Ticket question

[farfaraway]

What happens if we purchase tickets (that have expiration dates) and we don't go on those dates? We've already changed our plans once already. Can we exchange them for another time/date (and pay the difference, if there's one) or are we out of luck? Or is it worth it to buy non expiring tickets? I'll need to buy tickets so we can get FP for our trip, and I'm wondering what to do.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

The tickets will hold their value, so, yes, you can used them toward the purchase of future tickets and just pay the difference if there is one. I highly recommend printing out your purchase receipt or writing down your ticket order number as I have had tickets that expired disappear from my MDE account and needed that order number to recover the tickets.

 

[disneygirlsng]

Depends on when you want to go. You can change the dates on MDE and pay the difference (or lose the money if the new dates are cheaper). But if it's too far in the future, you likely cant do it. But the tickets always retain their value to apply to a future ticket purchase as mentioned above.

 

[lanejudy]

Or is it worth it to buy non expiring tickets?

No such animal exists any longer.

The "Flexible" option is closest, but those tickets will still expire -- currently, I think currently those tickets must have first use by 12/31/2021. Depending on your dates, that upcharge can be significant because it is essentially the highest priced date available plus a little. If you may go during the holidays, it might not be bad, but if you wouldn't be going at the year-end holidays, it can be a pricey option.

As others have mentioned, if unused your tickets will retain the value of the date you on which purchased them. You can change the start date and pay extra if necessary (no refund if the new date is less expensive).

Enjoy your vacation!