Walt Disney World Resort is an exciting place to visit this summer! With the grand opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the debut of the new limited-time sing-along show, "¡Celebración Encanto!," at the CommuniCore Plaza stage, plus more character greetings and the mesmerizing "Disney Dreams That Soar" drone show, there's a whole lot of magic in store for you. If you're considering a summer Disney vacation, then this is a must-read! We're here to fill you in on everything you need to know about Disney's 4-Park Magic Ticket. This returning ticket option offers a frogtastic opportunity to explore all four Disney World theme parks at an awesome rate! This year, there's also an option to visit three parks ... and some options to add on a visit to the Water Parks, miniature golf and more to build even more fun into your stay. We've gathered all the essential details to help you save on your summer getaway.
What Is Disney's 4-Park Magic Ticket?
In simple terms, Disney's 4-Park Magic Ticket grants you admission to each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks on four separate days. Whether you're the meticulous type who loves planning every detail in advance or you prefer to take things at a leisurely pace, this ticket accommodates both styles. But before you start packing your bags, there are a few important points to consider.
The 4-Park Magic Tickets are available for purchase, as of March 12, 2024. The tickets are valid for arrivals between April 2, 2024, and Sept. 22, 2024 (perfect for summer vacation and even the potential start of the Halloween season!) When you go to book your tickets, you will need to pick a start date. (Because you're choosing a start date, you do not need to make theme park reservations.) If you're already familiar with the 4-Park Magic Tickets, you'll notice the start date is a change from last year's offer. In addition, your ticket will expire within seven days of your selected start date or in full on Sept. 28, 2024, whichever occurs first.
With the 4-Park Magic Ticket, you won't be able to include or upgrade to a Park Hopper (meaning to visit more than one park per day) but you can reenter that same park as many times as you'd like on the same day. So, if you've got plans to utilize Early Theme Park Entry at Magic Kingdom, leave for a midday resort pool break and return in the evening to watch Happily Ever After, you toadally can. Keep in mind that you can only visit each theme park once. For example, you couldn't visit Magic Kingdom twice and skip out on Animal Kingdom.
You do not have to visit the theme parks on consecutive days. Because there is a seven-day expiration window, you've got a couple of days built in for non-theme park days. This is the perfect opportunity to spend a day relaxing at your resort or indulging in some shopping and dining at Disney Springs.
Is Disney's 4-Park Magic Ticket right for you? It might be the best ticket if:
- You want to visit all four Walt Disney World theme parks
- You're OK with visiting just one park each day
Are There More Options?
The 4-Park Magic tickets seem like a pretty sweet deal, right? But maybe you want to experience more or are looking for more flexibility. We hear ya! If that's the case, you'll want to check out the 4-Park Magic Ticket with Water Park and Sports Option. This ticket option is the same as above, but also includes four visits to either:
- Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
- Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- One round of golf at Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course – green fee only (tee time reservations are required and subject to availability)
- One round of FootGolf at Disney's Oak Trail Golf course – (available every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday after 2:30 p.m., subject to availability)
- One round of miniature golf at Disney's Fantasia Gardens (prior to 4 p.m. and cannot be used on the same day as Disney's Winter Summerland)
- One round of miniature golf at Disney's Winter Summerland (prior to 4 p.m. and cannot be used on the same day as Disney's Fantasia Gardens)
- One visit to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (valid only on event days; some events require an additional admission charge)
This ticket expires eight days after your selected start date or by Sept. 29, 2024, whichever occurs first. You can visit either of the Disney water parks or golf courses on the same day as a theme park visit. However, you can only visit one miniature golf course each day.
Is Disney's 4-Park Magic Ticket with Water Park and Sports Option right for you? It might be the best ticket if:
- You want to add more Disney experiences to your vacation
- You want more flexibility
- You have more time and/or a longer stay
Disney 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket
If you're thinking you'd prefer a shorter trip, there are two more options to consider. I mean, who doesn't like options? The first is the Disney 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket. This ticket requires a start date and expires five days after that selected date or on Sept. 28, 2024, whichever comes first. You are guaranteed admission to three separate theme parks on three separate days, except for Magic Kingdom. This ticket does not include park hopping and cannot be upgraded to include it.
For a bit more flexibility, there's also the 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket with Water Park and Sports Option. This is similar to the 3-Park ticket mentioned above, but includes the addition of three visits to either:
- Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
- Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- One round of golf at Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course – green fee only (tee time reservations are required and subject to availability)
- One round of FootGolf at Disney's Oak Trail Golf course – (available every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday after 2:30 p.m., subject to availability)
- One round of miniature golf at Disney's Fantasia Gardens (prior to 4 p.m. and cannot be used on the same day as Disney's Winter Summerland)
- One round of miniature golf at Disney's Winter Summerland (prior to 4 p.m. and cannot be used on the same day as Disney's Fantasia Gardens)
- One visit to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (valid only on event days; some events require an additional admission charge)
The 3-Park, 3-Day Water Park and Sports Option expires within six days of the selected start date or by Sept. 29, 2024. Both of the Disney 3-Park, 3-Day Tickets are available as of March 12, 2024, and are valid for visits from April 2, 2024, through Sept. 24, 2024. Theme park reservations are not required.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
- Pricing for the 4-Day Magic Ticket begins at $99 (+tax) per day for adults and $79 per day (+tax) for children over 3 years old. Meanwhile, the 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket pricing starts at $89 per day (+tax). Of course, your favorite frogs here at Undercover Tourist offer these tickets at a discount — and they also include a 365-day money-back guarantee. This deal allows you to save major green versus standard ticket pricing.
- Theme park parking is not included with the 4-Park Magic Tickets or the 3-Day, 3-Park Tickets. However, parking is free at the Disney water parks and golf courses. If you're staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, standard theme park parking is included with your stay.
- Walt Disney World Resort transportation is free for all park guests, even if you're not staying on-site.
- The 4-Park Magic Ticket or 3-Day, 3-Park options do not include the Disney Dining Plan.
- Be sure to check the refurbishment schedule for the Disney water parks. As of now, Blizzard Beach is scheduled for refurbishment over the summer.
- To help maximize your time in the parks, hop over to our Disney World park plans! We've got one for each Walt Disney World Theme Park to make planning your day a breeze.
Do you still have questions about these new ticket options? Let us know in the comments below! Are you planning a visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth this summer?
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