Do Disney World tickets ever sell out?


Do Disney World tickets ever sell out? It's actually fairly unusual for Disney World tickets to be completely sold out. Even if a specific park's reservations are sold out, other parks are typically available. For example, Magic Kingdom reservations may be sold out, but Animal Kingdom may have reservations available.


Do Disney tickets ever go down?

The cheapest tickets will typically be in late January or early Fall, and the most expensive will be during the Christmas holidays. Other times of year will vary: expect higher prices near holidays and weekends and lower during slower periods.


How early should I reserve Disney tickets?

Ideally, you should have your reservation set at least two months ahead of time, and the reason why is next.


Can I buy Disneyland tickets at the gate if sold out online?

No most days you can not, due to the new theme park reservation system all tickets must be purchased in advanced.


Can you walk up to Disneyland and buy a ticket?

You can purchase tickets at the Main Entrance Ticket Booth located in the Esplanade between the two park entrances. While buying in person is possible, I highly recommend that you purchase your tickets ahead of time to avoid the worry of being able to get same-day reservations.


Do Disney tickets get sold out?

It's actually fairly unusual for Disney World tickets to be completely sold out. Even if a specific park's reservations are sold out, other parks are typically available. For example, Magic Kingdom reservations may be sold out, but Animal Kingdom may have reservations available.


Should I buy Disney tickets before I go?

Yes. While you can purchase theme park tickets once you arrive at Walt Disney World Resort, we do recommend that you buy tickets in advance. To make your vacation planning as easy as possible, we suggest one of our Disney Resort Hotel Packages, which include both your Disney Resort hotel stay and theme park admission.


Are Disney tickets cheaper through hotel?

Assuming no room / ticket / package discounts are available, booking your ticket and hotel separately but both through Disney will give you the same pricing as a package booked through Disney. Notably, though, you might wind up with very different terms / conditions.


When should you avoid crowds at Disney?

Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.


Is Disney free on your birthday?

Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.


Can I go to Disneyland without a reservation?

You'll need park reservations to visit and can make them by using our theme park reservation system. To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and valid park admission, for the same park on the same date, are required for Guests ages 3 and up.


Can you buy tickets at the door in Disney?

You are welcome to purchase your Theme Park Tickets at the gate when you arrive at your first theme park. While there, you can buy the total number of days you plan to visit.


What day is Disney the slowest?

The Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World is the most visiting theme park in the world so one of the other most popular questions we receive is, which day of the week is the slowest at Magic Kingdom? And as a general rule of thumb Tuesdays tend to be the slowest day at Magic Kingdom park.


Do Disney tickets change prices daily?

Ticket prices are adjusted continuously in small ways, but Disney still raises overall prices, usually once a year. Disney has a rolling calendar going out roughly 12-16 months, and as new dates get added to the calendar, the prices for those dates are often a bit higher than the same dates in the previous year.


What happens when Disney tickets are sold out?

Even if a specific park's reservations are sold out, other parks are typically available. For example, Magic Kingdom reservations may be sold out, but Animal Kingdom may have reservations available. And with park hopping tickets, visiting Magic Kingdom is still possible even if reservations aren't initially available.


Does Genie ever sell out?

Typically Disneyland Genie Plus does not sell out at the theme parks but on rare days when the attendance mix at the theme parks leans heavily towards vacationing guests the service may sell out.


What is the most expensive month to go to Disney?

December is one of the busiest times of year for Disney World, and, as such, sees the highest average ticket prices. The most expensive day to visit Disney World at the end of the year is, again, not a surprise, the period of time right before Christmas until New Year's Eve.


What is the cheapest month to go to Disney?

Just like there are more expensive times, there are also times of the year when it is cheaper to go to Disney World. As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months.