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planDisney, Emily! Thanks so much for coming to us with your question today. It's so exciting that your trip to the ICU World Cheerleading Championships is coming up so soon. Navigating special event tickets can be a little bit different than the regular
date-based tickets people typically have, and I'm happy to clarify how your 3-day Park Hopper ticket works.
The package that you purchased as part of the group event has tickets that are valid between April 17 and May 1, which means that you have the flexibility to use your three park days on any dates within this window. Unlike standard date-based Disney World tickets, which typically require use within a certain number of days after your first activation, your event-specific ticket allows you to spread out your park visits over the entire 14-day period. This flexibility is a fantastic perk, allowing you to enjoy the parks at your own pace amidst the competition schedule!
Since this ticket is not date-based, it does require a theme park reservation for each day you plan to use it. Unlike standard date-based tickets that include park entry without a reservation, these special event tickets require you to book a park reservation in advance using
My Disney Experience. These reservations are flexible, so you can change them at your convenience depending on how the competition is going for you!
I hope this answers your question, Emily, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation.
Jessica