Disney World tickets are probably going to be the second most expensive budget line item right after your hotel. So of course just like your hotel costs you are going to want to get the pricing down as much as possible. But can you really find any discounts on Disney World Tickets? Yes! Of course you can. While the savings aren't going to be drastic every little bit helps when you are on a budget. So here are some tips on getting discount Disney World tickets.
Authorized Disney Ticket Sellers with Discounts
The savings from an authorized Disney World ticket reseller can range anywhere from $4 to $60 per ticket. Below are a few different online discount retailers that we recommend. Park Savers is running a sale on a variety of Disney world tickets. Best of Orlando is offering Disney World Base Ticket: Buy 4 Days & get 5th Day Free! Undercover Tourist is offering discounted Disney World Tickets
as well!
Discount Disney World Ticket Sellers to Avoid
It's always a good idea to be skeptical of anyone trying to sell you discounted Disney World tickets. There are a few authorized dealers out there that are legit but there are a lot of places that are not so ethical. The places you see on the side of the road off of 192 are a scam. It's also a safe bet to stay far away from anyone trying to sell you their tickets on eBay or Craigslist.
So why do I warn you to stay far away from those non authorized dealers? Typically these people are buying the unused days off of real Disney World tickets. Then they turn around and resell them as if they were brand new (aka you would have the full 14 days from activation to use them). They normally reveal themselves when they insist you give them the exact days you plan on using your ticket.
Other Disney World Ticket Discounts
Florida Residents
If you are a Florida resident, meaning you have a Florida drivers license, you are eligible for a discount on just about every type of ticket.
Disney Vacation Club
Members get a discount on Disney World annual pass tickets.
Military Discount
Active duty and retired military along with, Department of Defense employees, some civil service employees and dependents of these groups can buy multi day Disney World tickets for a 9%-10% discount. If you are in the military or DOD you can purchase the tickets at Morale, Welfare and Recreation office. Civil service employees should contact their personal office for more information and to see if they qualify.
Convention Attendees
If you are attending a convention in the Orlando area odds are there are some specials they are offering on Disney World tickets. Just ask the convention organizers for more information.
AAA
If you are a AAA member and purchase your tickets through them they have historically offered at 5% discount on select passes.
Gift Cards to Get Discounted Disney World Tickets
There are also some great gift cards hacks out there to save an extra 5% or more on Disney World tickets. So here are the steps to max out your savings using gift cards!
- First head on over to Raise.com to buy up some discounted Target gift cards. This is a legit way to buy gift cards from others at a discount, they are verified and any purchase comes with a one year money back guarantee!
- Then head over to Target and get either a Target Redcard Debit or a Target Redcard Credit. This will allow you to get 5% back on all your purchase you make at Target.
- Now you can buy Disney gift cards in the amount you need from Target.com!
- Then head on over to DisneyWorld.com and purchase your tickets straight from Disney.
You can also do this same process with BJs.com if you are a club member. The problem is it's a lot harder to find BJ's gift cards at Raise.com so that's why we recommend sticking with Target.
I have been visiting the parks annually since my parents first brought me at just a year old. Recently I was able to fulfill my life long dream of being a Florida local and moved from the wintery Northeast to the sunshine and fun of central Florida. Now I am hoping to share my Disney knowledge with you so you can have the best vacation possible!
Sarah
Monday 30th of October 2017
The best way to save money is through the disney chase credit card with a referral. You will get $0 annual fee by and a $200 gift card in your mail which can be used to buy tickets. I've done alot of research and found this is where you can save a bulk of your ticket price.