Tickets and Annual Pass Questions - Please add your ticket questions to this thread

[hsmamato2]

You only have 1 year from date of purchase to activate the annual pass. After 1 year, it becomes a credit that can be applied towards another ticket purchase or equal or greater cost.

..... found your answer upthread

 

[hsmamato2]

So would it make any sense to buy,say a 2 day ticket right now,and then upgrade to an AP later in year using my current purchased 2 day ticket? (In order to extend that purchase date,and also to be able to spend more $$$ later in year vs right now) I don't see a downside of doing this,as I wanted to get either a ticket or an AP anyway,(and wanted to make that purchase soon)

 

[lanejudy]

So would it make any sense to buy,say a 2 day ticket right now,and then upgrade to an AP later in year using my current purchased 2 day ticket? (In order to extend that purchase date,and also to be able to spend more $$$ later in year vs right now) I don't see a downside of doing this,as I wanted to get either a ticket or an AP anyway,(and wanted to make that purchase soon)

I suppose there is no downside to that plan as long as you are fine tying up funds with WDW and will eventually go. There is really no particular value to be gained, though. Nothing gets “extended” and you don’t lock-in the AP rate.

 

[sdc10]

So my parents are taking a trip to florida and might visit disney for a day. Issue is they arent staying on property nor are they very tech savvy so they dont have the disney app.

What would be the best way to get tickets ahead of time for them? Is there a way to purchase tickets and pick them up in person? Im afraid if they just show up day of they run the risk of no tickets being available.

 

[lanejudy]

All tickets are digital. Can you or someone they know help them download the app and creating an MDE account? You can then buy tickets and transfer to them. They can buy tickets at the window and the CM will walk them through downloading the app and creating an account.

 

[sdc10]

All tickets are digital. Can you or someone they know help them download the app and creating an MDE account? You can then buy tickets and transfer to them. They can buy tickets at the window and the CM will walk them through downloading the app and creating an accoun

So just spitballing other workarounds. I have then as guests "managed by me" under my account. Is there a way I can just purchase the tickets for then through my account and send them screenshots of the digital ticket and then get help at the ticket window? I swore one time I was able to get a physical card at the park when I was having issues with my digital ticket.

 

[lanejudy]

It is possible to get a card, but all it does is access the profile/ticket stored in MDE. They would need to prove they are the individuals in your account. I don’t know if a CM will allow that without you present or not. Maybe.

 

[PolyRob]

So just spitballing other workarounds. I have then as guests "managed by me" under my account. Is there a way I can just purchase the tickets for then through my account and send them screenshots of the digital ticket and then get help at the ticket window? I swore one time I was able to get a physical card at the park when I was having issues with my digital ticket.

I am pretty sure you can note the ticket purchase is a gift on the Disney World website when checking out and it will ask you as the gift giver to enter the legal name found on the government ID for the recipient. You then forward that email confirmation since it has their name on it.

 

[PolyRob]

So just spitballing other workarounds. I have then as guests "managed by me" under my account. Is there a way I can just purchase the tickets for then through my account and send them screenshots of the digital ticket and then get help at the ticket window? I swore one time I was able to get a physical card at the park when I was having issues with my digital ticket.

Like this

 

[mmouse50]

Doing a 1 day park hopper staying on property but going to 1st park straight from airport and wont have magic bands. Can I get a card at the park guest services to use for lightning lane tap points instead of using a phone?
I guess I will use phone to enter as the tickets will be attached to MDE

 

[CarolynFH]

Doing a 1 day park hopper staying on property but going to 1st park straight from airport and wont have magic bands. Can I get a card at the park guest services to use for lightning lane tap points instead of using a phone?
I guess I will use phone to enter as the tickets will be attached to MDE

You can get the card at the gate itself, if there’s only one or two of you. If more than two, going to GR so each person has their ticket card at entry is more courteous to those in line behind you at the gate.

 

[Sparrow'sLady]

Ticket Question

I posted in the Disney Inspire thread and waited 2 days with no response, so I am posting here as this is more about the ticket than the credit card.

I want to go online and purchase a ticket that is at least $200 so that I can get the $100 statement credit. I do not have a trip planned yet. We are going in December 2027. In April 2027, I will purchase another ticket (different guest) for our stay so that I can take advantage of the $100 statement credit again next year.

What happens with a ticket I do not use? If I purchase it for let's say April 2026 and I never use it, does it just stay in my MDE? And when I book next year and we have firm dates, do I just add another 5 or 6 days to it and pay the difference for the dates I plan to visit?

 

[lanejudy]

What happens with a ticket I do not use?

A fully unused ticket retains a credit value towards a new ticket. Since you will be buying direct from WDW, the credit will be that price. Make note because it likely will disappear from your view in MDE. When ready to upgrade to a new ticket, you will have to call to use the credit; that amount will be deducted from the cost of the new ticket (based on the new dates and length). Be aware you will not be able to book a package for the 2027 stay if wanting to use a ticket credit.

 

[Sparrow'sLady]

A fully unused ticket retains a credit value towards a new ticket. Since you will be buying direct from WDW, the credit will be that price. Make note because it likely will disappear from your view in MDE. When ready to upgrade to a new ticket, you will have to call to use the credit; that amount will be deducted from the cost of the new ticket (based on the new dates and length). Be aware you will not be able to book a package for the 2027 stay if wanting to use a ticket credit.

@lanejudy - Thank you. I will be staying on my friend's DVC points so I do not see the last sentence being an issue.

If it falls out of MDE, how do I "prove" I have it?

 

[lanejudy]

If it falls out of MDE, how do I "prove" I have it?

An expired ticket tends to disappear from the guest's view in MDE, however the CM should be able to see it. I suggest keeping track of the purchase receipt, ticket number, screenshots, something that will prove you bought a ticket on X date for $Y. I haven't actually heard of anyone needing that proof but it's probably good to be overly prepared.