Hey there, Lindsey!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney. There's nothing like the nostalgia that Walt Disney World Resort brings. As soon as I step into the "world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy," I'm instantly transported to when I was a child. So, I am more than happy to help you with your question to show you how you can bring your nostalgic tokens back to life. Let's get into it!
I have good news, Lindsey. Your unexpired tickets from the 1980s could be used. But you'll want to check into the value of your tickets in one of two ways:
1) Take photos of the front and back of the theme park tickets and
send them to the following email address: Ticket.Usage@disneyworld.com. Be sure to include your full name, the purchase date, and other information that may be useful when looking into its value. You should hear from a Cast Member within 14 business days.
2) Or if you're in Mickey's East Coast neck of the woods (aka Walt Disney World Resort), visit a ticket window or
Guest Relations at any of the theme parks to determine their value.
I spoke to a friendly Cast Member to see if you can hold on to the tickets as a keepsake, and this decision will be made by Guest Relations. If you are allowed to keep them, it would be too cool to ask a
PhotoPass photographer to capture your family holding the tickets in front of one of the theme parks' icons like Cinderella Castle. Or get creative at home by placing them in a shadow box along with other Disney memorabilia.
AN EXTRA GEM: Once you have transferred your tickets, it's very important to make a theme park reservation for each of your theme park days via the
Disney Park Pass Reservation System online. A valid theme park reservation is required to enter the parks.
I hope that you have the BEST time enjoying the present-day wonders of the Most Magical Place on Earth! If you have any other Disney vacation planning questions,
revisit us here at planDisney.
Magic always,
LeAndra