Disney4me Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 As we know, Disney World is switching on October 16th, 2018, to a date-based ticketing system for its theme parks. This means that when you purchase tickets for Disney World, each day will have its own individual price based on multiple factors, versus every ticket costing the same amount. The new system will: Assign each individual calendar day a specific ticket price (each day will reflect a different price based on various factors like crowd levels) Use an interactive calendar for ticket purchasing, and to show guests the highest and lowest ticket prices within a given month or year Offer guests the option to upgrade to a ticket with a “flexible start date” for an added cost. Since this news came out on Monday, we’ve gotten plenty of great questions from our readers and social media followers about the system. And while we don’t have ALL the answers, we can at least help with a few of these! Welcome to Walt Disney World! Disney World Date-Based Ticket System FAQs and Answers: What Happens If I’ve Already Purchased My Tickets? If you’ve already purchased tickets for a date after October 16th, or you purchase tickets BEFORE October 16th for a date after October 16th, your tickets and prices will not be affected. The policy is not retroactive. Does this Affect Annual Passholders? At this time, no information has been released regarding updates to the Annual Passholder ticketing system. Annual Passes will likely stick around, and historically prices go up yearly. Will Tickets Still Cost Less Per Day The Longer You Stay? Yes. The “more you play, the less you pay per day” structure is still in place. So, if you buy a one-day ticket, it will cost more than that same day would cost if you purchased a multi-day ticket. Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life What If You Book A Vacation Package and Not Just Tickets? It is our guess that you will be prompted to choose your ticket dates, or that they’ll take the dates of your hotel stay for the ticket dates. This is not confirmed. What If I Purchase Tickets The Day Of My Visit To The Park? You will likely be charged the cost of the one-day ticket for that particular day. If you buy a multi-day ticket, you’ll likely be charged the cost similarly to how you’d be charged on the website. This has not been confirmed. Does Every Day Cost The Same As My First Day Using The Ticket? No. Each day will have its own respective price. If you purchase a multi-day ticket, Disney will calculate the charge based on the pricing of each individual day. But don’t for get that “the more you play, the less you pay per day” should still apply, meaning the cost per day will be slightly lowered depending on length of stay. How Does This Change Impact Park Hoppers? You will still be able to add the Park Hopper option — either to one day, or multi-day tickets. The difference between the ticket cost itself and the price of the tickets with the park hopper option should be similar to what it is now, but is subject to change. Stormtroopers on Parade Should I Buy Tickets Now, or Wait Until The Change is in Place? Disney has confirmed that some ticket prices for low-crowd days will decrease in price, while prices for high-traffic days will likely increase in price. But while there’s the chance for some ticket prices to go down, it’s likely that many will go up…and significantly. Plus, if you purchase your tickets prior to the change, you’ll be able to use them at any time — and will be able to use remaining tickets within a 14-day window after first use — instead of being locked into specific days of the year. Finally, ticket prices go up every year, and they were going to go up anyway. So we’d probably recommend buying your tickets now and confirming they’ll be able to be used through 2019 when you purchase. How Does This Affect Authorized Discount Ticket Sellers? Significantly. But from those we’ve spoken to, they’ll still be selling tickets and will still be able to offer a discounted rate over the price charged by Disney. The margin of savings will probably be similar to what it is now. What do you think of the ticketing system and pricing change? Let us know in the comments! And if you have more questions, please reach out to us here on the blog, or on social media, to ask. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 Grand Launch! DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks 2015 News: Pop Secret Brand Named Official Popcorn in Disney Parks View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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