Thrifty Thursday: Buyer Beware When it Comes to Disney World Tickets

 

As a travel professional, I am asked all the time about where to buy discounted Disney World tickets and I have to say that this is a question that always makes me cringe a bit because you know that saying about “you get what you pay for”? If there is one thing that you have to be SUPER careful about when it comes to saving money on your Disney vacation, it’s where you buy your tickets. On a regular basis I read about folks who got ripped off trying to save money buying Disney tickets somewhere…only to find out that the tickets they bought were worthless. What a less-than-magical way to start a vacation, to say nothing of the money that was lost buying supposedly “discount Disney tickets” that were not valid. It’s sad, but unfortunately people just don’t know…and so they get taken advantage of.

I love talking about ways to save money on a Disney vacation, and I will gladly tell you where you can save money. There are ways to save money on Disney tickets…and there are also places you need to steer clear of. I’ve written about this in the past, but it’s SUCH an important topic, I’m going to revisit it again today. Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: To Park Hop or Not Park Hop?

As you select your tickets for your next Walt Disney World trip, you will have the option to add the Park Hopper, which allows you to visit more than one park in a single day.  This add-on does cost extra, but can add a lot more flexibility to plans than the regular park tickets, making it a great value if you want to get the most out of your time in the parks! Read more

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Thrifty Thursday: One Day Ticket, Multi-Day Ticket, or Annual Pass?

You have done it!  The reservation is made, the excitement is building!  You are going to Disney and now it’s time to buy the tickets!  What is the best deal for you?  Confusion is likely to set in when you begin the decision process since the options for Disney tickets are almost infinite!  Let’s just break it down a bit and reduce the risk of nervous breakdown before you enter the park! Read more

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Planning Your Disney Itinerary: Park Hopping

The Park Hopper is an option guests can add to their park tickets, allowing them to visit more than one park per day. This add-on does cost extra, but can add a lot more flexibility to your itinerary than the regular park tickets. Read more

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Be Our Guest: Yes, Virginia, There is a Way to Save on Disney Theme Park Tickets

Ed.: I am thrilled to welcome a very special guest today, Lisa Battista, author of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers. An expert in planning Disney vacations with little ones…and a budget…in mind, Lisa is here to offer some thoughts on saving money on tickets. Thanks so much Lisa for visiting! 🙂

Previously, my family’s Disney ticket strategy was to schedule at least two vacations a year using Annual Passes. Some years this meant a fall and spring trip while other years found us arriving 358 days after our previous vacation to complete our travel within one calendar year. Our really fortunate years combined both vacation scenarios. Throw in a long research weekend for Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney world with Preschoolers and my husband and I make good use of our annual passes. Read more

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