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[Robo]

1. Do we have any reason to suspect price bridging will stop in regards to upgrading tickets?
2. I'm assuming they'll bridge to the online pricing?

3. We are looking to upgrade our 10day hoppers from our already purchased package to platinum APs.

1. No. We now have the exact OPPOSITE of that info.
2. Yes. The on-line price.
3. Sounds like a plan!
"Package" tickets can be price-bridged.

 

[Atilley]

I would explain all of that and they will probably take care of you. If there's one thing Disney does well it's customer service.

Agreed.
Nicely explain things just that way to Guest Relations at WDW.

Thank you for the advice. I plan on explaining nicely when I get there. I am prepared to pay the upgrade just hoping not to have to pay the extra from the increase.

I have heard some locations are easier to deal with. Is this true? I was going to head to Hollywood Studios to get it straight. Or would I be better off going to another location first? (Staying off property around Disney springs). Thanks for the help.

 

[Eastern]

I hope this is ok to post. If it makes you feel better, the link provided me with a $5 discount on a $2283 purchase (9 day hoppers for a family of 5). I wound up purchasing from Officialticketcenter.com for $2214 instead via the touringplans link.

Thanks. I figured I lost about $5-$10. My purchase was a bit less than yours.

 

[ldo]

3 questions:
1.where is there any official language from wdw about unused expired tickets being honored after 12/31/2018 to apply towards another ticket?
2.if i have a 2 day hopper in a package for june and want to changed to 5 day non hopper when I get there, will i be charged the online or at the gate price? Is it's the add the gate price?
3. if yes to about, then can i change 2 day ph to 3 day ph online now at old price in package?

 

[Robo]

1. I have heard some locations are easier to deal with. Is this true?
2. I was going to head to Hollywood Studios to get it straight.
3. Or would I be better off going to another location first?
4. (Staying off property around Disney springs).

1. Well, not really.
2. Sounds good.
3. Luck-of-the-draw as to the experience-level of any CM show happen to be at any particular ticket booth or Guest Relations at the same time YOU are there.
4. DS has a brand new (very comfortable, homey) Guest Relations.
If you want to go there, it would be just fine, too.

 

[cdnjason]

Thought you needed to call DVC. Line and have a DVC membership??

You do. The error would have been caught when they brought their vouchers to Guest Relations to pick up their AP cards, because you need to show ID and your DVC membership card. But, as stated above, GR will honor the appropriate rate when they explain the error.

Thankfully, we're DVC members who renew our APs every year.

 

[Scott MC]

I'm sorry the jump is so high for you, but Robo was merely pointing out a different way of looking at it. Price increases aren't his fault, your fault or my fault, Disney did it, so direct your anger there. If you're truly pulling your trip because of the ticket increase, make sure to send guest relations an email telling them that. That's how to have your voice heard.


The 13-month promotion for newly purchased APs expired Jan. 3, this isn't something you just missed out on.

We're just disappointed and sharing. Why are you being grumpy and pouring salt into the wound?

 

[Lil_Hippo]

"If you purchase a 3 to 10 day ticket and have an unused portion, you’ll be able to add on to that ticket.

Example: You have 2 days remaining on a multi-day ticket purchase. Those 2 days usually expire 14 days from first use. With this new option, you can bring your expired ticket with two days remaining on another trip and purchase a ticket of greater value for only the difference in the ticket cost.

So, you’d take the 2 days remaining ticket to the ticket booth on a later trip and then pay the difference to upgrade the ticket to a 3 days or longer ticket."

Just wondering if this has been confirm? If so, is the upgrade price the difference between the new 3-day ticket to the new price of a the 2 day ticket (not the price at the time you bought the original ticket).

 

[hiroMYhero]

Just wondering if this has been confirm? If so, is the upgrade price the difference between the new 3-day ticket to the new price of a the 2 day ticket (not the price at the time you bought the original ticket).

This has not been confirmed anywhere.

Perhaps @HopperFan can remove this info as it has yet to be confirmed.

 

[ThornXBL]

Just wondering if this has been confirm? If so, is the upgrade price the difference between the new 3-day ticket to the new price of a the 2 day ticket (not the price at the time you bought the original ticket).

The "14 day expiration on first use" is still in place; so that quoted section from KennyThePirate's original blog post is not accurate (KTP noted that he wasn't 100% sure yet either)

 

[Lil_Hippo]

Got it. Thanks for the reply.

 

[King of Naboombu]

Saved a bunch buying from UCT for an upcoming trip we have planned for Aug. We are 2 adults and 2 children. We are not looking to park hop but do plan to visit the water parks multiple times. For the 4 of us the 8 Day Water Park Fun & More tickets came to $1781. With the new pricing I would be purchasing 8 day PH Plus tickets to get the water park option for a total of $2130. So for our particular situation it turns out to be $350 more which is almost a 20% increase.

 

[A Belle Among Beasts]

1. No. We now have the exact OPPOSITE of that info.
2. Yes. The on-line price.
3. Sounds like a plan!
"Package" tickets can be price-bridged.

Thank you Robo! Sounds like we are actually going to save with the increase lol!

 

[GusGus77]

Yes, but if the deal is supposed to be good for two more weeks and says non-expiring tickets, that should be honored until the end of the deal if it does not say subject to change.

I don't have tickets bought yet, hence the problem. Canadian tickets purchased today or earlier will not expire.

 

[GusGus77]

I am hoping DH lets us buy tickets this afternoon from UT. (We were waiting until we get our tax return for our September trip, but thinking the old UT tickets will be gone by then since it is still a month away.) We are doing the 8 day waterpark (but decided to do the hopper option because we are each taking our children one on one on a day where they can pick anything they want to do even if that means one ride in each park) and even comparing those tickets, UT is now nearly $260 cheaper for the 4 tickets!

QUOTE="King of Naboombu, post: 57111069, member: 541693"]Saved a bunch buying from UCT for an upcoming trip we have planned for Aug. We are 2 adults and 2 children. We are not looking to park hop but do plan to visit the water parks multiple times. For the 4 of us the 8 Day Water Park Fun & More tickets came to $1781. With the new pricing I would be purchasing 8 day PH Plus tickets to get the water park option for a total of $2130. So for our particular situation it turns out to be $350 more which is almost a 20% increase.[/QUOTE]

 

[patrickpiteo]

You do. The error would have been caught when they brought their vouchers to Guest Relations to pick up their AP cards, because you need to show ID and your DVC membership card. But, as stated above, GR will honor the appropriate rate when they explain the error.

Thankfully, we're DVC members who renew our APs every year.

Same here

 

[PlutoTheDog89]

I just wrote a blog entry about this. Here's my take, from a marketing and advertising professional:

Disney has increased the price of its park tickets and Annual Passes, effective Sunday, February 12th. The price increase comes as part of a massive overhaul of changes for the park's tickets.

Park Hopper Plus
The biggest change in the eyes of guests is the elimination of the "Water Parks Fun and More" option. The now previously offered ticket allowed guests to visit all four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom,) as well as "fun visits" to Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course, ESPN Wide World of Sports and select miniature golf courses. Disney now offers a new "Park Hopper Plus" option at an additional cost, which allows access to the previously mentioned "fun visits."

What This Means
You will have to purchase the Park Hopper as a standalone option, but to have use of of the Water Parks option without purchasing a standalone ticket or Annual Pass, you'll be required to purchase the most expensive "Park Hopper Plus" option.

Obviously Disney fans are unhappy about the new additional costs. Many guests often forego the Park Hopper option to save some money during their Disney World vacation. Those who stick to a strict one park per day touring strategy view the Park Hopper as a meaningless addition to their vacation and therefore a senseless cost en route to getting access to the water parks.

But Why?
It's tough to say what brought about this change. Simply put, it's a way to increase revenue. Putting my marketing background to good use, I'd say it's a way to increase foot traffic in the parks. Obviously Hollywood Studios is a park in flux. EPCOT is due for a major change which I assume we'll learn more about at the upcoming D23. There's been an ongoing, unspoken "theme park wars" between Disney and Universal that is hitting a major crescendo as of late. The jostling for position has led the companies to rethink the parks, improve marketing tactics and strategies, expedite construction of new attractions and find ways to boost business.

By almost forcing guests to purchase a Park Hopper option, Disney is getting guests to spend the extra money, while working a bit of "inception" in making guests want to take advantage of the added option. Guests will look to boost the value of their new expense, adding traffic to the parks, which will ultimately lead to more food, beverage and souvenir sales—which is Disney's main revenue driver.

The Expiring Ticket
All tickets will now have expiration dates, not just one-day and Florida resident tickets. Tickets and any options purchased must be used within 14 days of first use. The first day of use must be on or before December 31, 2018.

What This Means
If you don't use it, you lose it.

But Why?
I actually like this move. From a business perspective, it gives guests incentive to return. From an immediate standpoint, the idea that a ticket expires at the end of the year will drive guests back. Again, this can increase park guests in 2017 and 2018, when Disney is still very much under construction.

Tickets Purchased at Theme Park Window Will Cost More
Simply put, if you walk up to a theme park window, you would pay a higher price than guests who purchase the same ticket from Disney’s online site, app, resorts etc. Advance purchase of a 3 to 10 day ticket from Disney online will cost $20 less than theme park ticket windows.

What This Means
Heading to Disney "on the whim" will now cost more.

But Why?
I'm a huge fan of the show "The Office." One of my favorite episodes is the Valentine's Day episode when Dwight Schrute explains his perfect Valentine's Day:

My perfect Valentine's Day? I'm at home, three cell phones in front of me, fielding desperate calls from people who want to buy one of the fifty restaurant reservations I made over 6 months ago.

It certainly seems like Disney is penalizing those who choose to go to Disney last minute. They probably are. However, there may be a bit of strategy behind the ticket cost. Simply put, Disney views their guests in tiers. DVC members are the biggest spenders and most loyal, so they're given priority. Annual Passholders are next, followed by those staying on property and so on.

It's no coincidence that those who spend the most are viewed as the most important. It's a strategy used in sales and one I used during my internship with a minor league baseball team. Full-season ticket holders were given the most attention, followed by half-season holders, then 20-game holders and so on. The longer Disney can keep you in the park, the more money you're likely to spend. That's why the cost per day drops significantly with the more park days you purchase.

The new pricing strategy works in two ways. Those who spend only one day at the park are either locals looking to get out during the day or those "in the area" who choose to swing by Disney. If you're simply swinging by Disney, you've most likely already worked it into your plans. This strategy is targeting those living in the area. The hope, I believe, is to add an incentive for purchasing Annual Passes or multi-day park tickets. Now, if you're heading for just one day and that's it—all the power to you. But this pricing strategy is to "sell" guests who return a second and third time during the year. Those are the guests who will see the most value in these tickets.

At the end of the day, it's all about revenue. Disney's ultimate goal is to boost revenue and make money. But, let's not forget the brilliant marketing professionals, sociologists, psychologists and more that Disney employs to create these strategies.

 

[marchingstar]

Yes, but if the deal is supposed to be good for two more weeks and says non-expiring tickets, that should be honored until the end of the deal if it does not say subject to change.

I can't remember if the fine print says "subject to change" or not, but the big print on the canadian offer definitely emphasizes that the tickets won't have expiry dates. Hopefully in a couple of days, once the dust has settled with the ticket price changes, this language will be confirmed and any mention of an expiry date will be taken down. now that the ticket prices are live, maybe @hiroMYhero can help us figure out if the discounted canadian tickets will have expiries from today onwards?

something else that's been suggested on the canadian threads is a possible extension of the canadian deal until may. has anyone heard of an extension?

 

[HopperFan]

Just wondering if this has been confirm? If so, is the upgrade price the difference between the new 3-day ticket to the new price of a the 2 day ticket (not the price at the time you bought the original ticket).

This has not been confirmed anywhere.

Perhaps @HopperFan can remove this info as it has yet to be confirmed.

Yes I'll remove if you wish.

The whole reason I added, and thought I was clear is the OP started thread based on KTP article but did not post the article. This was a major part of his announcement, this was being discussed. This part made no sense and was not being reported by any other source in this way. To me it was part of what was driving the discussion but without the content (the link could be pulled or article changed and therefore we lose the content) to read, confusion happens. Just trying to keep verbatim what he said available.

 

[hiroMYhero]

I just wrote a blog entry about this. Here's my take, from a marketing and advertising professional:

Disney has increased the price of its park tickets and Annual Passes, effective Sunday, February 12th. The price increase comes as part of a massive overhaul of changes for the park's tickets.

Park Hopper Plus
The biggest change in the eyes of guests is the elimination of the "Water Parks Fun and More" option. The now previously offered ticket allowed guests to visit all four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom,) as well as "fun visits" to Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course, ESPN Wide World of Sports and select miniature golf courses. Disney now offers a new "Park Hopper Plus" option at an additional cost, which allows access to the previously mentioned "fun visits."

What This Means
You will have to purchase the Park Hopper as a standalone option, but to have use of of the Water Parks option without purchasing a standalone ticket or Annual Pass, you'll be required to purchase the most expensive "Park Hopper Plus" option.

Obviously Disney fans are unhappy about the new additional costs. Many guests often forego the Park Hopper option to save some money during their Disney World vacation. Those who stick to a strict one park per day touring strategy view the Park Hopper as a meaningless addition to their vacation and therefore a senseless cost en route to getting access to the water parks.

But Why?
It's tough to say what brought about this change. Simply put, it's a way to increase revenue. Putting my marketing background to good use, I'd say it's a way to increase foot traffic in the parks. Obviously Hollywood Studios is a park in flux. EPCOT is due for a major change which I assume we'll learn more about at the upcoming D23. There's been an ongoing, unspoken "theme park wars" between Disney and Universal that is hitting a major crescendo as of late. The jostling for position has led the companies to rethink the parks, improve marketing tactics and strategies, expedite construction of new attractions and find ways to boost business.

By almost forcing guests to purchase a Park Hopper option, Disney is getting guests to spend the extra money, while working a bit of "inception" in making guests want to take advantage of the added option. Guests will look to boost the value of their new expense, adding traffic to the parks, which will ultimately lead to more food, beverage and souvenir sales—which is Disney's main revenue driver.

The "Expiring" Ticket
This one's a bit more confusing. All tickets purchased from February 12, 2017 onward will expire December 31, 2018 with an odd exception being added. If you purchase a 3 to 10 day ticket and have an unused portion, you’ll be able to add on to that ticket.

What This Means
Let's say you have 3 days remaining on a 10-day ticket purchase. Those 3 days usually expire 14 days from first use. With this new option, you can bring your expired ticket with three days remaining on another trip and purchase a ticket of greater value for only the difference in the ticket cost.

So, you’d take the 3 days remaining ticket to the ticket booth on a later trip and then pay the difference to upgrade the ticket to a 3 days or longer ticket.

But Why?
On the surface this is a strange new rule that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. You mean my ticket expires, but doesn't really expire? I think Disney implemented this to push guests to return. In the past, if you had a 5-day ticket in your account and wished to go back for 10 days, you'd have to purchase a 5-day park ticket. That'd cost $400 per person. Now, guests can return and add 5 more days for only $60.

I actually like this move. From a business perspective, it gives guests incentive to return. From an immediate standpoint, the idea that a ticket "expires" at the end of the year will drive guests back. Again, this can increase park guests in 2017, when Disney is still very much under construction. For those unable to return in 2017, the idea that they can add days "at a lower cost" may motivate them to return sooner than later.

Tickets Purchased at Theme Park Window Will Cost More
Simply put, if you walk up to a theme park window, you would pay a higher price than guests who purchase the same ticket from Disney’s online site, app, resorts etc. Advance purchase of a 3 to 10 day ticket from Disney online will cost $20 less than theme park ticket windows.

What This Means
Heading to Disney "on the whim" will now cost more.

But Why?
I'm a huge fan of the show "The Office." One of my favorite episodes is the Valentine's Day episode when Dwight Schrute explains his perfect Valentine's Day:

My perfect Valentine's Day? I'm at home, three cell phones in front of me, fielding desperate calls from people who want to buy one of the fifty restaurant reservations I made over 6 months ago.

It certainly seems like Disney is penalizing those who choose to go to Disney last minute. They probably are. However, there may be a bit of strategy behind the ticket cost. Simply put, Disney views their guests in tiers. DVC members are the biggest spenders and most loyal, so they're given priority. Annual Passholders are next, followed by those staying on property and so on.

It's no coincidence that those who spend the most are viewed as the most important. It's a strategy used in sales and one I used during my internship with a minor league baseball team. Full-season ticket holders were given the most attention, followed by half-season holders, then 20-game holders and so on. The longer Disney can keep you in the park, the more money you're likely to spend. That's why the cost per day drops significantly with the more park days you purchase.

The new pricing strategy works in two ways. Those who spend only one day at the park are either locals looking to get out during the day or those "in the area" who choose to swing by Disney. If you're simply swinging by Disney, you've most likely already worked it into your plans. This strategy is targeting those living in the area. The hope, I believe, is to add an incentive for purchasing Annual Passes or multi-day park tickets. Now, if you're heading for just one day and that's it—all the power to you. But this pricing strategy is to "sell" guests who return a second and third time during the year. Those are the guests who will see the most value in these tickets.

At the end of the day, it's all about revenue. Disney's ultimate goal is to boost revenue and make money. But, let's not forget the brilliant marketing professionals, sociologists, psychologists and more that Disney employs to create these strategies.

You need to Edit your "expiring" section. The 14-day expiration of a used/in use Ticket still applies.

Your info is invalid and misleading. Did you "lift" this info from an incorrect Blog?