The end of park reservations for dated tickets will be January 9, 2024. All Annual Passes and Cast Member tickets will still require a Park Reservation.
So
Confusing
When it comes to which tickets to purchase for Disney World, it can be confusing. Factors such as the length of time you will be there, how many different things you want to do, and even what day your trip or tickets begin can sometimes drastically alter your per day price. I have searched for ways to save on tickets over the years. Pixie Dust Tip: Prices change every year, so run the numbers every time you book a trip.
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| Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios |
Tickets and Park Reservations
When you purchase a ticket, you are making a reservation to
make a reservation. First, look at the park reservation calendar. If there is
no availability, do not buy tickets thinking you will still get into a park. After
consulting the park reservation calendar and verifying availability, then you
can safely purchase your tickets. Disney will give you a block of time during
your vacation for which you can book the park reservations. Pixie Dust Tip: Always book the park reservation immediately after purchasing tickets.
A ticket alone will not get you in the parks.
When Should
I go on Vacation?
Sometimes you only have a specific time that you can go on
vacation. When I was teaching, I discovered that every time I could go to Disney
was a more expensive time. My research on cost made me dream of a time when I
could go during a less busy, cheaper time of the year. A Base ticket price is
currently between $109-159 per day. If you have a family, when you go is very
important to the overall cost of your trip! The Disney website sells tickets. Pixie Dust Tip: I recommend trying all of your options on the ticket calendar so that
you will know what your financial options are going to be.
The Longer
You Play, the Cheaper it is Each Day
A Base ticket allows you to enter one theme park on a
specific day. How can you maximize the cost? Starting at about five days, your
per day cost goes down significantly. If you only have a day or two to play at
Disney, this will not help you. Pixie
Dust Tip: If you are able to stay
five days or more, it will be cheaper than two shorter trips in the end.
What is there
to do other than the Theme Parks?
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| The Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom |
Disney also offers add ons to their Base tickets. Park Hopper allows you to visit more than one theme park a day. Water Parks and Sports can be a great add on and a great way to beat the Florida heat! With this add on, you can visit a water park, golf, or visit the sports complex, even on the same day you visit a theme park! If you are planning to have a trip that lasts 5 or more days and you want to be able to hop several theme parks a day, water parks, golf and sports go for the Hopper Plus add on. Why? The cost is cheaper than paying for all of those things separately! Once again, the longer you stay, the more cost effective it becomes. Pixie Dust Tip: Always use the ticket calendar function on the website to see what the cost differences are going to be.
Annual Passes
Annual Passes are once again on sale for everyone! Click here to read more about them! Also, remember that this can change at any time!. Pixie Dust Tip: If you will use that pass for at least two 5-day
vacations or the equivalent number of days during the year, it is worth
purchasing the pass. Consider the discounts that currently are offered for
passholders a perk or fringe benefit. They are not a guarantee for the
future, so it is not wise to count on them as a reason to purchase a pass.
Questions?
I am happy to answer questions about today’s blog topic as
well as anything else Disney vacation related! Simply type your questions in
the comment section below! Please remember, I am not a Cast Member nor do I
receive any compensation from Disney, but I am more than willing to spread my
knowledge of what I have learned over the years. Oh, and most importantly, it
is your vacation and you should plan it your way!
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