As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
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I have a package booked that included my Best Friend....she will be covering her expenses by paying me back at a later date....Our package includes 5 day Park HOpper passes.....My son and I would like to go back again in 2014 for his graduation trip, My question is.....Can I purchase 5 extra days to just his and my tickests when we are at Disney to make them 10 day passes, then add on the non-expiry option just for the 2 of us.....or does it have to be done for every one in the party???/reservation.
Would it economically make sense to do this, or would it be better just to buy new tickets next time we visit THE World??
Thanks for your insight!
Marie
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One 5-day park hopper is $306+ taxes and one 10 day park hopper with no expiration is $571+ taxes. I would personally leave the package with the 5-day then after you get there upgrade both of your tickets when you get there. This way too you get the current ticket prices and don't have to pay the higher prices in 2014.
you can add days to just your ticket and your sons when you get to WDW. I've done it at the Guest Services desk at the resort.
Ultimately, I guess, is whether you want the money or if you want Disney to have it. You can pay Disney $265 more now and have them keep it (and the interest on it) for 3 years till you go back, or you can pay $306 for the tickets when you go later. Personally, for $41 each, I'd buy my tickets later. Or bank the $265 yourself now, and use it as a good chunk of the new ticket when you need it.
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Last edited by Carousel96; 09-15-2011 at 04:26 PM..
YIKES... + $500.00 to add on non-expiry and 5 more days to 2 tickets... that's crazy expensive, I think I will just wait until we go back and buy the tickets as a package when we need them....shelling out another $500 plus on our trip would pay for some of the tour/extra's we want to do like MNSSHP and Segway tour!!!
I think I will wait, Thanks everyone
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Marie, another thing to consider is if for your 2014 trip, WDW puts out a package special that requires ticket purchase- like free dining, or another promo- you wouldn't be able to get it because you already have tickets. Unless you wanted to get the 1 or 2 day park tickets required to book the package discount.
If you plan on doing a room only for that trip, a few weeks before you leave you could get discounted tickets from Undercover Tourist. I've used them and was surprised at how fast the tickets got here- usually Canadian mail goes Pony Express
The break-even point is 5 day ticket. We would purchase non-expiring tickets and use them for stays LESS than 5 days. Other-wise it is more cost effective to purchase your tickets when you go.
I would wait and get the tickets when you go back in 2014
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