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

[ejcraft]

Robo, not sure if this has been asked or not, but can't find it anywhere, if I were to buy a race package from a travel agent which requires a 2 day base ticket, would I then be able to exchange it up for a 4 or 5 day military tickets, i believe the cost isunder so I should only have to pay the difference, but wanted to see if you had ever seen this. thanks

 

[StephMK]

I apologize in advance but have been researching and can't find an answer. I booked 5 nights 6/1-6/6 on the package that just ended 3/30. There was no option for 4 day tickets so I went with 5 days. However, we get in after the parks close on 6/1. Is there a way to make a change to my reservation if it's cheaper to ask for a 4 day ticket? I know it's not a huge difference in price.

 

[Robo]

I apologize in advance but have been researching and can't find an answer. I booked 5 nights 6/1-6/6 on the package that just ended 3/30. There was no option for 4 day tickets so I went with 5 days. However, we get in after the parks close on 6/1. Is there a way to make a change to my reservation if it's cheaper to ask for a 4 day ticket? I know it's not a huge difference in price.

If you bought a specific package, you will get the tickets you booked.
You cannot "downsize" tickets once they are issued.

However, if you call and ask, you might (MIGHT) be able to rebook your tickets as 4-day,
if (IF) the 5-day tickets are not required for your particular package.

 

[Robo]

Robo, not sure if this has been asked or not, but can't find it anywhere, if I were to buy a race package from a travel agent which requires a 2 day base ticket, would I then be able to exchange it up for a 4 or 5 day military tickets, i believe the cost isunder so I should only have to pay the difference, but wanted to see if you had ever seen this. thanks

I haven't encountered this.
But, it appears that the Military Salute tickets are only sold by military vendors, and not by Disney ticket booths.
If that is the case, there can't be any "upgrading."

From HERE.

• Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets outlets only by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein. These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.

Otherwise, if the Military Salute tickets ARE sold by Disney ticket booths, it is likely that the 2-day resort package tickets can be upgraded to "larger" WDW tickets, which would include the Military tickets, if their cost is greater than the 2-day resort package tickets.

 

[A Belle Among Beasts]

I apologize in advance but have been researching and can't find an answer. I booked 5 nights 6/1-6/6 on the package that just ended 3/30. There was no option for 4 day tickets so I went with 5 days. However, we get in after the parks close on 6/1. Is there a way to make a change to my reservation if it's cheaper to ask for a 4 day ticket? I know it's not a huge difference in price.

Assuming it was the Fun and Sun package, you got 5 days for the price of 4. Part of the promo was a freebie day after you bought at least 4 day tickets.

 

[penjen]

I have read the front sticky and have a question just for clarification. I have a 10 day PH from aug 2014. I want to bridge it to an AP. Do I need to enter the park to get the greatest value towards the AP? Thanks!

 

[Robo]

I have read the front sticky and have a question just for clarification.
I have a 10 day PH from aug 2014.
1. I want to bridge it to an AP.
2. Do I need to enter the park to get the greatest value towards the AP? Thanks!

1. I assume that this ticket has never been used at all.
2. Nope.

 

[amberche]

I have a question that I am sure to has been answered by I need it explained step by step to understand! So, apologies in advanced. I bought a 2 day park hopper ticket from Undercover Tourist. If I want to upgrade that ticket to add an extra day what would the cost be? Also, can I do that at my hotel or do I need to be in the park?

Thank you!

 

[Robo]

I have a question that I am sure to has been answered by I need it explained step by step to understand! So, apologies in advanced.

1. I bought a 2 day park hopper ticket from Undercover Tourist.
2. If I want to upgrade that ticket to add an extra day what would the cost be?
3. Also, can I do that at my hotel
4. or do I need to be in the park?

Thank you!

1. WHEN did you buy it?
2. The answer to #1 above affects that.
3. If you are staying at a WDW resort, yes.
4. Nope. (Unless you are NOT staying at a WDW resort.)

I have a question for you.
WHY did you buy a 2-day ticket from Undercover Tourist?
How much did you have to pay for that ticket?

 

[amberche]

1. WHEN did you buy it?
2. The answer to #1 above affects that.
3. If you are staying at a WDW resort, yes.
4. Nope. (Unless you are NOT staying at a WDW resort.)

I have a question for you.
WHY did you buy a 2-day ticket from Undercover Tourist?
How much did you have to pay for that ticket?

Hi, we are buying the tickets this week and staying at a WDW resort.

 

[Robo]

Hi, we are buying the tickets this week and staying at a WDW resort.

Have you PRICED the 2-day and 3-day tickets directly from WDW?

A 2-day ticket direct from WDW should be cheaper than a 2-day ticket from Undercover Tourist.

 

[joyjoy]

I also beg apology if this has already been answered, but I can't find it. We're booked 9/3 - 9/10 w/ 7 day 1 park per day tickets for 3 of us. Me, adult daughter, 3 y.o. gbaby. So now there's the 4 parks 1 world or whatever they're calling it, for $79 per day. Can I drop the 7 day 1 park tickets and replace them with 2 of the 4 day tickets for each of us and save any money? Thank you so much. Staying onsite, if that matters.

 

[Robo]

I also beg apology if this has already been answered, but I can't find it. We're booked 9/3 - 9/10 w/
A. 7 day 1 park per day tickets for 3 of us. Me, adult daughter, 3 y.o. gabby.
B. So now there's the 4 parks 1 world or whatever they're calling it, for $79 per day.
C. Can I drop the 7 day 1 park tickets and replace them with 2 of the 4 day tickets for each of us and save any money?
Thank you so much. Staying onsite, if that matters.

A. You have 7-day base tickets. They (adult) cost $410, plus tax. That averages out to $58.57 per day, plus tax.
B. They average out to $79 per day, plus tax.
C. As you can see... no.

 

[Duffjk]

I felt it necessary to relay my experience as of April 2. This is a long post so I apologize. I know my situation is a little different but here goes. I had platinum annual passes for my family which expired march 31. We have renewed several times and applied 7 day park hoppers from Park Savers or Undercover Tourist several times to renew. Some problems over the last three years but we got through it every time. I had pre price increase hoppers to do what I always have done. Guest services at Magic Kingdom offered me $399 and I politely said there was a mistake. She then wanted me to fill out a form for an accommodation/ exception. I said I would like to think about it and asked for my families bands back at which point she said she would note in the system what I was trying to do since she had my information. I got a little angry but politely told her I would add her name to the next guess services as that sounded a little too threatening to me. This was Magic Kingdom guest services outside the gate.

That night I went to guest services at International Gateway I worked with a pleasant young man who mentioned the notes on my account. I let him know I was respectful but understood how things work and would accept no less. I would not be rude and was shocked at the previous CM's attitude and tone. He was able to complete the transaction. The shocker! I was given FULL current gate price! NOT pre price change and the Internet discount was not applied. So $505 plus tax per ticket was applied to my account for renewal. More than expected but it took two cast members.
Bottom line don't expect it but a procedure has not been set or trained correctly apparently.

 

[Robo]

I felt it necessary to relay my experience as of April 2...

Noted.
Interesting.
Thanks!

 

[AngiTN]

I felt it necessary to relay my experience as of April 2. This is a long post so I apologize. I know my situation is a little different but here goes. I had platinum annual passes for my family which expired march 31. We have renewed several times and applied 7 day park hoppers from Park Savers or Undercover Tourist several times to renew. Some problems over the last three years but we got through it every time. I had pre price increase hoppers to do what I always have done. Guest services at Magic Kingdom offered me $399 and I politely said there was a mistake. She then wanted me to fill out a form for an accommodation/ exception. I said I would like to think about it and asked for my families bands back at which point she said she would note in the system what I was trying to do since she had my information. I got a little angry but politely told her I would add her name to the next guess services as that sounded a little too threatening to me. This was Magic Kingdom guest services outside the gate.

That night I went to guest services at International Gateway I worked with a pleasant young man who mentioned the notes on my account. I let him know I was respectful but understood how things work and would accept no less. I would not be rude and was shocked at the previous CM's attitude and tone. He was able to complete the transaction. The shocker! I was given FULL current gate price! NOT pre price change and the Internet discount was not applied. So $505 plus tax per ticket was applied to my account for renewal. More than expected but it took two cast members.
Bottom line don't expect it but a procedure has not been set or trained correctly apparently.

I hope you do follow through with a note to GS about a CM using a veiled threat. Those little people with little power get on my last nerve.....

I do notice a theme, though I'm not sure it is consistent. Seems that those who attempt an upgrade, find an issue and stop the procedure to return a 2nd (or more) time often end up getting the higher, current ticket value for their tickets being upgraded. Yours is not the first time someone has reported this happening.

 

[lhsgrad2000]

We have 7 day park hoppers that we purchased from Undercover Tourist pre price increase. Does anyone know how much it will cost per ticket to add the Plus option (water park and more)? I am trying to decide if it will be worth the price to go to the water park one 1/2 day.

 

[Robo]

We have 7 day park hoppers that we purchased from Undercover Tourist pre price increase. Does anyone know how much it will cost per ticket to add the Plus option (water park and more)? I am trying to decide if it will be worth the price to go to the water park one 1/2 day.

This is another "vague ticket procedure"" since Feb. 12.
Since it's an "unknown quantity," it's hard to plan.
(And, you won't know if the CM is giving you the right price.)

 

[lhsgrad2000]

This is another "vague ticket procedure"" since Feb. 12.
Since it's an "unknown quantity," it's hard to plan.
(And, you won't know if the CM is giving you the right price.)

Bummer... I was hoping someone had done this already.

 

[mel2014]

We have 7 day park hoppers that we purchased from Undercover Tourist pre price increase. Does anyone know how much it will cost per ticket to add the Plus option (water park and more)? I am trying to decide if it will be worth the price to go to the water park one 1/2 day.

The most likely possibilities are that it will be:
(1) $15+tax (cost to upgrade from a current value 7-day PH to a PH plus); OR
(2) $64.96 (the difference between the current price of a 7-PH Plus (532.50) minus the value of an "old" 7-day PH (467.54).

We'll be there in less than 3 weeks and will certainly report back on our experience trying to go from a 7-day PH to an 8-day PH Plus.