If this weekend's price hike on Disneyland Resort admission tickets caught you by surprise (as in, it's now Monday morning and you're just hearing what happened over the weekend), don't panic - there are still ways you can save on Disneyland tickets for your next trip.
I'm only listing legitimate discounts and options below - we don't condone ticket "sharing" here, so if that's the type of advice you're seeking you'll have to look elsewhere. I'll update this thread with other offers as we hear about them - if you know of one, let me know!
Tickets:
1: Check your local grocery store or Disney store
IF your local grocery store or Disney store usually sells Disneyland tickets, check with them to see if they have any at the old prices. It seems that they don't all get the memo the pull the old ticket stock the second Disneyland changes their prices, so you may have a one- or two-day window to hunt down a deal.
2: Purchase through Get Away Today
Get Away Today [disclosure: a MousePlanet sponsor] has been given an extension once again to sell the discounted prices through June 25. This discount was not showing on their website when the price increase went into effect, and even today shows an end date of June 20 instead of 25.
3: Check with your local travel agent or AAA office, credit union, employee benefits office, school, etc.
In the past, travel agencies and ticket resellers could quietly continue to sell their remaining tickets at the old prices after a price change, while inventory lasted. If you work with a travel agent or AAA office that usually stocks Disneyland tickets, check with them. If you have a credit union, benefits office or student union, check with them to see if they have any offers for you.
4: Check with a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel
MousePad Community Leader Malcon10t advised readers last year that "Several hotels in the area (I know the Candy Cane has them) has tickets at the old price until they are gone."
5: Consider the 2013 CityPASS
2013 Southern California CityPASS ($308/$269 if purchased by June 2, $319/$279 if purchased on or after June 3) – This pass includes a 3–Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early–entry day), a one–day admission to Sea World San Diego and a one-day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood. The CityPass expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by January 2, 2014. Purchase CityPass through the Disneyland Website or on–site at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPass website, though a shipping charge may apply depending on how quickly you need the ticket.
2013 Southern California CityPASS PLUS ($339/$294) if purchased by June 2, $353/$304 if purchased on or after June 3) – This pass includes a 3–Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early–entry day), a one–day admission to Sea World San Diego and a one-day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood, PLUS one–day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park. The CityPass expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by January 2, 2014. This upgraded pass is only available for purchase directly from the CityPass website.
Annual Passports:
1: If your pass expires in June, you can still renew it at the lower price!
Passholders with June expiration dates can renew at the lower price provided you renew no later than 60 days after your pass expires. If you've already received your renewal paperwork by mail, you can just send that in or renew online. If you haven't yet received your paperwork but your pass expires in June or very early July, you should still be able to renew online - just check the passholder website. Unfortunately, unless you can convince Disney to make an exception for you, people with passes that expire after June 30 can not renew at the lower prices.
2: Check your local grocery store or Disney store
IF your local grocery store or Disney store usually sells Disneyland annual passes, check with them to see if they have any at the old prices. It seems that they don't all get the memo the pull the old ticket stock the second Disneyland changes their prices, so you may have a one- or two-day window to hunt down a deal.
3: Check with your local travel agent or AAA office, credit union, employee benefits office, school, etc.
In the past, travel agencies and ticket resellers could quietly continue to sell their remaining tickets at the old prices after a price change, while inventory lasted. If you work with a travel agent or AAA office that usually stocks Disneyland tickets, check with them. If you have a credit union, benefits office or student union, check with them to see if they have any offers for you.
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