How's, Where's and What's of WDW Admission Tickets

• Where can I buy WDW Admission Tickets?
• What are the types of WDW Admission Tickets?
• What are the prices of the various WDW Admission Tickets?
• What discounts are available?
• I have an old pass, what can I do with it?
• What was the 5 day World Hopper, is it still available?"
• Is there a shopping pass available?
• What are the benefits of an Annual Pass?

Where can I buy WDW Admission Tickets?

Tickets may be purchased at a variety of places.

• The Disney Store: They will order tickets for you, and you will pay for them once they arrive. Some types of passes may be in stock.
• Your Resort Hotel

• Ticket booths at the Parks

• AAA: AAA has some tickets available at discount rates, for AAA members.

What are the types of WDW Admission Tickets?

There are a multitude of passes available. The following are listed on disney.com:

• Unlimited Magic Pass: This pass is only available to guests staying at a WDW hotel. Provides unlimited admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney/MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, River Country, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Pleasure Island, Discovery Island and the Wide World of Sports. Use of WDW buses, ferries, and monorails is also permitted. It is good from the moment you check in, until park closing time of the day you check out.

• Park Hopper Plus: Provides unlimited admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney/MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom for the number of days on your pass. Plus limited admission to River Country, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Pleasure Island, Discovery Island and the Wide World of Sports, depending on the number of days on your pass. Use of WDW buses, ferries, and monorails is also permitted.

• 4 or 5 Day Park Hopper: Provides 4 or 5 days of unlimited admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney/MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Use of WDW buses, ferries, and monorails is also permitted. The 5 days do not have to be used consecutively, and unused days can be used on future trips, but only for admission to the parks listed above.

• Annual Passport(AP): Provides unlimited access to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney/MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom for 365 consecutive days. AP holders also receive free parking at the parks listed above. AP holders are also eligible for special discounts and events.

• Premium Annual Passport (PAP): Provides unlimited access to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney/MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, River Country, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Pleasure Island, Discovery Island, and the Wide World of Sports for 365 consecutive days. PAP holders also receive free parking at the parks listed above. PAP holders are also eligible for special discounts and events.

• One Day, One Park: One day's admission to either Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney/MGM Studios, or Animal Kingdom. No park hopping is allowed with this pass, but you may leave and enter the same park muliple times on the same day.
• Military Passes: Special rates are available for eligible military and DOD personnel.

The following passes, are not listed on disney.com, but are also available:

• Pleasure Island Annual Pass: Unlimited admission to Pleasure Island for 365 consecutive days.

• Water Park Hopper Annual Pass: Unlimited admission to River Country, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach, for 365 consecutive days.

• River Country: One day admission to River Country

• One Day Admission to Typhoon Lagoon

• One Day Admission to Blizzard Beach

• One Day Admission to Pleasure Island

• Florida Resident Passes: If you are a Florida resident (part or full-time, proof is required) there are three additional admission options:
  • Seasonal Pass: Unlimited admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney/MGM Studios and Animal Kindgom excluding blackout days. Blackout Days begin in June and continue through August, and the holiday period betwen Christmas and New Year's Eve is also a blackout period (December 25- December 31).

  • Epcot After 4PM: Unlimited admission to Epcot after 4PM for one year, excluding New Year's Eve. (December 31).

  • Water Park Hopper Seasonal Pass: Unlimited access to River Country, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach between September 1 and March 31.

What are the prices for the various WDW Admission Tickets?

The best place on the internet to find current prices is on Ed Sterrett's ticket FAQ on his web site TUDLP. Go to WDW Info and then click on "Current WDW admission prices".

The site lists prices with and without Magic Kingdom Card (MKC)discounts, Florida resident rates, and Length of Stay Passes (LOS).

What discounts are available?

There are a few discounts available:

• Magic Kingdom Club(MKC): MKC members are eligible for discounts of about 5-10% off the normal prices.

• AAA: AAA members can purchase some Disney admission tickets from their AAA office at a discount.

• Annual Pass: If you own an annual pass you are eligible to receive a discounted rate for a Pleasure Island Annual Pass add-on.

• Other Discounts: Some timeshare agencies will offer passes to WDW if you spend several hours listing to their salespitch. They will try very hard to get you to buy, so be prepared for some hassles, if you decide to try and get one of these passes.

I have an old pass, what can I do with it?

Your old ticket is still valid but only for the parks it was valid for when it was purchased. A pass purchased before the opening of the Disney/MGM Studios is still not valid at MGM or at Animal Kingdom. You can also exchange your old ticket for credit towards the purchase of a newer pass, but it is usually in your best interest not to do so. If your visit is 7 days, consider buying a 6 day All-In-One pass, and using your old ticket at the park where it is valid. If you are interested in an Annual Passport, use your old ticket on the first day, and buy the AP on your second day.

What was the 5 day World Hopper, and is it still available?

Prior to being phased out in , there was a 5 day World Hopper Pass. This pass provided 5 days admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney/MGM Studios. These 5 days did not have to be used consecutively, and unused days could be used on future visits. In addition this pass allowed 7 days admission to the minor Parks (River Country, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Discovery Island, and Pleasure Island). The 7 days were consecutive, beginning with the first day the pass was used at either a major or minor park. This pass was a favorite among guests, because if used effectively you could get anywhere from 5-12 days use from it. Sadly, this pass is no longer available. However there are rumors of tickets found from time to time at AAA or travel clubs/agencies, but reports are few and far between at this date.

Is there a shopping pass?

Yes, sort of. There is an option to enter one of the main parks for one hour in order to shop. You will need to request this option from the guest services window at the park entrance, do not go to the ticket windows. You will be asked for a credit card number, and will be given a time-stamped ticket. If you return to guest services within one hour of the time stamp, it is free. If you don't return within one hour, the price of a one-day admission ticket will be charged to your credit card.

What are the benefits of an Annual Pass(AP)?

There is a list of AP benefits on the Walt Disney World Information Guide, which is maintained by Deb Wills.

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Page last updated Sept. 26,1999