How to Buy Disney World Tickets

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Last Updated: August 22, 2020 References

Orlando’s Disney World is the largest entertainment resort in the world and hosts more than 50 million tourists a year. With its vast expanse of theme parks, restaurants, and spas, there’s something for people of all ages to enjoy. Since there are so many different things to do at Disney World, there are a number of ticket packages available and a few ways to buy them. As long as you plan your trip thoughtfully and well in advance, you and your family will have a vacation filled with lifelong memories!

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Purchasing Tickets Directly from Disney

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Visit Disney’s website to purchase tickets to a single park. There are 4 main theme parks at Disney World, so pick which ones you’d like to go to and buy day passes for those parks. You can purchase individual tickets from each park’s website. The cost of 1-day, 1-park tickets is $104 for adults and $98 for kids.^{[1]
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- If you have multiple children younger than 10 years old, it might be best to choose this option. That way, you’re not scrambling around trying to visit multiple parks in one day and your whole family can enjoy all that one park has to offer.
- To speak to someone at Disney about pricing and other details, call 407-939-5277. The lines are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
List of Parks:

Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which features Star Wars and Pixar-themed rides.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, which houses safaris and Avatar-themed rides.

Magic Kingdom Park, which has Space Mountain and fireworks shows.

Epcot, which features attractions from all around the globe.
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Buy tickets at the gate if you’re only staying for a few days. If you are only in the area for a couple of days and still want to check out a park, you can buy 1- and 2-day passes directly at the gate. Keep in mind that the shorter your stay, the pricier the tickets will get. For 1 park per day, the cost of an adult ticket is $116.09.^{[2]
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- Only go this route if you’re spending 2 or fewer days around Disney.
- If you’re doing this during the summer, there are rare occasions where the park will be at capacity and won’t let anyone else in. Since Disney hosts millions of people every year, this is an incredibly rare thing.
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Purchase the Park Hopper option to visit multiple parks in one day. If you want to make sure you get to all 4 parks during your stay, buy a Park Hopper pass to give you maximum flexibility. What’s nice about this feature is that you don’t need to go to the parks every day of your trip. For example, if you buy a 3-day pass, the pass is valid for 5 days. A 3-day Park Hopper pass costs $411.98 for an adult.^{[3]
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- This option is great for parties that are adults-only or are traveling with teenagers. It’s also a great idea for veteran Disney-goers who know what they want to see and do when they get to the parks.
- The Park Hopper option not only gives you a flexible schedule, but it also allows you to save money as well. Instead of buying separate tickets for separate parks, combine the costs into one bundle. You can save a few hundred dollars just by picking the Park Hopper option.
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Get an annual pass if you’re a Florida resident to save money. If you live in Florida, you can choose from 6 different pass types and enjoy the flexibility of heading to the parks at any point in the year. These offers include same-day admission to all 4 theme parks, special discounts and limited-time offers, dining and merchandise, and standard parking at all 4 parks.^{[4]
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- You can also take advantage of the monthly payment program that comes with this offer. A Florida Resident Disney Silver Pass is just $32 per month after your initial down payment.
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Buy tickets with a Disney hotel package to cut costs on lodging. There are more than 25 Disney Resort hotels, and any can be part of a customized package that lets you access all 4 theme parks, both water parks, and more than 200 dining locations. A family of 4 can experience a 6-night, 7-day vacation which puts you up in a select Disney resort and gives you passes that are valid at all 4 theme parks. The price of this package comes out to $102 per person per day and the total package price is about $2,856.^{[5]
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- The prices shown above are based on families with 2 adults, 1 junior, and 1 child in a standard room at a Disney resort.
- Any family who visits Disney is strongly encouraged to bundle their costs to save money. You can save up to a few hundred dollars simply by combining the costs of lodging, travel, and recreation.
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Access tickets through the Disney app right on your phone. Download the My Disney Experience mobile app on your smartphone and link the tickets to your Disney account. Once your tickets are linked to your account, you can access them through a MagicBand or card by going to the main entrance box office of whichever theme park you’re visiting and picking them up there. By having the MagicBand or card, you won’t need to receive or print physical tickets.^{[6]
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- MagicBands are waterproof wristbands that resemble a watch or bracelet. You can use this, or a more traditional card, to do things like unlock the door of your Disney Resort hotel room, enter theme parks, check in at FastPass entrances, and charge food and merchandise purchases to your hotel room.
- You will automatically receive your MagicBand if you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel upon arrival or if you have an annual pass. If you’re not staying at a Disney Resort, you’ll get a card when you purchase tickets for park admission. You can also buy MagicBands at the shopDisney app online or at select Walt Disney World shops.
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Get FastPass+ to skip the lines for your favorite rides. FastPass+ allows you to avoid the lines at up to 3 attractions at one park per day. You can get these passes 60 days before your trip if you’re staying at a Disney-operated hotel and 30 days before your trip if you’re staying somewhere else. You can link your Fast Passes to your Disney account on your mobile app and present this to the people working the rides. Best of all, FastPass+ is completely free to use!^{[7]
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- The earlier to sign up for FastPass+, the better. The best times and rides run out quickly.
- Additional Fast Passes are not available for purchase.

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Buying Tickets from Authorized Resellers

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Get your tickets from Park Savers to find lower prices. Park Savers is an authorized reseller that allows you to hunt for the lowest prices possible. You can buy day passes and Park Hopper tickets on this site. The company offers free shipping on tickets as well. For example, a 3-day pass which allows you to visit one park per day costs $342.58 per adult and $328.40 per child.
- Adults are ages 10+ and children are kids who are between 3-9. Infants who are 2 or younger can get into the parks for free.
Tip: Park Savers offers the best price guarantee, meaning if you see lower prices from a different authorized reseller, just call Park Savers and they’ll match that price while processing your order! The number is 877-226-3380.
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Try Get Away Today as another money-saving option. Like Park Savers, this site gives you great service and a chance at big savings on ticket prices. The price of a 3-night, 4-day stay for 2 adults and 2 kids comes out to about $2,208.72. Get Away Today also allows customers to pay for flights and hotels all at once. However, these tickets require more advanced notice for processing, which means you’ll get a ticket voucher instead of the actual tickets.^{[8]
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- You will need to pick up the actual ticket using the voucher when you arrive at Disney World. You can pick the tickets up at the box office at the entrance of whichever park you’re visiting.
- You can also add activities and a rental car pickup to your purchase on Get Away Today to save even more money by bundling.
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Use Undercover Tourist to get discounts for specific parks. The site also allows you to buy passes that include a Park Hopper option and are cheaper than what you would pay at the gate. As an example, a 4-day Disney theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option for 2 adults and 2 kids runs you $2,129.38. This means you’ll save $221 against the gate price, a savings of more than $50 per day!^{[9]
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- Shipping for the tickets is completely free and the price listed above includes all taxes and fees already.
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Go to Orlando Fun Tickets to get cheap per-day tickets. This site has been working with Disney for more than a decade and offers some terrific deals. You can get Park Hopper tickets that allow you to go from theme park to theme park for as little as $42 per person per day.^{[10]
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- Park Hopper tickets come in 3-day, 4-day, 7-day, and 10-day increments.
- The more days you stay, the cheaper the per day rate will be. For example, if you stay 4 days, the tickets will come out to about $100 per person per day, or $1,200 in total for a family of 4 adults. If you stay 10 days, the tickets are about $50 per person per day, or $2,000 for a family of 4 adults (kids aged 10+ are considered adults).
- Orlando Fun Tickets can also save you money on dinner shows and other local entertainment. You can also take advantage of their complimentary transportation if you’re staying at a Disney resort. This will save you hundreds of dollars on a rental car!
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Try Costco Travel to package travel, lodging, and tickets. Costco gives you the chance to stay 5 nights at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and visit all of Disney’s theme parks. A family of 2 adults and 2 kids can stay 5 nights for a fee of $5,824.86. This price includes the cost of flights, hotel, and theme park tickets.^{[11]
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- There are tons of extras included in this deal, such as access to Disney’s airport shuttle, transportation to all 4 theme parks, and one MagicBand per person.
- This deal also gives you the chance to stay at a theme park late or get there early through Extra Magic Hours. Each day, one of the 4 theme parks will open 1 hour early and stay open up to 2 hours later than normal.
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Go through AAA if you’re a member to buy a full vacation package. AAA cannot offer discounted tickets online and can only save you about $5 per ticket if you purchase them at your local branch. If you want to buy Disney tickets through AAA, you should purchase an entire vacation package. You’ll get a hotel room, tickets, a magical extra savings card and discounts on tours. A 4-day Park Hopper ticket with AAA costs $380 per adult and $360 per child, including taxes and fees.
- When the new Star Wars exhibit opens up in June of 2019, these prices will increase. If you want to get down to Disney World before that big rush comes in, purchase tickets as soon as you can.
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Avoid websites that post incredibly low prices. There are plenty of legitimate ways to get Disney tickets, but there are also a large number of sites looking to rip you off. If the site’s URL has the word Disney in it and is not operated by Disney, do not buy tickets from it. Disney doesn’t let its authorized ticket dealers have the word Disney in their URLs. Additionally, Disney doesn’t let resellers sell 1-day discounted tickets. If you see those floating around online, they are fake.^{[12]
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- The lowest prices you can find for Disney parks are around $40. If you come across a seller that has tickets which are cheaper by $10 or more, chances are it’s a scam.
- Along with staying away from scam websites, don’t buy partially used passes from anywhere and avoid buying passes on eBay or Craigslist.

Community Q&A

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Is it possible to buy the tickets on layaway?

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Yes.
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Is there a senior discount?

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Walt Disney World Resort does not offer senior citizen discounts on tickets, Disney Resort hotels or vacation packages. However, you may wish to check with any senior citizen organizations that you belong to, as special offers may be available through those groups.
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How do I add Fast Passes to my packages?

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Fast Passes are booked separately to your packages online on the My Disney Experience website or app. These can be purchased up to 60 days before the first day of park entry (if you're staying at a Disney World hotel), or 30 days beforehand if you're staying offsite. You can change your Fast Pass options at any time, even on the day of. You get three bookings per day, but don't wait too long to book them! You almost definitely won't be able to get some of the most sought-after tickets like the Seven Dwarfs' Mine Train in the Magic Kingdom, so book early!