The history of WDW ticket pricing

[ncbyrne]

In 1974 there was the MK. A book of 8 adult ride tickets (1 each A+B, 2 each C+D, and 3 E tickets) cost $5.75 You could buy additional ride tickets @ A:10¢ B:25¢ C:50¢ D:75¢ E:90¢
In 1981, Magic Kingdom Club members could buy a 1 day unlimited use "passport" for $11.50 and 2 days for $20.
1982 Epcot opens and an adult 3 day ticket good at both parks was $30.
By 1984 the same ticket was $42 - 1987, $61
In 1989 4 days @ MK, Epcot and MGM was $92 - 1990, $97 - 1992 - $106
1993 - $113
1994 A Value Pass was $124 (allowed 1 day at each park and an additional day at the park of your choice) A Park Hopper was $134
Here's a link with lots more information on this topic:
http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id99.htm

 

[GoldenOldie]

In 1974 there was the MK. A book of 8 adult ride tickets (1 each A+B, 2 each C+D, and 3 E tickets) cost $5.75 You could buy additional ride tickets @ A:10¢ B:25¢ C:50¢ D:75¢ E:90¢

ALso in '74, the general admission was $5.25 adult/$4.25 Junior (12-17)/$2.25 child (3-11). 12 adventure ticket books sold for $$7.50/$7.00/$6.50. AMong other options, you could take the excursion to Treasure Island (later to be renamed Discovery Island) for a mere $1.50 ad/$.75 ch.

In 1981, Magic Kingdom Club members could buy a 1 day unlimited use "passport" for $11.50 and 2 days for $20.

Regular price was $13/$12/$11 for one day; $22.50/$20.50/$18.50 for the 2 day.

1982 Epcot opens and an adult 3 day ticket good at both parks was $30.

That was the limited edition Epcot Commermorative ticket. It was only sold for a short time. It was $30/$24/$18.

By 1984 the same ticket was $42 - 1987, $61

$42 adult/$34 child (3-12) in '84; in '87 a 3 day World Passport was $77 for a Day Guest (off site) and $70 for a Resort Guest.

The web site you quote is definitely very interesting but several of their prices listed are not correct. Still, it's a very good starting point for anyone interested in the history of WDW tickets.

Maybe one of these days I'll get around to putting the entire history online.

 

[seashoreCM]

Back in 1974 did general admission always come with some ride coupons?

I visited WDW for the first time in 1975 and think I recall three kinds of ticket books, and economy version with general admission (a coupon) and some ride coupons, a deluxe version with general admission and more coupons, and extra coupons in a book for guests already in the park. Was there also a general admission with no coupons?

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

 

[GoldenOldie]

General admission included use of the transportation system, admission into the park and the ability to attend certain shows and attractions that were free (no additional "A" through "E" ticket required). The coupon you are thinking of with GA was probably the transportation portion of the ticket.

When the MK opened in '71, they sold 7 Adventure coupon books (Disney called them coupon books but the public called them ticket books) and 11 Adventure books. Both books also included admission and use of transportation. In '73, they changed them to 8 Adventure and 12 Adventure books.

Those folks already inside the park could purchase additional A though E tickets at many locations throughout the lands.