Tickets – Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
When can I use my theme park ticket?
A:
Walt Disney World Resort theme park tickets are valid for admission beginning on the selected start date and must be used within the valid use period provided at the time of purchase. Here are the details:
- 1-day – Ticket valid for 1 day beginning on the selected start date
- 2-day – Ticket valid for 4 days beginning on the selected start date
- 3-day – Ticket valid for 5 days beginning on the selected start date
- 4-day – Ticket valid for 7 days beginning on the selected start date
- 5-day – Ticket valid for 8 days beginning on the selected start date
- 6-day – Ticket valid for 9 days beginning on the selected start date
- 7-day – Ticket valid for 10 days beginning on the selected start date
- 8-day – Ticket valid for 12 days beginning on the selected start date
- 9-day – Ticket valid for 13 days beginning on the selected start date
- 10-day – Ticket valid for 14 days beginning on the selected start date
For example, a 6-day base ticket with a start date of November 1 is valid any 6 days from November 1 to November 9.
Park Hopper Option allows Guests with a ticket with Park Hopper benefits or an Annual Pass to visit another theme park at any time of day during park hours, after entering their first park (subject to capacity limitations).
Water Park and Sports Option includes visits to Disney water parks and other attractions—along with admission to one theme park per day—adds another day to your valid use period. For example, a 6-day Water Park and Sports Option ticket with a start date of November 1 is valid any 6 days from November 1 to November 10.
Park Hopper Plus Option includes access to all 4 theme parks and the Disney water parks. This ticket option includes unlimited daily admission to Magic Kingdom park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, plus one of the following experiences per day of your ticket:
- One visit to either Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park (whichever is open)
- One visit to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (excludes ticketed events)
- Greens fees at Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course (tee times required)
- One round of mini golf at Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (prior to 4:00 PM)
- One round of mini golf at Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (prior to 4:00 PM)
Disney Theme Park Tickets Purchased as Part of a Walt Disney Travel Company Package
Tickets purchased as part of a Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package are valid for admission beginning on the date of check-in and must be used by the date of check-out, or in accordance with the validity windows listed above—whichever period is longer.
Additional Ticket Information
To change the date on unused standard theme park tickets visit the My Reservation and Tickets page.
The amount paid for an unused, expired ticket may be applied towards the purchase of a new ticket at the current price so long as the new ticket purchase price is equal to or greater than the amount paid for the original ticket.
Unless otherwise stated, tickets are not valid for separately priced activities or events. Admission is subject to capacity closures and to other restrictions.
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