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

[Robo]

Hi! I have been reading through this thread, but I'm still unsure on something. I have unused tickets that I purchased in the past from UT and PS.

Is there a way to tell by looking at the back of the ticket if they are the expiring kind? On one ticket I have a date stamp of 1/11/2018 and the other 6/8/2016, but there is no language stating they must be used by a certain date, or any expiration date. The date is listed in the bottom left where it says:
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"7 Day 1 Theme Park Per Day Ages 10+
01/11/2018 WTS: XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Thank You!

You can tell just by reading the “creation date” (the dates that you posted.)

 

[5DisneyNuts]

You can tell just by reading the “creation date” (the dates that you posted.)

Thank you! Just wanted to make sure. So, based on what I've read, the ticket with 2016 date is non-exp if unused and the ticket with the 2018 date will expire 12/31/2019 if unused?
I really appreciate your quick reply and all the knowledge you share here!

 

[Robo]

Thank you! Just wanted to make sure. So, based on what I've read, the ticket with 2016 date is non-exp if unused and the ticket with the 2018 date will expire 12/31/2019 if unused?

Correct

 

[DisneyNut77]

Hi everyone! I'm not sure if this is where I can ask Disneyland ticket questions. If not please direct me to where I need to go. We are planning a trip to Disneyland in September of 2020 and Disney World in May 2021. Trying to figure out if the Premier Pass would be a good choice or two separate Annual Passes for each coast. We also want to buy them before the prices increase. We will be at Disney World in 2019, can we purchase the Premier Pass then and not activate it until September 2020 at Disneyland? Or can we purchase a Disney Deluxe Passport plus MaxPass now and activate it September 2020? I wondered if the Disneyland Annual Pass vouchers expire in 2030 like the ones at Disney World. Thanks for all of your help.

 

[wellow]

Hi! I currently have a 5 days base ticket. I was wondering if I could upgrade it to a 4 days park hopper ticket, instead of a 5, as I was thinking to enjoy the resort on the first day. Thanks!

 

[Robo]

Hi! I currently have a 5 days base ticket. I was wondering if I could upgrade it to a 4 days park hopper ticket, instead of a 5, as I was thinking to enjoy the resort on the first day. Thanks!

Yes.

That upgrade would cost approx. $65, including tax, per ticket.

 

[knitdiva]

Getting ready for a trip in late October. I want to buy an annual pass. Should I get it ahead of time so I can benefit from the small discount to buy tickets to the Halloween party? Or buy a regular ticket and upgrade once we are at Disney? I also want to get a tables in wonderland card. I’m in Canada so all tickets are always will call.
Any advice on how best to do all this would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Robo]

Getting ready for a trip in late October. I want to buy an annual pass. Should I get it ahead of time so I can benefit from the small discount to buy tickets to the Halloween party? Or buy a regular ticket and upgrade once we are at Disney? I also want to get a tables in wonderland card. I’m in Canada so all tickets are always will call.
Any advice on how best to do all this would be appreciated. Thanks!

The real advantage in buying regular MYW tickets first, then upgrading to AP at WDW is in buying DISCOUNTED tickets, and then upgrading at WDW.

Go to https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/ticket-calculator

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We use those prices here, the Disney Ticket Discounts and Deals search engine for Disney World tickets. This search engine will find you the cheapest Disney admission for whatever you want to do.

The search engine can find hidden discounts and special prices. It knows all kinds of tips and tricks to save money on Disney tickets, too. For example, it knows that if you only want to visit a Disney water park once, a 1-day water park ticket is usually cheaper than adding the Water Parks Fun & More option to your Magic Your Way ticket.

All of the prices shown here include sales tax and shipping. Note that some vendors don't show these fees until the last step in the checkout process.

 

[magyargirl]

Memory Maker that is included with the AP does not require 3-day advance purchase in order to get all of the photos for your trip.
That 3-day prior purchase is just related to guests who want to get the Memory Maker/Photopass at the discounted advance-purchase price.

I am wondering if I upgrade a 10 day base ticket to an AP our first day at MK, is the memory maker available right away or do we have to wait? Also would our parking charge be reimbursed since we upgraded to AP?

 

[Robo]

I am wondering if I upgrade a 10 day base ticket to an AP our first day at MK,
1. is the memory maker available right away or
2. do we have to wait? Also
3. would our parking charge be reimbursed since we upgraded to AP?

1. Yes.
2. Nope. That 3-day prior purchase is just related to guests who want to get the Memory Maker/Photopass at the discounted advance-purchase price.
3. Yes. (Be sure have your parking receipt and "task nicely.")

 

[magyargirl]

1. Yes.
2. Nope. That 3-day prior purchase is just related to guests who want to get the Memory Maker/Photopass at the discounted advance-purchase price.
3. Yes. (Be sure have your parking receipt and "task nicely.")

Where would I go to ask for reimbursement?

 

[Robo]

Where would I go to ask for reimbursement?

You would ask when you upgrade to the AP at any Guest Relations or Ticket Booth.

 

[magyargirl]

You would ask when you upgrade to the AP at any Guest Relations or Ticket Booth.

Ah, that makes sense. Thank you!

 

[Ladyfish77]

I tried to search, but this thread is long, and so much great information.
Can I call WDW and upgrade a new (not used yet) Military Salute Ticket to an AP then activate when we arrive in December? (This ticket was purchased from Shades of Green, so it is an activated ticket and not a voucher)

The situation is that my DH has a salute ticket that he hasn't used because he couldn't come on the trip we had earlier this year. It expires 12/19/18. We are going on a trip mid December, but will go past the 19th so he won't be able to get full use of the ticket. If I can call and upgrade him to an Annual Pass I know we will be able to visit several times in the next 12 months to make it worth the cost.

Thanks!

 

[Robo]

I tried to search, but this thread is long, and so much great information.
Can I call WDW and upgrade a new (not used yet) Military Salute Ticket to an AP then activate when we arrive in December? (This ticket was purchased from Shades of Green, so it is an activated ticket and not a voucher)

The situation is that my DH has a salute ticket that he hasn't used because he couldn't come on the trip we had earlier this year. It expires 12/19/18. We are going on a trip mid December, but will go past the 19th so he won't be able to get full use of the ticket. If I can call and upgrade him to an Annual Pass I know we will be able to visit several times in the next 12 months to make it worth the cost.

Thanks!

That is not a typical situation.
You can certainly call to explain the situation and "ask nicely."

Call WDW Ticketing:
(407) 566-4985 (option 5)
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm ET Mon-Sat

 

[knitdiva]

So I should buy a MYW ticket then wait till I get to Disney to upgrade and buy a Tables in Wonderland card? I’m trying to slimplify logistics as we will have 4 kids along (4,5,7,9)

 

[wellow]

Yes.

That upgrade would cost approx. $65, including tax, per ticket.

Thanks Robo!

 

[Robo]

So I should buy a MYW ticket then wait till I get to Disney to upgrade and buy a Tables in Wonderland card? I’m trying to slimplify logistics as we will have 4 kids along (4,5,7,9)

Yes. Buy a ticket from one of the discounters that has the MOST SAVINGS over buying it full-price from Disney.
When you arrive at WDW, go to any Guest Relations outside a park or at Disney Springs and upgrade
the ticket to an AP.
How to figure the cost of upgrading can be found HERE.

Then, at the same Guest Relations, you can buy the TIW card.

 

[MikeNamez]

Question... I plan on upgrading to an annual pass at Guest Services in Epcot once i get there. Is there anything I will need to do in MDE in order for it to know I have an annual pass now or should I be all set once they finish the upgrade?

 

[KittyKitty]

I bought 8 day base tkt(no expiration) from UT. I want to upgrade to AP voucher using this ticket over the phone.
Possible?