Next ticket question?

[sgandfamily]

Ok now for the next question is it cheaper to buy tickets at AAA or the Disney Store and how big are the discounts?

[Snickerdoodlesmommy]

I believe at Triple AAA you get 10%. The Disney store is the same price as the gate.

LindaC :sun:

[LimeGreenCheri]

I think that the Disney Store discount is about 10% too. I know that it is a wee bit cheaper this link breaks it down Deb's ticket comparison (http://allearsnet.com/pl/ticketchart.htm)

[WillCAD]

Here's a link to Deb Wills' Ticket Price Comparisson Chart (http://allearsnet.com/pl/ticketchart.htm), which shows the advance (Disney Store) prices and the gate prices.

You'll have to call AAA for a list of their prices, but I've heard that they are about the same as the advance prices from the Disney Store. However, AAA carries some passes that Disney doesn't sell at TDS or at the gate, such as 4-day hopper PLUS passes and 3-day hoppers.

You can also get passes at very good rates from Alamo, even if you are not renting a car from them. Mary Waring writes on MouseSavers.com:

Alamo/Disney Preferred Ticketing

Alamo, which is now the "official" rental car company of Walt Disney World, offers Disney passes through (800) 560-2397. That number connects you to "Disney Preferred Ticketing," which is an official Disney department. Prices:

3-Day Park Hopper PLUS for $169.35 adult, $135.27 child, including tax
4-Day Park Hopper PLUS for $219.40 adult, $175.74 child, including tax
Standard shipping to US addresses is free, or they will deliver to many local hotels, or you can pick up the passes at the "will call" window at any of the four theme parks.

While I'm sure they'd like you to rent from Alamo, there is apparently no requirement that you do so to purchase these tickets. (Sometimes the phone rep will ask if you're renting from Alamo, sometimes not.) Many readers report buying these tickets without renting from Alamo.


And TicketMania (http://www.ticketmania.com/discounttickets.shtml), a reputable ticket broker in the WDW area, also has pretty good prices on Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, and other passes.

[MargaretJ]

I can vouch for getting tickets through Alamo. I bought a 3 Day Park Hopper Plus for 175.00 in late November for my early December trip. When I called the number on their website you are actually connected to a Disney employee. Never once asked me about renting a car.

[disneylover]

I am happy to hear that Josh is doing better. I pulled this up from my AAA site.Hope it helps.
4 Day Park Hopper Pass: Admission to the Magic Kingdom®, Epcot®, Animal Kingdom®, Disney-MGM Studios for 4 days. Allows you to visit more than one park in one day.
Adult $199.00 $221.52 $22.52
Child (3-9) $159.00 $177.86 $18.86
5 Day Park Hopper Pass: Admission to the Magic Kingdom®, Epcot®, Animal Kingdom®, Disney-MGM Studios for 5 days. Allows you to visit more than one park in one day.
Adult $220.00 $254.54 $34.54
Child (3-9) $175.00 $204.48 $29.48
6 Day Park Hopper Plus: Admission to the Magic Kingdom®, Epcot®, Animal Kingdom® and Disney-MGM Studios for 6 days. You can visit more than one park on the same day. Plus, your choice of 3 admissions to any water park, Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island or the Wide World of Sports® complex.
Adult $281.00 $318.44 $37.44
Child (3-9) $225.00 $255.60 $30.60
Busch Gardens - Tampa
Adult $50.00 $57.72 $7.72
Child $43.00 $48.09 $5.09
Sea World - Orlando
Adult $51.00 $57.46 $6.46
Child $43.00 $47.87 $4.87
Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure One Day Pass
Adult $51.00 $55.33 $4.33
Child $42.00 $45.74 $3.74
Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure 2 Day Pass
Adult $92.00 $103.26 $11.26
Child $78.00 $91.54 $13.54


The above prices include all applicable taxes. Adults are ages 10 and up. Children are 3-9. Under 3 are admitted at no charge. Above pricing is subject to change. Please check with a AAA Agent to confirm pricing before purchasing.