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I am sure which forum, I should ask this on. My question is the following, I already have a 10 day park hopper. I would like to know how much an extra day would cost. I am in the process of getting my airlines tickets, I am wondering if it would be worth it to get an earlier flight and the day at Magic Kingdom or Epcot to do some attractions and see the nighttime fireworks, I am also considering just getting into Orlando early afternoon and just go resort hopping and go to downtown Disney shopping. I would take any suggestions into account. Thanks in advanced for your input.
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I could be wrong (so someone please chime in if I am) but I think once you are looking at more than 10 days its easier just to upgrade your ticket to an annual pass.... which then also gives your other perks
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Disney only sells up to a 10 day ticket. So your choices would be an annual pass or a brand new one day ticket (which doesn't make financial sense). If you do not want to upgrade to an annual pass I would go with arriving late and resort hopping or visiting Downtown Disney. You could also arrive early and go into a park on your first day and take a day off in the middle of your trip for Downtown Disney etc.
If you want that extra park day, I'd upgrade to an AP. Easily done. Any time just take your 10 day hopper to a customer service kiosk in front of the park, and they will upgrade it for you. Doesn't matter if it's on day 1 or day 9, you just pay the dif. between the 10 day, and AP price. Be sure you have photo ID with you!
Remember -- the difference between a Magic Your Way ticket and an Annual Pass is only a small amount *IF* the MYW ticket is a non-expiring hopper. If it's either an expiring ticket or a non-hopper, the price difference is much higher.
When you get to check-in, talk to the Cast Member about what they recommend. I do believe they can add on days, even to a 10-day ticket.
Personally, with a longer trip, I'd take a day out mid-trip to just hang out at the resort's pool and go to Downtown Disney (or, blech, do laundry.)
If it is an expiring 10-day parkhopper ticket, the difference to upgrade to an AP is going to be almost $200.
According to allears WDW Ticket FAQ, ticket length cannot exceed 10 days (even if you are adding on days), so I would just plan on spending some time at Downtown Disney or the Boardwalk area one day.
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Reason: Changed from "non-expiring" to "expiring"
If it is a non-expiring 10-day parkhopper ticket, the difference to upgrade to an AP is going to be almost $200.
Using the ticket prices from AllEars.net (which include tax)
A 10-day, expiring, non-hopper is $279.03
A 10-day, expiring, hopper is $336.54
A 10-day, non-expiring, non-hopper is $505.88
A 10-day, non-expiring, hopper is $563.39
An annual pass is $531.44
The difference to go from an expiring, non-hopper to an AP is $252.41
Going from a non-expiring, hopper to an AP actually saves you $31.95 (but Disney doesn't refund money if you already have the non-expiring MYW hopper and want to "upgrade" to the AP)
If you have any questions about tickets that you'd like to speak to Disney about, you can call the ticketing line -- they are extremely knowledgeable and helpful!
Using the ticket prices from AllEars.net (which include tax)
A 10-day, expiring, non-hopper is $279.03
A 10-day, expiring, hopper is $336.54
A 10-day, non-expiring, non-hopper is $505.88
A 10-day, non-expiring, hopper is $563.39
An annual pass is $531.44
The difference to go from an expiring, non-hopper to an AP is $252.41
Going from a non-expiring, hopper to an AP actually saves you $31.95 (but Disney doesn't refund money if you already have the non-expiring MYW hopper and want to "upgrade" to the AP)
If you have any questions about tickets that you'd like to speak to Disney about, you can call the ticketing line -- they are extremely knowledgeable and helpful!
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