Walt Disney World® Resort to Debut Date-Based Tickets and Pricing on Oct. 16, 2018
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Beginning on Oct. 16, you will be able to purchase Walt Disney World® theme park tickets that are priced based on the date of your visit.
The following information is paraphrased from the information released on September 24, 2018 regarding the ticket changes.
Please direct any questions or concerns regarding these changes to your Happily Ever After Travel® Story Writer.
This new ticket pricing structure which is based on travel date is part of the Walt Disney World® Resort's effort to "better distribute attendance throughout the year to improve the Guest experience."
"In the past five years alone, Disney Parks has invested approximately $15 billion to bring historic and exciting expansions, both completed and in development, to destinations around the world. Expansions like Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® helped drive record attendance at Walt Disney World and along with Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® increased capacity and resulted in high levels of guest satisfaction"
Detailed pricing will be available beginning on Oct. 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When will date-based tickets expire?
1-Day base tickets are valid for admission on the specific start date selected. Multi-day tickets are valid for admission beginning on the start date selected and must be used within a limited time period.
Ticket Duration
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Valid Use Period
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1-Day Ticket
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Only the start date selected
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2-Day Ticket
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Any 2 days within 4 days beginning on the start date
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3-Day Ticket
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Any 3 days within 5 days beginning on the start date
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4-Day Ticket
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Any 4 days within 7 days beginning on the start date
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5-Day Ticket
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Any 5 days within 8 days beginning on the start date
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6-Day Ticket
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Any 6 days within 9 days beginning on the start date
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7-Day Ticket
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Any 7 days within 10 days beginning on the start date
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8-Day Ticket
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Any 8 days within 12 days beginning on the start date
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9-Day Ticket
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Any 9 days within 13 days beginning on the start date
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10-Day Ticket
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Any 10 days within 14 days beginning on the start date
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For example, a 6-day base ticket with a start date of Nov. 1, ticket is valid any 6 days from Nov.1 – Nov. 9.
Add the Park Hopper Option to visit more than one Theme Park on the same day. For example, a 6-day ticket with the Park Hopper Option with a start date of Nov. 1, ticket is valid any 6 days from Nov. 1 – Nov. 9.
Add the Park Hopper Plus Option to include visits to the Disney Water Parks and other attractions—along with the ability to visit more than one Theme Park on the same day. This option also extends the period of time within which you may use your ticket by one day. For example, a 6-day ticket with the Park Hopper Plus Option with a start date of Nov. 1, ticket is valid any 6 days from Nov. 1 – Nov. 10.
- When will tickets purchased as part of a Walt Disney Travel Company package expire?
Date-based tickets purchased as part of a Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package will have one of the following valid use periods (whichever is longer): (i) the same valid use period described above, OR (ii) a valid use period beginning on the package resort arrival date and ending on the package resort check-out date. See above for the explanation of valid use period and how valid use period is not the same as ticket duration.
For example, a Guest who purchases a Walt Disney Travel Company package with a 3-Day base ticket and a resort length of stay of 6 nights with an arrival date of Nov. 1; ticket is valid any 3 days from Nov, 1 – Nov. 7.
- Why did you shorten the valid use window for tickets?
The new valid use window for tickets better aligns with observed Guest ticket usage patterns. Guests wanting additional flexibility can purchase a Flexible Date Ticket.
- Will you still offer multi-day discounts?
Yes, the “More you Play, the Less you Pay Per Day” philosophy still applies. Similar to today, the price per day decreases as you add more days to your ticket. Multi-day discounts will vary depending on the length of the ticket.
- I already purchased tickets for my upcoming visit. Are my tickets still valid?
Unused, unexpired tickets will remain valid. Tickets maintain the same terms and conditions – including the expiration date – as they had at the time of purchase.
- Will I need to pay more for my ticket if I already purchased it prior to Oct. 16?
No. Please be sure to check the specific terms and conditions on your ticket to confirm the expiration policy.
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