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[Robo]

Even if your math isn't quite right, still $78 plus 6.5% tax is a far cry from $140 she was quoted.

Not even $78 PLUS tax.
$78.81 WITH tax.

 

[jo-jo]

Thanks Robo.

Now, the question is, how did they come up with $140?

She will try again tomorrow at Epcot.

 

[ashmac8]

Thanks Robo.

Now, the question is, how did they come up with $140?

She will try again tomorrow at Epcot.

Curious how she makes out tomorrow. Stories like these make me wish I had just bought the darn AP. But of course when I bought my hoppers I didn't know we were going 2 times that year. The last thing anyone wants to do is play musical guest services trying to track down someone who knows how to do the upgrade.

Hope she has better luck. Keep us posted!

 

[Robo]

Thanks Robo.

Now, the question is, how did they come up with $140?

She will try again tomorrow at Epcot.

After years and years of looking over (and attempting to help with) posts regarding upgrade problems,
I can tell you that some ill-trained CMs (who may honestly think that they are 'helping Disney make money")
seem to be able to manufacture all kinds of interesting (yet grossly incorrect) numbers.

 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

I just purchased the military salute tickets and linked them to my MDE account. When I go to activate them, do I need to bring the vouchers, or just our magic bands linked to our account? (Incidentally, I repeatedly was unable to link them by scanning them with the app, I had to type them in on the site. Don't know if it was my phone, my account, my tickets, or a salute ticket issue in general).

Also, on Friday I ordered 2 child 10 day non-hopper water and more tickets from our military base. I paid for these in full, but they said they have to order them from Disney, and it'll take about a month. But, this type of ticket no longer exists. Should I expect a problem?

Thanks.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Can one purchase a discounted ticket from UCT (or any of them) and "price bridge" it to an AP renewal??

Thanks
MG

 

[Robo]

Can one purchase a discounted ticket from UCT (or any of them) and "price bridge" it to an AP renewal??

Yes.

 

[Robo]

I just purchased the military salute tickets and linked them to my MDE account. When I go to activate them,

1. do I need to bring the vouchers, or just our magic bands linked to our account?

2. (Incidentally, I repeatedly was unable to link them by scanning them with the app, I had to type them in on the site. Don't know if it was my phone, my account, my tickets, or a salute ticket issue in general).

Also, on Friday I ordered 2 child 10 day non-hopper water and more tickets from our military base. I paid for these in full, but they said they have to order them from Disney, and it'll take about a month.
3. But, this type of ticket no longer exists.
4. Should I expect a problem?

Thanks.

1. If they show in your MDE correctly, that's all you need.
3. Technically correct.
4. You'll just have to wait and see.

2.

 

[jo-jo]

Curious how she makes out tomorrow. Stories like these make me wish I had just bought the darn AP. But of course when I bought my hoppers I didn't know we were going 2 times that year. The last thing anyone wants to do is play musical guest services trying to track down someone who knows how to do the upgrade.

Hope she has better luck. Keep us posted![/QUOTE

At the time, She wasn't sure of a second trip. She was waiting on the OK of using a company condo. That came through, so now she needs the AP for the second trip. I will let you know the outcome .

 

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

1. If they show in your MDE correctly, that's all you need.
3. Technically correct.
4. You'll just have to wait and see.

2.

Thanks

 

[ashmac8]

Thanks Robo.

Now, the question is, how did they come up with $140?

She will try again tomorrow at Epcot.

After years and years of looking over (and attempting to help with) posts regarding upgrade problems,
I can tell you that some ill-trained CMs (who may honestly think that they are 'helping Disney make money")
seem to be able to manufacture all kinds of interesting (yet grossly incorrect) numbers.

Jo-Jo,
Curious to see how your daughter fares at Epcot today with her upgrade. I spent a little time poking around the internet this morning myself and found this (https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney...ay-park-hopper-able-upgrade-gold-pass-330130/) I made the color change to RED for the part that I find worrisome:
"On Feb 4, 2017
Alicia Asked“
I purchased a 3 day park hopper am I able to upgrade to a gold pass? And how much of a difference in pay do I pay?”
Hi, Alicia! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!

I’m glad you brought us your question! I’m guessing you are looking at the Florida resident Annual Pass, since you mentioned the Gold Annual Pass, and that pass is only available to Florida Residents. If that is the case, you’ll be glad to know that you can upgrade to a Walt Disney World Resort Gold Annual Pass and apply what you paid for your 3-day park hopper to the total cost of the pass. Depending on how much you paid on your 3-day park hopper, that amount will be applied to cost of the Gold Pass and you will just have to cover the balance.

Be sure to do this while you are visiting or within 14 days of first use of your ticket. Upgrading to this Florida Resident Annual Pass has to be done in person at any Walt Disney World theme park ticket window or at Guest Relations. Currently, you cannot upgrade online or by phone. "

 

[jo-jo]

DD was able to upgrade. Didn't give exact details but less than $400 for the 5 tickets. Far cry from the $700 first quoted. When she has more time, I'll get the details and I'll pass them along..

 

[Mainemama]

I am looking for help figuring out how to order tickets for my summer trip. 4 of my party will need 5 day tickets, and 1 will need 2 day tickets. Is my only option to purchase tickets separately from room? I will likely go with UCT in that case. I may make separate reservations for 1 night with all 5 of us, and 4 nights with 4 of us if that helps my ticket purchase at all. I have a bounce back room only booked at the moment, but was considering adding tickets. I am also considering booking a travel agency exclusive that includes discounted conference tickets. I like this offer, because it includes one water park visit. Am I correct that both bounce back and an agency reservation would require all of us to have the same length ticket? And if I do book a package, can tickets be used 2 days prior to check in? (If we attached tickets to second part of reservation.)

 

[Robo]

Stay tuned.

 

[SaintsManiac]

All this new info makes me not even want to do the upgrade to AP.

 

[Robo]

All this new info makes me not even want to do the upgrade to AP.

Imagine how I feel, trying to keep all of this stuff straight.

Luckily, I get paid the big bucks by the DISboard to help out!

Oh, wait...

 

[Robo]

I am looking for help figuring out how to order tickets for my summer trip. 4 of my party will need 5 day tickets, and 1 will need 2 day tickets.
1. Is my only option to purchase tickets separately from room?
2. I will likely go with UCT in that case.
3. I may make separate reservations for 1 night with all 5 of us, and 4 nights with 4 of us if that helps my ticket purchase at all.
4. I have a bounce back room only booked at the moment, but was considering adding tickets.
5. I am also considering booking a travel agency exclusive that includes discounted conference tickets. I like this offer, because it includes one water park visit.
6. Am I correct that both bounce back and an agency reservation would require all of us to have the same length ticket?
7. And if I do book a package, can tickets be used 2 days prior to check in? (If we attached tickets to second part of reservation.)

1. Well, not the ONLY option, but it is one way to do it.
2. UT is a good choice. There are also many other authorized ticket reseller/discounters. The prices and discounts vary.
3. If you are buying tickets separately, any room reservations are not related.
4. If you want to, you can, but unless they are cheaper than a reseller/discounter's tickets, there is no need.
5. As always, take a careful look and do the math.
6. Well, yes. But, if you are making two different bookings, each booking can have separate associated tickets.
7. Yes.

Know that only under very specific circumstances (such as booking with "free" dining) is it necessary or preferable to buy your tickets as part of a room/tickets package.

 

[DisneyDude71]

In your grand and infinite wisdom, would you happen to know when ticket prices might increase?

 

[ashmac8]

That info does not apply to the question in jo-jo's situation.



In the "jo-jo's daughter" case, the upgrade is being done from a ticket from an authorized third party ticket reseller.
THOSE tickets can be price-bridged.

BTW, it's a pretty safe bet not to take everything you read on the "Mom's Panel" to necessarily be the correct procedure.
While that statement sounds condescending (and it IS condescending)
it is nonetheless far-too-often often true.
In the specific case you quoted, the advice IS CORRECT, but again, that's not the same situation as is being discussed in jo-jo's daughter's case.

I hear ya on the mom's panel thing. I tend to do my own research and ask real folks rather than put to much weight on their advice. I just wanted to point out that its part of the issue many folks fear which is depending on who is working that day you may get a different price quoted at you. They have that info right on their website.

I certainly hope Jo-jo's daughter has better luck

All this new info makes me not even want to do the upgrade to AP.

Totally agree. This will be a point of stress for me until June when I am able to put the upgrade behind me. Luckily I won't likely ever need APs again since it is not the norm for us to go for 2 weeks in one year period. Total C.F.

 

[SaintsManiac]

In your grand and infinite wisdom, would you happen to know when ticket prices might increase?

They increased yesterday.