I read something about "price bridging" online, the article said it only works with tickets purchased through authorized third party dealers, but it doesn't say anything about combining them. It's not to late to refund my second ticket yet, but do you know if this info is true?
Thank you!
Only one ticket can be used towards an upgrade.
Everything that you might want to know about tickets can be found in this threadI purchased tickets for two separate upcoming WDW trips. One is a 7 day w/ park hopper, and the other is a four day base ticket. Can I combine them and pay the difference for an annual pass? I would hate to have basically paid the same amount and not have any annual pass benefits. Thanks for your input
You're talking about a group rate ticket, which can't typically be upgraded. I believe we're talking about tickets purchased from third-party resellers which can be upgraded.
Well, I decided to call and speak with customer service, and according to the cast member I spoke with, you may combine tickets for an AP, they simply apply credit for the current rate of the tickets you already purchased, towards the cost of the AP. They stated this only works with Tickets purchased through Disney or an authorized 3rd party seller, and can be done at guest services in the parks. if I wasn't misinformed by Disney this is a great way to save money that I stumbled onto by accident. I purchased 1-7/day park hopper for $412.00, gate price is $516.53 and one 4/day base ticket for $369.95, gate price $452.63, which means the total I paid was $781.95 for tickets worth 969.16. the current rate for a platinum+ AP is 925.49, Not only will the price of the annual pass be covered but there should theoretically be a credit of 43.67! This would be a truly great savings especially when you consider the additional benefits of 20% discounts on selected food and merchandise that AP holders enjoy! Ill keep the board posted and let you all know how it ends up going
I could be totally wrong about them crediting for the gate price of the ticket, that seems a little strange, but they seemed confident about the ability to combine tickets. again we'll see how it goes. Also, I appreciate the feedback, but would it be possible, if your reply is that it will not work, that you put some reference as to how you know for a fact that it wont work, i.e. A time you or someone you know tried it and it didn't work.
Alright so it looks like it is correct that you can not combine tickets, but it sounds like it is true, based on several peoples first hand accounts, that they will likely credit you the gate price vs. the discount price of the ticket, so still a potential to save. I'm glad my 4 day ticket is still refundable. Thank you all for the input, especially those of you that bursted my bubble,
Well, I decided to call and speak with customer service, and according to the cast member I spoke with, you may combine tickets for an AP, they simply apply credit for the current rate of the tickets you already purchased, towards the cost of the AP. They stated this only works with Tickets purchased through Disney or an authorized 3rd party seller, and can be done at guest services in the parks. if I wasn't misinformed by Disney this is a great way to save money that I stumbled onto by accident. I purchased 1-7/day park hopper for $412.00, gate price is $516.53 and one 4/day base ticket for $369.95, gate price $452.63, which means the total I paid was $781.95 for tickets worth 969.16. the current rate for a platinum+ AP is 925.49, Not only will the price of the annual pass be covered but there should theoretically be a credit of 43.67! This would be a truly great savings especially when you consider the additional benefits of 20% discounts on selected food and merchandise that AP holders enjoy! Ill keep the board posted and let you all know how it ends up going
Not to further burst your bubble but apparently (based on numerous reports here) Disney now will only give the current full gate price if your ticket was issued after Feb 12th 2017. Since the 7 day park hopper price you mentioned was $412 I am guessing you bought it before the latest ticket increase. If so (and these reports are correct) you will only receive $467 and some change toward your AP not $516.53. The reason is since Disney instituted expiration dates on all new magic your way tickets issued on/after Feb 12th (when prices were increased) they now know any ticket being upgraded without an expiration were purchased for $467 or less (the gate value on Feb 11th 2017.) Therefore they give you the max you could have paid for that ticket not the current cost.Alright so it looks like it is correct that you can not combine tickets, but it sounds like it is true, based on several peoples first hand accounts, that they will likely credit you the gate price vs. the discount price of the ticket, so still a potential to save. I'm glad my 4 day ticket is still refundable. Thank you all for the input, especially those of you that bursted my bubble,
Well, better to have my bubble bursted on the disboards, then while standing in guest services with a sad look on my face.
I guess anything at, or higher then $412 is good since, I'll need an AP anyway. And let's face it, how bursted can my bubble be, after all, I'm going to Disney World!
TrueWell, better to have my bubble bursted on the disboards, then while standing in guest services with a sad look on my face.
