Disney tickets are expensive. I realize there are ways to get free tickets to Disney, by listening to time share sales pitches or jumping through other hoops, but I am not going to discuss those options. If you have a great technique for scoring almost free Disney tickets you are welcome to share it in the comment section.
Tickets to Disney vary in cost depending on how many days you are buying, if you are a Florida resident, and if you want a park hopper pass. Basically the more days you purchase the cheaper it is to visit per day. For example a single day admission ticket to Disney is $75 (ouch!). A ten-day pass is $237. That is a huge savings if you can afford it!
Children under 3 are free, children’s tickets are ages 3-9, and everyone over 9 needs an adult ticket.
Florida resident’s receive a discount on ticket prices, a single day ticket is $67 and a 7 day pass is $213. A better deal for Florida residents is to purchase a seasonal pass for $239. We purchased these passes when we lived in Florida. The black out dates for these passes are during the summer, Christmas and spring break.
These times are typically more crowded anyway, so your seasonal pass allows you to enjoy Disney during the slow times.
Park hopper passes allow you to visit more than one park each day. These are great, especially if you have older kids who can handle the transportation between parks. There is an additional fee to add the park hopper option to your ticket.
Disney is running a few specials this year, one is free admission on your birthday. You can read all about this special offer on Disney’s website.
The big special this year for Disney is the Armed Forces Salute. This provides every service member with a free 5 day park hopper pass and up to 5 family members can purchase 5 days passes for $100. You can find out all about this incredible deal here. Family member passes can be upgraded to park hopper passes for an additional $25 per pass.
Many area hotels offer discount tickets to Disney and there are many package deals that can be purchased as well. Disney offers dining plans, hotel and ticket plans, the options seem endless. Just make sure you evaluate the plan and make sure it fits into your family’s vacation goals and budget!
