mar. Previous years have offered 2 free days ("Buy 3 get 2 free" type deals) or "Everyone plays for the Kid's price".

 

[jmac323]

Very cool info. I will definitely wait then. Thanks all!!!

 

[julsmom]

When does Disney tend to announce the Jan/feb specials?

 

[skiingfast]

When does Disney tend to announce the Jan/feb specials?

In the Holiday Season, so it may be late November or early December.