WHere to buy park tickets

[Travelbug12]

I thought I would wait to get there to buy park tickets. We will be there for 2-1/2 days, but thought I would go with a three day hopper. Will I have trouble getting them there? WIll will arrive in the morning about 8:00 AM, take a shuttle bus to the park and transfer to our hotel (explorers) then probably check our luggage and go to the park. I figure arriving about 1:00 PM. Will this be an ok time to buy tickets at the door. I heard they sell them at the train stations, is there any advantage. Are they always the same price. Just so you know, I don't want to get them on line because the prices were outlandish and I feel maybe they'll be cheaper there or at least not more expensive. Since I'm American I have to buy them at Disney UK and I think it may cost more because of the pounds. I know it probably is the real price, but I'd like to wait until I get there.

 

[dlpSteve]

When are you going? If it's during a very busy time I'd get the tickets in advance because they limit the amount of people that can enter.

 

[Cyrano]

There are no discounts to be had by buying at the gate. The advantage of purchasing early is that you don't waste time queuing to purchase tickets and get straight into the park

 

[ccunsworth]

definatly the cheapest I found was 365tickets and with free delivery!

 

[Ghost]

Busy at the Disneyland gate? get tickets at the Studios gate... queues are shorter....

 

[Travelbug12]

Guys,

I am on a very strict budget, and I happen to be very oh lets just say thrifty. According to the official website, a three day park hopper is 81 pounds which is $142.20 american dollars. According to the DLP.com website a three day parkhopper is 113 euros which is $136.10 dollars. I just lose too much money if I buy in pounds I assume becuase the pound against the dollar is so bad. Of course I don't want to be shut out of the park...is this possible?? I am going the 23-26 of March. You understand as far as I can figure this out, even if I go to the official web site and read everything in french, when I go to the buying page it switches on its own to english and I get pounds, (how do they know?) any ideas? Just so you know, the europeans seem to have a lot more disposable income than we Americans have so much for working all the time. I just read a post where someone laid out all their restaurant choices and I have to tell you the truth, I couldn't begin to afford it. We get rolls for breakfast, and sandwich for lunch. We will try to have a fairly decent dinner at a sit down type of restaurant, but the prices are very high to me (i've read a lot of menus). My typical meal out in a family style sit down restaraunt not fast food but no real chef is about $25.00 for one adult and two children. It looks like I'll have to pay at least twice that at most places (not complaining mind you just so you understand I don't want to pay more for the park tickets too). Anyway just thought you may be curious how it is here.

 

[dlpSteve]

I think you'll be fine to buy when you get there - that's not a peak time and you'll be buying tickets on a Thursday or Friday - it's not until Saturday when it will become really busy.

 

[jillrobinson]

I just read a post where someone laid out all their restaurant choices and I have to tell you the truth, I couldn't begin to afford it.

I think that was probably mine and I should point out that this is a special trip, my 40th birthday, 2 DS's birthdays and my one year belated 15th wedding annniversary celebration.

Just so you know, the europeans seem to have a lot more disposable income than we Americans have so much for working all the time.

Sorry, but I don't agree with your generalisation.
We won't be having another holiday this year and only had a few weekends away last year, so yes we have spent a lot of money on the trip when you include all our restaurant choices and extras but believe me I could easily have found another use for the money.
I'm really looking forward to the trip and the little luxuries we've planned but
it's not essential to do this to have a great trip, our last one was done on a budget, staying at the Santa Fe, eating at counter service restaurants, taking our own snacks, etc - we had a fantastic time and I wouldn't suggest that this one will be any better because of the extra cash spent - just different.

 

[Ghost]

Get the <a href="http://www.dlp.info/Guide/Guest-Info/Annual-Passports/Annual-Passport-Fantasy.asp">Annual Pass Fantasy</a> for 119 euro. Included is 10% discount in every restaurant for your whole party. (The pass has black out dates but not when you're going)

more info on all tickets and passes <a href="http://www.dlp.info/Guide/Guest-Info/Passports/index.html">Click here</a>

 

[Bexx]

Get the Annual Pass Fantasy for 119 euro.

Isn't a Fantasy Pass 129 euros now?

 

[Travelbug12]

Jillrobinson,

Just so you know, what I said about the money was that I think that maybe europeans were doing something better in their economy not meant as a criticism but admiration. I also didn't mean to suggest that you were making extravacant choices, I mean they were just regular restaurants. Please enjoy yourself on this special vacation!

To everyone else, thanks. I am trying to get tickets ahead on the 365 website I have asked them about delivery to the states since it is getting close. This is my first choice, otherswise I think I'll survive getting them at the park. I'm not sure I was considering one fantasy pass, but the price may have gone up there is the 10% discount to consider I'll have to see.

Thanks to everyone,
I'm a little more serene, but yes I'm starting to get excited!!

 

[jillrobinson]

Thanks I'm sure we will, to be honest I'd be happy to sleep in a shed and live on sandwiches, if it meant another visit

Have a great trip, I'm sure you'll love it.