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Feb 23 2015

Disney World Ticket Prices Have Increased

Disney World TicketJust like we were predicting, Disney World increased their admission ticket prices effective Sunday, February 22, 2015. Here’s a breakdown of the price increase:

February 2015 Price Increase

  • A one day Magic Kingdom adult base ticket increased from $99 to $105
  • A one day Magic Kingdom child base ticket increased from $93 to $99
  • A one day Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom adult base ticket increased from $94 to $97
  • A one day Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom child base ticket increased from $88 to $91
  • A one day adult ticket with park hopper increased from $134 to $155
  • A one day child ticket with park hopper increased from $128 to $149
  • A one day adult ticket with water park fun and more increased from $154 to $169
  • A one day child ticket with water park fun and more increased from $148 to $163
  • A one day adult ticket with park hopper & water park fun and more increased from $180 to $195
  • A one day child ticket with park hopper & water park fun and more increased from $174 to $195
  • A five day adult base ticket increased from $304 to $315
  • A five day child base ticket increased from $284 to $295
  • The park hopper add-on option increased from $60 to $64
  • The water park fun and more add-on option increased from $60 to $64
  • The park hopper plus water park fun and more add-on option increased from $86 to $90
  • An annual pass increased from $634 to $654

An adult is anyone ages 10 and older.

A child is anyone ages 3 to 9 years old.

A base ticket allows admission to one theme park per day.

A park hopper add-on allows guests to hop between more than one theme park per day.

The water park fun and more add-on allows guests to visit (a specific number of times depending on the number of days of your ticket) DisneyQuest, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Oak Trail golf course, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens and Disney’s Winter Summerland miniature golf.

An annual pass allows guests to visit all four theme parks for 365 consecutive days.

What else changed?

Also as predicted, the biggest rumored changes did take place. First, the no expiration option for multi-day tickets has been discontinued. This means that all tickets with expire 14 days after first use. Second, a new feature will allow guests purchasing a water park ticket to hop between both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. The cost of single-day water park ticket is $58 for adults (ages 10 and older) and $50 for children (ages 3 to 9).

Ready to purchase your tickets?

Your admission tickets will likely be the one of the most expensive parts of your Disney vacation, so be sure you are purchasing valid Disney theme park tickets. Your safest bet is to purchase directly from Disney by clicking here or by purchasing from an authorized discount Disney ticket seller like my friends at Destinations in Florida or Under Cover Tourist. Don’t be tempted by tickets sold on E-Bay or on the side of the road. These are typically partially used tickets with a few days left on them that may or may not be expired. Admission tickets are non-transferable and Disney uses a finger print system to match the ticket with its owner. You definitely don’t want to be turned away at the gate (or worse) for having an invalid admission ticket.

Need more help planning your Disney World vacation?

Be sure to check out these posts to make the most of your time in Disney World:

Heading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save money:

What do you think about the latest Disney World price increase?
Please leave a comment!

Feb 17 2015

Disney World Reality Versus Rumor – February 2015 Edition

Welcome to the February 2015 edition of Disney World Reality vs. Rumor where we’ll take a look at the stories that are currently circulating to see which ones are confirmed and which ones are purely speculation.

Disney World Reality

  • It has been confirmed that Disney World ticket prices will be increasing this month. Sources say a single day Magic Kingdom ticket will exceed $100.
  • It has been confirmed that the Creature Comforts location in Animal Kingdom will reopen this summer as a Starbucks.
  • It has been confirmed that Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom will start accepting advance dining reservations for lunch beginning February 25.
  • It has been confirmed that the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment has been moved to April.
  • It has been confirmed that the Richard Petty Driving Experience and Exotic Driving Experience will be closing this summer as well as the entire race track will be demolished to make way for future transportation improvements near Magic Kingdom.
  • It has been confirmed that the Tomorrowland Arcade in Magic Kingdom has closed due to changes in Florida law. All prize counters and claw-like games have also been removed from the arcades throughout Disney World.
  • Disney World confirmed that it has pulled the Epcot coffee mug, part of Starbucks’ “You Are Here” collection, because it included a purple-colored monorail train. Disney retired Monorail Purple after its involvement in a deadly crash in 2009.
  • It was confirmed that Disney filed paperwork to build a new “Frozen” meet and greet that will take up the space between the Mexico and Norway pavilions.
  • It has been confirmed that the Great Movie Ride in Hollywood Studios will soon see a much need update thanks to a new deal with Turner Classic Movies.
  • It has been confirmed by Disney Parks CEO Bob Iger during an interview with Bloomberg Television that there will be a lot more Star Wars in Disney Parks in the near future.
  • It has been announced by Disney that the following shops will be coming to Disney Springs: APEX, Art of Shaving, Chapel Hats, Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC, Havaianas, Sanuk, and Sound Lion.

Disney World Rumor

  • It is rumored that Disney is currently testing LCD displays at select resort bus stops that will display the estimated wait time until a particular bus should arrive.
  • There are many rumors that the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Magic Kingdom will undergo a lengthy refurbishment later this year to deal with the last row in the new boats taking on water, safety concerns after a guest seated in the back row lost a finger, and general maintenance.
  • Permits were recently filed spurring speculation that a new restaurant will be built in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. Rumors are that its theme will tie into the Jungle Cruise.
  • It is being speculated that a third theatre is being added to Soarin’ to help accommodate the crowds.
  • There are also rumors that a new Soarin’ movie is being filmed that will replace the current film and will highlight well-known landmarks from around the world.
  • It is being speculated that a new country pavilion may be added to World Showcase. The most popular country being talked about is Brazil.
  • There are rumors that Echo Lake, Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner, and Gertie the Dinosaur will be removed this spring to make way for a Star Wars themed land in Hollywood Studios.
  • It is rumored that a third track is being added to Toy Story Mania to help accommodate the crowds.
  • There are rumors that a Pixar Place/Toy Story Land may be built in Hollywood Studios using part of the space made available with the closing of the Backlot Tour.

Look for another edition of Disney World Reality vs. Rumor in April 2015!

Are you excited about any of these changes – real or rumored? Please leave a comment!

Jan 29 2015

Disney World Ticket Prices Expected To Increase In February

 

Disney World Ticket

Updated February 23, 2015 – Just as predicted, Disney increased their admission ticket prices effective Sunday, February 22, 2015. Click here for full details!
Updated February 19, 2015 – The latest information is that the price increases will go into effect this Sunday, February 22, 2015. One day Magic Kingdom adult base tickets are expected to increase to $105 and all other one day park tickets are expected to increase to $99. It is still expected that rates will be raised similarly across the board on all admission tickets, the no-expiration option will be a thing of the past, and a water park ticket will include park hopping privileges between both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Check back often as I will update this post as soon as more information is made available. Remember to guarantee your best vacation price or to purchase admission tickets before the rates go up, click this link and fill out the form to get a FREE quote from Destinations in Florida! 

Have you heard the rumor? Word around Main Street, U.S.A. is that sometime in February Disney World will be raising their ticket prices. So what exactly does that mean to you and your budget if you have a trip planned this year? Let’s take a look at what happened with the last price increase in February of 2014.

February 2014 Price Increase (historical information)

  • A one day Magic Kingdom adult base ticket increased from $95 to $99
  • A one day Magic Kingdom child base ticket increased from $89 to $93
  • A one day Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom adult base ticket increased from $90 to $94
  • A one day Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom child base ticket increased from $84 to $88
  • A one day adult ticket with park hopper increased from $129 to $134
  • A one day child ticket with park hopper increased from $123 to $128
  • A one day adult ticket with water park fun and more increased from $149 to $154
  • A one day child ticket with water park fun and more increased from $143 to $148
  • A one day adult ticket with park hopper & water park fun and more increased from $174 to $180
  • A one day child ticket with park hopper & water park fun and more increased from $168 to $174
  • A five day adult base ticket increased from $289 to $304
  • A five day child base ticket increased from $270 to $284
  • The park hopper add-on option increased from $59 to $60
  • The water park fun and more add-on option increased from $59 to $60
  • The park hopper plus water park fun and more add-on option increased from $84 to $86
  • An annual pass increased from $609 to $634

A base ticket allows admission to one theme park per day.

A park hopper add-on allows guests to hop between more than one theme park per day.

The water park fun and more add-on allows guests to visit (a specific number of times depending on the number of days of your ticket) DisneyQuest, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Oak Trail golf course, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens and Disney’s Winter Summerland miniature golf.

An annual pass allows guests to visit all four theme parks for 365 consecutive days.

What does all of this mean?

The rumors I’ve been hearing speculate that Disney will increase admission prices by about 5% which translates to around $5 per ticket per day on one day base tickets. They are also estimating a small increase for the add-ons as well as a 5% bump in the multi-day tickets and annual passes.

The biggest rumored changes that are supposed to take place alongside the rate increases are the doing away with the no expiration option for multi-day tickets and the addition of an option that would allow guests to park hop between the two water parks (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach).

What do I do now?

If you have a trip planned this year and you can afford to do so, purchase your tickets in the next few days before the rates go up. If you have purchased a package that includes tickets, no need to worry. As long as you don’t make any changes to your vacation package you will not be hit with the additional costs.

Ready to purchase your tickets?

Your admission tickets will likely be the one of the most expensive parts of your Disney vacation, so be sure you are purchasing valid Disney theme park tickets. Your safest bet is to purchase directly from Disney by clicking here or by purchasing from an authorized discount Disney ticket seller like my friends at Destinations in Florida or Under Cover Tourist. Don’t be tempted by tickets sold on E-Bay or on the side of the road. These are typically partially used tickets with a few days left on them that may or may not be expired. Admission tickets are non-transferable and Disney uses a finger print system to match the ticket with its owner. You definitely don’t want to be turned away at the gate (or worse!) for having an invalid admission ticket.

Need more help planning your Disney World vacation?

Be sure to check out these posts to make the most of your time in Disney World:

Heading to Disney World soon?

If you are planning a vacation to Disney World, be sure to check out these valuable resources to help you save money:

Do you think Disney World is worth the increase in ticket prices?
Please leave a comment!

Disney World Magic Kingdom Crystal Palace
Mar 27 2014

Disney World Planning Basics: Admission Ticket Options

When planning your visit to Walt Disney World another thing that you will need to pick is the type of admission ticket that you will purchase. Just like with everything else, Disney World gives you lots of options!

  • Single Day Tickets Just like the name implies, this ticket will get you a single day admission into one of the four Walt Disney World theme parks; Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. This type of ticket really only makes sense if you are only going to be visiting Disney World for one day. As of 2014, these tickets are about $100 per day.
  • Multi Day Base Tickets These tickets will get you admission into one theme park per day for however many days you purchase. These tickets are available for anywhere between two to ten days worth of admissions. They must be used within 14 days of the first use. As of 2014, these tickets start at about $200 for two days up to $377 for ten days. As you can see, the more days you purchase, the more the price per day drops!

Once you decide if you will be visiting for a single day or multiple days, next up you get to choose your ticket options. These ticket options are only able to be added to the Multi Day Base Tickets.

  • Park Hopper Option For an additional charge of $49 for a one to three-day Multi Day Base Ticket or an additional $60 for a four-day or more Multi Day Base Ticket, this feature will allow you same day admission to all four of the Disney World theme parks so you can enjoy visiting more than one theme park in a single day.
  • Water Park Fun & More Option For an additional charge of $60 for a two-day or more Multi Day Base Ticket, this option allows you an equal number of visits to the number of theme park day admissions you purchased to the following locations: Disney’s Blizzard Beach, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (before 4pm) and Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (before 4pm). So if you buy a three-day Multi Day Base Ticket with the Water Park Fun & More Option, you can enjoy three days in the theme parks plus three visits to these other locations. All of the theme park admissions and the additional option visits must be used within 14 days of the first use.
  • Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More Option Or you can go all out and for an additional charge of just $86 for a two-day or more Multi Day Base Ticket, you can have all of these options included!

Other Considerations

Annual Passes If you are going to be visiting more than once during a 12 month period, you may want to consider an Annual Pass. For example, let’s say you are going to visit Disney World twice this year for three days each trip. With Disney World’s current 2014 ticket pricing, if you were to purchase two three-day Multi Day Base Tickets with the Park Hopper Option, it would be $344 per trip for a total of $688 (including tax). On the flip side, you could purchase an Annual Pass for just $675 (including tax) for a savings of $13. This doesn’t include the savings you will see from the free parking and special discounts that you receive on dining, resort stays and merchandise as an Annual Passholder.

Where To Purchase Always looking for convenience, I purchase my tickets (usually Annual Passes) straight from Disney’s website. You can also check out Touring Plans ticket calculator, if you would like to purchase your tickets from a discounter. Please be sure you are purchasing your tickets from an authorized Disney ticket discount wholesaler! Watch out for random ticket stands set up around Orlando. If the seller asks you what specific dates that you will be using the tickets, this is a huge red flag! Some of these random sellers have been known to buy up and resell partially used admission tickets. Your tickets will be one of the most expensive parts of your trip, so please use a reputable ticket seller so that you protect your investment.

What about you? Which type of tickets do you usually purchase and from where?

Please leave a comment!