Save $$ on Disney Tickets
by Female Abroad
Screw the Disney hotel, I just want to go to the park! While saving money on just tickets cna be difficult, it is not impossible. Here are my go to's:
Target Red Membership
Target sells Disney gift cards and with a Target Red membership you will save 10% on the actual gift cards. So if you price out the park ticket to be $100, head to target and buy a $100 gift card and use your Target Red membership which means you'll only be charged $90. Technically that means you saved $10 on your ticket! You can of course pay for your entire trip this way so you can end up saving 10% of your entire vacation if you use the gift cards.
Some people find tickets on eBay - buyer beware
usually you'll save 10 - 30% but due to the high risk, I do not suggest this
Disney is becoming wise to this so they are starting to not just finger print but also take photos for the person who is using the ticket. If someone is reselling a ticket you might not know until you get to the park.
Tickets also have an expiry date so you have to watch for that as well
Undercover Tourist
usually you'll save 10 - no risk
Orlando Fun Tickets
usually you'll save under 10% - no risk
the price you are quoted includes tax at the check out
Get Away Today
usually you'll save 1 to 2% - no risk
they are better to use if you package your ticket and hotel as they can usually knock some of the cost off of the hotel
Buy an Annual Pass
Depending on how long you are going for / if you are going multiple trips in a year, it might be worthwhile
2020 Annual Pass: U$ 952.11
2020 4 day park hopper ticket: U$ 453.41
so if you are going for a 10 day+ or at least 2 trips in a calendar year then it will save you money
you'll get a free PhotoPass ($169 savings) & 20% off select dining & merchandise so even if one person in your group gets it, it might be worth it
Age Out
Children are 9 and under, as soon as they hit 10 (and Disney does ask for birth dates) then they are charged at the adult rate