How to Get Disney World Tickets Cheap?

How to Get Disney World Tickets Cheap?

How to Get Disney World Tickets Cheap?

This article is the complete guide on how to get cheap Walt Disney World tickets! This is one of my favorite topics to write about, as I have helped thousands of families pick out the best Disney World tickets for their trip while working as a vacation planner at the Magic Kingdom Park in Disney World. During that time, I have found that the easiest way to purchase cheap Disney World tickets is to always buy your park tickets in advance, visit during the slower times of year, such as September or August, and have your ticket start date fall on a Sunday or Monday. Families can also keep an eye out for any official ticket deals run by Disney, such as the discounted three-park ticket to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

SPECIAL NOTE: If you’re looking for the best time to visit Disney World, check out our Disney Crowd calendar!

 Disney World Crowd Calendar

How to Get Cheap Disney World Tickets

Let’s start this guide with the most popular question: how do you get the best deal on Disney World tickets? As a general rule of thumb, always buying your park tickets in advance and online is the easiest way to get the cheaper Walt Disney World Resort tickets. There will always be a savings when purchasing online vs. at the park gate, no matter if you buy directly from the Disney World website or from a company like The Park Prodigy, where our tickets are discounted a bit extra.

We have found that purchasing your tickets in advance will automatically save you up to $21.00 per person, but it also allows you to research and select the best-fit ticket for your family. We also find that this tip will not only save you money but time as well, as you won’t have to waste time standing at the ticket booths the morning of your first day in the parks. The other reason why we love this tip is that it also works for one-day Disney World tickets, which are rarely discounted, as you will see later in this post.

Picking The Cheapest Time to Visit

Another one of the easiest ways to get cheap Walt Disney World Resort tickets is to visit during the off-season, when tickets are cheaper. As a general rule of thumb, the cheapest months to visit Walt Disney World on average are September, August, January, and June. However, as you will see below, even if you can’t visit during one of the slower months, you can still time the start date of your ticket to save a few extra bucks. On average, families who started their 3-day discounted Disney tickets on Sunday, compared to Wednesday, saved an extra $10 per person.

Cheapest months to buy Walt Disney World Resort tickets

Average 3-day ticket price by month:

• September 2025 $392.41
• August 2025 $404.16
• January 2025 $458.58
• June 2025 $467.61
• May 2025 $469.45
• July 2025 $474.18
• October 2025 $484.16
• February 2025 $487.40
• April 2025 $493.49
• March 2025 $501.07
• November 2025 $501.24
• December 2025**$509.93**

Cheapest days to start your Walt Disney World Resort tickets on

Day of Week	Average 3-Day Ticket Price (Adult)
Sunday	$470.23
Monday	$470.27
Tuesday	$473.36
Wednesday	$481.20
Thursday	$477.86
Friday	$478.05
Saturday	$474.63

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Keep an Eye Out For Official Disney World Ticket Deals

Another great way to save money on discounted Walt Disney World tickets is to keep an eye out for any official deals through Disney. In the past two years, Disney has released summer promotions for families with young kids and also for families who might be willing to skip Magic Kingdom park. The best part is that many times, travel agencies like The Park Prodigy will add additional discounts and promotions on top of these deals. Both times we saw Disney release these deals towards the end of April, below are two examples of the deals that we saw during the summer of 2025:

• • 50% Off on Kids Tickets: You can purchase a 3-day or longer kids (ages 3-9) standard ticket for 50% off. This deal is available for visits beginning May 27 through September 20, 2025.
  • 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket: Get a 3-day, 3-park ticket starting at $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax) for visits starting on April 6 through September 22, 2025. This ticket is for admission to EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (one theme park per day, not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom).

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Always Ask About Resident or Occupational Discounts

Some of the other ways that you could potentially save money on Disney World tickets are based on resident or occupational discounts. There are many times throughout the year in which Disney World will be running promotional rates for Florida, Georgia, and Canadian residents. There are also special Military discounts for active and retired military personnel. When in doubt, we always recommend asking if there is an additional discount for your profession.

Current resident or occupational discounts

• Florida resident discounts
• Military discounts
• Canadian resident discounts
• AAA discounts
• DVC Member discounts
• University of Central Florida discounts

Book a Disney Vacation Package

Another popular question we receive when guests are looking for the cheapest Disney World tickets is, Is it cheaper to book a Disney World package? As a general rule of thumb, you will not automatically get a discount when booking a Disney World vacation package. However, Disney is more likely to run Disney World deals and promotions on Disney World packages when compared to Disney World ticket-only reservations. Many times these deals might be 25-30% off your total hotel room stay or free Disney dining, which is now back for certain dates in 2026 and has been an extremely popular promotion in years past.

Another benefit of booking a Disney World vacation package for many families is that guests can book their package for as little as $200 down when booking more than 30 days in advance. And although this isn’t necessarily a direct savings, it does allow guests to come up with a payment plan and pay their Disney World hotel and tickets off over time, making the trip more feasible than paying for their tickets all at once.

It’s also important to note that Disney has been providing guests who book a Disney resort vacation package with a free water park ticket on their check-in day. So this could be a great way to enjoy a day at a Disney World water park without upgrading your ticket to the water park and more options.

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Pay For Your Tickets With Discount Disney Gift Cards

Another very popular trick that people use when trying to figure out how to get the cheapest Disney World theme park tickets is to purchase your tickets using Disney gift cards. This is specifically true for guests who can purchase discounted Disney gift cards from one of the large box retailers, such as Costco or Sam’s Club. We have seen families purchase their Disney gift cards for a 5-10% discount and then use those gift cards to purchase their Disney World tickets directly from the Disney website or from a travel agency like The Park Prodigy. 

Now it’s important to note that although this will save you money when buying your Disney World tickets, it will be more steps, especially if you have multiple people in your family, and you will be purchasing multiple tickets. The reason is that Disney gift cards are only sold for up to $1,000 in value, and you can only enter one Disney gift card per transaction online or two over the phone. So for this reason, many times, families will have to use multiple Disney gift cards and place multiple orders for their Disney World tickets.

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Use Your Validity Window on Multi-day Disney Tickets

The new Disney World ticketing system also allows guests to take advantage of discounted tickets based on the specific week and days they might visit. All multi-day Disney World tickets have expiration windows of 2-10 days from the selected start date. However, you do not have to use your first day in the parks on the first day of your start window. The most important thing to consider is when you will use your actual admission days to the parks.

So, if you’re trying to decide how many days to spend and Disney World and you decide to visit for three days on a Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, you have flexibility on your start date. As discussed, since the tickets starting on Sunday are cheaper, you can purchase those tickets. The most important thing is to ensure you use up all your days within the validity window.

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No Discounts on One or Two-Day Tickets

Another one of the most common questions we receive is, How can I get a discount on a one or two-day Disney ticket? In our opinion, the only way to save money when buying a one- or two-day Disney World ticket is to buy your tickets online in advance. Outside of that, these two options are always the most popular ticket options when guests visit Walt Disney World, and for that reason, Disney has no incentive to discount these tickets. I would also say that this is especially true for guests looking to purchase a one-day Disney World ticket to the Magic Kingdom park, as this was by far the most popular ticket that I sold when I worked for Disney. It’s also obvious based on the new tier and date-based single-day pricing structure that Disney World recently released, which we will cover next. It’s important to note that guests can always use our Disney World crowd calendar to try to figure out the cheapest single-day tickets, even if purchasing directly from Disney.

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When in Doubt, Buy the Cheaper Day or Base Ticket

As a general rule of thumb, the Disney World base ticket will always be the cheapest. So, if you’re unsure if the park hopper is the right fit for you, we would suggest starting with the base ticket, as you can always upgrade before your trip or once you are in Disney. Guests also do not have to make a theme park reservation for the park they plan to park hop over to, so there isn’t much of a benefit to buying this benefit if you’re unsure if you will use it.

This is also the same thing regarding the price per day calendar. It’s important to note that Disney will not refund you if you purchased theme park tickets for an expensive day and then decided to use them during a less expensive period. If you feel you might cancel your trip, purchase a Walt Disney World vacation package, as it has the most favorable cancellation policy. This will allow you to cancel the package (hotel & tickets) until the cancellation deadline at no cost.

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Take Your Kids Before They Turn Three

Another popular tip and trick when saving money on your Disney World vacation is taking your kids before they turn three. The main reason is that all children under three will get into Walt Disney World for free. This is true regarding regular Walt Disney World tickets and any Disney special event tickets or after-hours events. So this could be a great tip and trick for families who might not live that far away from the theme parks but have not wanted to spend the extra money on Disney World tickets with their children being so young.

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Get The Park Hopper Plus If You Want To Visit A Water Park

This tip and trick is another simple one; however, it can be a great way to save money when buying Disney World tickets, and that is always consider upgrading to the Water Park and More or Park Hopper Plus ticket if you plan to visit one or more of the Disney water parks. A one-day water park ticket is around $75.00 per person. However, guests can upgrade to the water park or choose more options for right around the same price, depending on the ticket length. However, the benefit of upgrading to the water park or more options is that you will get multiple admissions to the water parks for this price. So this can be a great option for families visiting in the warmer months who prefer spending their spare time at the water parks vs. their hotel pool.

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Consider Buying Your Discount Tickets From The Park Prodigy

Our goal at The Park Prodigy has always been to be the best place to buy Disney tickets online. We always go above and beyond to ensure you have the most amazing Disney vacation possible with our added benefits, such as Free Disney park plans! Plus, you are guaranteed to save with our discount Disney World tickets vs. booking directly with Disney! 

Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Disney World Trip?

Planning a family vacation to Walt Disney World Resort? Let our Disney travel experts plan a hassle-free vacation for you with a no-obligation quote, or call us at 321-966-4300. Every family who books their Disney World vacation package through The Park Prodigy will receive a dedicated planner who manages every Disney vacation aspect. This includes help with Disney dining reservations, navigating the Disney Genie+ system, personalized park plans based on your children’s ages and height restrictions, and price monitoring to ensure you always get the best deal! Let our team of travel experts take all of the pressure off of planning your next Disney World vacation!

Disney World Deals and Discounts

Don’t forget to join our Disney community to learn about any additional deals and promotions on discounted Disney tickets. All community members are always guaranteed to save vs. buying their tickets directly. Plus, you can opt into our concierge service, which includes custom Disney park plans to save up to three hours each day, dining recommendations, and price monitoring to ensure you always get the best Disney World deal!