UPH versus PHP - So Confused!

[JuJuJasmine]

I've read and read - and only become more confused about Ultimate Park Hopper tickets and length of stay. When we arrive at BCV, it will be on a Sunday in the late afternoon. We'll have 3 full days (M,T,W) before we depart WDW Thursday AM for the Cruise.

Will I be able to purchase a 3 day UPH? Or will I be forced to purchase tickets for Sunday and Thursday - knowing full well that I won't need them?

I'd really appreciate any input people can provide. We'll be all over the place - 2 kids under 5 and my mother (who will do evening babysitting) - so moving around easily is a big selling feature for us.

Thanks in advance!
JuJu

 

[GoldenOldie]

You will be able to purchase a 3 day UPH at checkin.

 

[eeyore0062]

Here is the lowdown on the difference between a PHP and a UPH.

PHP---
*5, 6 or 7 days of unlimited admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM and AK.
*2,3 or 4 choices of options to include: Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Pleasure Island and Disney's Wide World of Sports
*Neither the admissions to the 4 main parks, nor the options ever expire, so if you don't use them all, you may save them for upcoming trips.

UPH---
*Only available to WDW Resort Guests
*Unlimited use of all major parks, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Disney Quest, Pleasure Island, and Wide World of Sports for the length of your resort stay.
*approximately the same price as the equivalent PHP passes.
*Expire at Midnight the day of your check out
*No refund for unused days, so if you get sick, or decide not to go to a park, that day is lost.
* based on the number of nights of your stay.
* you may be able to buy a UPH for a day or 2 less, depending on your time of check in and check out.