Walt Disney World Resort to Debut Date-Based Tickets & pricing on October 16.

Walt Disney World announced plans this morning to adopt a new date-based ticket pricing structure. Currently, guests who purchase multi-day tickets and any options must be use them within 14 days of first use, except for Florida Resident 3-Day and 4-Day Tickets. Florida Resident 3-Day and 4-Day Tickets expire 6 months after first use. First use must occur on or before December 31, 2019. The new date-based tickets however must be used within a specific date range. Theme park tickets will now be priced based on the date(s) you choose to visit. These changes are designed to give you an enhanced way to purchase theme park tickets and to allow you the flexibility to maximize your budget by traveling at off-peak dates. 

Beginning on October 16, 2018, guests and their travel agents will be able to purchase tickets using an interactive online calendar, which displays different prices based on the dates they choose to visit. These tickets must be used within a specific time period. According to Disney, "this approach to pricing tickets by date is modeled off of consumer demand and is part of our effort to better distribute attendance throughout the year to improve the Guest experience."

Detailed pricing will be available beginning on Oct. 16. We know that you have questions about this new ticket structure, so we have provided answers to some potential frequently asked questions below. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• When will date-based tickets expire?

1-Day base tickets are valid for admission on the specific start date selected. Multi-day tickets are valid for admission beginning on the start date selected and must be used within a limited time period.

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Ticket Duration	Valid Use Period
​1-Day Ticket	On the start date selected
​​2-Day Ticket	​Any 2 days within 4 days beginning on the start date
​​3-Day Ticket	​Any 3 days within 5 days beginning on the start date
​​4-Day Ticket	​Any 4 days within 7 days beginning on the start date
​​5-Day Ticket	​Any 5 days within 8 days beginning on the start date
​​6-Day Ticket	​Any 6 days within 9 days beginning on the start date
​​7-Day Ticket	​Any 7 days within 10 days beginning on the start date
​​8-Day Ticket	Any 8 days within 12 days beginning on the start date
​​9-Day Ticket	​Any 9 days within 13 days beginning on the start date
10-Day Ticket	Any 10 days within 14 days beginning on the start date

For example, a 6-day base ticket with a start date of Nov. 1, ticket is valid any 6 days from Nov.1 – Nov. 9.
Add the Park Hopper Option to visit more than one Theme Park on the same day. For example, a 6-day ticket with the Park Hopper Option with a start date of Nov. 1, ticket is valid any 6 days from Nov. 1 – Nov. 9.
Add the Park Hopper Plus Option to include visits to the Disney Water Parks and other attractions—along with the ability to visit more than one Theme Park on the same day. This option also extends the period of time within which you may use your ticket by one day. For example, a 6-day ticket with the Park Hopper Plus Option with a start date of Nov. 1, ticket is valid any 6 days from Nov. 1 – Nov. 10.
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• When will tickets purchased as part of a Walt Disney Travel Company package expire?

Date-based tickets purchased as part of a Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package will have one of the following valid use periods (whichever is longer): (i) the same valid use period described above, OR (ii) a valid use period beginning on the package resort arrival date and ending on the package resort check-out date. See above for the explanation of valid use period and how valid use period is not the same as ticket duration. 

For example, a Guest who purchases a Walt Disney Travel Company package with a 3-Day base ticket and a resort length of stay of 6 nights with an arrival date of Nov. 1; ticket is valid any 3 days from Nov, 1 – Nov. 7.
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• Why did they shorten the valid use window for tickets?

The new valid use window for tickets better aligns with observed Guest ticket usage patterns. Guests wanting additional flexibility can purchase a Flexible Date Ticket.

• Will Disney still offer multi-day discounts?

Yes, the “More you Play, the Less you Pay Per Day” philosophy still applies. Similar to today, the price per day decreases as you add more days to your ticket. Multi-day discounts will vary depending on the length of the ticket.

• I already purchased tickets for my upcoming visit. Are my tickets still valid?

Unused, unexpired tickets will remain valid. Tickets maintain the same terms and conditions – including the expiration date – as they had at the time of purchase.

• Will I need to pay more for my ticket if I already purchased it prior to Oct. 16?

No. Please be sure to check the specific terms and conditions on your ticket to confirm the expiration policy.

• Are tickets able to be modified – what happens if a guest needs to change their date?

Yes, you will be able to modify tickets prior to the ticket start date. If the ticket is changed to a higher priced date, guest will be responsible for paying the difference in price. There will be no refunds to changes to lower priced dates. If modifications are needed after the ticket start date, guests must visit any Vacation Planning window.

• Are stand-alone water park tickets included in this change?

1-Day Water Park Tickets are not included in this change.

• Is date-based pricing being implemented at other sites at this time? 
  This is only being implemented at Walt Disney World Resort at this time.