Hiya Nellie!
Thank you so much for sending us your question, and welcome to planDisney, the most magical place on the internet! I am so excited for you to be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort real soon, especially with all the new offerings available during the
World's Most Magical Celebration! How excited are you to be making magical memories that will last a lifetime? I know you will have an absolutely magical time, and I am honoured that you came to us during your planning process.
Something that I highly appreciate about Disney is that
theme park tickets do not lose their value. Therefore, your unused tickets can be used as credits and put toward purchasing new theme park tickets of equal or higher value. In addition, you do not have to get the same type of ticket again to use your credit so that you can purchase any theme park ticket you would like. Personally, I have used unused theme park tickets to buy my Annual Pass, and I greatly appreciated only having to pay for the remaining balance! That being said, these credits can only be issued by Cast Members as unused, expired tickets might not appear on your
My Disney Experience account. The best way to get these credits would be to
contact a Cast Member via chat, email or phone. You can also see a Cast Member at a ticketing window at the main entrance of any of the four parks or visit the
Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs. Once you contact Cast Members and obtain your credit, they will also help you get the exact ticket type of your choice.
Now, Nellie, once you have your theme park tickets purchased and
linked to your My Disney Experience, make sure to
make your theme park reservations. Then, you will be all set to enjoy the magic! Though I am not sure when you will be visiting, I must recommend that you come during the World's Most Magical Celebration. With
festive treats, merchandise, and new entertainment offerings available, you will not want to miss the resort's 50th anniversary! Indeed, the two new fireworks shows,
Disney Enchantment and
Harmonious, are simply breathtaking and have quickly become some of my favourite shows. In addition, you will be able to sing and dance with Mickey and his friends with
Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire at Magic Kingdom Park and celebrate the return and anniversary of
Disney's Festival of Fantasy Parade starting on March 9th, 2022.
I hope this was helpful, Nellie, and that you and your loved ones will have the best day ever on your next Disney vacation! If you have any other questions in the time leading up to your visit, don't hesitate to reach out. You're as welcome as can be!
Have a magical day,
Ariane